Top Bangalore Art & Culture

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.

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.

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.

Take an overnight trip to the historic city of Hampi, the ancient capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, with this tour from Bangalore. Your private guide will pick you up bright and early and drive you all the way out to the city, where you'll have the chance to visit historic monuments, including the towering Virupaksha Temple. You'll spend the night at an included hotel in town, returning to Bangalore the following day.

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.

Go on a whirlwind visit of Bangalore's top sights or slow things down and spend time at just a few favorites with this eight-hour customizable tour. You'll have access to an air-conditioned car with a driver for eight hours along with a private guide who can help you figure out your perfect itinerary.

We provide you with the most convenient and affordable airport transfer from Bangalore Airport to your destination in city. Our verified chauffeur will be waiting for you at the arrival section with your name tag. In case of any flight delays our driver waits for you and will safely drive you to your destination in the city. Any part of the city can be covered within an hours time.

Visit the cultural sites of Mysore from Bangalore with ease on this full-day tour. Depart from your Bangalore hotel and travel to Mysore. In the company of a guide, learn about the Mysore kingdom and explore the Devraj Market and Bailey Dungeons, Mysore Palace, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, and more. Pause midday for lunch.

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.

Visit some of South India's most impressive Hindu temples with this private excursion from Bangalore. You can either borrow a motorcycle or get pick you up bright and early from your hotel and ferry you out to Talakadu, home to the 14th-century Vaidyanatheswara Temple. Your next stop will be the black-granite Keertinarayana Temple, followed by lunch. IN the afternoon, you'll be whisked away to Somnathpur, home to the 13th-century Chennakesava Temple, celebrated for its beautiful carvings.

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 **********

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.

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.

Riding in a "tuk-tuk" (Autorickshaw) is a fun experience in itself and very unique to Asia. You can hop on and hop off at places of interest. You will be visiting some truly local and significant "Must see" spots along with a few off the guide book spaces that range from ancient temples, gothic churches, crafts markets, artisans, and a beautiful summer palace. This tour also includes a traditional southern Indian Brunch or Lunch which you can choose as you trail along. This is a guided experience and includes a meal. Note: Some of the tour attractions cannot be experienced on Sundays/ Public holidays as they would be closed, that being the silk weaving and dyeing units. However, we do have an alternative option to walk about the jewellers & crafts/fabric street/market and visit a unique temple known for black magic and voodoo.

Perfect day tour for visiting Mysore. Private day tour which starts from 7:30 in the morning and continue till evening. Tourists visit the Magnificent Mysore Palace, the legendary Chamundi Hills, Somnathpur Temple and Daria Daulat. Mysore beautifully showcases the Indian history, how the Wadiyar dynasty ruled Mysore, How it was invaded and what happened to this city after the tragedy. An epic story filled with Indian culture and history. During the tour, we will make you try the Indian cuisine and explore the food joints which have the mesmerizing Indian aroma and make you experiencing the Indian culture what you would have never seen before! So are you ready for an Indian history bomb been thrown at you?!

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.

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.

If you want to see Bangalore at a fast pace, get fit, and get your bearings of the city too, then this is the perfect tour for you! By going on a private running tour, you won’t have to worry about keeping up with a group, and can go at your own pace. Pack more into your day than you’d be able to on a walking tour. Highlights include Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, and Bull Temple.

Get a great overview of Bangalore with this morning walking tour. Begin by exploring the tranquil grounds of the Lalbagh Botanical Garden, then visit a local restaurant for a traditional South Indian breakfast. Travel to Basavanagudi, Bangalore’s Bull Temple; the Dodda Ganapathy temple with its giant Ganesha statue; temples built into natural caves, and more. End your tour by checking out a few of the city’s lively bazaars.

Explore Bengaluru by bike with this guided tour. You'll start off bright and early, before the morning rush hour starts, and head out to explore some of the prettiest neighborhoods in and around town. You'll also sample local coffee, visit a dairy, spend time at a cave temple, and make a stop for breakfast along the way.

Experience Bangalore’s diverse cultural heritage with a 3.5-hour walking tour of the city’s historic sites, temples and landmarks. Start the day local-style with a coffee at a neighborhood restaurant, then receive a blessing at a centuries-old temple. See and old-fashioned community gymnasium then learn about traditional healing and medicine. Visit a Muslim place of worship, and make a wish at a place celebrated by multiple religious. Learn about life inside the historic Pete, then finish your tour at Cottonpet Circle.

History buffs will love this special tour of Bangalore, which focuses on the British heritage of the city. Your knowledgeable English-speaking guide will take you to a number of parks, churches, sports fields, and other public places that reflect the former British presence in the city. Learn about local history and culture, while also getting a broader understanding of Indian history. Find spots that you would struggle to find independently, a fit a lot into a half-day tour.

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.

Discover Bangalore’s famous gardens, magnificent architecture and historic monuments on this private Bangalore city sightseeing tour. This is a perfect one day package for Bangalore sightseeing.