Brunei Capital Half Day City Tour - MBH01

general info
rates & booking
map
photo gallery

[more photos]

This Brunei half day city tour gives you a brief introduction of Brunei's history, culture, heritage.

Brunei Museum exhibits collections of Brunei artifacts and customs, ceramics, natural history, Islamic art and the oil industry.

Royal Regalia, which was built to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty's accession to the throne in 1992, houses a collection of royal regalia, including the royal chariots used during the coronation and during the Silver Jubilee. The Constitutional History Gallery displays the history of Brunei's Constitution and the development from 1847 when the first Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation was signed with Britain. It also exhibits a collection of documents of the life of His Majesty up to the time of the coronation.

The Sir Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque symbolizes the strong Islamic faith of the people of Brunei and the James Asri Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque was built in commemoration o f the 25th anniversary of His Majesty the Sultan's reign. Istana Nurul Iman - the world's largest residential palace is the resident of His Majesty the Sultan.

Location - Duration

Duration: 3 hour(s)
Location: Bandar Seri Begawan

Itinerary

Pick-up from the lobby of your hotel and proceed to visit to James Asri Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, then continue the city tour driving passing the town centre then along the scenic Kota Batu road which is parallel to the Brunei River to Kota Batu - the old capital of Brunei.

The Brunei Museum sits on top the hill overlooking Brunei River. Enjoy a guided tour at the museum. After that drive back to the town centre and proceed to visit Sir Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque - a prominent landmark of Brunei Darussalam.

The mosque was built in 1958 with three-quarters of the circumference surrounded by a lagoon, and a replica of a 16th century Royal barge sits in the centre. Later, continue the city tour with a visit to Royal Regalia and finally a photo stop at the main entrance of the Royal Palace - Istana Nurul Iman before transferring you back to your hotel.

Cancellation policy

- Outside 72 hours prior to departure date - 20% cancellation fee will be applicable.

- Within 48 hours but outside 24 hours prior to departure date - 50% cancellation fee will be applicable.

- Within 24 hours prior to departure date - 100% cancellation fee will be applicable.

- No-show - 100% of the total amount will be chargeable.

No refund / discount will be given in part or full for any items not utilised either by choice or circumstance once the tour has commenced.

Children Policy

- Children below 3 years old are complimentary but must travel together with an adult.

Participant Guidelines

Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter the mosques on Thursdays & Fridays & during religious festivals and the tour will only cover the garden area and compound of the two mosques if the tour falls on any of these days.

Visitors will need to put on black robes (provided) during visits in the mosques.

Cameras are allowed in the mosques and museums.

Visitors are to remove their shoes before entering the Mosques and Royal Regalia.

Tips and gratuities to guide & drivers are not compulsory but will be appreciated.

Other Disclosures

Payment & Deposit:

20% non-refundable deposit required for booking made outside 72 hours prior to departure date
Full Payment required at least 48 hours prior to departure date

All confirmed bookings will be auto-released in instances where the full payment is not received and cleared. Any re-instatement of bookings will be subjected to space availability.

MegaBorneo Tour Planner reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for the best interest of all parties involved.

Check-in:

Check-out:

Type:
Price:

Location

by Areas

by Attraction

Themes:

select

Free text:

Reset Search

Bandar Seri Begawan
Batang Duri
Jerudong
Kuala Belait

Beach/Coastal
Business/Conference
Family Friendly Resort
Function/Event
Golf
Honeymoon
Romantic/Honeymoon
Urban

Advanced Options

From:

Duration:
Themes:

select

Free text:

Reset Search

Culture
Family
National Park

Local time: 04:18:35 AM

Any questions: contact us

We'd love to get your feedback!

Country Guide
Destination Guide
Local Events
Brunei Weather
Brunei Photos
Brunei Videos
Responsible Accommodation
Responsible Tours

Your Local Connection

About your hosts

In order to be convinced about the wonders that MegaBorneo Tour Planner can treat you to when you arrive in our destination, we want to tell you a little about us first.

Khirul breeds endangered Borneo animals in captivity for release in the wild. Some of the animals he has cared for include the Pigmy Borneo Hanging Parrot, the Yellow Banded and the Borneo Mouse Deer.
Ai Lee is a born and bred Bruneian. After working for 11 years with a major airline based in Brunei, she had the feeling within that something was not complete.

[more about us]