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The best shopping in Makassar isn't in the malls — it's on the streets. From vintage stores to artisan workshops, spots like Losari Beach waterfront are scattered through neighborhoods that reward the curious walker. Wander further and you'll stumble on Samalona Island — the kind of find you can't replicate online.
A historic port city in South Sulawesi, gateway to the Toraja highlands, with a seafood-rich waterfront and a 17th-century colonial fort, originally Portuguese and later rebuilt by the Dutchress.
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free self-guided shopping tour route in Makassar. The audio walking tour can include stops such as Losari Beach waterfront — a seaside promenade that transforms into a seafood and street food market at sunset, plus hidden gems like Samalona Island — a tiny coral island just offshore with snorkeling, reached by a short boat ride from Paotere and Toraja highlands — a day's drive north, the Toraja people practice elaborate funeral ceremonies and live in distinctive boat-shaped houses.
Use this page as a starting point for a Makassar walking tour, a free self-guided route, or the Roamee app for Makassar. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
Visitors explore Makassar for food and history, but every walking route ends up passing through Losari Beach waterfront and neighborhood markets that tell their own story about the city. Don't overlook Samalona Island — it reflects what the people of Makassar actually buy, make, and value.
Makassar's seafood scene is outstanding — the grilled fish at Losari Beach is a must. If visiting Toraja, plan at least two days. Paotere Harbor is best in early morning.
May through October for dry season. The Losari waterfront is most atmospheric at sunset.
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