Where to Go: 11 Indonesia Palace Tours

1.Ubud Palace Legong Dance Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,979 reviews · 1h 30m · from $6Our pick

Watch a 90-minute Legong Kraton performance at Ubud Palace in central Ubud. Young dancers tell an old royal tale through quick footwork, precise hand gestures, expressive eyes, gold costumes, and gamelan music. You walk to the ticket counter yourself, and hotel transport is not included. Arrive 45 to 75 minutes early for the best chance of a clear seat.

“Beautiful evening watching a most graceful Legong performance outdoor in the ambience of an ornate Ubid palace. Arrive an hour early for good seats but it's worth the wait. Treated ourselves to a lovely Babi Guling at Warung oka afterwards !”

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2.East Bali Tour: Gate of Heaven, Water Palace, Sleeping Gajah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,726 reviews · from $100Top rated

Leave Ubud at 4 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned Toyota Innova with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Gede, Made, or Eka. Visit Lempuyang’s Gate of Heaven, Tirta Gangga Water Palace, Mount Agung viewpoints, and Sidemen, then enjoy lunch, river views, and infinity pool access at Wapa di Ume.

“This tour was one of the best I have ever taken! The tour day was long but so worth every minute. From sacred places to enjoying luch and an infiniti pool. I learned so much about the country and people and so happy I chose this tour. I highly recommend it to anyone touring Bali.”

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3.Lempuyang Quick Access, Waterfall, Water Palace & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,072 reviews · 13h 30m · from $30

Spend about 13.5 hours exploring East Bali by air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at Goa Raja Waterfall, Lempuyang Temple, and Tirta Gangga. A guide such as Kadek Oka, Dewa, Krisna, or Sarbuja can explain local customs, help with photos, and adjust the day around traffic and crowds. The Lempuyang photo queue can still be long.

“Our trip was amazing! The sites were so beautiful and what made it even better was my proposal which was a success with the help of Mr. Oka! He was also very knowledgeable about the area and recommended an amazing restaurant for us to dine in between our activities. Me and my fiancé are super grateful!”

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4.East Bali: Lempuyang Gates, Tenganan, & Water Palaces Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 175 reviews · 9 hours · from $41

Start before dawn for Lempuyang’s famous Gates of Heaven, then visit Goa Lawah Temple, Tenganan village, Tirta Gangga, and Taman Ujung. Your English-speaking guide drives a private air-conditioned car, explains Balinese culture, and takes photos. Bring cash for entrance fees and food.

“Our driver today for the East Bali Tour, Gede Susila was amazing. He made us feel so safe and had a great knowledge of all areas visited. He also went out of his way to allow me to have a coffee and took us to a lovely restaurant for food. He remained so polite and respectful the entire time and had such patience with traffic and queues. Would definitely recommend you having Gede as a driver any tour. :)”

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5.Yogyakarta: Yogyakarta Palace & Water Castle Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 70 reviews · 3 hours · from $22

Visit Yogyakarta Palace and Tamansari with a guide such as Sharla, Rumy, Zee, or Jackie. See royal courtyards, pools, underground passages, traditional dance, gamelan music, batik shops, and local streets. The $22 tour lasts three hours, with private multilingual options and optional hotel pickup.

“Enjoyed the palace tour with the palace guide. Our other guide for the Water Palace was Zee. She was knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommended tour.”

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6.Legong Dance Show at Ubud Palace Bali

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 45 reviews · from $7

Spend about 90 minutes watching Legong Kraton, a classical Balinese court dance at Ubud Palace. Three dancers tell a royal story through precise hand gestures and swift movements, backed by live gamelan music. The palace courtyard adds atmosphere, but seating is limited, so arrive about 45 minutes early, or sooner for the best view.

“The dance and performance were captivating. It was hard to look away once it started. Seating at the palace is extremely limited so I recommend getting there maybe an hour early to get a good seat.”

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7.Yogyakarta: Palace, Water Castle & UNESCO Temple Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 37 reviews · 10 hours · from $58

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide visiting Yogyakarta Palace, Taman Sari Water Castle, and either Borobudur or Prambanan. Your group is limited to four, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and guides such as Atok, Arma, Erick, Yuni, and Anang have been praised for thoughtful explanations and flexible planning.

“My trip with guide Erick was so nice! He could answer all my questions and also shared so much information about the places we visited. He is a very communicative and warm hearted person, always trying to make you feel comfortable so you will have a nice experience! As a bonus he has some nice photography and driving skills - 10/10 recommended! Best Regards, Jessica”

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8.Heaven Gate Lempuyang, Water Palace & Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · 10 hours · from $36

Travel from Ubud in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver to Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga Water Palace, a coffee plantation, and Tegenungan Waterfall. Guides such as Wayan, Subagia, and Polih are known for helpful explanations and good photography. The day lasts about 10 hours and includes hotel pickup, water, parking, and selected entrance tickets.

“The tour guide Polih, was absolutely amazing. He gave us a cultural experience and was so friendly and helpful throughout the tour. The tour and places on the trip was stunning and well planned out by Polih throughout the day. Thank you so much. We would definitely do this tour again!!”

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9.Borobudur Climb To The Top, Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · from $45

You’ll visit Borobudur, Yogyakarta Sultan Palace, and Prambanan Temple in about 10 hours with a private car and English-speaking driver. The ticket-inclusive option adds entry fees and local guides at Borobudur and the palace. Drivers such as Faiq and Vega have earned praise for clear directions and helpful service. Airport-area pickup costs extra.

“Tanto’s team organized a very full day and arranged enough logistical details that my family could relax and have a very meaningful time at the Borobudur. In particular, Vega was an exceptional driver. Hope to be able to travel with him again.”

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10.Taman sari water castle, sultan palace & local food tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · from $32

Walk from Alun Alun Yogyakarta to the Sultan’s Palace and Taman Sari Water Castle with an English-speaking guide, then taste Gudeg in Wijilan. Fedora has led this experience with clear explanations of palace culture and food, and the private format gives you room to ask questions. Hotel transfers are not included.

“Got a good tour of the water castle and sultans palace. Fedora was a great guide and spoke good English. She could answer all of our questions about the palaces and Indonesian culture. The food was also well explained and she made sure to take us to a place that was good for Western tummies.”

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11.Gate Of Heaven and Water Palace Tirta Gangga Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 1 day

Spend a full day with an English-speaking driver exploring East Bali. Visit Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, Taman Ujung, and Virgin Beach, with hotel pickup across much of southern Bali. Agus is one named guide associated with the experience, and the private car lets you adjust the pace, though long drives and Lempuyang's photo queue can shape the day.

“La nostra guida Agus è stata fantastica, disponibile e ci ha guidato nell’est dell’isola di Bali per ammirare alcune attrazioni. Unica nota negativa (dipendente dal luogo molto turistico e dalla guida) è stato il lungo tempo di attesa per fare la foto alla porta del cielo. La resa ne vale la pensa ma abbiamo passato quasi 4 ore lì e dovuto rinunciare alla spiaggia che era prevista nel nostro pacchetto. Per il resto tutto ok. Il viaggio è stato lungo (circa 2.30 a tratta) ma è trascorso un auto comoda con ottima musica e compagnia.”

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