Bangalore in a Day: Private Guided Full-Day Sightseeing Tour
Description
Embark on a personalized private guided tour of Bangalore city's major landmarks such as the Bull Temple, Bangalore Palace, Iskcon Temple, and more. This comprehensive tour is designed to showcase the best of the city. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Bangalore and create unforgettable memories. Book your private tour today!
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Itinerary
Experience the charm of Lalbagh Botanical Garden, the oldest and largest garden in Bangalore on this tour. Boasting over 2,000 rare and tropical plant species, including more than 1,800 species of plants, shrubs, and trees, this garden is often referred to as the lungs of the city. Admire the beautiful flora and fauna, including a wide range of wild bird species and wildlife. Book now to discover the enchanting beauty of Lalbagh Botanical Garden.
Discover the fascinating Bull Temple in Bangalore, India, devoted to Nandi Bull, the trusted vehicle of Lord Shiva. Constructed in 1537 by Kempe Gowda during the Vijayanagara empire, the temple features a magnificent granite Nandi monolith resting on a pedestal inside the shrine. The revered statue has been darkened over time by the application of charcoal and oil. Plan a visit to this historic site and experience the ancient traditions of Hinduism firsthand.
Discover the majestic Vidhana Soudha, India's largest legislature-cum-office building, built in 1956 in the grand Dravidian architectural style. With around 300 rooms, this impressive edifice houses 22 departments of the state government. Though it is a working government building, you can still marvel at its beauty from the outside. Come explore this remarkable landmark and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Indian architecture.
Explore the vast cultural complex of this stunning temple, which was opened in 1997 by Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma. As one of the largest ISKCON temples globally, it serves as a testament to the organization's mission to promote bhakti yoga, a spiritual practice that involves dedicating one's thoughts and actions to pleasing the Supreme Lord, Krishna. With its rich history and beautiful architecture, this temple offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the traditions of Hinduism.
Experience the grandeur of Bangalore Palace, the final stop on your tour. This magnificent royal palace sits on land that once belonged to Rev. J. Garrett, the first principal of Central High School, now known as Central College. In 1873, the property was acquired from Rev. Garrett for Rs. 40,000 by the British Guardians of Maharaja Chamarajendra Wadiyar 10, using his personal funds. While we will only view the exterior of this opulent building, you will learn all about its intriguing history and fascinating stories. Don't miss this chance to marvel at the splendor of Bangalore Palace.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We provide pick up from any hotel in Bengaluru. Pickup from hotels in Whitefield and Sarjapur/Marathahalli area will attract an additional surcharge. Please select the appropriate tour option while booking.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No strict dress code but modest clothing recommended for both men and women as the itinerary includes visits to Temples.
- Pickup from hotels in Whitefield and Sarjapur/Marathahalli area will attract an additional surcharge. Please select the appropriate tour option while booking.
Reviews(26)
This was the perfect tour for us to get to know Bengaluru during our first visit to the city (and indeed to India). Everything was organised perfectly, and the driver and the guide made sure that our time constraints were met. Pradeep was a fantastic guide with a wealth of knowledge and rich experience from his extraordinary life. It was indeed a privilege to meet someone like him, and to learn from him about the history of the city and the society in India. He was very happy to adjust the tour to our interests (for example, the detour to the old fort and the flower market was amazing) and he added so much to what we saw. We can thoroughly recommend this tour to any visitor who wants to learn more about Bengaluru, and about India more widely.
Great tour, can take it at your own pace and very informative. A much more relaxed and interactive experience than being dragged around on a giant bus!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the relaxed, informative, and interactive experience on our Bangalore private tour, and that you appreciated the flexibility of exploring at your own pace. Your feedback helps us continue providing memorable experiences for our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon.
Communication during booking and flexibility with pick up time and location were very good. Having experienced day trips/tours in other destinations I expected more knowledge/information but overall okay. We were taken to Lalbagh botanical garden, Bull temple, Iskcon temple Bangalore, and Bangalore Palace per itinerary advertised on TripAdvisor. We were taken to a nice Indian restaurant for lunch (separate from tour package). The reason for the 3 stars: The tour guide overheard us talking about dresses for a wedding we are attending. He advised that they could take us to a shop where we could have a look at lehengas. The shop they took us to was a big shop with a selection of items including saris, jewellery, and souvenirs. The shop had no lehengas and the salespeople here are pushy to the core. If you get asked if you want to see a shop on this tour, say no. As we were leaving, the guide said "they are really good here, they don't get angry if you don't buy anything". Ummm, yeah, okay. We were not taken to Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri which were on the advertised itinerary. Perhaps this was because they took us to the shop instead but this was not explained to us. The tour guide asked my friend if we tipped the waiter at the restaurant, my friend advised we didn't (we didn't have cash and were advised by our friends who live locally that India does not have a tipping culture), he advised that we should have tipped the waiter. Could be good to take some small notes with you if you go to this restaurant.
Dear Traveller, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent tour with us. We're pleased that you enjoyed our booking communication, flexibility, and the opportunity to explore Bangalore's highlights. Our tours do not include shopping stops, and our guides are instructed not to include or recommend shopping unless specifically requested by guests. During the tour, the guide simply suggested a visit to a well-known shopping complex following a conversation about wedding shopping. The stop was entirely optional. Regarding Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri, these were not visited because the itinerary was adjusted at your request to include Commercial Street instead. Regarding tipping, gratuities in India are entirely optional and always at the discretion of our guests. Thank you once again for your feedback. We value all guest comments and remain committed to providing memorable experiences for every traveller.
Not sure we can enjoy without a guide. Per se this is not Bali where history is deep. Here it is recent history.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you had a memorable experience on our Bangalore private tour. Your feedback helps us to continue providing memorable experiences for our clients. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
We went in mid April, hot in the afternoon and cools at night. Our guide Tanu has over 10+ years, knowledgeable, courteous, informative and helped us take great photos in key tourist spots. Together with our driver Venkatesh both punctual , accommodating and flexible with itinerary. Drove smoothly albeit the “heavy” traffic conditions which according to them was quite light. Highly recommend this tour if you’ve not been.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a memorable experience on our tour and that our guide, Tanu, made your trip enjoyable. We’re also glad that our chauffeur’s smooth driving and flexibility added to your comfort throughout the journey. Your kind words truly motivate us to continue creating memorable experiences for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
I really recommend the tour. The contact with the tour operator beforehand was very smooth and well organized. Kiran, our guide, was excellent. He had great knowledge of the city and its attractions and was even able to answer all our questions. We also had great conversations. It felt like a friend showing us the city (of course one who knows the entire history of Karnataka and Bangalore :-)!). Kiran also looked after our interests and fully adapted to our wishes. The driver was good! Overall, 5 stars!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a memorable experience on our Bangalore tour and that our guide (Kiran) made your trip enjoyable with his knowledge. We’re also glad to know that the smooth tour arrangements and our driver added to your overall comfort and experience. Your kind words truly motivate us to continue creating memorable experiences for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Great tour through Bangalore. Pradeep is a must for history, culture, and dad jokes. 😂 He had us intrigued all the way until the end. The walk through the park was beautiful. Pradeep was very easy to warm up to; like old friends caching up. He was very accommodating. All and all definitely left a good mark on us on this first visit to India.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you had a memorable experience on our Bangalore private tour and that our guide (Pradeep) made it both engaging & insightful. Your feedback helps us to continue providing memorable experiences for our clients. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
I had a great time visiting Bangalore’s top sightseeings. It was a packed agenda but it was totally worth it as there is no chance one can visit so many places in a day. Tanu has been an amazing and knowledgeable guide explaining historical and religious context. He seems to have friends everywhere that you constantly feel in “skip the queue” mode. Thank you team for the memorable experience!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you had a memorable experience on our Bangalore private tour. Your feedback helps us to continue providing memorable experiences for our clients. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
Fantastic private tour with Sasi who showed us the highlights of Bengalaru. Sasi was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and even showed us the flower and food market as an extra that we requested. Lunch was a delicious selection of local cuisine. A great overview of this vibrant city!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you had a memorable experience on our Bangalore private tour. Your feedback helps us to continue providing memorable experiences for our clients. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
Great adventure to immerse in the Bangalore culture, architecture and history! our tour guide Pasha was súper helpful, knowledgeable and friendly! Highly recommended!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you had a memorable experience on our Bangalore full day sightseeing tour. Your feedback helps us to continue providing memorable experiences for our clients. Looking forward to serving you again soon.
