Full Day Bangalore Evolutionary Tour: Learn about Historical Monuments, Temples, and More

Embark on a full-day evolutionary tour of Bangalore and discover its historical monuments, temples, and more. Explore the city’s transformation from humble beginnings to a modern megapolis.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lalbagh Botanical Garden - Our story and exploration begins at this marvellous garden dating form 1760, making it the oldest in the city. It is also the largest in the city with over two thousand species of rare and tropical plant life.
    Along with exploring the unique sights the garden has to offer you will also get to know how Bangalore evolved from its modest origin in pre-medieval times to the times when it was a fairly nondescript place compared to its more illustrious peers, now long faded into oblivion; to the fascinating period when the city was traded and gifted about; then fought over and retained as a prized possession; right down to the time it reached an inflexion point culminating in its transformation into a modern metropolis and IT outsourcing capital of the world.
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • All entry fees covered
  • Guided by a professional English-speaking heritage expert
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Central Bengaluru
  • Enjoy an authentic local lunch
  • Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned car or minivan
What's Not Included
  • Personal Shopping
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Get to know the evolution of Bangalore from its humble beginnings to its transformation into a modern megapolis in this 8 to 9-hour guided tour. Explore the fascinating sites of different eras and visit a historical temple, archaeological museum, heritage buildings, a bustling bazaar and market, statues and a church, remains of a fortification, and a lush park, and learn about their significance and contribution in the making of Bangalore.

  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Language English only
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
  • Wheelchair not accessible
  • Minimum age is 2 years
Location
Cauvery Emporium
Brigade Road
We will pick you up and drop you back to your central Bangalore location/hotel or Cauvery Emporium
Cancellation Policy

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

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Nancy_d
Aug 10, 2024
Bangalore to Taj Mahal Agra in a day with flights - The tour was well organized. Rishi was very helpful and made sure that I got all the document needed. It was a smooth process at the airport as Rishi sent all documents needed ahead of time. I appreciated talking to him on the phone to review the tour as I was traveling solo. My driver Ananthu was great and on time from my hotel to Bangalore airport. My driver Sanju welcomed me at Delhi Airport with flowers and made sure I had breakfast to go. He was friendly and attentive to my needs with additional snacks in the car. I felt safe. Raj was a great tour guide very knowledgable. He knew all the great spots for pictures . He explained in details and was always ready to answer more questions. The lunch at Bon Barbecue was so good with vegetarian or meat options. We had the buffet and truly appreciated the staff and atmosphere of the restaurant. I also listened to presentation on marble and embroidery /gens. Very interesting to learn about their industries but please don’t feel the pressure to buy anything if you don’t want to (personal choice). I bought a little marble box. I made it safely home exhausted but felt very fortunate for my experienced driver through Delhi traffic on the way to the airport. It was still a smooth process at the airport having my boarding pass sent by Rishi ahead of time. Thank you all for taking good care of me ( solo trip) . I felt SAFE and to me this is the most important. Well done !
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Ashleighanderson
Aug 5, 2024
Incredible Way To Experience Bangalore! - Amazing Day in Bangalore with Pradeep! We had the best day touring Bangalore with Pradeep! He’s super knowledgeable, hilarious, and knows all the cool spots to hit. We explored a quiet yet incredible temple. Pradeep made the history and cultural significance come alive with his engaging stories. He really knows his stuff and makes it so interesting. The botanical garden was another treat. It was awesome seeing so many international species of plants and trees. Pradeep’s enthusiasm for nature was contagious, and we learned so much while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Even got to see some monkeys swinging from the bamboo. The bustling KR Market was definitely the highlight of the day. Pradeep guided us through the lively stalls, sharing fun stories and interesting facts about the market. The colors, the energy—everything was just so vibrant! For lunch, Pradeep took us to a fantastic local spot that we never would have found on our own. The food was delicious, and it was clear Pradeep knew everyone in town and all the best places to eat and visit. If you’re in Bangalore and want a fun, informative tour, definitely go with Pradeep. He made our entire trip unforgettable!
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James_l
Jul 16, 2024
Best tour in Bangalore! - Amazing tour! Very well organized, great stops, good pace, felt extremely safe, and guide was unbelievablely knowledge and very pleasant! Highlight of tour was flower market and lunch stop!
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G5424qlnellys
Jul 16, 2024
10/10 for Pradeep! - Pradeep is an excellent tour guide. Super knowledgeable and great at story telling. We went to several places to understand the culture and history of Bangalore. I attended the tour alone so I was worried about it but Pradeep is very friendly and approachable. You can tell he’s passionate about his job and enjoy touring. The lunch place is authentic and tasty. I mentioned wanting to buy some snacks as souvenirs, Pradeep took me to a savory shop at the end of the tour. Appreciate the flexibility and would def recommend this experience!
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Weiliang4
Jul 14, 2024
A great introduction to the city - Never a dull moment with Pradeep, who adeptly showed us the sights with great humour and wit. My favourite stop of the tour has got to be KR Market, where the colours and chaos were a real feast for the eyes. We also had a lovely lunch at a local vegetarian restaurant. Would definitely recommend taking the tour if you're new to the city and want to learn a bit more about it!
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Passport09440408224
Jun 30, 2024
True local experience - It’s a great tour to actually have a local experience. We loved the itinerary and can only recommend it to everybody who wants to grasp the true beauty of Bangalore.
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Vacation41351830401
Jun 26, 2024
Great experience - We loved the day trip with Praveen. He knows a lot of interesting facts about the city what makes the trip, besides the nice places you visit, even more special. Even though the tour is a little expensive for India it’s worth to go and see much more than just typical sightseeing spots. We definitely would have missed the most special parts. My favorite was definitely the markets
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Ayersrock63
Jun 17, 2024
Best way to get a taste of Bangalore - What a wonderful day we had! Usually I like to explore a city on my own to get a feel for its particular atmosphere. As a native Bangalorean Ravi is a great guide to interesting places, very knowledgeable. He is the perfect link to local life, people and food. He is the nicest person to spend time with, with an uplifting spirit and a great sense of humor. His tour was well organized and yet flexible to our spontaneous wishes. I’m really happy that I joined in.
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Liz
Jun 15, 2024
10/10 recommend - Our group had 24 hours of downtime in Bangalore and I’m so happy we chose to go on Praveen’s tour. His wealth of knowledge and energy made the hours fly! From bustling markets to quiet temples to lush greenery I was impressed by how much we were able to pack in while covering centuries of history. Our group learned so much and felt like we truly experienced the city. Would absolutely recommend Praveen’s tour to folks looking to explore Bangalore and wouldn’t hesitate to take another of his tours.
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Shanita_w
Jul 1, 2024
The Botanical Garden is a treat! - Great tour! The Botanical Garden is a great stop for nature lovers and my favorite of the tour along with Lunch. The KR Market wasn't my cup of tea. I've been to China, HK, and Africa and have been to wonderful outdoor markets. I found the KR maker l market to be too crowded and have too many fruits and vegetables stations to be exposed in the heat making it a draw for a variety of little flying critters. The flower market was to see.
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