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Old Bangalore Walk- Palace, Fort, Market, Temple, Mosque & Coffee

4.9(32)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 32 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy Hidden Gems Tours
Old Bangalore Walk- Palace, Fort, Market, Temple, Mosque & Coffee

About this activity

Most tours show you Bangalore. This one lets you feel it.

In just a few hours, you'll move through centuries — from the painted halls of Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace to the iron-spiked gates of Bangalore Fort, the serene marble of the Jamia Masjid, the sensory explosion of KR Market, & the quiet sanctuary of a Jain temple. Possibly even the ancient Kote Venkataramana Temple. Each stop a different chapter. Each one unforgettable.

But what truly sets this apart is who walks it with you. Your native expert guide doesn't recite facts — they conjure the city. The Maharajas, Sultans, Gowdas, & British rulers who fought over, built, & transformed Bangalore come alive in every lane & carved pillar.

At some point along this 2.5 km stroll, you'll pause for a traditional filter coffee. Strong, frothy, served in the old way.

And with no more than 8 travellers in your group, the stories reach you. The experience stays with you.

This is Bangalore - layered, alive, & waiting to be discovered.

What's included

  • ✓Entry to Bangalore Fort and Jamia Masjid
  • ✓All local taxes
  • ✓Entry to Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
  • ✓Traditional filter coffee or local tea — served the old Bangalore way
  • ✓Expert native Bangalorean guide — stories and insights no guidebook contains

Not included

  • ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off — available on request for a small additional fee
  • ✕Gratuities for your guide — entirely at your discretion, always appreciated

Meeting and pickup

  • Our guide will meet and greet you at the main gate of the Tipu Sultan Summer Palace

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Comfortable walking shoes are a must — and pack an extra pair of socks, as we'll be removing footwear at a few sacred sites along the way
  • Dress modestly for places of worship — ankle-length trousers for men; ankle-length dresses or trousers for women, with covered shoulders (avoid spaghetti tops and halter-necks).
  • Scarves for ladies are required at some sites — if you don't have one, we can arrange one at the temple
  • This is an intimate experience by design — a maximum of 8 guests per group, always

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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