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Discover Bangalore Through the Ages — Guided Tour with Lunch

Location Bangalore, India
$153.74
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Overview

As you journey through this comprehensive Bangalore tour, your senses come alive with the city’s blend of history and modernity, from the serene grandeur of the ISKCON Temple to the lush beauty of Lalbagh Botanical Garden, the vibrant chaos of KR Market, the storied walls of Bangalore Fort, and the majestic presence of Bangalore Palace. You pause for a memorable lunch at a century-old iconic eatery, savoring not just the flavors but the stories that connect these landmarks to the soul of the city. By the end, you stand with a deeper understanding of how Bangalore transformed from a modest town into a dynamic global technology hub, each stop on your journey revealing a chapter of its remarkable story.
Bangalore Through the Ages
Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Central Bengaluru area
  • Enjoy privileged access to the city’s top highlights and hidden corners — more than any other tour.
  • Enjoy the tour with a dedicated expert guide, not brief local guides at each site
  • All entry Fees
  • Bottled water
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • A lavish traditional Lunch
  • Personal Shopping
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Visiting Tourist trap monuments and shops

  • ISKCON Bangalore, Sri Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple
    As you step into the ISKCON Temple along with our erudite guide, you are immediately enveloped in a sense of grandeur, where soaring gopurams and gilded domes glisten under the sunlight. You walk through vast courtyards filled with the sound of kirtans, the aroma of incense, and the sight of devotees moving in rhythmic devotion, creating an atmosphere both vibrant and serene. As you stand before the sanctum of Lord Krishna, you feel a rare stillness wash over you, as if the chaos of the city has dissolved into a moment of divine presence.
  • Bangalore Palace
    As you arrive at Bangalore Palace, your guide leads you around its ivy-draped walls, turreted towers, and arched windows, pointing out details that reveal the Wodeyar’s fascination with English-style grandeur. You pause to take in the imposing façade, its battlements and balconies narrating a story of power and prestige borrowed from Europe yet rooted in Bangalore’s own royal legacy. On this tour, you explore the exteriors of the monument, where the palace’s true charm lies in its stately presence and architectural intrigue.
  • Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri
    As you stand before the grand Vidhana Soudha, you uncover the story of how Karnataka came to house India’s largest state legislature building, its granite and marble façade blending diverse Indian architectural styles into a symbol of democracy. Guided through its imposing presence, you begin to see not just a monument, but a living institution of governance, framed by statues that honor India’s leaders and ideals. Turning across the road, your eyes meet the striking Pompeian-red Attara Kacheri, a Greco-Roman legacy of 1868 that now serves as the High Court of Karnataka, its stately form standing in deliberate contrast to the modern seat of power.
  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden
    As you wander through the historic Lalbagh Botanical Garden, first laid out in 1760, you are surrounded by one of India’s richest collections of tropical and rare trees, each with a story rooted in centuries of horticultural legacy. Your guide leads you past the elegant Glass House, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace and built in 1889, and toward Bangalore’s only national monument, where the garden’s history intertwines with the city’s own. With every step, you uncover how Bangalore evolved from a modest settlement into a thriving hub of trade, conflict, culture, and ultimately, the global IT capital it is today.
  • As you enter the century-old MTR, you step into more than just a restaurant—you enter a living chapter of Bangalore’s culinary heritage, where every corner hums with history and tradition. Guided past the waiting crowd, we skip the lines to indulge in a curated feast of around 20 distinct South Indian vegetarian delicacies, each dish unfolding a rich tapestry of flavors, textures, and aromas. With every bite, you discover why food here is not just nourishment, but an essential thread in the vibrant story of your Indian journey.
  • Bangalore Fort
    As you explore the modest remains of this once-mighty fort, you step into the heart of Bangalore’s deepest history, where every stone whispers tales older than the city itself. You stand before massive teakwood doors studded with spikes, imagining how they once repelled charging war elephants, and trace the precise granite walls that invite comparisons to Machu Picchu. Guided through the site, you uncover the dramatic story of the Battle of Bangalore in 1791, a fierce midnight clash that forever altered the course of the city’s destiny.
  • KR Market
    As you step into KR Market, you are instantly transported into the living heart of old Bangalore, where the spirit of Kempe Gowda’s 1537 town still hums in every corner. Surrounded by vibrant stalls of flowers, fruits, vegetables, and everyday goods, you witness traders continuing traditions that have endured for centuries, each transaction a thread in the city’s timeless tapestry. Immersed in the sights, sounds, and scents of this bustling bazaar, you feel the perfect closing to your journey through Bangalore—a vivid finale that lingers long after the tour ends.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Language English only
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
  • Wheelchair not accessible
  • Minimum age is 2 years
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Discover Bangalore Through the Ages — Guided Tour with Lunch

    Location Bangalore, India
    $153.74
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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