India · HISTORICAL TOURS IN BANGALORE
Good historical tours in Bangalore fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Bengaluru in one day: Lalbagh, temples, Bangalore Palace, government buildings, KR Market snacks, plus lunch and pickup for about $65.
“We had just a few hours in Bangalore, but this tour provided for a great experience out of a short time. We thank Mr Yogesh and our guide, and fully recommend”
Private Bangalore day trip to UNESCO Somnathpur and Talakad temples, with a guide, included vegetarian lunch, and car or Royal Enfield ride.
“Was great. Driver friendly and punctual. Clean car. Good guides. Talakkad was a very interesting story”
Private 2-day Hampi tour from Bangalore with guide, admissions, breakfast, and hotel stay. See Virupaksha, Vijaya Vittala, and caves.
“This is an excellent tour. Hampi is a wonderfully historical site. It would be easy to spend several days there. This tour provides a great introduction and covers all of the most important sites. My driver Mohan conveyed me safely and comfoRead more”
Walk old Bangalore in 3-4 hours: Tipu teak palace, Hindu and Jain temples, Bangalore Fort, and Krishnarajendra market life.
“Very informative. It was a great way to learn about the temples and the markets. Vasuki communicated everything prior to the event. He also had great tips for taking pictures!”
Small group Bangalore history walking tour with private pickup, Tipu Sultan sites, Dravidian temples, Bangalore Palace, and KR Market.
“The tour was incredible and Sherwin was a great guide! He explained the history behind every place visited and the tour is planned in a coordinated way. Would 100% recommend.”
Private Bangalore heritage walk with South Indian breakfast, Chickpet streets, KR Market flowers, Bangalore Fort, and Tipu Sultan palace.
“Great experience of a blend of history with local flavours. Dipti is very knowledgeable and infused the walk with very many anecdotes. It was a very pleasant 3 hours spent in old Bangalore.”
UNESCO temples in Belur and Halebid with expert guidance, famous Nandi statues, and a vegetarian South Indian lunch, all with hotel pickup.
“The guide showed me insights on these unescl heritage masterpieces in Halebidu and Belur. The two sites are beyond beautiful in the mastery of carvings and the way they visualize hindu iconography.”
Private 4 to 5 hour historical walk in Bangalore with Anand, metro-friendly transit, MG Road, KR Market, temples, and Tipu Palace.
“I recently took a walking tour in Bangalore, and it was an incredible experience! Anand was fantastic – it was a one-on-one tour, which made it feel personal and tailored to my interests. He shared a wealth of knowledge about the city's histRead more”
Bangalore Fort heritage walk with a private guide, included tickets, and breakfast or snacks. Learn Tipu Sultan and British rule for $23.
“Akshay guided me around the core of historical Bangalore, offering rich descriptions and interpretations as we went from site to site on foot. We started at Tippu Sultan’s palace, visited a former armory, explored the Bangalore Fort, and admirered the adjacent hospital. SinRead more”
Two-hour Bangalore heritage walk through old-town lanes and major landmarks, with museum stops, parks, temples, and civic buildings.
“Our guide did not show up. We waited 30 minutes. I attempted to call the company and had to leave a message. The guide called much later but we were unable to reschedule our tour. We are asking for a refund.”
A 4-hour Malleswaram heritage walk in Bangalore with breakfast, market shopping, two temples, Sankey Tank, and ISKCON, guided in a small group.
“Divakar, our guide was excellent! He knew a lot about both the history of Malleshwaram and the practices and rituals in the various temples we visited. We learned a lot.”
Half-day private British heritage tour in Bangalore with hotel pickup, entry fees, and authentic South Indian lunch for $90 per person.
“Best in depth analysis of the history of a city we have ever had! Praveen is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Bangaluru, of India and how it all connects with world events at a given time. He’s also very fun to talk with.”
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