Bandar Highlight & Water Village Tour (Private)

Recommended by 91% of travelers

Kampong Jerudong, Brunei

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6

· Julie_B ·

Jan 2026

This was a wonderful tour. Fisal is an excellent guide; he is a very nice, sincere, and intelligent person. In addition to showing us the sites, Fisal explained many things about Brunei’s history and culture. He told us the great things about living in Brunei. We especially enjoyed the mosque and the water village. It was great seeing a family’s home and eating the delicious fried bananas.

· Patricia_A ·

Feb 2026

Amazing history, a water village like no where else in the world, nicely paced excursion with in depth cultural information. Our guide, Fendi, was one of the best tour guides we have encountered and we travel the world.

Overview

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.

Visit a local house for light refreshments
Admission to iconic activities, like the Royal Regalia Museum, included
Air-conditioned vehicle including bottled water for comfort
Private activity restricted to your group

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Boat ride with visit to a local house with light refreshment
Life Jacket
All tour related expenses are included

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

*GENERAL INFORMATION* # This tour is NOT APPLICABLE for pickup from the Brunei Cruiseship Centre, Muara Port. # We REQUIRED a minimum of two people for any tour to proceed, meaning solo traveler will pay TWICE the amount. # Tour sequence depends on movement on the day of tour (Weather/Traffic). # Mosque MIGHT be closed to visitors due to unforeseen circumstances (Religious activities held at mosques). # For SAFETY REASONS, we will not be able to proceed with a tour due to heavy rain and thunderstorm. Refund with full payment (Proboscis Monkey/Water Village/Firefly tour). # On VERY RARE situation their might be others joining during the Proboscis Monkey/Water Village tour (boat ride & house visit) due to tight boat schedule. # Tour timing MIGHT be less than or exceeds the schedule tour time frame.

Itinerary

Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Istana Nurul Iman

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kampong Ayer - Venice of East

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Royal Regalia Museum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 22 reviews

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Great overview of the...

Heather_W, May 2026

Great overview of the city. Excellent guide. I recommend. Great overview of the city. Excellent guide. I recommend.

Incredible Brunei!

Patricia_A, Feb 2026

Exceptional

Laura_D, Feb 2026

We had 1 1/2 days in Brunei and this tour definitely showed the highlights. Our tour guide, May, was excellent! Not only was she knowledgeable, she was always there ready to help with a creative photo or to answer a question. Great experience.

Great tour

Julie_B, Jan 2026

Perfect - Just What Wanted, and Wonderful Local Guide

Jeffrey_Y, Jan 2026

A wonderful half-day (4 hours) private tour by car, with a terrific, knowledgeable local guide, Frendy (sp?). JUST WHAT WE WANTED!!! Highlights of the capitol city - plus a boat trip of the water village - with expert commentary from the guide, and NO "forced shopping." My wife has some trouble walking, but Frendy made it super easy, with the car. Great way to experience the city and its interesting sites.

Very bad experience...

alain_s, Dec 2025

Very bad experience. The provider did not call me. It was difficult to contacthim as there was no answer on their phone number. Finally they call me one hour arter the plan departure date and time of the trip to inform me that it has been canceled

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for your feed back and we apologised for the inconvinences caused. We did call back the hotel and was informed that you have a tour but your booked tour is actually the next day.

Amazing guide

Darko_P, Jul 2025

Very informative and interesting. Even Brunei can be interesting if guide gives you some interesting facts.

Terrible - Avoid!

Tara_Z, Mar 2025

Our tour guide, while kind, was very casual and it didn’t feel like an official tour at all. I have used Viator in many cities and this was by far the worst I’ve been on. She seemed to know everyone at the sights but sat in her vehicle for a few and didn’t give us any info or history at those spots. She was also on her phone the whole time. It was disappointing. Additionally, we were not offered water as was advertised and it was extremely hot out. Finally, the price that we paid for this tour vs what it would have actually cost was ridiculous. I have paid way less in Israel, Europe and NA where costs for services are extremely higher and gotten a MUCH better tour, let alone bang for my buck. I do not recommend this tour at all and will be requesting a refund or some credit.

Great informative tour

Alexandra_L, Oct 2024

A great half day tour taking in all the main sights including the fascinating water village. Faisal was an excellent guide explaining Brunei culture and history and its people. I enjoyed the mosque visits and the tea at a local house in the water village. A great cultural experience.

Bestvof Brunei

marco_R, Oct 2024

I really enjoyed this tour. Thanks to my guide I had the chance to see and enjoy the best of Brunei in such short time. Really authentic experience

Wonderful tour

Tracey_B, Sep 2024

What a great tour. Our guide Joey was very informative and looked after us. Great insight into Brunei and we just loved the trip to the family’s house at the water village! A must !!!!!

Great

MirAwal_R, Aug 2024

Jayson is a great guide , very passionate, walked extra mile during our trip to suggest restaurants of my preferred cuisine .....he had been great

Great tour, highly recommended

Claire_I, Jun 2024

Jason, our amazing tour guide was so knowledgeable, respectful, cared for ensuring we had a great experience, & always knew when to interject with humour. We were tossing up between this & full day, but this was just enough to see the main highlights. Jason also showed us the exact spots of where to take photos. Highlight was the first mosque we visited & the water village. Very beautiful & kind people. Loved this tour. Thank you to Jason & the tour company :)

Excellent tour

Khanh_V, Jan 2024

Perfect half day tour to experience the highlights of Brunei. Haji, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and friendly. Highly recommended!

Fendi was great! We loved...

Denise_A, Jun 2023

Fendi was great! We loved the home visit in the water village. The mosques were beautiful . Great tour Fendi gave great information, the museum about the sultan was fabulous