Top Bangalore Art & Culture

Mysore and Srirangapatna make an ideal day trip from nearby Bangalore, but organizing transportation to explore independently takes up valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, reach both sites in comfort by air-conditioned vehicle—with breakfast, lunch, and round-trip transportation from your central Bangalore hotel included. Follow your guide through lush sugarcane plantations to historic Srirangapatna—home to 9th-century temples and ancient dungeons—and explore the palaces and fortifications of Mysore.

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 local government at Vidhan Soudha, visit the hilltop ISKCON Temple, and explore the ornate Bangalore Palace before your tour concludes.

Explore the highlights of Bangalore with your own private guide on a full-day tour of top attractions including ISKCON Temple. You'll also take in the Tudor-style architecture of Bangalore Palace, see the tucked away remnants of Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace, stroll the lush grounds of Lalbagh Botanical Garden, and visit the rock-cut caves of Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple. Learn about the history of Bangalore from your guide as you travel in your own private vehicle on a tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

I have an unbridled passion for the city, especially it's historical significance of various places worth a mention. I'm well-versed in English and can get down to explaining a detailed understanding of events that actually went down at these spots. I can assure great company, awesome music and a fun time :) ********* See the remains of an old Bangalore Fort, the abandoned armoury and the summer house of the former great Mysore ruler - Tipu Sultan. Delve into the cultural side by seeing a 300 year old temple with its intricate architecture. See the lush green spaces of a park unparalled by no other built during the British Raj. Explore the various statues and memorials situated here. Take a look at some fine examples of South Indian architecture of an imposing, majestic Legislative building & the High Court. Check out what a cantonment church looked like from back in the day of the British rule. And finally, the Bangalore Palace which belonged to the Wodeyar dynasty **********

Take a deep dive into Bengaluru’s "Pete" Market on this half-day small-group walking tour. Soak in the sights and sounds of what is the city’s heart and soul, and explore areas selling rice, cotton, and other goods. Meet vendors, visit jewelry and silk workshops, absorb the scents and colors of the photo-worthy flower market, and see the Tipu Palace and Kote Venkateshwara temple. Tour includes snack stops, lunch at a local eatery, and entrance fees.

Experience the highlights of Bangalore in half a day with this private tour. Discover the historic charms of Cubbon Park, the State Parliament House with its distinctive South Indian architecture, the magnificent remains of the Summer Palace, and the Bull Temple with its massive statue of Nandi Bull. Your local guide will provide historical background and share the stories behind every monument.

With rich flavors and fresh ingredients, Karnataka’s cuisine is widely considered the envy of India—but releasing the biggest flavors into the traditional recipes requires local knowledge. On this cooking experience, visit the home of two Bangalore residents and delve into the flavors of India. Roll up your sleeves to prepare a 4-course meal with locally grown grains and pulses, and learn of the role food plays in Karnataka’s culture.

See the best of Bangalore with this comprehensive full-day tour. Over the course of 8-9 hours, learn about the city’s history from its humble pre-medieval origins to its current status as a cosmopolitan IT hub. Visit a local temple, bazaar, gardens, church, heritage buildings, an archeological museum, and much more. This tour includes all entrance fees, a delicious South Indian lunch, and the services of an English-speaking guide.

One of the most valuable cities in India, Bangalore is called Silicon Valley of India. Beautiful parks, picturesque lakes, and pleasant weather make it a great tourist place and experiences footfall round the year. If you are in this third largest city, you cannot miss this tour. Bangalore is a city that cannot be missed exploring and in this tour, we get you all the handpicked places that allow you to know the best of Bangalore. Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh Botanical Garden, Big Bull or Nandi Temple, Tipu Sultan Summer Palace, Iskcon Temple, Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum are covered in this tour. All these places attract tourists round the year and help them to take away a lot of intangible things, which they love. Book this tour now a lot of memories worth sharing. Tour Pick-up Time: 9:00 am

Explore the lovely palaces of Mysore during this private Bangalore day trip. Visit the ancient city of Srirangapatna, recognized by locals for its religious and cultural significance, as well as Tipu Sultan’s Dariya Daulat Palace en route to old-world Mysore. Listen as your expert guide shares stories about Karnataka’s heritage and history, and gain a deeper understanding of palace architecture and art. Round-trip transportation in the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle and a delicious lunch are included in your memorable daylong tour.

Discover Bangalore's scenic countryside on a small-group guided bicycle tour. Begin with breakfast at a farm stay before taking off along a scenic trail, passing a temple complex, a silk factory, and a 4th-generation pottery place, where you can try your hand at your own pottery with the help of an instructor. Then pedal through the Nandi Hills, returning to the farm stay afterward for a fresh buffet lunch made from organic vegetables. All biking equipment is included.

Waking up to Bengaluru on the “Good Morning Bengaluru” cycling trail is a treat for a traveller seeking beyond the ordinary. This trail is an ideal opportunity to step out before the humdrum of the city begins, and you will witness the quaint old quarters of the city that is beyond the IT parks. Try the best coffee in town, witness the traditional art of “Rangoli” (Mandalas), visit an urban dairy and sample delicious breakfast treats in iconic restaurants. Not just that, you will also experience the cultural significance of prayers in an ancient cave temple, connect with the locals and understand our way of life on a delightful morning every day of the week.

Explore the ancient city of Hampi with ease from Bangalore on this 2-day tour. Depart from your Bangalore hotel in a private car and make your way to Hampi. In the company of a guide, learn about the city’s history and wander its ruins. Visit Badavi Linga, Balakrishna Temple, Vijaya Vittala Temple, the Anegundi Caves, and more.

Experience the grandeur of regal Bangalore as you visit its magnificent palaces and forts on this 5-hour tour. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you walk the ramparts of Bangalore Fort and learn its fascinating history. Next, tour the 18th-century Tipu Sultan's Palace, once the sultan’s lavish summer residence, then marvel over the Tudor-style architecture of Bangalore Palace. This private tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Travel to Shravanabelagola by classic motorcycle or private car on this full-day tour. Fuel yourself with breakfast and climb the 600 steps to the top of a massive statue depicting Gomateswara, son of the first Jain Tirthankara Rishabha Deva. Take in stunning views from the top and learn about the statue’s spiritual significance. After your climb, visit a traditional home for a delicious vegetarian lunch.

Discover the ancient royal capital of Mysore on a sightseeing tour from Bangalore. Enjoy a delicious South Indian breakfast before embarking on a journey to Mysore. Visit key landmarks such as the Chamundi Temple, Mysore Palace, the Devaraja Urs Market, and more as you learn about the history of the region from your tour guide. This package includes all entrance fees, breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Experience authentic Bangalore on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Explore and experience some of the most important places of this beautiful city that are not to be missed, including some hidden yet prominent lanes and places that we bet you can't even find on internet. Visiting these places will truly enrich your experience of visiting the city, and if you are an observer, these mesmerizing places will definitely charm you and hold your interest throughout the tour. We follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not, this walking tour will be a unique, fun and memorable experience for you.

Explore Lepakshi on your own terms during this 13-hour private tour from Bangalore. Choose between a private car or a Royal Enfield motorcycle as your method of transportation, visiting highlights such as the Virabhadra temple and Nandi. Breakfast and lunch included.

See beautiful Bangalore with a photographer’s eye on this private photowalk. You’ll begin early morning in the lively Grand Flower Market, where trucks arrive laden with fresh blooms and petals. Next you’ll visit the centuries-old Bangalore Fort, Hindu Temple Kote Venkataramana, and Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace. Your guide will lead you from site to site with careful attention to safety.

Bewitching Ruins Trail is a 4 day guided experiential tour to Hampi, Badami, Pattadakal & Aihole. Key highlights include exploring the ruins of Vijayanagar empire at Hampi, magnificent temples of Hampi, remarkable sculptures,  village experience & cave paintings at Anegundi, riding a coracle on the Tungabhadra river and exploring the caves temples of Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal.

Discover the folklore of Bangalore on a journey to nearby towns during this day tour. See the silk cocoons and industry of Ramanagara, visit the town of Channapatna where they make wooden toys, discover thousands of pieces of village art at the Karnataka Folk Museum, and visit a village house that is home to a 400-year-old Banyan tree. This door-to-door tour is inclusive of entrances fees and a delicious lunch.

This tour include visit to Nandi Hills the Milky white clouds of Nandi Hills will make you get lost in its beauty. See hilltop Temple & Tipu Sultan’s Fort. Transport by AC vehicle, entrances to monuments mentioned in the itinerary and English speaking guide service is well included.

KR Market Photo Walk is curated by Tours+, a Rustik Travel initiative to Explore, Discover and Learn about the cities, towns and the places we live in or we visit. We cover history, culture, heritage, architecture, spirituality and more during these tours, and in this case street photography. Learn the nuances of photography through your camera phones or DSLR cameras while you walk around the crowded marketplaces and streets of Bangalore. You will learn the street photography the way it is meant to.

Follow in the footsteps of Tipu Sultan with this history-themed day tour. Visit the Lalbagh Botanical Garden, built by Tipu Sultan’s father; the armory where he stored weapons for his battles against the British; and his ornate Summer Palace. See the Kote Venkataraman Temple and the Bangalore Fort before concluding your tour in the lively KR Market. Your guide will share colorful stories from Tipu Sultan’s life as you explore.