1 day private tour of Hampi world heritage site in car with professional guide
Overview
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9 hours
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Hampi in 1 day takes you back to the 16th century when it was a thriving global city. A professional guide will bring alive this world heritage site and often considered the world’s largest open air museum. Some of the highlights include the magnificent Vittala temple and stone chariot, King’s Balance, Virupaksha temple, monolithic statues, Queen’s bath. Royal enclosure and Elephant stables.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Vijaya Vittala Temple
We commence our tour of Hampi in 1 day at Vijaya Vittala temple , probably the grandest masterpiece around. It is constructed on a polyhedron foundation. Right at the front is the world renowned stone chariot made of rough quartz. You will spot figures of soldiers, hunters and even foreign visitors like Portuguese and Arabs etched on the chariot. The musical pillars of the temple is one of the greatest work of art by mankind.
King’s Balance is the last destination. This is a huge stone frame east of Purandara Mantapa. A stone beam is placed on two pillars of stone. Legend has it that the generous Kings of Vijayanagara used to weigh them with gold and gems and distribute it among the poor.
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1 day private tour of Hampi world heritage site in car with professional guide
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What‘s Included
Private transportation
Lunch
Entrance charges
Guide
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing sightseeing
438elak,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, worth starting early to avoid heat and queues. Weekends is more busy as well. Rajesh is an amazing and knowledgeable guide. We covered : * Vittala temple * Stone chariot * Kings balance * Puranadara dasara mantapa * Virupakshesha temple * Mustered seed Ganesh * Monolithic Narasimha **Lunch* * Queen's bath * Mahanavami debba * excavated steeped water tank * administrative enclosure * Hazararama temple * Lotus Mahal * Elephant stable * ASI Museum kamalapuram. We had great lunch, vouchers covering per person 200 Indian rupees . Read less
Amazing sightseeing
Ela K,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, worth starting early to avoid heat and queues. Weekends is more busy as well. Rajesh is an amazing and knowledgeable guide. We covered : * Vittala temple * Stone chariot * Kings balance * Puranadara dasara mantapa * Virupakshesha temple * Mustered seed Ganesh * Monolithic Narasimha **Lunch* * Queen's bath * Mahanavami debba * excavated steeped water tank * administrative enclosure * Hazararama temple * Lotus Mahal * Elephant stable * ASI Museum kamalapuram. We had great lunch, vouchers covering per person 200 Indian rupees .
Great Hampi Tour
David C,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very soon after booking our tour we were contacted via WhatsApp by our guide Rajesh to introduce himself and check arrangements. He also checked with us a couple more times before our trip. The day before he also sent us details of our driver Vikram with his contact details. This was very professional and reassuring. On the day Vikram was bang on time picking us up from our hotel and took us to Hampi where Rajesh met us. His tour was very well paced and arranged so that we saw the main sites before it got too hot and the museum after lunch. We particularly liked his use of videos and photos on his phone to explain the site and elements of the Hindu religion. His explanations of the sites were excellent and detailed and nothing was too much trouble. Vikram was a very careful and safe driver. We really enjoyed our tour and recommend Viator, Rajesh and Vikram.
Excellent services of this guide very documented and speaking very well French
chemlap,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice very extensive site that really deserves the visit. We found a remarkable Francophone guide: Gopal. Tel: +919483936083 gopalhampi@yahoo.com
Trip to Hampi and Badami
RajaRathor,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a very renowned UNESCO heritage site to visit once in a lifetime. You will need at least 3-5 days to visit all the places; hence, plan accordingly. Veg food is difficult to get; hence, search and plan for that—MangoTree is a good restaurant.
Great experience with Mr Rajesh
MauG85,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and explanation with Mr Rajesh to visit the lost city of Hampi. He also recommended us a great spot for sunset over Hampi.
Excellent Hampi Tour.
Mark R,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Akhil gave us a full day tour of all the major Hampi sites. We had a terrific lunch at the Mango tree then continued touring sites. One of the hi-lights was taking a boat rock to see the ancient temples there. Highly recommend this guide and driver. The car was comfortable with AC.
Amazing Hampi Tour
BackPacker609369,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour of the Hampi ruins was a very enjoyable experience, as it felt like a different world. As I am not good at English, it was helpful that the explanations were given slowly and in simple English. The driver was also very kind and drove safely, so I was able to sightsee with peace of mind. Thank you very much.
Hampi day tour
Wanderer31380612874,Feb 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour of so many amazing ancient sites at Hampi! Our tour guide was Rajesh - he was very friendly, helpful and informative - he answered all of our questions and gave us more information than we will ever be able to remember. Incredible history, beautiful architecture and carvings, and wonderful stories of the Hindu teachings. Very good tour - so happy we did it! Thank you, Rajesh!
Fun and professional
327artos,Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good one. We had a great day, touring in different sites, and learned a lot. Highly recommend, good discussions!
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