India · WALKING TOURS IN BANGALORE
The 15 best walking tours in Bangalore you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
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!”
Old Bangalore in 3 hours: Tipu Palace, Bangalore Fort, Vishnu and Jain temples, KR Market fruit and flower streets. Guided.
“Fantastic tour, our Guide was amazing!!! I highly recommend.”
Bangalore street food walk from KR Market to V. V. Puram. Metro ride, vetted stalls, tastings included, small group, pickup option.
“This was the perfect way to experience a slice of Bangalore that you might miss otherwise! Jai was an amazing guide, making me feel welcome and sharing interesting history and details about the flower market, produce market, street fooRead more”
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.”
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!”
Walk Old Bangalore’s Pettah with a local guide, temple, mosque and flower market, plus handicrafts and silk weaving.
“Adam was such a knowledgeable local guide of the city markets. It was fascinating to see the various areas that make up city markets ranging from food, flowers, fabric, wedding clothes to toys. I really enjoyed the breakfast experience in a very clean restaurant. The highligRead more”
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.”
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.”
Taste Bengaluru at dusk on a 3-hour food walk from Chikpete and KR Market to VV Puram street, with snacks and metro.
“Don’t waste your money. The guide didn’t turn up. We rang him and he said he was stuck in traffic. We waited 50 minutes and he still didn’t show. When we complained we were told he had been at the pickup point half an hour before we arrived. An obvious lie. They refused the £60 refund. Absolute disgrace!”
Taste Bengaluru in 3 hours in Malleswaram, with idli, butter dosa, filter coffee, and a local market walk included.
“First, we very much enjoyed being with Mayuri. There were only 4 of us which made it easy to get around. We had chai tea, doses, and idly. Mayuri explained about all the food. Plus, she walked us past produce stalls and took into a special tRead more”
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”
Walk Ejipura slums with small-group guides Ashif and Dia, visiting Swabhimaan center, clinic, and a local school in Bengaluru.
“I highly recommend taking this walking tour through Ejipura Slums. I am aware that very often a slum tour can feel patronising and voyeuristic but this entire experience was incredibly raw, and passionately genuine. Overall, it is a must dRead 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.”
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