Experience Bangalore - City Tour, Authentic Food & market (Food/Culture/History)
Experience Bangalore - City Tour, Authentic Food & market (Food/Culture/History)
City Tours in Bengaluru:See the best of Bangalore in just a day with this action-packed cultural tour. Begin with a stroll through the Lalbagh Botanical Garden, home to an incredible array of rare tropical plants. Head to the Bull Temple to see the massive Nandi Bull statue, learn about the local government at Vidhan Soudha, visit the hilltop ISKCON Temple, and explore the ornate Bangalore Palace before your tour concludes.Total Duration: 8 hoursNote: You can choose any 5 places from the itinerary as per your preferences.
Half-Day Tour:Discover old Bangalore's essence in its bustling Pettahs. Established in 1537, these vibrant bazaars offer a glimpse into the city's history. Explore markets filled with textiles, spices and gold items.
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Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel. We will head to Lalbagh the magnificent botanical garden. The 240-acre Lalbagh Botanical Garden with more than 1,800 species of plants, shrubs, and trees serves as the lungs of Bangalore. Built by the legendary Hyder Ali in 1760, Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a prominent landmark of Bangalore and is host to the world-famous flower show making it a key destination among places to visit in Bangalore. Lalbagh Botanical Garden is not only a horticulturist’s paradise, but it also provides a respite to the people of Bangalore from the ever-spreading concrete jungle.
1 hourBugle Hill
The Bull temple of Bangalore is dedicated to the Nandi Bull, the vehicle of Lord Shiva. Situated in Basavanagudi, this temple has been built in the Dravidian style of architecture. Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore, got the Bull temple built during his time. This temple counts among the oldest temples in the city and draws devotees from all over the country. There is a huge idol of Nandi Bull inside the temple, measuring 4.5 m in height and 6.5 m in length. This idol is said to have been carved out of a single rock. The bull also has a small iron plate on its head. As per tradition, this plate prevents the bull from growing.
1 hourISKCON Temple Bangalore
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON was founded in 1966 in New York City by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Its core beliefs are based on select traditional Hindu scriptures, particularly the Bhagavad-gītāand the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam. ISKCON was formed to spread the practice of bhakti yoga, in which those involved (bhaktas) dedicate their thoughts and actions to pleasing the Supreme Lord, Krishna. We will visit the magnificent temple here located on a hill.
1 hourBangalore Palace
On Mondays, this Palace is closed and we will visit the Tipu Sultan's Palace instead.
1 hour 30 minutesVidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri
We visit Vidhan Soudha, one of the most famous buildings and landmarks of Bangalore. It houses the Legislative Chambers of the state government. The three hundred rooms of Vidhan Soudha accommodate approximately twenty-two departments of the state government. The building rises to a height of almost 46 m, making it one of the most imposing structures in the city of Bangalore. Since this is a working government office, we see it from the outside.
30 minutesV. V. Puram Food Street
Walk through Bangalore's most famous food street. Taste South Indian Onion dosa, idli vada or the local favorite hollige. Try North Indian chat items like samosa, Sev puri or bhel puri. Pav Bhaji and Dabeli are also irresistible. Do not miss the Gulkund ice cream for dessert.
2 hoursIncluded
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Full Time Guide
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop
- Entry/Admission - Lalbagh Garden, Iskcon Temple, Bangalore Palace, Bull Temple, Vidhana Soudha.
- Entry/Admission - Bull Temple
- Entry/Admission - Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri
- Entry/Admission - ISKCON Temple Bangalore
- Entry/Admission - Bangalore Palace
- Entry/Admission - Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Extra $15- $25 will be charged if pick-up is far from the Vittal Mallya Road,
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.