Private Walking Tour of Old Bangalore
Bangalore, India
From 3 hours to 4 hours
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What You Will Do
On this private 3.5-hour tour, discover Bangalore, which was founded 500 years back by the founder of the city Kempegowda. Experience the culture, customs, and traditions come alive in the narrow alleys of this off the beaten path, where you pass through an ancient church, 380 year old temple, heritage building, historic mosque, an old wrestling house, market places, and a traditional healing place. This is the side of Bangalore you will experience only after tossing away the guide book, and one that you will remember for years to come.
What's Included?
- Tour guide
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
State Bank of India, Cauvery Bhavan, Kempegowda Road, Bengaluru
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Avenue Road
1 hour
We will be walking down the oldest area in Bangalore where the city came to life in the 16th century. This place has several fascinating stories intertwined in its narrow streets and old buildings. Alongside looking at several points of interest that lend this place its rustic charm we will also: - Have coffee from a mobile van, where you get introduced to the area and the culture of people here. - We proceed to see and hear a fascinating story of an English Missionary who built the first church in this area, the oldest in this part of town. - This tour will take you to another old building which was a crucial location for the reserve police to disperse the mob during the Quit India movement in the 1940's. - Listen to the story of how Bangalore came to life at the very founding corner laid by the founder Kempegowda.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Yours Truly India
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Recommend to wear footwear that is easy to take off and slip on, as we will have to remove them in a lot of places during this tour
- We will be entering places of worship. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. You will be offered the option of an alternative date or full refund in case the tour has to get cancelled
Guide Options
- Guide - English
Customer Reviews
Walking Tour Nov 2023
2023-11-05
Thank you for this tour! What an amazing way to experience a little bit of the history, culture, and character, of this fantastic city, couple of its neighborhoods, and also two of its beautiful and historic temples. Navitha was a fantastic host and guide for my tour and I thoroughly enjoyed the time and conversation with her. From the time spent with her for a quick bite at the historic Vidyarthi Bhavan - which was delicious - to the amazing and informative background and perspectives she offered as we strolled through that part of the city and then on to two temples, I learned a great deal about this community and its rich heritage as well as some general knowledge about India as a whole. I would highly recommend this tour, this tour agency, and Navitha in particular! John Sneed, USA, Tennessee
Basavanagudi walking tour with Bull temple
2023-07-23
We took the Basavanagudi walking tour with Bull temple. Our tour guide was Navitha, she was friendly and informative. I really enjoyed the tour and all the sites we visited, we started at the flower market then onto the Bull temple walking through the gardens where the Fruit bats were flying around in the trees. We then went for breakfast at Vidyarthi Bhavan, a very popular restaurant with wonderful vegetarian food, an enjoyable experience. We walked to the next temple, Sri Gavi the cave temple. So glad we choose the tour it was amazing to see parts of Bangalore that we usually won’t get to experience. Navitha was an excellent guide and really helped to make our experience special
This is a must do for your first day in Bangalore
2023-04-14
A great introduction to the real Bangalore, this was an amazing way to get an overview of the main things to do and see while experiencing the sights and sounds of old Bangalore. Ruchira was an amazing guide and host and we would do this tour again in a heartbeat.
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