Private Tour: 4-Hour Bengaluru Heritage Walk

Summary

Meet your guide in central Bengaluru and get an overview of the city’s heritage. Then, delve into the colorful streets, hearing about Bengaluru’s past glories, and its place as the India’s high-tech capital as you walk. Soak in the atmosphere as you stroll to St. Mark’s Cathedral. Admire this colonial-era, 19th-century domed church and hear how its design was inspired by London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral. See the statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Queen Victoria, and continue to the Government Museum. Here, explore some of the 18 galleries of coins, paintings and artifacts charting Bengaluru’s ancient and medieval history, ensuring you see the 5,000-year-old relics from the Indus Valley civilization. Stroll around Cubbon Park, the park that gave Bengaluru its ‘Garden City’ nickname. Wander the tree-shaded lawns laid down in the 19th century, and hear how locals continuing using the park's name despite several renaming attempts. Pass the red-painted High Court of Bangalore and secretariat buildings, and admire the Vidhana Soudha, the imposing seat of state legislature. View the M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium and arrive at MG road, one of Bengaluru’s busiest shopping and eating districts. Absorb this hectic thoroughfare, and get recommendations for restaurants from your guide before finishing back at the start point.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

You’ll want to bring your walking shoes for this private four-hour morning or afternoon heritage walk exploring the highlights of Bengaluru, from its past as a key city during India's British rule, and present as the capital of India’s high-tech industry. See St. Mark’s Cathedral, statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Queen Victoria, Cubbon Park, and Attara Kacheri, concluding your walk at the commercial center of Mahatma Gandhi Road ready to venture out on your own for a delicious lunch or dinner at a local spot recommended by your guide.

What’s included?

  • Private local guide

  • All Fees and Taxes

  • Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

City Tours India Bengaluru

About operator:

City Tours India is a place to discover unique cultural experiences from design, photography and street art experiences, to ethnic food tours, private dinners hosted by locals, underground history, sightseeing and immersive cultural exchange. City Tours India is a home for anyone looking to experience honest, local culture through experiences created and hosted by passionate local Insiders.

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