Top Bandar Seri Begawan Historical Tours

Introduce yourself to the culture and highlights of Brunei Darussalam. Explore the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan on this guided driving tour. Discover gorgeous modern Islamic architecture at the Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque and enjoy photo opportunities outside the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei. Learn about Brunei's monarchy at the Royal Regalia Museum, home to royal costumes. Finish at the History Center to cement your knowledge.

A brief tour with photostop at main places of interest in Brunei including a boat ride along the historical Water Village with house visit. Get a chance to taste local food at the popular Gadong Night Market.

Explore the city of Brunei Darussalam in style with this private tour. Over this half day experience you'll gain a comprehensive overview of the nations cultural, tradition, and history. Highlights of the tour include Brunei's largest mosque, the official residence of the Saltan of Brenuei, and a thrilling boat ride along the Kampong Ayer River. There will be opportunities for photos throughout the journey.

Take a day to explore Bandar on this private tour. Avoid the crowds and get to know the city with your own personal guide. Visit local landmarks, shops and discover local life. Take a boat ride across the water and take in the picturesque scenery. Arrive at a local house and enjoy a light refreshment.

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. This tour is a throwback to the golden age of Brunei Darussalam under the Sultan Bolkiah, the fifth Sultan of Brunei who expanded its commercial influence, while also spreading Islam to Southeast Asia. We will visit the Jame Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque (National Mosque of Brunei), take pictures at the main entrance of Istana Nurul Iman (Sultan’s Palace), visit Sultan Sharif Ali Tomb (3rd Sultan of Brunei) and Tomb of Sultan Bolkiah (5th Sultan of Brunei). Then drive past The Lapau (the Royal Ceremonial Hall), Dewan Majlis (Parliament House), The Secretariat Building, Clock Tower & Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddin Park. We will visit The Malay Technology Museum. We will ride a boat to the Water Village and stop at local house where local refreshments (tea and cake) are being served. The tour ends after visiting Sultan Omar Ali Saiffuddien Mosque.

On this relaxing early evening leisure boat ride, we will visit a local house with light refeshment before making a few stops under the natural mangrove trees and swamp to look out for the proboscis monkey and wildlife. If the weather permits, will get to see a breath-taking sunset over the unique scenery of the mangrove forest. In the dark, we will continue the cruise through the mangroves in search of the fireflies.

After the sunset, Bandar Seri Begawan springs to life with picture-perfect illuminations . See the best of Brunei’s capital without having to navigate after dark on an evening tour that reveals the city from a fresh perspective. You’ll enjoy personalized attention in a small group limited to 10 and delve deeper into local culture.

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Depart from the airport, we will drive pass by Istana Edinburgh, Prime Minister Office, Government Office Complex, Legislative Council Building heading to the local restaurant for dinner. After dinner, we will do a panoramic drive to Bandar Seri Begawan by drive through RIPAS Bridge while enjoying the night view of Water Village, stop by at the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque for photo sessions, drive pass by the Istana Nurul Iman (Sultan’s Palace) where the Sultan resides and marvel at the grandeur of the Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque. The final stop is the Gadong night market where you can taste some local delicacies at your own expense and view the various types of vegetables, fruits and clothes on sale before transfer back to airport.

Venture by boat to discover Kampong Ayer, the world’s largest water settlement. Cruise through traditional stilt houses on the Brunei River, meander the village, and enjoy light refreshment at a local house. Learn about the area's history at the Water Village Tourism Gallery. This private tour includes hotel pickup for a seamless experience.

See some of the many highlights of Brunei’s capital without the stress and inflexibility of a large group on this half day, small group tour of the city. With your guide by your side to make sure you don’t miss anything, explore Bandar Seri Begawan and visit landmarks like the Royal Regalia Museum, the Omar Ali Saiffudien Mosque and Istana Nurul Iman, the seat of government in Brunei and, according to the Guinness Book of Records, the largest palace in the world.

See the highlights of Bandar Seri Begawan on a tour designed to cover top destinations in one day of exploring. With an itinerary that includes an open-air market, the Royal Regalia Museum, the Sultan’s palace, the Brunei Museum, the Malay Technology Museum, two mosques, and Kampung Ayer, you’ll get a great introduction to Brunei’s culture, then experience Brunei hospitality firsthand by visiting a local home in the vast stilt village.

Get to know Brunei's diverse history and culture on this tour of Bandar Seri Begawan. This tour is a good option for travellers who only have a short time to spend in Brunei: your guide highlights some of the most revered buildings in this unique city of architecture and art during a fast-paced half day tour.

Get away from Brunei’s big city and immerse yourself in the dense rainforest of Ulu Temburong National Park, Brunei’s first national park, on this day trip. Ascend to the top of the rainforest 160 feet (40 meters) above the forest floor on Ulu Temburong’s Canopy Walk. Get a unique experience of life outside of Brunei’s tourist hotspots when you visit locals who live in Ulu Temborong and enjoy lunch prepared by them over the Temburong River.