Bangalore Through the Ages 8-9 Hour Guided Day Tour with ISKCON or Bull Temple, Lalbagh, KR Market and Lunch
by Hidden Gems Tours
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This 8 to 9-hour guided tour of Bangalore covers the city’s development through different ages, showing how it evolved from a historic settlement to a modern metropolis. The tour begins with hotel pickup from the central Bengaluru area in an air-conditioned car or minivan. The first stop is a choice between the ISKCON Temple or the Bull Temple. At the Bull Temple, visitors enter the inner shrine and receive a priest’s blessing. The tour then continues to Lalbagh Botanical Garden, where guests spend about one and a half hours exploring its collection of tropical and rare trees and the 1889 Glass House. Next, the group visits Bangalore Fort, examining its granite walls and teakwood doors. Following this, the tour proceeds to KR Market, a busy market known for fresh produce and local goods. The exterior of Bangalore Palace is viewed next, highlighting its English-style architecture; if the palace is closed on Mondays, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace is visited instead. The tour also includes stops at Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri, where visitors learn about the Karnataka legislature and the High Court’s Greco-Roman design. Lunch is served at the century-old MTR restaurant, offering approximately 20 South Indian vegetarian dishes; if MTR is closed on Mondays, an alternate restaurant is arranged. All entry fees, bottled water, and GST are included. The guide remains with the group throughout the entire tour. Hotel drop-off in central Bengaluru concludes the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
ISKCON Temple Bangalore
One of two temple options on the tour, the ISKCON Temple features large gopurams and golden domes. Visitors walk through open courtyards with devotional music and incense, arriving at the sanctum of Lord Krishna. The temple offers a mix of lively and calm atmospheres. If the Bull Temple is chosen instead, that is visited in place of ISKCON.
60 min
Bangalore Palace
The tour includes exploring the palace’s exterior, which shows English-inspired architecture with ivy-covered walls, turrets, and balconies. The guide explains the Wodeyar rulers’ connection to European styles. The palace is closed on Mondays; on those days, the tour visits Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace instead.
30 min
Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri
Visitors stand outside the Vidhana Soudha, India’s largest state legislature building, noting its granite and marble construction combining Indian styles. Across the street, the red Attara Kacheri building built in 1868 serves as Karnataka’s High Court and contrasts with the Vidhana Soudha’s design.
30 min
Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Founded in 1760, Lalbagh houses a wide variety of tropical and rare trees. The guide leads visitors past the 1889 Glass House, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace. The garden is a national monument and highlights Bangalore’s development over centuries.
90 min
Bull Temple
The alternative to ISKCON Temple on this tour, the Bull Temple has a large granite bull figure polished from centuries of ritual use. The sanctum is entered with a personal blessing from the priest. The temple has been a place of worship since the late medieval period.
40 min
Lunch at MTR
Lunch takes place at the century-old Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR). Guests skip lines to enjoy about 20 vegetarian South Indian dishes in a historic restaurant setting. If MTR is closed on Mondays, lunch is arranged at another notable restaurant.
75 min
Bangalore Fort
The tour visits the remains of Bangalore Fort, including granite walls and heavy teak doors fitted with spikes. The guide recounts the 1791 Battle of Bangalore and the fort’s historical role in the city.
30 min
KR Market
KR Market is a busy, traditional marketplace with stalls selling flowers, fruits, vegetables, and everyday items. The market reflects Bangalore’s old town atmosphere dating to 1537.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Bangalore Through the Ages 8-9 Hour Guided Day Tour with ISKCON or Bull Temple, Lalbagh, KR Market and Lunch
by Hidden Gems Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.₹20,765Overview
This 8 to 9-hour guided tour of Bangalore covers the city’s development through different ages, showing how it evolved from a historic settlement to a modern metropolis. The tour begins with hotel pickup from the central Bengaluru area in an air-conditioned car or minivan. The first stop is a choice between the ISKCON Temple or the Bull Temple. At the Bull Temple, visitors enter the inner shrine and receive a priest’s blessing. The tour then continues to Lalbagh Botanical Garden, where guests spend about one and a half hours exploring its collection of tropical and rare trees and the 1889 Glass House. Next, the group visits Bangalore Fort, examining its granite walls and teakwood doors. Following this, the tour proceeds to KR Market, a busy market known for fresh produce and local goods. The exterior of Bangalore Palace is viewed next, highlighting its English-style architecture; if the palace is closed on Mondays, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace is visited instead. The tour also includes stops at Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri, where visitors learn about the Karnataka legislature and the High Court’s Greco-Roman design. Lunch is served at the century-old MTR restaurant, offering approximately 20 South Indian vegetarian dishes; if MTR is closed on Mondays, an alternate restaurant is arranged. All entry fees, bottled water, and GST are included. The guide remains with the group throughout the entire tour. Hotel drop-off in central Bengaluru concludes the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
ISKCON Temple Bangalore
One of two temple options on the tour, the ISKCON Temple features large gopurams and golden domes. Visitors walk through open courtyards with devotional music and incense, arriving at the sanctum of Lord Krishna. The temple offers a mix of lively and calm atmospheres. If the Bull Temple is chosen instead, that is visited in place of ISKCON.
60 min
Bangalore Palace
The tour includes exploring the palace’s exterior, which shows English-inspired architecture with ivy-covered walls, turrets, and balconies. The guide explains the Wodeyar rulers’ connection to European styles. The palace is closed on Mondays; on those days, the tour visits Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace instead.
30 min
Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri
Visitors stand outside the Vidhana Soudha, India’s largest state legislature building, noting its granite and marble construction combining Indian styles. Across the street, the red Attara Kacheri building built in 1868 serves as Karnataka’s High Court and contrasts with the Vidhana Soudha’s design.
30 min
Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Founded in 1760, Lalbagh houses a wide variety of tropical and rare trees. The guide leads visitors past the 1889 Glass House, inspired by London’s Crystal Palace. The garden is a national monument and highlights Bangalore’s development over centuries.
90 min
Bull Temple
The alternative to ISKCON Temple on this tour, the Bull Temple has a large granite bull figure polished from centuries of ritual use. The sanctum is entered with a personal blessing from the priest. The temple has been a place of worship since the late medieval period.
40 min
Lunch at MTR
Lunch takes place at the century-old Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR). Guests skip lines to enjoy about 20 vegetarian South Indian dishes in a historic restaurant setting. If MTR is closed on Mondays, lunch is arranged at another notable restaurant.
75 min
Bangalore Fort
The tour visits the remains of Bangalore Fort, including granite walls and heavy teak doors fitted with spikes. The guide recounts the 1791 Battle of Bangalore and the fort’s historical role in the city.
30 min
KR Market
KR Market is a busy, traditional marketplace with stalls selling flowers, fruits, vegetables, and everyday items. The market reflects Bangalore’s old town atmosphere dating to 1537.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.