Experience Bangalore - City Tour, Authentic Food & market (Food/Culture/History)
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City Tours in Bengaluru:
See the best of Bangalore in just a day with this action-packed cultural tour. Begin with a stroll through the Lalbagh Botanical Garden, home to an incredible array of rare tropical plants. Head to the Bull Temple to see the massive Nandi Bull statue, learn about the local government at Vidhan Soudha, visit the hilltop ISKCON Temple, and explore the ornate Bangalore Palace before your tour concludes.
Starts at: 7:30 am
Total Duration: 8 hours
Note: You can choose any 5 places from the itinerary as per your preferences.
Half-Day Tour:
Discover old Bangalore's essence in its bustling Pettahs. Established in 1537, these vibrant bazaars offer a glimpse into the city's history. Explore markets filled with textiles, spices & gold items. Embark on a guided half-day walking tour to visit iconic landmarks like Tipu Palace & Kote Venkateshwara Temple.
Starts at: 4:00 pm
Total Duration: 3 hours
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel. We will head to Lalbagh the magnificent botanical garden. The 240-acre Lalbagh Botanical Garden with more than 1,800 species of plants, shrubs, and trees serves as the lungs of Bangalore. Built by the legendary Hyder Ali in 1760, Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a prominent landmark of Bangalore and is host to the world-famous flower show making it a key destination among places to visit in Bangalore. Lalbagh Botanical Garden is not only a horticulturist’s paradise, but it also provides a respite to the people of Bangalore from the ever-spreading concrete jungle.
Bull Temple
The Bull temple of Bangalore is dedicated to the Nandi Bull, the vehicle of Lord Shiva. Situated in Basavanagudi, this temple has been built in the Dravidian style of architecture. Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore, got the Bull temple built during his time. This temple counts among the oldest temples in the city and draws devotees from all over the country. There is a huge idol of Nandi Bull inside the temple, measuring 4.5 m in height and 6.5 m in length. This idol is said to have been carved out of a single rock. The bull also has a small iron plate on its head. As per tradition, this plate prevents the bull from growing.
Options
Experience Bangalore - City Tour, Authentic Food & market (Food/Culture/History)
Pickup included
Half-Day Pete Walking Tour
KR Market: Explore markets filled with textiles, spices, gold, and bronze items. PETE: KR Market -> Tipu Palace -> Tipu Fort -> Kote Venkateshwara Temple
What‘s Included
Hotel Pick-up and Drop
Entry/Admission - Lalbagh Garden, Iskcon Temple, Bangalore Palace, Bull Temple, Vidhana Soudha.
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional English Speaking Heritage Expert
Alcoholic Beverages
Extra $15- $25 will be charged if pick-up is far from the Vittal Mallya Road,
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
161 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Seamless cultural day trip
AlexandraECN,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely visit for the day leaving from Bangalore. Everything was organized, including the entrance tickets and a good traditional meal, which allowed for a seamless experience. Very nice staff.
Great tour guide!
khJ7567RF,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour and tour guide / driver combo was amazing. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job on walking us through the day in the most effective way (long walks in the morning when it is cooler and inside shorter walks in the heat) but also providing a full cultural experience nature, temples, food, markets. The driver knew where we were going, dropped off and picked up so efficiently. It was a wonderful experience
Deepak is perfect!
madisony987,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour through Bangalore truly left us feeling like locals. Our amazing guide, Deepak, knew so much about everything and kept my group captivated the entire time. The markets were exceptional as we got to try local fruits, smell beautiful jasmine flowers, and look through hundreds of bangles. Deepak did a wonderful job of guiding us and explaining the history and symbolism behind all of the places we visited. I would recommend the full day tour as it was truly the perfect bit to see all of Bangalore.
Jam packed excellent tour of local sights
H7914QXannaa,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Having booked the tour with Prashanth last minute (I am talking booking 02.30am for a pick up at 06.30) I appreciated the timely and plentiful communication and flexibility in arrangements. We visited five different places based on my choice and time spent with Prashanth went fast will all the engaging stories covering history, mythology and snippets of everyday life. A truly wonderful six hours exploring Bangalore on this private tour. I highly recommend you book with Prashanth and experience it for yourself!
Very enjoyable experience
joseraulchavez,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I enjoyed the tour a lot. Great and confortable way of getting to know Bangalore. Prashant was an excellent guide and shared part of his love to India in a Great way. Also the food was delicious and he made sure I tried some typical local stuff.
Wonderful Bangalore tour, learnt so much 🤩
nettych,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour of Bangalore and I learnt so much. Prashant is so knowledgeable and brings the stories of the past to life and I felt really immersed in my surroundings throughout the day. And as a solo female traveller I felt completely safe the whole tour, from hotel pick up to drop off. The markets were incredible with so many sights, colours and sounds. I felt so safe with Prashant as we navigated the markets and tried local fruits and learnt about all the flower garlands and meanings behind them. I know I wouldn’t have visited the markets on my own so it was really special to be able to experience them. The tour was on my last day before flying out and I needed a small suitcase and Prashant negotiated a great price for me but then went above and beyond carrying my case around the markets for me 🙌🏼 I’m also gluten-free and dairy-free and again Prashant went above and beyond in finding me some great dishes to try for lunch. I had such a wonderful experience on this tour and I’m so incredibly grateful to Prashant for his kindness and generosity. Prashant’s love for his city really shows and makes this tour extra special. Thank you so much Prashant 🙏🏼
Prashant is an incredibly...
Leah J,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Prashant is an incredibly knowledgeable and kind tour guide and Kumar a sweet and trustworthy driver. I learned so much about the history of Bangalaru and local mythology. The tour was perfectly planned, efficient, and the food we ate was delicious. As a solo female traveler I felt safe and relaxed the whole time. They also let me customize the stops on the tour to my preferences.
Great, Customizable Tour of Bangalore!
Kellie M,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Prashant was an excellent tour guide and we got a feel for a bunch of great landmarks around the city. He was very friendly and knowledgeable, and took us to an excellent lunch! I would definitely recommend this tour.
Supremely enjoyable afternoon
3noellej,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you have a chance - book this tour. This was an excellent afternoon and would heavily recommend to any and all. I’m a solo traveller and signed up for a group tour, but ended up being the only one - Prashant was a consummate host and was very thoughtful throughout the entire afternoon. Highly educational - he has a great storytelling ability, and was very generous in touring the market as well as ensuring I was safely on my way home. We covered myths, botanicals, food, history, you name it. 10/10 - do yourself a favor and book this experience!
Amazing experience!
Savannah D,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing time on this tour and very highly recommend Prashant and his team. We saw so much in just one day. Prashant is an expert on the area and can answer any questions you may have. His team of experts were very professional, prompt, flexible, and most importanly, friendly. Cant recommend them enough!
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