The 13 Bangalore Palace Tours in Bangalore Travellers Come Back For

1.Tipu Palace + Koté Vishnu + Fort + KR Market + Jain Temple = Bengaluru Pété Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $33Our pick

Walk through central Bengaluru with guides such as Vijay, Raghu, Vasuki, or Phaneesh, visiting Tipu Sultan’s Palace, historic temples, Bangalore Fort, KR Market, and a Jain temple. Expect about three hours of history, worship, flowers, traffic, and local advice, with groups capped at 10.

“Vijay Kumar was great. He was a very gracious guide and have us a wonderful tour. We appreciated his knowledge and his expertise. We had a great time!”

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2.Palace, Temples, Fort & Markets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 97 reviews · 3 hours · from $32

Walk through old Bengaluru with an English-speaking guide such as Vijay, Vasuki, Raghu, or Vanaja. Visit Tipu Sultan’s teak palace, Bangalore Fort, Hindu and Jain temples, and the crowded KR Market. Expect local stories, photo stops, narrow streets, uneven ground, and a close look at everyday city life.

“Vijay led me on a fantastic tour. He was friendly and easy to understand, and was filled with knowledge about the places we visited. He also had great ideas for photo spots. The tour is not strenuous at all--very light walking and I always felt well looked after. I'd recommend Vijay this tour for anyone looking to get out and see Bangalore!”

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3.Old Bangalore Historical Walk thro Palace, Temples, Fort & Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $22Best value

Walk through Old Bangalore with a licensed guide such as Raghavendra or Vanaja, visiting Tipu Sultan’s 230-year-old teak palace, two temples, Bangalore Fort, KR Market, and a Jain shrine. This small-group tour takes about three to four hours and ends near Chickpet metro station.

“This was a perfect 3-4 hour tour hitting a perfect mix of temples, palaces, and markets. Only had a few hours during a recent work trip and wanted to see some of the main historical and cultural parts of Bangalore and this tour was absolutRead more”

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4.Walking Tour of Fort, Palaces, and Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Spend three hours with an English-speaking local guide such as Deepti or Sushma in old Bengaluru. Walk through KR Market, taste vegetarian dosa and filter coffee, visit Bangalore Fort, and see Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace. The small group is limited to 10, though monument entrance fees are extra.

“Absolutely loved walking through the markets, fort and to the summer palace with Deepti. Dosa and Coffee break was divine and the sights and history great to see and listen to. really informative. Really recommended.”

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5.Story of Mysore Silk tour from Bangalore to experience Silk Weaving & Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $140

Travel from Bangalore to Ramanagara’s cocoon market and Mysore’s government silk factory, then visit Mysore Palace and Devaraja Market. A local guide, hotel pickup, lunch, and private transport are included. The factory requires personal belongings to be checked and does not allow photography.

“Impressive and informative visit to a huge silk cocoon market and a government silk factory. (Know before you go: you must check all your personal belongings before entering the factory) Amazing to see how the silk comes off the cocoonRead more”

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6.Private Tour: Palaces of Bangalore

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · from $108

Spend four to six hours visiting Tipu Sultan’s teakwood palace, Tudor-style Bangalore Palace, and Bangalore Fort in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide explains Bangalore’s past and present while hotel pickup, admission fees, drop-off, and bottled water are covered. Traffic can take time, so start early if possible.

“Fantastic guide in a beautiful city filled with energy and culture. The gardens were a pleasant surprise.”

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7.Private Tour: Mysore Palace and Srirangapatna Day Trip from Bangalore

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $230

Leave Bangalore early in a private air-conditioned car for Mysore Palace and Srirangapatna. A local guide explains Wodeyar royal life, Indo-Saracenic design, and Tipu Sultan’s Dariya Daulat Palace. Lunch, hotel pickup, admission, and return transport are included, but the long road journey makes this a demanding day.

“A great trip, good communications prior to the trip, the driver arrived at our hotel nice and early. Took us to Mysore where we picked up the guide who was a local man and knew everywhere, every shortcut and loads of people. Lunch was greatRead more”

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8.Lalbagh+Bull Temple+Tipu Palace+Market+Lunch=Bangalore City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $39

Spend 7 to 8 hours seeing Bangalore through gardens, temples, royal architecture, markets and food. Your private group travels by air-conditioned vehicle, with a short tuk-tuk ride, vegetarian lunch, entrance fees and a licensed guide included. Guides such as Phaneesh and Raghu bring useful local context and can adapt the day around city life.

“Phaneesh was a great guide! He knows the city inside and out and was able to give us a truly local experience in between the the normal tour sites. Our group happened upon a wedding, where we were welcomed like family and sent Read more”

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9.Bangalore Walking Tour KR Flower Market,Fort,Tippu palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $31

Start at Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, walk to Bangalore Fort, then follow your guide through KR Market’s flower, fruit, and vegetable stalls. Guides such as Chandan and Mahadev offer tours in English, French, German, Hindi, and Kannada, with market tastings and local history along the way.

“Above all expectations. I was shown and driven to many fascinating places with this charismatic and knowledgable guide. We drank coffee, chai and ate dosa from the most genuine places. Visited temples, fort and bustling markets on foot. Then was driven around the city in auto, visiting shops and attractions. Highly recommended!”

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10.Bangalore City Tour: Walking, Palace & Temples

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $56

Spend eight hours touring Bangalore by air-conditioned car and on foot with an English, Hindi, or Kannada-speaking guide. Visit the Bull Temple, ISKCON Temple, Lalbagh or Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, KR Market, and Bangalore Palace. Guide Fazil has earned praise for his friendly, educational approach, but palace entry and the exact stops should be confirmed before booking.

“Overall, the trip was satisfactory. The pick up was on time, cab with AC. Fazil the tour guide was educational and very outgoing. The botanical garden looks great, the Sultan’s palace interesting and so does the Bull Temple. Definitely worth it!”

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11.2 Day Bandipur Safari and Mysore Palace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $362

Travel from Bengaluru to Bandipur for two jeep safaris with a naturalist, an overnight jungle-lodge stay, and included meals. On day two, tour Mysore Palace and Devaraja Market with a guide before returning to Bengaluru. The private tour suits couples, families, and small groups who want wildlife and culture in one compact trip.

“This tour was, without a doubt, the highlight of our short stay in Bengaluru. From jeep safaris with enthusiastic naturalists that ventured deep into the jungle - unlike the larger buses commonly used- to comfortable accommodation on the foreRead more”

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12.Private Tour: Bangalore City Tour Including LalBagh & Tipu Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $150

Spend a private day touring Bangalore with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned car. Visit Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore Fort, Tipu Sultan’s teakwood palace, and Bangalore Palace. Guide Vinay and driver Nagesh received particular praise, but confirm that every planned stop is included before setting off.

“Wonderful glimpse of the city. Our drive , Nagesh was pleasant and capable. Our tour guide, Vinay, was knowledgeable and informative. Enjoyed the botanical gardens, Tipu Sultan's palace, Bangalore Fort and Bangalore Palace. It was a goveRead more”

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13.Bangalore City Tour: Lalbagh, Tipu Palace & Bull Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $74

Spend eight hours exploring Bangalore with a private English- or Hindi-speaking guide and air-conditioned car. Visit Lalbagh, Bull Temple, ISKCON Temple, Bangalore Fort, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, and KR Market. Hotel, airport, or railway pickup, entry fees, parking, and bottled water are included.

“Vijay my guide was incredible. The experience was great balance of heritage sites and rich cultural diversity. One of the best ways to see the city!!! Professional guide and driver made the tour such a comfortable experience for a solo female traveler.”

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