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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
The Story of Tipu Sultan is an immersive walking tour in Bangalore. This tour is led by a cultural evangelist who will unravel the mysteries and remarkable events from Tipu Sultan's life which left a lasting impact on South India.
This walking tour in Bangalore follows the footprints left by Tipu Sultan. We visit the Summer Palace and Bangalore Fort 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!
Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.
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Guide
Departure Point
Chickpet, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Our cultural evangelist will meet you outside entrance to Chikpet Metro Station
Pick up from all hotels in Bangalore city except Whitefield, Electronic city and Airport area
KR Market, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India We start the walk at Bangalore's largest wholesale market. Guests will experience a sensorial extravaganza with the market's myriad smells, colors and sounds 45 minutes
XH7G+49C, Krishna Rajendra Rd, New Tharagupet, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560002, India We will visit Bangalore Fort. Built-in 1537 by Kempe Gowda the founder of Bangalore as a mud fort, it was reinforced with stone by Tipu’s father Hyder Ali in 1761. We will talk about how the fort played a role in the Anglo Mysore wars between Tipu and the British forces led by the legendary Lord Cornwallis. Note The fort is closed on Sundays and hence if the booking is for a Sunday, this cannot be visited. 30 minutes
Kote Venkataramana Temple, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India We visit the magnificent Kote Venkataraman Temple. Built in the 17th century this temple follows an archietcure style which is a fusion of Dravidian and Vijayanagar elements. This temple provided the setting for the treasure hunt in the book Riddle of the Seventh Stone. 30 minutes
Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India The Summer Palace of Tipu is a fascinating structure with teak pillars and frescoes. The Palace captures key milestones in Tipu’s life including his early life, economic and social reforms undertaken by him, his victories and eventual defeat as well. 45 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
K4545HLericl
03 May 2023
This is a great walking tour. You get to see a lot of cool sites in a short amount of time. I was able to fit this in before I went to the airport to fly home.
Richardsmall
12 Apr 2023
A great tour suffused with history. The market was wonderful, and I wished I could wander it for hours.
Michael M
10 Jan 2023
Prashant, the guide, was knowledgeable and very passionate about Hindu mythology and Indian culture and history. I personally found the mythology and culture especially interesting. Pick up and drop off went very smoothly and safely. I would definitely recommend this tour.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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