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Bangalore Through the Ages - Full-Day Tour with Lunch

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Get to know the evolution of Bangalore from its humble beginnings to its transformation into a modern megapolis in this 8 to 9-hour guided tour. Explore the fascinating sites of different eras and visit a historical temple, archaeological museum, heritage buildings, a bustling bazaar and market, statues and a church, remains of a fortification, and a lush park, and learn about their significance and contribution in the making of Bangalore.
  • Bottled water
  • Entry Fees
  • Professional English Speaking Heritage Expert
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Central Bengaluru area
  • Authentic local Lunch
  • Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
  • Personal Shopping
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

Cauvery Emporium, Brigade Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India We will pick you up and drop you back to your central Bangalore location/hotel or Cauvery Emporium

We will pick you up and drop you back to your central Bangalore location/hotel or Cauvery Emporium

Traveler pickup
  • Cauvery Emporium, Brigade Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India
Return Details

Cauvery Emporium, Brigade Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India We will pick you up and drop you back to your central Bangalore location/hotel or Cauvery Emporium

  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
    Our story and exploration begins at this marvellous garden dating form 1760, making it the oldest in the city. It is also the largest in the city with over two thousand species of rare and tropical plant life. Along with exploring the unique sights the garden has to offer you will also get to know how Bangalore evolved from its modest origin in pre-medieval times to the times when it was a fairly nondescript place compared to its more illustrious peers, now long faded into oblivion; to the fascinating period when the city was traded and gifted about; then fought over and retained as a prized possession; right down to the time it reached an inflexion point culminating in its transformation into a modern metropolis and IT outsourcing capital of the world.
    120 minutes
  • Bangalore District, Karnataka, India
    Next we make our way to a centuries old historical temple whose tall gopura or tower has stood like a sentinel watching the colossal events of the city and the evolution of the landscape around it. Get to know about the Hindu religion which has a billion adherents and its unique attributes and gods as we seek the blessings of the deity inside the temple.
    30 minutes
  • Bangalore Fort, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
    More stories of the city are contained within the modest precinct of this once might fort than in any other part of the city. Get to marvel at the expertly constructed granite walls( the stone placements have been compared to the ones in Machu Picchu), stone carvings/stucco artwork and massive wooden doorways that have gracefully withstood the passage of time.
    30 minutes
  • KR Market, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
    We then stroll over to this remarkable wholesale market which emerges in the late 1790s on a dried lakebed. Get to witness the hustle and bustle of the daily life of the buyers and sellers. Some of the unique sights(especially of the flower market), sounds and smells are sure to stay with you for a long time to come. We break off for a traditional south Indian lunch after this stop
    120 minutes
  • Venkatappa Art Gallery and Government Museum, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
    Post lunch we will explore the sights and landmarks of what was called the Cantonment and later, the Civil and Military station during the British rule of this part of the city. We begin at the Government Archeological museum, a picturesque Greco-Roman building from 1877, a modest home to some unique artefacts and stone sculptors that showcase the glory of Bangalore and its surroundings and India in general.
    30 minutes
  • Sir Mark Cubbon Statue, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
    We stroll over to a fine cast-iron statue of a unique and likeable Briton from the Isle of Man and get to know why we have many landmarks and locations named after him in Bangalore even to this day
    15 minutes
  • Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
    This stately Pompeian red coloured building is now the High court of Karnataka but was earlier known as the Public Offices or Attara Kacheri and housed the various departments to carry out the administration of the state. It was built in 1868 on a scale way beyond its actual need. Get to admire its perfect symmetry, Corinthian columns and pediments as you listen to interesting facts about this building.
    15 minutes
  • Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
    Our next stop is the majestic Vidhana Soudha, the largest state legislature or local parliament building in India made of grey granite. Get to know the interesting story of why this building comes about and the reason it looks the way it is
    15 minutes
  • Bangalore District, Karnataka, India
    No story of British rule of the state from 1831 to 1881 is complete without a visit to a prominent church from that era. Its hallowed walls contain stories and vivid descriptions of its gentry and you will hear from us how a tiny island nation on the edge of the Atlantic ocean, several thousand kilometers from here manages to establish a toehold in India and goes on to establish the largest empire known to mankind.
    30 minutes
  • Bangalore Palace, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
    Our last stop of this comprehensive tour of the city ends at the Bangalore Palace. We will explore the outside of this stately building, the Bangalore home since the 1870s of the Wodeyar rulers of the kingdom of Mysore. Get to know the fascinating story of why this home of the rulers looks so British with its battlements, turrets and ivy on its granite walls
    20 minutes
  • 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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Norman H
28 Jul 2023
This tour came highly recommended from a number of colleagues. I had the pleasure of exploring Bangalore with Pradeep. Pradeep is probably the best tour guide I’ve ever had - he is passionately knowledgeable about the rich history of India and can scale up or down his knowledge based on your interests. Pradeep also takes the time to explain in great each site that you visit instead of just taking a walk around a temple and then taking off to the next site. Pradeep also took me to a mainly vegetarian restaurant but made sure to get a side dish of chicken for me. He also got me bottled water. Although I was skeptical about this restaurant, it probably ended up as one of the best meals I’ve ever had in my life. The experience of eating with your hands was also great. I recommend anyone looking for a tour of Bangalore to consider this tour!
A1552FDjamesc
23 Jul 2023
Excellent. If you have limited time, but want to understand Bangalore, this is the trip for you. Praveen has encyclopaedic knowledge, runs the trip efficiently and flexibly, and make it feel safe when you are stepping into unfamiliar situations. This trip starts at the beginning of the humble hamlet, and finishes at todays mega city, spending time on everything in between!
Vacation10343865922
22 Jul 2023
Had such a wonderful time this packed day in Bangalore. Got to taste amazing foods, see colorful markets and see amazing architecture. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bangalore!
This tour in India is organized by Hidden Gems Tours

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