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What to do and see in Bengaluru, Karnataka: The Best City Tours
Known as both the "Garden City" and "The Silicon Valley of India," Bangalore (officially "Bengaluru") is a techie’s paradise, boasting the highest concentration of IT companies in the country. When you’re done geeking out, there are plenty of gardens, museums, natural features, palaces and temples to fill your dance card. Visit Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park and the Ulsoor Lake of Bangalore, well known for its beautiful locales and boating facilities. Bangalore is also a major center of Indian classical music and dance, and of vivid, cutting-edge nightlife.
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1. Private Tour: 4-Hour Bengaluru Heritage Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
You’ll want to bring your walking shoes for this private four-hour morning or afternoon heritage walk exploring the highlights of Bengaluru, from its past as a key city during India's British rule, and present as the capital of India’s high-tech industry. See St. Mark’s Cathedral, statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Queen Victoria, Cubbon Park, and Attara Kacheri, concluding your walk at the commercial center of Mahatma Gandhi Road ready to venture out on your own for a delicious lunch or dinner at a local spot recommended by your guide.
Inclusions: Private local guide, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Fearless450640
On 24.11 I was having a tour in Bangalore, and this was one of the worst tours I have ever done. 1. The guide spoke very unclear English, I would understand maybe 40% of what he was saying, and he couldn't answer almost any questions I was asking, since he was not understanding them. 2. The tour itself was pretty useless. The big part of excursion was: "This is a five star hotel. This is another five star hotel. And this is a college for rich people." I have not gotten almost any information about the city's history, no idea, how it has become the IT Hub of India, nothing at all. And the small pieces of information he was giving, he was repeating over and over again. 3. The guide was extreamly unpolite. In the middle of the tour inside park he would just pick up his phone without excusing himself and start talking for five minutes, letting me just stay in the heat, not understanding what's going on. 4. The worst part was lunch. Without asking me what I would prefer to have, he took me to the hotel that he has chosen, then he has joined me without bothering to ask, what I think about it, then tried to force me to order what he wanted, and after I have done my order, he has just eaten more than a half of my food. I mean, he even poured the half of my tea in his cup, and of course let me pay for it. Considering the fact he was all the time talking about his son studying in Australia and the cost of the tour (it's 120 euros, pretty expensive I think!), I really didn't feel like I had to pay for him. 5. Not only excursion was useless, he also took me to three different shops, even when I openly said, that I just want to go to the hotel after this "amazing" experience. During the whole day I was feeling just like everybody is trying to scam me and get as much money as possible, and since I was travelling alone, I was feeling really unsave trying to argue and several times was considering just to call the cab from hotel and get back there. The only good point was the driver. He was very nice and driving calmly, the car was clean and in perfect condition. But I really not recommend this tour to anybody, and hope the company will change the way they look at the tourist, because it has given in the end very bad impression of the city that doesn't deserve it.
2. Half-Day British Heritage Tour with Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
The legacy of over 150 years of British presence in Bangalore is hard to miss if you are in the city. For example, the broad roads laid out over 200 years ago for horse carriages, bullock carts, and horsemen do a fine job of carrying the chaotic traffic of this day too. This is a half-day tour in a sedan/minivan and lasts about 4 hours
Inclusions: Transport by private air-conditioned car or minivan, Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in M G Road area. Else we meet a Cauvery Emporium at 8 AM, Passionate and fluent English presenter, Entry Fees, Authentic South Indian Lunch
Exclusions: Personal Shopping, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By Lika T
Thanks for sharing your passion for India with us Praveen. What an extraordinarily beautiful country and incredible history. Highly recommended to book tours from this tour company.
3. Private Full day offbeat tour of Bangalore
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Experience the majesty of Bangalore on this full-day tour. You will be guided by a local explorer who will enable you to experience the real city, one that you would other wise miss out on. Get hands on experience and feel the real Bangalore on a tour where you learn about Hinduism and other religions, customs and culture, food, livelihood and all things that make up Bangalore or Bengaluru.
Inclusions: Driver and ac vehicle, Hotel pick up & drop (4kms radius within city center), Local explorer charges, Refreshments in the vehicle
Exclusions: Any entrance fee, Any guest shopping, Donations at places of worship, Hotel pick up and drop (4kms outside city center), Lunch experience
Reviewed By dkcourt
First trip to India for business. Had the morning free before my flight out in the afternoon. This tour was exactly what i was after. Guide (Ankeith) provided a lot of context, history and insight to the locations and made everything really easy. KR Market the highlight. I challenge anyone not to take a good photo there!
4. Old Bangalore town_Pettah walk
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 35 reviews
This 3-hour curated walk lets you explore the old town of Bangalore called in local parlance as the "Pete" or the Pettah. Learn more about the founder of Bangalore, the king Kempe Gowda and his vision of Bangalore. The guide takes you 481 years ago when this city was founded. Here you get to explore not only the temples and mosques but also the different trades that are still practiced in the many parts of the old town. Also included a a traditional South Indian breakfast & a visit to the largest wholesale market in South India.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Private local guide, Breakfast [Morning], Snacks [Evening], Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, Food and drinks, except breakfast for the morning tour option, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By travellingisgrea2017
We had a very interesting walk and learned a lot about Bangalore and its various facettes. It was our second tour and we highly recommend it.
5. Ulsoor Heritage Walk
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 6 reviews
Join us on a 2.5 hours private walking tour of a region of Bangalore rich in its multilayered history and culture..You will be amazed to discover the diverse sites just off the main thouroughfare of Bangalore. This is a leisurely stroll sure to stimulate your mind and senses
Inclusions: Light Snacks, English Speaking Heritage Expert, All Entry costs
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Lika T
Thanks for sharing your passion for India with us Praveen. What an extraordinarily beautiful country and incredible history. Highly recommended to book tours from this tour company.
6. Tempo Holidays
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 11 reviews
Tour Package Guidelines: Since the precise cost of a customized tour is subject to specific accommodation choices, travel period (date/month/year), nos of pax travelling together and other custom preferences. However, to enable you to chalk out your holiday plan, we suggest following budget guidelines (minimum 2 people are travelling together & sharing one double room) for a customized tour:
Inclusions: Hotel accommodation on twin sharing with buffet breakfast., Hotel accommodation with buffet breakfast and dinner at Bhuj, Manvar and Mandawa., Hotel accommodation with all meals in Sasan Gir., Aircon car with English speaking driver throughout the tour for all transfers, sightseeing., Car services are inclusive of all services; right from pick up from the airport till departure., Driver allowance (food & Stay), All toll taxes, entry permit and parking charges., English/Multilingual guide at the time of sightseeing., One dinner at Chokhi Ki Dhani –5 star village theme resort with folk dances, puppet show., 01 Cycle Rickshaw ride for in Jaipur for an hour to explore the colourful market of Jaipur., Delhi and Jaipur Light and Sound Show Tickets., Airport transfers and one day sightseeing in Goa by a/c car.
Exclusions: Any international/domestic air/train fare., Monuments/sightseeing entry charges., Government tax 5% on the tour package., Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry, tips, phone calls., Insurance, portage, soft/hard drinks, meals unless not specified etc., Anything which is not mentioned in the 'Inclusions' shall not be the part of this package.
7. 4-Hour Private Photowalk Tour in Bengaluru
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Visit the Photographer's paradise early in the morning to see the Grand Flower Market of Bengaluru city. Walk to Bangalore Fort, Tipu sultan Summer Palace and a South Indian Temple. Private local guide ensures full attention and safety while on tour.
Inclusions: Private local guide, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tips and Gratuties, Hotel pickup and drop-off (unless upgraded car option is selected)
Reviewed By Fearless450640
On 24.11 I was having a tour in Bangalore, and this was one of the worst tours I have ever done. 1. The guide spoke very unclear English, I would understand maybe 40% of what he was saying, and he couldn't answer almost any questions I was asking, since he was not understanding them. 2. The tour itself was pretty useless. The big part of excursion was: "This is a five star hotel. This is another five star hotel. And this is a college for rich people." I have not gotten almost any information about the city's history, no idea, how it has become the IT Hub of India, nothing at all. And the small pieces of information he was giving, he was repeating over and over again. 3. The guide was extreamly unpolite. In the middle of the tour inside park he would just pick up his phone without excusing himself and start talking for five minutes, letting me just stay in the heat, not understanding what's going on. 4. The worst part was lunch. Without asking me what I would prefer to have, he took me to the hotel that he has chosen, then he has joined me without bothering to ask, what I think about it, then tried to force me to order what he wanted, and after I have done my order, he has just eaten more than a half of my food. I mean, he even poured the half of my tea in his cup, and of course let me pay for it. Considering the fact he was all the time talking about his son studying in Australia and the cost of the tour (it's 120 euros, pretty expensive I think!), I really didn't feel like I had to pay for him. 5. Not only excursion was useless, he also took me to three different shops, even when I openly said, that I just want to go to the hotel after this "amazing" experience. During the whole day I was feeling just like everybody is trying to scam me and get as much money as possible, and since I was travelling alone, I was feeling really unsave trying to argue and several times was considering just to call the cab from hotel and get back there. The only good point was the driver. He was very nice and driving calmly, the car was clean and in perfect condition. But I really not recommend this tour to anybody, and hope the company will change the way they look at the tourist, because it has given in the end very bad impression of the city that doesn't deserve it.
8. Anglo Mysore heritage walk in Bangalore
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 4 reviews
In this walk, we will trace the Anglo-Mysore influence in the heritage of Bangalore and visit the city’s largest green space- Cubbon Park, Attara Kacheri the gothic style High Court building, State Central library with its imposing structure in Pompeian red, the Government Museum built in neo-classical style housing the oldest Kannada inscription and the modernist style Venkatappa Art Gallery and the unique Vishveshwariah Technology Museum.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Pick up and drop from all Bangalore hotels (if option selected)
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Reviewed By Simon_russel75
Our guide Satish took us on a phenomenal tour of Tipu Sultan and his legacy in Bangalore. We saw a magnificent fort and the summer palace of Tipu. Satish made the tour memorable by not only showing us grand monuments but also talking about Tipus economic and military reforms. We could visualize the impact he had in this part of the world. The arrangements were impeccable. The pick up was on time and driver was safe. Satish had arranged the local coffee for us and it was a awesome.
9. Full Day Private Tour of Temples of Bengaluru
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy visiting the amazing temples of Bengaluru to see South India temple architecture. Also visit Art of Living International centre and more. Enjoy the services of Private local guide and Personal chauffeur with air-conditioned car.
Inclusions: Private local guide, Personal chauffeur with air conditioned car, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Fearless450640
On 24.11 I was having a tour in Bangalore, and this was one of the worst tours I have ever done. 1. The guide spoke very unclear English, I would understand maybe 40% of what he was saying, and he couldn't answer almost any questions I was asking, since he was not understanding them. 2. The tour itself was pretty useless. The big part of excursion was: "This is a five star hotel. This is another five star hotel. And this is a college for rich people." I have not gotten almost any information about the city's history, no idea, how it has become the IT Hub of India, nothing at all. And the small pieces of information he was giving, he was repeating over and over again. 3. The guide was extreamly unpolite. In the middle of the tour inside park he would just pick up his phone without excusing himself and start talking for five minutes, letting me just stay in the heat, not understanding what's going on. 4. The worst part was lunch. Without asking me what I would prefer to have, he took me to the hotel that he has chosen, then he has joined me without bothering to ask, what I think about it, then tried to force me to order what he wanted, and after I have done my order, he has just eaten more than a half of my food. I mean, he even poured the half of my tea in his cup, and of course let me pay for it. Considering the fact he was all the time talking about his son studying in Australia and the cost of the tour (it's 120 euros, pretty expensive I think!), I really didn't feel like I had to pay for him. 5. Not only excursion was useless, he also took me to three different shops, even when I openly said, that I just want to go to the hotel after this "amazing" experience. During the whole day I was feeling just like everybody is trying to scam me and get as much money as possible, and since I was travelling alone, I was feeling really unsave trying to argue and several times was considering just to call the cab from hotel and get back there. The only good point was the driver. He was very nice and driving calmly, the car was clean and in perfect condition. But I really not recommend this tour to anybody, and hope the company will change the way they look at the tourist, because it has given in the end very bad impression of the city that doesn't deserve it.
10. 2-Day Tour to Taj Mahal and Agra from Bangalore with Commercial Return Flights
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
5am - Pick-up from hotel in Bangalore and drop at Airport in Bangalore. Arrive at Delhi Airport and drive to home town Agra. 3-Hrs drives by Expressway and enjoy countryside. Visit of incredible Taj Mahal – one of the wonders of the world, an ivory-white marble mausoleum. Visit of Agra Fort – UNESCO world heritage site where power was symbolized by grand palaces and grander forts.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, 1-night accommodation on twin sharing with breakfast (If booked with option including Hotels), Commercial Return Flight Tickets (Bangalore - Delhi), All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle, Professional private live tour guide, Monument entrance fees, Live Demonstration of Marble craftsmanship, Live Demonstration of Handmade Embroidery (Zardozi), Live Demonstration of Hand Knotted Carpet weaving, Pickup offered from hotel or any other desired pickup location in Bangalore
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities (recommended)
Reviewed By Sachin_7724
Hi Sharma ji, I had planned this trip to make my first marriage anniversary memorable. Have made all bookings and waiting from more than 2 months. Because of drastic increase in covid cases in Delhi during divali and formers protest I was in big tension and in confusion whether to travell or not. It was at high risk and not sure about anything till the last minute. But starting from when I book the cab to last hour of our onboard to trip you made it flawless without small error. We were safe And didn’t face single issue throughout the trip. Our driver Dharmendra Sharma was very cool and Happy person. He took care of us a lot and he was very friendly and gave many suggestions while visiting monuments. His driving is awesome. I have reached Delhi Airport back with so much of Satisfaction and Happiness. Thank you so much for your wonderful service I will cherish this forever. Keep up the good work and will refer my many friends here. I am taking many memories from here!! And a big Thanks you!!!
