Where to Go: the 11 Best Bali Temple Tours

1.Besakih Temple & Lempuyang Temple Gates of Heaven Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,243 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $35Our pick

Travel from your hotel or Ubud Palace to East Bali with a private or shared guide. See Lempuyang’s Gates of Heaven, Tirta Gangga, and Besakih Temple. Guides such as Joni, Dwipa, Samba, and Agung help with temple customs, photos, and local stories. Expect an early start, mountain roads, and possible waits at Lempuyang.

“We had an absolutely wonderful day! Our guide was funny, helpful, interesting and prepared. He has a lot of knowledge about the temples, Hinduism and Bali in general, we learned so much from him! He showed us the most beautiful sights, took the best pictures of us and made sure we had the best time! We are so thankful!!! If you don‘t book this tour you are missing out!”

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2.Bali Sunset: Uluwatu Temple, Kecak Dance and Jimbaran Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,397 reviews · from $37

Spend six hours exploring Uluwatu Temple with a private car and driver, then watch the 6:00 PM Kecak fire dance above the Indian Ocean. Guides such as Abu, Putra, D’Put, Koko, and Agus are praised for their local stories, careful driving, and help finding good seats. Finish with an optional seafood dinner at Jimbaran Bay.

“I had an amazing day with my tour guide. It was only myself in the tour but he made me feel very welcome talking to me and giving me lots of information. He was very knowledgeable- anything I asked hebknew The answers too. We started off in the coffee plantation followed by a tour of the temple which was a beautiful experience. We then watched the fire dance and finally Ok the way home we stopped at a seafood restaurant ok the beach which was a perfect end to a beautiful day!”

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3.North Bali: Sunrise Tour with Dolphins, Waterfalls & Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 831 reviews · from $55

Start before dawn from Ubud, Kuta, or nearby areas, then watch dolphins from a boat off Lovina Beach. Your English-speaking guide drives you to Gitgit Waterfall and Ulun Danu Bratan Temple. Drivers such as Sanjaya, Bagus, Bagas, and Ketut are praised for safe driving, photos, and careful dolphin spotting.

“Really enjoyable and our guide was lovely! Would recommend!”

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4.Tanah Lot Temple Half Day Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 702 reviews · 5 hours · from $20Cheapest good one

You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Tanah Lot with a small group of up to five. Your guide, such as Adi, Kadek, Krisna, or Nusa, explains Balinese religion, helps with photos, and finds a good sunset viewpoint. Allow for traffic, bring cash for the IDR 60,000 entrance fee, and cover shoulders and knees.

“Plenty of time to walk around the Temple area and take pictures, guide even took some pictures of me! Good spot for sunset and reliable transportation to and from the Temple back to my accommodation.”

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5.Hidden Canyon, Waterfall & Temples Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 563 reviews · 8h 30m · from $73

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Bali by air-conditioned minibus, with a guided swim and scramble through Beji Guwang Hidden Canyon, a waterfall stop, lunch break, and visits to Goa Gajah and Gunung Kawi. Groups are limited to five, and guides such as Komang, Dewa, and Anom are known for helpful cultural explanations and photos.

“In transportation wise it was really smooth and thanks to Depik that ge explained a lot about culture/religion. Hidden Canyon is with rocks and maybe you can bring your water shoes to walk easier, really cool place.”

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6.North Bali: Sekumpul Waterfalls and Ulun Danu Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 431 reviews · 10 hours · from $41

Spend 10 hours exploring North Bali with an English-speaking guide such as Dewa, Didik, or Alit. Trek to Sekumpul Waterfalls, wade in jungle pools, stop at Lake Beratan, then visit Ulun Danu and Taman Ayun temples. The $41 price is attractive, but bring cash for entrance fees and the separate waterfall trekking guide.

“Best trip. Sukumpul waterfall is stunning, temples are beautiful. Our driver Anom was very helpful, super nice, spoke english very well, drove safely. Higlhy recommended trip ❤️🙂”

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7.Sacred Temples and Sunset Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 429 reviews · 9 hours · from $55

Spend nine hours with a private English-speaking guide visiting Goa Gajah, Gunung Kawi Sebatu, Tirta Empul, Taman Ayun, and Tanah Lot. Guides such as Nyoman, Edi, Gede Susila, and Cok are praised for explaining Balinese Hindu customs, adjusting the day, and taking photos. Hotel pickup, temple entry, and sarong rental are included.

“Edi was a fantastic guide, he was extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout. He made the long drives fun and made sure we were always taken care of. I recommend anyone booking this tour to request Edi!”

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8.Bali/Batur: Mystical & Burial Rituals Tour with Kehen Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 397 reviews · 8 hours · from $35Best reviewed

Visit Trunyan Cemetery by boat, meet Bali Aga communities in Bayung Gede, and climb Kehen Temple’s famous steps with an English or Korean-speaking guide. Expect an air-conditioned car, cultural explanations, uneven paths, and a sensitive encounter with traditional burial customs. Add lunch, coffee, massage, rafting, or photography if desired.

“It was a very interesting trip. We saw another side of Bali and learnt a lot about local customs. It is a great way to visit the Batur area even if you're not doing the tracking or jeep tours. Our guide Karba John was very nice and knowledgable, as well as a good driver.”

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9.Temple Visit with Palm Reader & Fortune Telling Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 302 reviews · 6 hours · from $54

Spend six hours with an English-speaking guide such as Sandy, Dayu, Gus, or Sumadi, combining a personal palm reading, optional fortune telling, and a Balinese Melukat purification. You’ll visit Mangening or Tirta Empul, learn the meaning of offerings and prayers, and may add coffee tasting, massage, a swing, or rice terraces.

“Sumadi was the perfect host! He has a lovely character and very easy company. He was very knowledgeable and able to answer all the questions we had asked throughout the day. At the temple, he gave us very clear instructions on what to do as well as the reason behind it, it made the tour all the better and we definitely learnt a lot on the day. He is also an excellent photographer! Sumadi went above and beyond our expectations and brought us to a place for lunch as we had mentioned a dish we had wanted to try, it was so refreshing to eat at a local restaurant instead…”

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10.Ubud, Tegalalang, and Tanah Lot Temple Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 222 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $32

This 8 to 9 hour Bali day trip links the Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul holy springs, Tegalalang rice terraces, and Tanah Lot at sunset. Your driver-guide may be Jon, Wayan, Agus, Popo, or another local guide. Expect air-conditioned transport, moderate walking, temple dress rules, and a full day on the road.

“Excellent trip, guide was very friendly and knowledgable about the 4 sites”

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11.Taman Ayun and Tanah Lot Temple Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 154 reviews

Spend 6.5 hours visiting Taman Ayun’s gardens and traditional wooden architecture, then reach Tanah Lot for sunset over the Indian Ocean. A small group of up to five travels with a guide and included pickup. Guides such as Sana, Wahyu, Ketut, and Kawi Jaya have been praised for temple stories, safe driving, and taking photos.

“Big thanks to our tour guide who made this trip very nice!”

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