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The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque lit up at dusk and reflected in its lagoon

Bandar Seri Begawan Tours & Tickets

Every bookable trip in and around Brunei’s capital — compared, priced and reservable in a couple of taps.

Brunei is easy to visit but awkward to get around: buses are sparse, taxis are few, the mosques have limited visiting hours and Ulu Temburong National Park is normally entered with a licensed operator. A tour with transport solves most of that in one booking.

Everything here is booked through GetYourGuide, which means live availability, free cancellation on most options and reserve-now-pay-later on many. Prices are indicative “from” amounts in euros and change with the season and exchange rate — tap any card for the live price in your own currency.

An honest note on choice: GetYourGuide’s catalogue for Brunei is small — around fifteen experiences at the time of writing, several of them new and with few or no reviews. We list everything relevant, say plainly where reviews are thin, and explain how to visit each place independently on our things to do pages.

Pick by the kind of day you want

The city and the river

A guided city tour with a mosque visit and tea in a Kampong Ayer home, plus four versions of the classic boat trip past the water village and into the mangroves to look for proboscis monkeys.

The golden domes of the Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque above its gardens Guided city tour from €187
🕒 4.5 hours 📍 From Bandar Seri Begawan hotels ⭐ 5.0 (2)

Bandar Seri Begawan: Guided City Tour with Water Village

The most complete introduction to the capital that you can book in advance. A guide takes you to the Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, out onto the Brunei River by boat and into a family home in Kampong Ayer for tea and cakes.

  • Visit the Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
  • Boat ride on the Brunei River
  • Tea and cakes at a local house in Kampong Ayer
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A proboscis monkey sitting among mangrove leaves beside the Brunei River Boat tour from €84
🕒 2.5 hours 📍 From Bandar Seri Begawan ⭐ 3.6 (4)

Brunei Mangrove River Safari

A cruise along the Brunei River that takes in Bandar Seri Begawan, Kampong Ayer and the city’s landmarks before entering the mangroves to look for wildlife, including the rare proboscis monkey. Pickup is available.

  • Cruise along the Brunei River past Kampong Ayer
  • See the city’s landmarks from the water
  • Look for proboscis monkeys in the mangroves
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The bow of a wooden boat passing between stilt houses in Kampong Ayer Private boat tour from €56
🕒 Check listing 📍 From Bandar Seri Begawan

Cuti Brunei Muara Wildlife Cruise

A private-group cruise through Kampong Ayer and on into quiet mangroves, with the chance to see proboscis monkeys and crocodiles and views of the royal palace. Pickup and a meal are listed as included.

  • Explore Kampong Ayer and see traditional life
  • Tranquil mangroves with proboscis monkeys and crocodiles
  • Views of the royal palace
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Rainforest days

Full-day trips to Temburong and Ulu Temburong National Park, with the canopy tower and lunch — and a ten-day overland journey across Borneo that includes Brunei.

Workshops and arrivals

Short, inexpensive craft sessions that work well on a rainy afternoon — batik painting, mother-of-pearl, macramé and candle making — plus an airport transfer and lounge access.

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The full list

Every Brunei experience we list

Fifteen real, bookable experiences, from a ninety-minute craft workshop to a full day in the Temburong rainforest.

The golden domes of the Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque above its gardens Guided city tour from €187
🕒 4.5 hours 📍 From Bandar Seri Begawan hotels ⭐ 5.0 (2)

Bandar Seri Begawan: Guided City Tour with Water Village

The most complete introduction to the capital that you can book in advance. A guide takes you to the Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, out onto the Brunei River by boat and into a family home in Kampong Ayer for tea and cakes.

  • Visit the Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
  • Boat ride on the Brunei River
  • Tea and cakes at a local house in Kampong Ayer
Check price & availability
A proboscis monkey sitting among mangrove leaves beside the Brunei River Boat tour from €84
🕒 2.5 hours 📍 From Bandar Seri Begawan ⭐ 3.6 (4)

Brunei Mangrove River Safari

A cruise along the Brunei River that takes in Bandar Seri Begawan, Kampong Ayer and the city’s landmarks before entering the mangroves to look for wildlife, including the rare proboscis monkey. Pickup is available.

  • Cruise along the Brunei River past Kampong Ayer
  • See the city’s landmarks from the water
  • Look for proboscis monkeys in the mangroves
Check price & availability
The bow of a wooden boat passing between stilt houses in Kampong Ayer Private boat tour from €56
🕒 Check listing 📍 From Bandar Seri Begawan

Cuti Brunei Muara Wildlife Cruise

A private-group cruise through Kampong Ayer and on into quiet mangroves, with the chance to see proboscis monkeys and crocodiles and views of the royal palace. Pickup and a meal are listed as included.

  • Explore Kampong Ayer and see traditional life
  • Tranquil mangroves with proboscis monkeys and crocodiles
  • Views of the royal palace
Check price & availability
Plan your Brunei days

Turn a stopover in Bandar Seri Begawan into the surprise of your Borneo trip

Stand under the golden dome of the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, cross to Kampong Ayer by water taxi, look for proboscis monkeys in the mangroves at dusk and climb above the rainforest canopy in Ulu Temburong. Compare the available experiences and book in a couple of taps.

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Booking questions

Frequently asked questions

Which tour is best for a first visit?

The guided city tour with the water village. In about four and a half hours it covers a mosque visit, a boat ride on the Brunei River and a stop in a Kampong Ayer home, with transport between them.

Do tours include hotel pickup?

Most of the city, river and Temburong tours list pickup as available. Workshops are usually held at the organiser’s venue, so you make your own way there. Check the “meeting point” section before booking.

Will I definitely see proboscis monkeys?

Nobody can guarantee wild animals, but sightings on the Brunei River are common, especially in the late afternoon and early morning. Midday trips are the least reliable.

Can I cancel if my plans change?

Most experiences on GetYourGuide can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start. The exact terms are shown on each product page before you pay.

Can I visit Ulu Temburong without a tour?

Not really. Visits to the national park are normally arranged through licensed tour operators and lodges, who provide the longboat and guide. You can drive to Temburong district independently, but for the park itself plan on using an operator.