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Bangalore: Walking Tour of Fort, Palaces, and Market

Bangalore: Walking Tour of Fort, Palaces, and Market

Meet your guide at the meeting point at the designated time. Dive straight into the history of the city as you navigate the streets. The bustling market areas with narrow streets are bursting with stories that reflect the real soul of Bangalore. Depending on the starting time of the tour, have an indulgent breakfast or snack of the locals' favourite Masala Dosa and South Indian Filter Coffee. With a true Bangalorean as your guide, navigate the older parts of the city as you learn about its origins, including the fascinating history of the Mysore rulers and the British. Explore some of Bangalore's oldest neighbourhoods. Enjoy delicious snacks for a memorable day to an area often ignored by other travellers. Proceed to KR Market, which is the largest flower market in Asia! Walk through the busy market as you take in the smells and sights of colourful flowers and fresh produce. Next, head to the ruins of the Bangalore Fort, built in the 1700's and listen to the glory days of the South rulers with references to old photographs and sketches. Our final stop will be outside the Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan. Marvel at the teak wood columns and the influence of the Indo-Islamic culture on the frescoes. At the end of the memorable walking tour of Old Bangalore, your guide will assist you with booking a taxi or finding public transport for you to head back.

Bangalore: A Throbbing Walk thro Palace/Temples/Fort/Markets

Bangalore: A Throbbing Walk thro Palace/Temples/Fort/Markets

Discover the oldest and the most vibrant part of Bangalore on a guided walking tour. Go back in time to know the origins of the Garden City of India. Understand the contributions of various kings - right from Kempegowda to Tipu Sultan between the 16th and the 18th CE. Appreciate the contributions of the British who laid down the foundation for the future city. Listen to the growth story of how Bangalore became the Silicon Valley of India from being the City of Boiled Beans! Begin your tour by visiting a 230-year-old Tipu palace, built out of teak wood. Watch prayers offered by devout Hindus in the 320-year-old Vishnu temple. Marvel at the 16th-century Bangalore Fort, which was later renovated. Soak in the sights, smells, and sounds of the fruits, flowers, and vegetable market. Experience the quietude, carvings, and inlay work at the Jain temple. Navigate through streets filled with sellers, buyers, vehicles, cows, coolies, workers, walkers, and gawkers. Listen to the cacophony of the Indian streets and markets. If you want to see order in disorder, a method in madness, this is your tour!

Experience Bangalore - Evening City Walk Tour & Market Visit

Experience Bangalore - Evening City Walk Tour & Market Visit

Discover Bangalore: Evening City Tour Experience the vibrant essence of Bangalore with our Evening City Tour! This curated journey showcases the city's rich history and cultural heritage, providing an immersive experience that captures the heart of Bangalore. Tour Highlights: Vidhan Soudha: Begin your adventure at this architectural marvel, a symbol of Karnataka's legislative power. Enjoy a 30-minute walk around the stunning building and its surroundings. KR Market: Take the metro to KR Market, renowned for being one of Asia’s largest flower markets. Wander through the bustling stalls for 60 minutes and catch a glimpse of Bangalore Fort, a relic of the city’s historic past. Bull Temple & Dodda Ganpati Temple: Continue your journey with a metro ride to the Bull Temple. Here, hop on a tuk-tuk to explore this iconic temple and the nearby Dodda Ganpati Temple in Basavanagudi, famous for its massive Ganpati idol. Hindu Mythology Insights: Wrap up your tour with an engaging 90-minute session on Hindu mythology. Gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual and cultural narratives that shape the rich tapestry of Hindu traditions. Join us for an unforgettable evening that blends sightseeing, cultural exploration, and spiritual learning in the vibrant city of Bangalore!

Bangalore: Through the Ages: Best of the City in a Day

Bangalore: Through the Ages: Best of the City in a Day

Bangalore gives you the impression of a modern new city, yet if you scratch the surface, you will uncover a storied past dating back over 1000 years. In this tightly paced tour, we will visit interesting sites of different eras – Historical Temples, Palaces, Heritage Buildings, Markets, Statues, a Fort, a Museum, a lush Park, and more and learn about their significance and contribution to the making of Bangalore. It’s a tour of the story of Bangalore – from its modest origin in pre-medieval times; to the era when it was just another place compared to its more illustrious peers, now long faded into oblivion, to the fascinating times when the city was traded, and gifted like a commodity; then fought over and retained like a shining possession; right down to the times when it reached an inflexion point and came into its own as a modern mega city. This is by no means an ordinary sightseeing trip, but a true journey of exploration with engaging commentary sprinkled with interesting facts and anecdotes. A tour is sure to stimulate your mind and invigorate your senses.

Discover Bangalore with Me

Discover Bangalore with Me

We would walk down Brigade Road & MG Road. We begin at Cauvery Emporium, explore the road's history and landmark buildings. Learn about the first shops and much more as we walk down the alley. Proceed to Asia's largest flower market. Experience vibrant colors and scents, a typical local Indian market's hustle and bustle, get to know how a typical day is for a local vendor The market itself is steeped in history, having been established during the British era. You'll see the colonial architecture of the market building and nearby structures, giving you a glimpse into Bangalore's past. Even more importantly, explore the market's captivating history and .. much more as we walk The Bangalore Fort, a historic site that dates back to the Kempe Gowda era is our next stop. It's small but a significant fort with lot of history. The Kote Venkataraman Temple one of the oldest temple in Bangalore was built in the early 17th century during the reign of the Mysore Wodeyars. We then proceed to Tippu's Summer Palance, a marvel at the teakwood architecture. Explore the museum's exhibits showcasing Tipu Sultan's artifacts. Learn about place, some facts that you might not know.

Bangalore Fort: Our most recommended tours and activities

Bangalore: Walking Tour of Fort, Palaces, and Market

Bangalore: Walking Tour of Fort, Palaces, and Market

Meet your guide at the meeting point at the designated time. Dive straight into the history of the city as you navigate the streets. The bustling market areas with narrow streets are bursting with stories that reflect the real soul of Bangalore. Depending on the starting time of the tour, have an indulgent breakfast or snack of the locals' favourite Masala Dosa and South Indian Filter Coffee. With a true Bangalorean as your guide, navigate the older parts of the city as you learn about its origins, including the fascinating history of the Mysore rulers and the British. Explore some of Bangalore's oldest neighbourhoods. Enjoy delicious snacks for a memorable day to an area often ignored by other travellers. Proceed to KR Market, which is the largest flower market in Asia! Walk through the busy market as you take in the smells and sights of colourful flowers and fresh produce. Next, head to the ruins of the Bangalore Fort, built in the 1700's and listen to the glory days of the South rulers with references to old photographs and sketches. Our final stop will be outside the Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan. Marvel at the teak wood columns and the influence of the Indo-Islamic culture on the frescoes. At the end of the memorable walking tour of Old Bangalore, your guide will assist you with booking a taxi or finding public transport for you to head back.

Bangalore: A Throbbing Walk thro Palace/Temples/Fort/Markets

Bangalore: A Throbbing Walk thro Palace/Temples/Fort/Markets

Discover the oldest and the most vibrant part of Bangalore on a guided walking tour. Go back in time to know the origins of the Garden City of India. Understand the contributions of various kings - right from Kempegowda to Tipu Sultan between the 16th and the 18th CE. Appreciate the contributions of the British who laid down the foundation for the future city. Listen to the growth story of how Bangalore became the Silicon Valley of India from being the City of Boiled Beans! Begin your tour by visiting a 230-year-old Tipu palace, built out of teak wood. Watch prayers offered by devout Hindus in the 320-year-old Vishnu temple. Marvel at the 16th-century Bangalore Fort, which was later renovated. Soak in the sights, smells, and sounds of the fruits, flowers, and vegetable market. Experience the quietude, carvings, and inlay work at the Jain temple. Navigate through streets filled with sellers, buyers, vehicles, cows, coolies, workers, walkers, and gawkers. Listen to the cacophony of the Indian streets and markets. If you want to see order in disorder, a method in madness, this is your tour!

Experience Bangalore - Evening City Walk Tour & Market Visit

Experience Bangalore - Evening City Walk Tour & Market Visit

Discover Bangalore: Evening City Tour Experience the vibrant essence of Bangalore with our Evening City Tour! This curated journey showcases the city's rich history and cultural heritage, providing an immersive experience that captures the heart of Bangalore. Tour Highlights: Vidhan Soudha: Begin your adventure at this architectural marvel, a symbol of Karnataka's legislative power. Enjoy a 30-minute walk around the stunning building and its surroundings. KR Market: Take the metro to KR Market, renowned for being one of Asia’s largest flower markets. Wander through the bustling stalls for 60 minutes and catch a glimpse of Bangalore Fort, a relic of the city’s historic past. Bull Temple & Dodda Ganpati Temple: Continue your journey with a metro ride to the Bull Temple. Here, hop on a tuk-tuk to explore this iconic temple and the nearby Dodda Ganpati Temple in Basavanagudi, famous for its massive Ganpati idol. Hindu Mythology Insights: Wrap up your tour with an engaging 90-minute session on Hindu mythology. Gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual and cultural narratives that shape the rich tapestry of Hindu traditions. Join us for an unforgettable evening that blends sightseeing, cultural exploration, and spiritual learning in the vibrant city of Bangalore!

Bangalore: Through the Ages: Best of the City in a Day

Bangalore: Through the Ages: Best of the City in a Day

Bangalore gives you the impression of a modern new city, yet if you scratch the surface, you will uncover a storied past dating back over 1000 years. In this tightly paced tour, we will visit interesting sites of different eras – Historical Temples, Palaces, Heritage Buildings, Markets, Statues, a Fort, a Museum, a lush Park, and more and learn about their significance and contribution to the making of Bangalore. It’s a tour of the story of Bangalore – from its modest origin in pre-medieval times; to the era when it was just another place compared to its more illustrious peers, now long faded into oblivion, to the fascinating times when the city was traded, and gifted like a commodity; then fought over and retained like a shining possession; right down to the times when it reached an inflexion point and came into its own as a modern mega city. This is by no means an ordinary sightseeing trip, but a true journey of exploration with engaging commentary sprinkled with interesting facts and anecdotes. A tour is sure to stimulate your mind and invigorate your senses.

Discover Bangalore with Me

Discover Bangalore with Me

We would walk down Brigade Road & MG Road. We begin at Cauvery Emporium, explore the road's history and landmark buildings. Learn about the first shops and much more as we walk down the alley. Proceed to Asia's largest flower market. Experience vibrant colors and scents, a typical local Indian market's hustle and bustle, get to know how a typical day is for a local vendor The market itself is steeped in history, having been established during the British era. You'll see the colonial architecture of the market building and nearby structures, giving you a glimpse into Bangalore's past. Even more importantly, explore the market's captivating history and .. much more as we walk The Bangalore Fort, a historic site that dates back to the Kempe Gowda era is our next stop. It's small but a significant fort with lot of history. The Kote Venkataraman Temple one of the oldest temple in Bangalore was built in the early 17th century during the reign of the Mysore Wodeyars. We then proceed to Tippu's Summer Palance, a marvel at the teakwood architecture. Explore the museum's exhibits showcasing Tipu Sultan's artifacts. Learn about place, some facts that you might not know.

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