Best Food Tours in Indonesia — Our Top 10

1.Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · 2 hours - 210 minutes · from $17Our pick

Walk central Yogyakarta with guides such as Kalika or Anisa, stopping for Javanese dishes, sweets, jamu, coffee, and street snacks. Short becak rides connect Malioboro, Kilometer Zero, Wijilan, Brigjen Katamso, and Alun-Alun Kidul, where local games finish the evening. Dietary needs can be arranged.

“This tour was an amazing experience! I had a lovely night and really enjoyed discovering so many places along the way, with lots of interesting information shared throughout. It’s a fantastic way to explore, as you get to stop at places you would probably never go to on your own. I absolutely loved this tour and highly recommend it to anyone visiting! ⭐⭐⭐”

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2.Small-Group Walking and Food Tour by Night in Yogyakarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 313 reviews · from $36

Start at 6:30 pm with an English-speaking guide such as Kalika, Anisa, Jasmine, or Dhea. Walk through Malioboro, sample Javanese snacks and drinks, ride covered becak rickshaws, and finish with traditional games at Alun-Alun Kidul. The group is capped at eight, and the tour ends around 9:30 to 10 pm.

“Anisa, the guide was excellent. She communicates very well, with good energy and making the experience fun. Definitely not the typical tour. You don't visit the typical tourist traps, but real stuff.”

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3.Yogyakarta: Guided City Walk and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 278 reviews · 3h 30m · from $21

Walk from Tugu Monument through Malioboro and local food stops, riding a becak and ending with traditional games at Alun Alun Kidul. English-speaking guides such as Tara, Sovia, Deva, Puspa, and Eveline explain Jogja’s food, culture, and daily life. The three-and-a-half-hour tour suits curious eaters, but portions can be modest.

“Sovi was an excellent guide and took us through some of the street food highlights of Yogya. She was super knowledgeable and able to help guests with different levels of spice tolerance and food preferences to find things for them at the same time as making it an enjoyable communal experience. Would definitely recommend.”

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4.Bali Private Food Walking Tour With Locals: The 10 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · from $56

Join a private local host such as Reza, Budi, June, or Putu Merta for about three hours of food, market visits, and city sights in Denpasar. You will sample 10 dishes and drinks, including babi guling and satay, with alternatives for dietary needs. Come hungry and expect plenty of walking through local areas.

“Really enjoyed experiencing the local hustle and bustle away from the tourist areas, seeing where the locals buy their food at market and eating at local vendors. It was a very authentic tour. June our guide was very knowledgeable and easy to talk too. Go hungry as you sample a lot of food.”

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5.Bali: Bites Food Tour with over 15 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Join a small English-speaking group with guides such as Rasyid, Ras, or Raysid for 15-plus tastings across old Denpasar. Try sate, ayam betutu, soto babat, noodles, tofu, pancakes, and market sweets while walking between local warungs and produce stalls. The tour begins at Inna Bali Heritage Hotel and ends at Badung Market.

“This is one of the best food tours I’ve been on, our host was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about the food we were tasting. I highly recommend this tour.”

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6.Bali: Authentic Culinary Street Food Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · 8 hours · from $53

Spend eight hours exploring Bali through food, from babi guling and satay to sweets at Gianyar Night Market. Your English-speaking guide provides hotel pickup, transport, cultural context, and up to 15 tastings. Routes can include temples, rice fields, waterfalls, coffee stops, or coastal views, with optional massages and add-ons.

“Our guide Uidu was simply amazing! Very gentle and flexible to our needs. He shared a lot about the local cuisine and art shops. Highly recommended 😍”

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7.Jakarta: Private Guided Sightseeing & Street Food Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 99 reviews · 4h 30m · from $52

Spend 4.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Gus, Thomas, Mey, or Tashia, traveling by private air-conditioned car through Jakarta after dark. You’ll see major monuments, Istiqlal Mosque, Old Town, Sunda Kelapa Harbor, Mangga Besar, and New Chinatown, with Martabak tasting included. Extra food and drinks are your choice and your expense.

“My guide Gus and bus driver Boni were great company during the tour. Gus knew a lot of great information about the city and culture and was able to answer a lot of my questions about life in Indonesia and Jakarta specifically. The city is lit up and night so it’s a nice way to see the sights.”

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8.Denpasar: Night Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · 4 hours · from $54

You’ll spend four hours eating through Denpasar with a private guide, stopping at about five local food spots and Kreneng Night Market. Expect babi guling, soto ayam, satay, rice cakes, Martabak, Jaja Bali, and tropical fruit. Guides such as Agus, Sana, Dharma, and Chan have helped visitors understand local food and customs. Optional photos, coffee, massage, and Kecak dance add-ons are available.

“Highly recommend the Denpasar night street food walking tour! Sana is a wonderful guide and made the experience that much better. Thank you Sana :)”

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9.Bali: Delicious Indonesian Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 56 reviews · from $45

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kantor Pos Indonesia and walk through Kreneng Market for Jaje Bali, babi guling, Soto Ayam, Martabak Telur, and other local tastes. Guides such as Lena, Sri, Putra, Song, and Wira have led this small-group experience, which ends with Indonesian Arabica coffee and a look at Denpasar’s temples and colonial landmarks.

“We had Lena take us on a tour filled with delicious local treats. Worth booking beforehand and having that knowledge tag along with you. Thanks for an amazing time, Lena!”

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10.Denpasar: Museum, Traditional Market and Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · 5 hours · from $54

Spend five hours with a private English or Korean-speaking guide exploring Puputan Square, Jagatnatha Temple, the Bali Museum, Pasar Badung, and Bajra Sandhi Monument. You’ll taste local snacks and fruit, travel by private vehicle, and can add extras such as coffee tasting or a massage. Guides including Dayu, Widi, and Sagita are praised for personal cultural insight.

“Guide arrived on time for the pick-up and took us around, following the programme very well. Gusde, the guide, was very informative and extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend him. The restaurant he took us to was a good example of Balinese food and the monument had a good historical display.”

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