Private Bandar Heritage & Water Village Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Kampong Jerudong, Brunei

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5+ bookings last month.

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

Overview

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.

Hotel pick up is available, including from Brunei International Airport
A private tour means a personalized experience
Travel in comfort, with air-conditioning and bottled water
Lunch is included, so need to worry about packing your own

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Boat ride and 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

# All travel agencies in Brunei mandate a minimum of two people for tour to proceed, meaning solo traveler will pay TWICE the amount. # This tour is NOT APPLICABLE for pickup from the Cruiseship Terminal, Muara Port.

Itinerary

Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Istana Nurul Iman

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Regalia Museum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Brunei Arts and Handicraft Training Centre

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha Bridge

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kampong Ayer - Venice of East

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Balai Khazanah Islam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tamu Kianggeh

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
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

4.9

based on 18 reviews

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Good overview of Brunei

Mara_B, Mar 2026

There are a lot of ‘photo stops’ only - but that was as expected and well indicated in the outline. Our tour guide Fendi was very lovely and very knowledgeable. It was nice to have the guide in the museum to give context to what we were seeing.

Take the tour!

Diana_P, Sep 2025

I’m so glad I took this tour because it was a great way to be introduced to Brunei. My guide, Fendy, was knowledgeable, kind and fun to be around and learn from. Plus he patiently answered all of my questions. I would highly recommend this tour.

Highly recommended tour, to view the lovely architecture and scenery in the Brunei River and the Water Village

CHARLES_D, Jul 2025

I am so glad I took this tour, which was the best possible introduction to this lovely country in northern Borneo. My tour guide was Mohammad Effendi, who customized the trip to my preferences. We visited 3 spectacular mosques: the Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, the Ash Shaliheen Mosque, which reminded me of the mezquita in Córdoba, Spain, and the Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Mosque. We also went to the Kianggeh Market, and saw the Royal Palace (Istana Nurul Iman) from the gate, and the tour also included a very picturesque boat cruise to the Water Village (Kampong Ayer).

Great tour of Brunei’s highlights.

Michael_H, May 2025

Enjoyable tour of Brunei’s important sites. Water village is not to be missed, a very unique feature of Brunei. Recommend combining this tour with the proboscis monkey river tour to get a full scope of Brunei.

A comprehensive city tour

Gayathri_M, Mar 2025

This was a well planned tour. We got to cover most of the sights in an efficient manner and without feeling rushed. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The ride was comfortable. Water village is must visit. A good tour for a quick immersion.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for your kind comments and thank you for visiting Brunei as part of your holiday destination.

Great guide!

Farhana_Z, Dec 2024

Our guide, Fendy not only brought us to many places of interests, he also shares the history of Brunei and culture of its people. I was in awe of the 2 majestic mosques.

Great full day tour

Sandie_V, Oct 2024

Gandi was an excellent guide with extensive knowledge of his country to share with us. He loved our visit to the market, two Mosques, the Royal Museum and boat tour and visit to the water village. Visiting a water village home was special, ended with a great lunch.

Fantastic

Angelo_T, Oct 2023

I loved everything I saw. So interesting and lovely, friendly and helpful people allover. Also the food at a local restaurant was delicious

Brunei introduction

Douglas_S, May 2023

Great driver and guide - helped with also being a photographer!! Full of information regarding all the places of interest and maintained good conversation on our questions - well done Fendi. Made a good trip even better. See also comment on night tour.