Denpasar Self-Guided: Market & Food Walk

5.0 (one review) 1 h 30 min – 1 h 45 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Embrace authentic Balinese street life while you window shop on a sensory stroll on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Denpasar. Denpasar’s market area is a melting pot where bright flowers and bold spices are sold alongside jewelry and fishtack. On this walking tour, you’ll join the Balinese as they go about their daily lives and discover tidbits about their culture within this pulsating neighborhood. The tour starts amidst the hustle and bustle of Pasar Bunga Wangaya’s vibrant flower market, filled with wholesale blooms destined for daily offerings to the gods. I’ll tell you about those offerings as you venture into Jalan Sulawesi, a street renowned for its array of fabrics, gold shops, and an Indian incense emporium. Then you’ll weave your way back to the ever-fragrant Pasar Badung Spice Market and its buzzing stalls. Amazing stories unfold on every corner, at every twist and turn, along this exciting route.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 1 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
Included: The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones (please bring your own)
Not included: Entry fees to museum or attractions mentioned en route

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Start at Pasar Bunga Wangaya, a vibrant flower market filled with wholesale blooms destined for daily offerings to the gods. Learn about the significance of these offerings and their role in Balinese culture.
Stop 2

Passing by

Visit Madju Batik Bali, a shop offering beautiful silk scarves and sarongs. Discover the artistry and craftsmanship behind Balinese batik and its importance in local traditions.
Stop 3

Passing by

Stroll along Jalan Sulawesi, renowned for its array of fabrics, gold shops, and an Indian incense emporium. Discover the stories behind the descendants of the fabric shop owners and the importance of gold to the Balinese.
Stop 4

Passing by

Venture into the fragrant world of Pasar Badung Spice Market, where you’ll be engulfed by the aromas of spices and surrounded by buzzing stalls. Experience the sensory delight of a Balinese food market.
Stop 5

Passing by

Pay homage to the goddess of the market, Dewi Melanting, and explore the rich history of Pura Desa Lan Puseh Temple. This temple is a significant cultural and historical site in Denpasar.
Stop 6

Passing by

Explore Solomon Silver 2, a store featuring intricate silver jewelry. Learn about the significance of silver in Balinese culture and the unique designs that reflect the island's heritage.
Stop 7

Passing by

Stop by Gallery Kohinoor, showcasing a wide array of Indian artifacts and jewelry. Delve into the cultural exchange between Bali and India and appreciate the intricate workmanship.
Stop 8

Passing by

Wander through Sulawesi Batik, a renowned street for its array of fabrics and batik shops. Experience the vibrant colors and patterns of traditional Balinese textiles and their cultural relevance.
Badung Market Dempasar Bali

Passing by

Immerse yourself in Badung Market, the largest traditional market in Bali, offering everything from fresh produce to household items. Experience the bustling atmosphere and diverse offerings of a traditional Balinese market.
Stop 10

Passing by

Learn about Yayasan Rama Sesana (YRS) Bali, a foundation providing health services and education to market women. Understand the organization’s efforts to improve the lives of local women.
Stop 11

Passing by

Pay homage at Pura Desa Lan Puseh Desa Pekraman Denpasar, a significant cultural and historical temple in Denpasar. Explore the temple’s rich history and its role in the community.
Stop 12

Passing by

End your tour at Bhineka Djaja (Kopi Bali), Bali’s oldest and original coffee shop. Experience the ultimate coffee and reflect on your journey through Denpasar’s vibrant market area.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The walk starts on the Corner of Jl Kartini and Jl Kumbakarna Denpasar, right in the pulsing heart of the flower markets.

End point

The tour ends at Bhineka Djaja Bali Kopi.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

3. Create an account

4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

5. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]