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13 Cultural Tours in Ubud, From Dawn Starts to Lazy Ones

13 tours  ·  from $28

Indonesian days run early and end wet, so the order matters more than the shortlist. Here are 13 cultural tours in Ubud with what they cost, how long they take and who they suit.

Ubud Tour - Balinese Healing By Shaman And Self Purification - Mengening Temple and the Melukat ceremony
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Ubud Tour – Balinese Healing By Shaman And Self Purification

1.Ubud Tour – Balinese Healing By Shaman And Self Purification

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · from $74Our pick

Spend a private day exploring Balinese spiritual customs with a temple purification at Mengening, a shaman-led healing ritual in Batuan, and visits to silver, art, coffee, temple, and rice terrace sites. Guides such as Jana, De Putro, and Made Sutama are available, with hotel pickup, lunch, sarongs, and transport included.

“Le guide était au top, très beau endroit endroit a visité. C’était vraiment bien je conseil vivement”

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Melukat Ceremony and Temple Tour at Tirta Empul Temple

2.Melukat Ceremony and Temple Tour at Tirta Empul Temple

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $29

Meet your private English-speaking guide at Tirta Empul for a temple tour and Melukat cleansing ritual. Learn the meaning of the springs, make offerings, wear a sarong and simple top, and follow the water ceremony step by step. Guides such as Botak, Kadek, Komang, and Dewa are praised for clear explanations and helpful photos.

“Was so lovely to be a part of the local tradition, it’s a pretty place but also a great experience to take part in, our guide Dana was so knowledgeable, he gave us so much info on what the meaning of each part of the rituals and of the templeRead more”

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Full-Day Highlights and Best of Ubud Village - Tirta Empul, where temple customs matter
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Full-Day Highlights and Best of Ubud Village

3.Full-Day Highlights and Best of Ubud Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $70

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ubud from Kuta in a private air-conditioned car with a Balinese driver-guide. Visit Tegenungan Waterfall, Tirta Empul, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, the Sacred Monkey Forest, and Saraswati Temple, with time for an Indonesian lunch. Guides including Wawan, Putu, Harry, and Gus Adi are praised for safe driving and clear English.

“We had an amazing day with Wawan in and around Ubud! He picked us up right on time at the hotel and took us on a full day trip (8-h-19h) to see silver smith, temples, market, coffee plantation and traditional Balinese house, a Balinese dancinRead more”

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Half-Day Ubud Rice Field and Village Cycling Tour - The early Kintamani start and ride toward Ubud
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Half-Day Ubud Rice Field and Village Cycling Tour

4.Half-Day Ubud Rice Field and Village Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $41

Start near Kintamani beneath Mount Batur, then ride mostly downhill toward Ubud through rice terraces, village lanes, plantations, and country tracks. Guides such as Sujaya, Eddie, Bagus, and Agung explain Balinese life and adjust routes for ability. Bikes, safety gear, transport, lunch, and hotel pickup are included.

“A great time, well worth the effort, Gus our guide was great and Bargus was also fantastic. The weather and experience was great”

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Ubud Highlight Rice Terrace,Waterfall,Temple and Art village - Coffee, tea and chocolate at a local plantation
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Ubud Highlight Rice Terrace,Waterfall,Temple and Art village

5.Ubud Highlight Rice Terrace,Waterfall,Temple and Art village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $27Best value

Travel from Seminyak into Ubud with a private English-speaking guide, stopping at Kanto Lampo Waterfall, Tirta Empul Temple, a coffee plantation, Tegalalang Rice Terrace and local art villages. Entrance fees, parking, donations and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. The Ubud swing costs extra.

“Our driver Sentana was on time for pickup and very friendly, told us everything we needed to know through the day and was very accommodating. Our guide Agus took us up mt batur. Very kind and made sure we were okay during the hike. Great sense of humour. We had a great experience”

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Ubud Cultural Day Tour: A Day for Balinese Cultural Experience - The Barong and fire dance begins the cultural lesson
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Ubud Cultural Day Tour: A Day for Balinese Cultural Experience

6.Ubud Cultural Day Tour: A Day for Balinese Cultural Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $75

Spend 9 to 12 hours exploring Bali with a private driver-guide from Seminyak. You’ll see a Barong and fire dance, Batuan Temple, Ubud Palace, Goa Gajah, the Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Balinese art villages, and a civet coffee plantation. Guide Putu Mertayasa is one named guide associated with this experience.

“We loved the tour. If you do it and you don't feel like buying in the markets, ask for them not to take you to tourist traps, as there are a lot of places they could take you. The driver took us to many beautiful temples, to the incredible rice terraces, the monkey sanctuary and evRead more”

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Ubud Temples, Waterfalls, Rice Terraces & Balinese Culture - Walking beneath the trees at Sacred Monkey Forest
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Ubud Temples, Waterfalls, Rice Terraces & Balinese Culture

7.Ubud Temples, Waterfalls, Rice Terraces & Balinese Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $35

Spend about 10 hours exploring Ubud by private, air-conditioned van with a Balinese English-speaking guide. Visit the art market, Sacred Monkey Forest, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, and Tukad Cepung Waterfall. Guides such as Yoga, Gede, Jeling, and Redika can adjust the day to your pace and weather.

“Our tour guide, Yoga, was friendly and chatty. He was helpful, charismatic, and genuine throughout the entire trip. He lent my wife his slipper when we were walking on the rocks at the waterfall so that it could protect her feet. He was super swRead more”

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Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest & Art Village Tour - Entering the Sacred Monkey Forest
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Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest & Art Village Tour

8.Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest & Art Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $71

You’ll visit Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest, then browse Bali’s wood-carving and silver-making villages before finishing at Ubud Art Market. An English-speaking guide such as Kana or Dedy handles the driving, explains local culture, and keeps this private half-day outing simple from Ubud or south Bali.

“Kana was an excellent experience. He is very knowledgeable about the history, culture, and landscape of the island. This was my first time in Bali and I felt like I was getting a whole new perspective from a local who is very passionate about his communities. I would recommend him for somebody who likes to understand the people whose home they are visiting. Wonderful insight, and great detail.”

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Private Tour of Ubud Art Village from Bali - Batubulan: wax, dye, and handwoven cloth
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Private Tour of Ubud Art Village from Bali

9.Private Tour of Ubud Art Village from Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $79

Spend 5 to 6 hours with a private driver-guide visiting Batubulan, Celuk, Mas, Batuan, and Ubud’s Setia Darma mask museum. Watch batik, jewelry, woodcarving, and painting take shape, stop for lunch, and finish with time at Ubud Art Market. Guides such as Parti and Wayan Sudira are praised for flexibility and cultural insight.

“What a lovely day! The final stop - puppet museum -- was especially lovely, inside & out. The whole day was interesting, fun, and our guide was excellent.”

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Ubud Village, Tegalalang Rice Terrace Swing, Tirta Empul Temple and Waterfafall - Campuhan Ridge and the beginning of Ubud
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Ubud Village, Tegalalang Rice Terrace Swing, Tirta Empul Temple and Waterfafall

10.Ubud Village, Tegalalang Rice Terrace Swing, Tirta Empul Temple and Waterfafall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $32

Spend 9 to 10 hours exploring Bali with a private driver, stopping at Campuhan Ridge, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Tirta Empul Temple, Mount Kawi, and Tibumana Waterfall. The tour leaves Seminyak at 9:00 am and includes air-conditioned transport, WiFi, bottled water, and pickup. Entrance fees are extra. Driver Wayan is praised for his helpful service, including umbrella help in the rain.

“A great tour which allowed me to see the sights of Ubud and surrounding areas.”

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Half Day Ubud Village Private All Inclusive Tour - Sacred Monkey Forest: one hour among old trees and macaques
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Half Day Ubud Village Private All Inclusive Tour

11.Half Day Ubud Village Private All Inclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $50

Travel from Seminyak to Ubud on a private five-hour tour with a driver-guide such as Oka, Naya, Iwan, Arsa, or Bagus. Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud Palace, and traditional art market, then eat Indonesian lunch before returning to your hotel. Vegetarian food is available.

“Took a private tour to Ubud. Driver was always on time, good and easy to work with. Car was comfortable. Company rep was also prompt in communication. Would recommend!”

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Ubud Village Sightseeing, Famous Paddy Field And Ubud Waterfall - Pulina Bali Coffee Plantation: a short look at local production
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Ubud Village Sightseeing, Famous Paddy Field And Ubud Waterfall

12.Ubud Village Sightseeing, Famous Paddy Field And Ubud Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $45

Travel from Seminyak to Ubud in a private car with an English-speaking driver. Visit Ubud Market and Palace, Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Pulina coffee plantation, Tirta Empul Temple, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Guides such as Gede and Komang are noted for combining driving, local explanations, and photography help.

“This review is especially for Mr. Komang who was our driver cum guide cum photgrapher. Very kind hearted and helpful person. Our 3 day trip was amazing and well planned. Got to know the history and culture of bali. Would surely recommend bali bliss tour.”

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Private Half Day-Tour: Ubud Art Village Trip - Monkey Forest: tropical shade and mischievous residents
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Private Half Day-Tour: Ubud Art Village Trip

13.Private Half Day-Tour: Ubud Art Village Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $30

Travel from your Bali hotel in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Ubud’s Monkey Forest, Royal Palace, traditional market, and Tegalalang Rice Terrace, with lunch included on the all-inclusive option. Guides such as Putu and Wayan Balik add local context, while flexible timing lets you set the pace.

“10/10 would recommend! Putu was our amazing driver and tour guide who took us to the rice fields, monkey forest, ubud palace and markets and then for an outstanding Balinese lunch - the fried noodle was delicious! Putu was very friendly and as a Balinese local, had a Read more”

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