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Brunei Full Day City Tour

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 6 languages
  • Mobile ticket

Highlights

Discover the rich cultural tapestry of Brunei on this full-day city tour. Start at the regal Lapau and old parliament house, then explore the vibrant Tamu Kianggeh market and delve into ancient crafts at the Malay Technology Museum. Marvel at the stunning Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, followed by a visit to the Royal Regalia Museum showcasing the Sultan’s treasures. After a local lunch, visit the Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque and enjoy scenic boat rides through Kampong Ayer, known as the “Venice of the East.” Conclude your adventure with a photo opportunity at Nurul Iman Palace, the world's largest living residence of a head of state. - Full-day tour includes visits to major cultural and historical sites - Lunch at a local restaurant included in the itinerary - Scenic boat rides through the unique water village, Kampong Ayer NOTE: Additional charges apply for Chinese, Cantonese, Japanese, and Korean speaking tour guides, and availability is subject to confirmation.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Pick up & drop off within city center only
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary are included.

Itinerary

  1. We will make a brief stop at a local traditional market, known as Tamu Kianggeh - situated on the banks of Kianggeh River. This market was also visited by HM Queen Elizabeth II during her state visit to Brunei in 1998

    15 minAdmission included

  2. Seen as the most magnificent mosque in Asia, it is named after the father of the present ruler.

    45 minAdmission included

  3. The Museum building was a gift from Royal Dutch Shell in conjunction with Brunei Independence in 1984. Here, we trace the path of ancient times on how boatmaking, metal working and goldsmithing was done.

    1 hAdmission included

  4. It houses the regalia of the Sultan and the royalty. It also exhibits the commemorations of the Silver and Golden Jubilee celebrations of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s rule

    1 hAdmission included

  5. Completed in 1994 to mark the monarch’s 25th year rule, the mosque has 29 golden domes to honour the 29th ruler of Brunei. It is considered to be a masterpiece of modern Islamic architecture in Asia with middle eastern influence interiors mixed with local accents.

    45 minAdmission included

  6. Known as the “Venice of the East”, it is one of the largest water village in Southeast Asia. This stretch of settlements on stilts is a must-visit for any tourist to Brunei. Start with a scenic boat ride of the Brunei River by “water taxi”, before taking a walk along wooden paths and bridges rich in Brunei culture and history. Complete your experience by paying a visit to one of the local houses where traditional cakes and tea will be served

    1 hAdmission included

  7. The official residence of The Sultan of Brunei and was included in the Guinness Book of Record as the world’s largest living residence of a head of state. There will be opportunities for photo taking at the front gate of the palace.

    15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 15 travellers
Operated by
Freme Travel Services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Bandar Seri Begawan

  • Its from-price is 15% below the median of the 31 experiences we list in Bandar Seri Begawan.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Bandar Seri Begawan

Bandar Seri Begawan, capital of Brunei, is a small riverside city of golden-domed mosques with a water village built on stilts.

The capital of Brunei stands on the Brunei River on the north coast of Borneo, with rainforest close behind. The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, completed in 1958, rises from an artificial lagoon with a gold dome and a tall marble minaret, and the Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, finished in 1994, has twenty-nine golden domes.

Top-ranked sights in Bandar Seri Begawan: Kampong Ayer, Istana Nurul Iman, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque.

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