Old Bangalore Walking Tour

Bengaluru, India

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Duration

3 hour

Tour Guide

Live Guide

Tour Type

Day Trips

Group Size

5 people

Languages

English

Overview

This walking tour takes you on a old trail of Bengaluru and its history. The tour introduces you to Tipu Sultan's connect with this city, the story of Bengaluru fort and how the markets played an important role in the growth of the city. From the flowers to spices to silk units to jewelry, the market is a concoction of fragrances, hues and vibrancy. You would learn interesting anecdotes about the functioning of the markets, how they support each other and thrive in this ecosystem. We also visit Dharmarayya temple, known for the popular Karaga festival which also has a connect with a nearby 18th century Dargah.

1 Reasons to Book this tour

We would be covering historical places, flower markets, silk units and a temple during this 3 hour walk through the old quarters of Bengaluru. The distance covered would be approx. 3 Kms.

Itinerary

9:00 am

Tipu Sultan’s summer palace (meet point)

9:20 am

Visit Tipu Sultan’s armoury

9:45 am

Walk through Bengaluru fort

10:30 am

Explore the flower market at KR Market

11:00 am

Visit Taramandal

11:15 am

Understand the functuioning of Gold and Silk units

11:45 am

Listen to stories at Dharmarayya temple (end point)

Included / Excluded

Professional Tour Guide
Entrance Tickets
All taxes

Accomodation/Hotels
Bus/Tuk Tuk/Metro Fare
Gratuities for Driver and Guide
Food/Snacks
Pick up and Drop
Bottled water
Alcoholic and aerated beverages

Meeting Point

Tipu Sultan’s Summer palace, Bangalore

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Things to remember

The tour would start on time, and the group would not wait if some participants can’t make it on time.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
Carry Water Bottle