Explore the rich artistic heritage of Ubud, including painting, wood carving, crafts, and architecture, during this full-day tour. Join a guide on this investigation of an area frequently known as Bali’s cultural heartland, stopping in several highlights in Ubud along with its surrounding area. Admire Balinese-style woodcarvings and paintings at Puri Lukisan Museum, before visiting Ubud’s royal residence at Puri Saren Ubud. Then check out handicrafts at the Ubud traditional market and discover Petulu Village, famous for its white herons. This art-themed Ubud tour also includes round-trip transport from your hotel and entrance fees.

Full-day Ubud tour of cultural arts and nature
Tour the Puri Lukisan Museum and Ubud Palace with a professional local guide
Admire Balinese arts and crafts at the Ubud traditional art market
Visit nearby Petulu Village to see the herons that nest in the trees
Hotel pickup and drop-off included

What's Included

Pickup and drop-off service from major hotels in Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Jimbaran, and Nusa Dua area
Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Ubud
Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

01:00 pm

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Take a deep dive into the artistic traditions of Bali as you explore the artisans and markets around the city of Ubud. Admire some of this island’s most impressive artistic traditions as you explore its diverse output of woodcarvings, paintings, architecture and more.

Begin your artistic trip in Ubud with pickup from your hotel. Continue your trip with your guide, driving towards Central Ubud. Take a break on the way to admire some traditional Balinese houses, a unique architectural style that has inspired countless designers around the world.

Reach the Puri Lukisan Museum, exploring its various exhibits on famous Balinese sculptors and painters. You’ll also learn about Bali’s wayang-style painting technique, a method that constituted the majority of the island’s output prior to the 1920s. Check out works by contemporary Ubud artists, and then see examples of traditional artistic styles such as Batuan (typical of Brahman artists) and Sanur, which uses a highly-stylized technique to depict various animals.

Head next to Puri Saren Ubud, the former residence of Bali’s last monarch. Explore the intricate architectural style of the compound’s traditional buildings, then proceed across the street to Ubud’s art market, to find a few bargains on a wide range of Balinese paintings and wood carvings, spanning both new and old styles.

Leave central Ubud behind as you continue to Bali’s lush countryside, where you’ll make a stop in Petulu Village. Gaze at the village’s community of gorgeous white herons (kokokan) who have called the area home since 1965. You’ll see literally thousands of the birds nesting in the trees during the months of October through March, when their chicks hatch. Then make a return trip back to Ubud for drop-off at your hotel.

Museum Puri Lukisan

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Puri Saren Palace

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Ubud Traditional Art Market

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Petulu White Herons

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Confirmation will be sent once we receive your booking. If you do not recieve this within 24 hours of making a booking, please contact us; Local Booking Office (English and Indonesian Speaking) Tel; +62 361 708766 / 708769, Out Of Office Emergency Number (English and Indonesian Speaking); Tel; +62 81 246 502400
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Transport is wheelchair accessible however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Not wheelchair accessible

Stroller accessible
Most travellers can participate
Additional charges for cruise passengers
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Reviews

3.0

9 reviews

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Was not very happy with this tour...

Robyn S, June 2016

Was not very happy with this tour. We were all crammed into a mini bus which was not easy for the younger adults very difficult for the two older ladies. We were taken to places that were ok but no commentary or anything. The driver and guide were nice but one just sat and didn't say much and the other just drove. The batik place and wood place were good. The silver place was a mixed bag of heat and very pushy sales people. Would not do it again and would not recommend this tour.

Only took me places he got a kickback...

Gwynne P, June 2016

Only took me places he got a kickback from, mostly expensive stores. No museums.

I wouldn't recommend this tour, it's...

Danuta E, Mar 2016

I wouldn't recommend this tour, it's not a good value for the price. One would be better off getting a driver from the hotel who will take you to the most interesting parts, instead of so called galleries where you are expected to make a purchase.

I highly recommend this tour. The...

Caroline U, Dec 2015

I highly recommend this tour. The temple is beautiful. Most of all this tour explains the history and culture of Bali. The paintings of the local Ubod artists took our breath away. We did not go home without bringing 4 pieces paintings. Weda our guide is a very good guide. He is knowledgeable of the messages he wants to impart. Most of all he has good manners and right conduct.

The trip to Ubud, Bali, is a must...

Udo Sennlaub S, July 2015

The trip to Ubud, Bali, is a must when visiting this island. The temple and the royal palace are already the approach of a value-hour. I was the only participant of this trip and very much regret that the guide wanted to fulfill my personal wishes, although this does not make detours would have. He wanted me necessarily result in a museum and to the Reistreassen I had but seen it all. Positive was during this tour that the driver was on time, what with Tour East Indonesia is not always the case. Unpleasant, however, was that the driver had constant bouts of coughing and I asked if he was healthy. He answered my question by saying that he had drunk too much the night before. For me it was uncomfortable, so I broke off the trip. Too Bad. This guide, spoke of all the worst-to-understand English.In summary, the place is amazing, the sights amazing the performing mediocre

This was a good tour but be careful...

JAGDISHBHAI M, June 2015

This was a good tour but be careful of tour guide bothering you to do private tours with them.

The tour was pretty basic. It was...

Sunny C, Mar 2015

The tour was pretty basic. It was actually boring and we could go to the uBud palace and puri lukisan museum by ourselves. Our guide explained some things but it was not enough to make it interesting and worthwhile.

Really enjoyed the tour. The guides...

Emma M, Nov 2014

Really enjoyed the tour. The guides were helpful and made it an extra special day for me. Lovely!