Where to Go: 4 Ubud 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.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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4.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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