India · SHOPPING TOURS IN BANGALORE
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 6 shopping tours in Bangalore worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Walk past Tipu Sultan’s palace, Kote temple, and KR Market, then eat dosas and meet silk and jewelry makers in Bengaluru.
“Flower Market, Silk Dyeing/Weaving and wonderful, knowledgeable guide, Gladys! From Sultan's Summer Palace and the Hindu Temple to the inner fruit and spice markets where other tours don't go!”
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”
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!”
3-hour small-group walk through Old Bangalore: fort ruins, KR flower market, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace outside, plus masala dosa and filter coffee.
“Deepti was an excellent guide as we explored the old city centre of Bangalore. She explained the history , culture and food and traditions to us as we went. We had an amazing lunch at a place we would never have found ourselves . We only had a few hours in Bangalore and this tour along with Deepti’s expert knowledge meant we used what little time we had to great use exploring and seeing as much as we did. We really enjoyed all aspects of the tour. Thank you!”
3-hour Bangalore evening food walk linking KR Market and VV Puram by Metro, with a guide, multiple tastings, and skip-the-line access.
“It was excellent. I enjoyed the walk around the markets. Food and fruits were great.”
Evening Bangalore walk: Vidhan Soudha, KR Market, Bull Temple and Dodda Ganpati by metro and tuk-tuk, with a Hindu myth session.
“Aakash was a great guide; very knowledgeable. This tour covers lots of the city’s attractions (market, Vidhana Soudha, bull temple). The market in particular I think would have been difficult without a guide so quite invaluable.”
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