Top Bangalore Half-day Tours

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.

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.

Bengaluru, formerly Bangalore, boasts a rich ancient past and 19th-century history that speaks of the days of the British Raj. This 4-hour private heritage walking lets you explore both side-by-side, exploring old-world Bengaluru and its colonial-era landmarks. See St. Michael’s Cathedral and 19th-century Cubbon Park, Bengaluru’s green oasis, and visit the Government Museum to uncover the city’s ancient and medieval past.

Take a 3-hour cooking lesson in a private Bangalore home that culminates with a delicious meal with your hosts. The chef Archana welcomes you into her kitchen to learn to make several traditional Gowda dishes from her family recipes. You might prepare bisi bele huli anna (rice, vegetable, and lentil), holige (lentil-stuffed flatbread), ragi mudde (millet flour balls), or mamsada saaru (stewed mutton). Perfect for people who seek an authentic experience of culinary traditions and Karnataka hospitality. Includes cooking lesson, and full meal with appetizers, dessert, and beverages.

Explore Bangalore’s Anglo-Mysore influence with this heritage walking tour. See the lovely trees of Cubbon Park; Attara Kacheri, a High Court building designed in the Gothic style; and a state library housing more than 250,000 books. Visit the neo-classical Government Museum, the modernist Venkatappa Gallery, and the innovative Vishveshwariah Technology Museum. Come away from this tour with a deeper appreciation for Bangalore's complex history and cultural heritage. 

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.

Experience the culture, history, architecture and cuisine of Bangalore on this 5-hour walking tour that showcases the best of this diverse and dynamic city. Visit eclectic markets, sample a savory south Indian breakfast and make stops at temples, palaces and forts with an expert local guide. This small-group experience is sure to be a memorable way to learn about Bangalore and get oriented to its landmarks.

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.

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.

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.

Cooking experience in Bangalore is a half day tour where you will visit a family in their home in Bangalore to learn and experience authentic  Indian style cooking. The lady of the house will explain to you about the cuisine and its unique ingredients. This will be followed by a cooking demonstration session. Guests will be encouraged to participate in the cooking process as well as guided by our cook. This is an all-inclusive trip where we take care of transport,  lunch, and the cooking session.

A cultural evangelist will help you experience the culture of Bangalore through its food. You will sample snacks from across India. Dosa, Idli & Holige from South, Pav Bhaji & Dabeli from West, Chats from North & Sweets from East. Spices, fruits, vegetables and flowers will assault your senses at KR Market, the largest wholesale market in Bangalore. We will travel by Metro Rail between the Market and Food Street.

See Bangalore like a local does on this small-group half-day tour. Meet the guide in the morning and get things started off right with a hearty Indian breakfast before heading to a 300-year-old temple. From there, visit the intriguing washerman's village, where a plethora of people are washing clothes and linens in stone baths. Take a break for something sweet to eat and then tour the old market where you can see locals shopping for food, flowers, jewelry and more.

Food is the best way to understand culture! In this food walk we will visit the best local eateries which have a history and savor local delicacies. Guests get to taste delicacies like steaming idli stitched in jackfruit leaves, butter dosa and the 4 yard filter coffee.This walking tour will be led by a cultural evangelist who is a great authority on local food of Bangalore.

Learn the stories behind Bangalore’s rich past on this heritage-themed walking tour. Walk the city streets, enjoy a delicious traditional breakfast, and stop at a fragrant market of fresh flowers. Discover local history with a visit to the Bangalore Fort, seek blessings in a temple dating back more than 3 centuries, and end your tour at a heavenly summer palace.

Learn about Tipu Sultan, aka the Tiger of Mysore, on a private 3-hour walking tour in Bangalore. Tipu Sultan and his father Hyder Ali were rulers in the Kingdom of Mysore, and both were known for their opposition to British and the East India Company. See three key historical sites with your guide who shares insights on this aspect of India's history.

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.

Explore the streets of Bangalore, now known as Bengaluru, by bike on a half-day bicycle expedition that begins early in the morning. Make the best of the empty streets as you pedal your way to Lalbagh, the central garden of Bangalore, to watch the sunrise. Then stop for breakfast (own expense) at the legendary MTR restaurant before continuing your ride to three temples in the neighborhood. Highlights • Sunrise at Lalbagh • Ragigudda Temple • Bull Temple • Gavi Gangadeshwara Temple

Explore Bangalore’s beautiful countryside on this guided bike ride (4-5 hours approx.) Start with a breakfast at a farm before riding on a bike trail. On your ride, you will pass a temple complex, a silk industrial factory and a pottery place (where you can make your own ceramic) and pedal through the Nandi Hills. Your tour ends with a fresh buffet lunch made from organic vegetables. All biking gear is included. Highlights: • Temple Complex • Silk Factory • Pottery Place • Nandi Hills • Breakfast and Lunch at a Farm stay.

This tour is led by a cultural evangelist who will unravel Tipu Sultan's legend for you. The walk takes follows the footprints left by Tipu Sultan, the tiger of Mysore! We visit key places like the Summer Palace, Bangalore Fort and secret armory which influenced the history & geography of Bangalore and the entire region. The visit to the largest wholesale market of Bangalore with its myriad smells, colors and sounds will be a sensorial extravaganza!

Experience the rich Flora and fauna of the eastern Ghats. Beautiful lakes and avi fauna amidst rustic villages.

Get to know the nightlife in Pune on this evening pub crawl. With a guide in the lead, you and a group of fellow adventurers will visit three local bars. You’ll be welcomed with a drink at each stop; bars visited include some hidden gems that you might not find if you were exploring on your own. Leave the tour with some new knowledge about Bangalore’s food and drink scene.

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