Bengaluru Pete City Market Half-Day Walking Tour with Tipu Sultan’s Palace, Kote Venkataramana Temple & KR Market
by Unventured Expeditions Pvt Ltd
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This half-day walking tour covers key sites in Bengaluru’s Pete area and lasts about five hours. The tour begins at Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, an example of Indo-Islamic architecture, where visitors learn about Tipu Sultan’s role in sericulture and toy-making. Next, the group walks to the 15th-century Kote Venkataramana Temple, known for its Dravidian-style design, to understand its architecture and Hindu rituals. Afterward, the tour includes a short visit to Bangalore Fort, where the guide explains the 18th-century military history, including the fort’s walls, bastions, and dungeons. The tour then continues to KR Market, Asia’s largest flower market, where participants see vendors selling flowers, spices, and fresh produce. During the market visit, a South Indian breakfast is served at a well-known local restaurant famous for dosas and chutneys, a place historically frequented by traders. The final part of the tour visits small workshops where artisans demonstrate traditional silk weaving and jewelry making. The tour includes all monument entry fees, tea and coffee, and a guided commentary in English. Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses are not included.
Highlights
What's included
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Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market
Walk through Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, an example of Indo-Islamic architecture. Learn about Tipu Sultan’s resistance to colonial rule and his contributions to sericulture and the toy-making industry.
60 min
Kote Venkataramana Temple
Visit this 15th-century temple known for its Dravidian-style architecture. Learn about Hindu traditions, temple rituals, and the importance of the deities worshiped here.
30 min
Bangalore Fort
Explore the 18th-century Bangalore Fort with its thick walls, bastions, and dungeons. Hear historical accounts of battles and conquests that took place at this stronghold.
15 min
KR Market
Walk through KR Market, the largest flower market in Asia. See vendors selling colorful flowers, spices, and fresh produce in a lively atmosphere.
60 min
South Indian Breakfast
Enjoy a traditional South Indian breakfast at a famous restaurant near the market. Sample crisp dosas and tangy chutneys at a place historically frequented by traders.
45 min
Silk Weaving and Jewelry Workshops
Visit small-scale workshops where local artisans demonstrate silk weaving and jewelry making. Observe the detailed craftsmanship that supports Bangalore’s textile and jewelry trades.
45 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Bengaluru Pete City Market Half-Day Walking Tour with Tipu Sultan’s Palace, Kote Venkataramana Temple & KR Market
by Unventured Expeditions Pvt Ltd
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.$120Overview
This half-day walking tour covers key sites in Bengaluru’s Pete area and lasts about five hours. The tour begins at Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, an example of Indo-Islamic architecture, where visitors learn about Tipu Sultan’s role in sericulture and toy-making. Next, the group walks to the 15th-century Kote Venkataramana Temple, known for its Dravidian-style design, to understand its architecture and Hindu rituals. Afterward, the tour includes a short visit to Bangalore Fort, where the guide explains the 18th-century military history, including the fort’s walls, bastions, and dungeons. The tour then continues to KR Market, Asia’s largest flower market, where participants see vendors selling flowers, spices, and fresh produce. During the market visit, a South Indian breakfast is served at a well-known local restaurant famous for dosas and chutneys, a place historically frequented by traders. The final part of the tour visits small workshops where artisans demonstrate traditional silk weaving and jewelry making. The tour includes all monument entry fees, tea and coffee, and a guided commentary in English. Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market
Walk through Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, an example of Indo-Islamic architecture. Learn about Tipu Sultan’s resistance to colonial rule and his contributions to sericulture and the toy-making industry.
60 min
Kote Venkataramana Temple
Visit this 15th-century temple known for its Dravidian-style architecture. Learn about Hindu traditions, temple rituals, and the importance of the deities worshiped here.
30 min
Bangalore Fort
Explore the 18th-century Bangalore Fort with its thick walls, bastions, and dungeons. Hear historical accounts of battles and conquests that took place at this stronghold.
15 min
KR Market
Walk through KR Market, the largest flower market in Asia. See vendors selling colorful flowers, spices, and fresh produce in a lively atmosphere.
60 min
South Indian Breakfast
Enjoy a traditional South Indian breakfast at a famous restaurant near the market. Sample crisp dosas and tangy chutneys at a place historically frequented by traders.
45 min
Silk Weaving and Jewelry Workshops
Visit small-scale workshops where local artisans demonstrate silk weaving and jewelry making. Observe the detailed craftsmanship that supports Bangalore’s textile and jewelry trades.
45 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.