Top Bandar Seri Begawan Food & Drink

Experience Brunei’s rich culinary scene on this market tour and cooking class combo. Visit the Tamu Tutong market to pick out fresh ingredients, benefiting from the insider tips of your local guide, then travel to a community garden for your traditional cooking class. Learn new skills and authentic recipes from experienced cooks, and avoid hidden costs with all ingredients and transfers included in the price.

Kampung Ayer, national heritage of the country, reputed to be “Venice of the East”, is the home to around 30,000 people from generations to generations. Experience hailing the local water taxi, the everyday routine of the residents of Kampung Ayer, to cross the river to visit the Water Village Cultural and Heritage Museum then walk on stilts built to have a feel of how it lives in a village built on water Then take another water taxi to go back the capital city. “Tamu Kianggeh” located on the banks of Kianggeh River, see Bruneian women and senior citizens from the water village selling an array of traditional cooked food and raw cooking materials ranging from local rice, fruits, vegetables and traditional herbs for medicinal use. Prior to the establishment of Tamu Kianggeh, sellers sell their products on floating boats. Tour includes pick-up and drop-off transfer to and from hotel. 

A small town situated at the border of Brunei and Limbang of Sarawak, Malaysia called Tadungan Border town or locally known as Kuala Lurah or KL in short, is a popular spot for both locals and expats for “happy hours”. Since alcohol is not available in any commercial establishments in Brunei, KL is the nearest place where you can buy or consume alcoholic drinks in public. The atmosphere in this little border town itself is unique and in a way will remind you of little cowboy town. This tour is suitable for people who are looking for nightlife and also not to miss out the local delicacies which are really affordable. 

Kampung Ayer, reputed to be “Venice of the East”, is the home to around 30,000 people from generations to generations. Experience hailing the local water taxi, the everyday routine of the residents of Kampung Ayer, then walk on stilts built to have a feel of how it lives in a village built on water. “Tamu Kianggeh” located on the banks of Kianggeh River, see Bruneian women and senior citizens from the water village selling an array of traditional cooked food and raw cooking materials ranging from local rice, fruits, vegetables and traditional herbs for medicinal use. Prior to the establishment of Tamu Kianggeh, sellers sell their products on floating boats. Tour includes pick-up and drop-off transfer to and from your ship at Serasa Muara Port. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TOUR IS DIFFERENT FROM OUR NORMAL LOCAL MORNING MARKET & WATER VILLAGE TOUR WHICH TRANSFERS YOU FROM YOUR HOTEL. 

After dinner at a local restaurant, we will do a panoramic drive through Bandar Seri Begawan via RIPAS Bridge while enjoying the night view of Water Village, stop by at the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque for photo sessions, drive pass 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.

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.

On this combination tour, we will pass along the traditional Kampong Ayer of Brunei and visit to a local house with light refreshment. Then proceed to the natural mangroves in search of the endangered Proboscis Monkeys. Food sampling at the Gadong night market, the perfect place for an introduction of Brunei's local delicacies and cuisine. Photo stop at the two main mosque of Brunei.