YOGYAKARTA
The best days out around Yogyakarta.
The 15 most popular walking tours in Yogyakarta. The ones worth building a morning around, with run times, prices and who actually runs the trip.
Yogyakarta night food tour with a small group, becak rides, street snacks, jamu, and Alun-Alun games, tailored for dietary needs.
Most Popular“It was amazing, everything explained very well and the guide knew a lot about food. I had a good time and had lots of good local food. I would recommend it to everybody. The best way to get to know the city!!”
Yogyakarta’s night food tour with a small group, becak rides, Javanese snacks, herbal jamu, and games at Alun-Alun Kidul.
“Kalika was an exceptional host. I highly recommend this experience the first night someone is in Yogyakarta. It is extremely well organized and enjoyable and is a wonderful introduction not just to food but to the city.”
Small-group 3.5-hour Yogyakarta night walk with becak rides, Malioboro street-food tastings, and games at Alun Alun Kidul.
“The tour was really good. Sovia was a delightful tour guide who showed us some really unique local foods to try. She was informative without being overbearing and made us all feel at ease. I do question the considerably higher price for having the foods paid for as they are super cheap if you buy…”
A 2-hour Yogyakarta walking intro from Malioboro to Bringharjo, with small-group history, food tips, and practical city advice for $15.
“Haidar was a very enthusiastic guide! really fun way to get introduced to jogjakarta and the history of Indonesia”
A 4.25-hour night walk in Yogyakarta with street-food tastings, charcoal coffee, market fruit, and a fun becak ride.
“After our morning tour guide we booked through the Viator app didn’t show up and wouldn’t respond to our messages we were a bit hesitant to re book. We booked again for night tour with different operator and our guide didn’t disappoint Read more”
Yogyakarta Dutch colonial walk from Tugu to Kilometer Zero. 1811–1949 stories with an English guide. 2 hours for $18.
“Vraiment sans intérêt. Nous avons marché en ligne droite pendant 1h30 avec des explications sans grand intérêt. L’activité a été facturée très chère par ailleurs. Vraiment à fuir. Cela ne sert strictement à rien”
Ride illuminated pedal cars through Yogyakarta nightlife, stop for legendary coffee and snacks, and finish with dinner and Alun Alun fun.
“The tour was wonderful. Our guide Angelica showed us more than I expected. It was a memorable experience.”
Yogyakarta food walking tour: gudeg, bakmi, bakpia, Kopi Joss and satay with a multilingual guide on Malioboro.
“Amazing local food and experience. We also learned some fun facts while walking around from one stop to the next. Thank you, Harits!”
Walk from Yogyakarta’s Sultan’s Palace to Taman Sari Water Castle with an English guide, entrance fees, and skip-the-line entry for $37.
“Very good experience, Irene (one of the guides) speaks well English and take the time to explain a lot about the sultan palace, the water castle and the city. We also visited the malioboro markets and tried local dishes. Thank you again !”
Taste Yogyakarta at night on a private street-food and heritage walk with English guides, Alun-Alun Kidul games, and included dinner.
“We had such a great time! Dora was fun, flexible and super informative. We had delicious food, learned a lot and had a great time! Definitely recommend.”
Private Merapi-area countryside walk with agroforestry, hotel pickup, lunch options, and possible clear volcano views, plus Prambanan time.
“An excellent walking tour. Wahyu picked us up from our hotel in Yogyakarta and brought us to a village at the foot of Mt Merapi. There we met up with a local guide, Pak Yanto, who guided us through the forest and countryside surrounding thRead more”
Small-group walk in Kota Gede: royal cemetery, traditional houses, Pasar Legi market, jamu making, and a silversmith, 2–3 hours.
“Upik is very kind to help us understand the local culture and history. Although the weather was very hot, we still very enjoyed.”
Walk Yogyakarta’s palaces and mosques with an English guide, enjoy local lunch, and taste street food on a 3 km route.
“Best tour I’ve done in Indonesia! Puspa is very nice and friendly and made the tour so enjoyable! From exploring the historic palaces of Jogja to playing the interactive games at the museum, I had an amazing time! I highly recommend this tour to those visiting the city!”
A 4-hour Yogyakarta night walk for $38 with charcoal coffee, wedang ronde, a becak ride on Malioboro, and a palace-area cultural game.
“Really nice guide, answered all questions. In the end it was a private tour because no one else signed you up. On the one hand it's great but on the other hand it's also nice to get to know other people.”
3-hour Yogyakarta night walk with Tugu sights, becak and tuktuk rides, and guided street-food tastings ending at Alun-Alun Kidul.
“We had a very fun evening with Nabiel. It was great to walk through bustling Yogyakarta with a local, and Nabiel showed us lots of great spots, shared interesting insights about Indonesian culture, and treated us to many gastronomic treats. We particularly enjoyed the tuktuk ride through the Kraton!”
The temples, the volcano, the caves and the craft. Every part of the region, and every way to see it.
