Street food tour ✔
A Culinary Exploration
Discover Jogja’s food culture and traditions on this popular tour.
The tour starts at the end of the afternoon or begin of the evening. Taste the best food and go to the most favorite eateries of Jogja.
For about 3,5 hours you will try different foods in different places.
(The food and drinks are included.)
Authentic tastes
A visit to the city of Yogyakarta will not be complete without tasting its typical culinary delights. Yogyakarta has various types of snacks that offer authentic tastes that cannot be found anywhere else. From the sweetness of market snacks to the savory taste of street food, every bite brings you closer to the wisdom of the local people.
You don’t have to go to an expensive restaurant for a culinary exploration. a street food tour will bring you the taste of pure and authentic flavors.
Together with your guide, you go around on the back of a motorbike (or by car if you prefer) to explore the best street food in the city of Yogyakarta that you won’t find on your own.
Ancestors
At the market you will feel the vivid ambiance. Stroll around the food stalls, interact with friendly sellers, and enjoy food recipes that have been handed down since the time of our ancestors. You won’t find this type of snack in supermarkets, restaurants or shopping centers. Mostly the snacks are made by older people because they are considered more meticulous in the manufacturing process. Apart from that, elderly mothers are usually known to closely hold on to the recipes they got from their grandmothers and great-grandmothers.
Different cultures and traditions
No one can deny that street food is the favorite food of local residents. Dozens of cultures that accompany the variety of preparations contain philosophical stories about traditional food.
Compare the sweetness of Madura satay to the taste of Padang satay and you experience the diversity of Indonesia with the many rich cultures and traditions.
Learn to see Indonesia from a local perspective. Sitting cross-legged while eating dinner cooked on a cart will provide a social experience with the local community, as well as relaxing for a moment from the hustle and bustle of daily activities.
Night Stroll
At the end of our tour we visit a place which is popular since 1980. On this square in the center of Jogjakarta the locals come together to have a good time.
Not only famous for great tea or snacks, we also enjoy an old and traditional game.
In Indonesia people love to use abbreviations. So when they ask you to join the game “Masangin”, they mean the game of “Masuk Dua Beringin”. (“Walk in between the Waringin trees”)
The rules are quite simple, whoever can walk past the two Waringin trees with their eyes closed, will have their wishes come true. It’s not as easy as it sounds, many people fail to try this game. Not only that, the myths behind the two twin Waringin trees have become a special attraction in the middle of the city of Yogyakarta which connects the old stories with the more and more modern city
The plan ✔
✔ Together we try the best streetfood Yogyakarta has to offer
✔ Next to the food, you can try drinks which are local favorites.
✔ Share our stories. Like most parts of daily life on Java food can have a spiritual meaning and ingredients and special dishes are connected to the cultural heritage of Java. Ask about all the inside information you like to know about Indonesia and Yogyakarta
✔ And most important: together we relax and enjoy the great city vibes of Yogyakarta.
A great experience; 3,5 hours full of food and Javanese hospitality
Good to know ✔
- We pick you up from your hotel in Yogyakarta
- We pick you up by motorcycle 😉(you can sit in the back) or car (if you prefer)
- Vegetarians are more than welcome
- No additional costs, food, snacks and drinks are included
- We start at 16.30 and finish around 20.00 or we start at 18.30 and finish around 22.00 h.
- Private tour
- If you have allergies or special wishes, please let me know in advance
- Every tour we can go to different places, depending on the day of the week and the season
Practical information ✔
Availability: Every day
Starting time: 16.30 or 18.30 h.
Duration: 3,5 hours.
Language: English
Limited places: check availability
What to bring ✔
- Good appetite
What this street food tour is about ✔
- Great food
- The best places locals love to eat
- Meet Javanese hospitality
- Learn the secrets of Javanese food tradition
- Try new things
- Share our passion
- Lots of fun and smiles
- Ask everything you like to know
- Pictures and memories
A great activity to spend the evening
Book now or ask for more information>>>
Reviews
“We were able to experience a great Culinary tour with two fantastic girls Natascha and Tia. What nice girls they were and how they surprised us with things we had not seen before.”
Rob en Sandra from the Netherlands, September 2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ First we visit the local market which is located around the corner. We walk around and will choose the best fresh ingredients for our meal. Learn where the most important ingredients come from. All the tastes, spices and herbs you will find processed in jars and cans in the food chain around the world you will find them fresh and straight from the farmer at our local market. Enjoy the organised chaos, friendly people and learn how to bargain with a smile.
✔ Next to the meal, you can try snacks and drinks which are local favorites. Ask about all the inside information you like to know about Indonesia and Yogyakarta
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