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Private Tour: Palaces of Bangalore
4.1
15 Ratings
Bengaluru
Explore Bangalore’s palaces and fort with a private guide. Enjoy personalized service, rich history, and stunning architecture on this exclusive tour.
Explore Bangalore’s palaces and fort with a private guide. Enjoy personalized service, rich history, and stunning architecture on this exclusive tour.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market - A two-story teakwood palace completed in 1791 by the sultan as a summer retreat. Adorned with pillars, arches and balconies, it resembles the Daria Daulat Palace in Srirangapatanam. In the palace museum, marvel at the clothing and crown of Tipu Sultan as well as silver vessels given by a general…
- Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market - A two-story teakwood palace completed in 1791 by the sultan as a summer retreat. Adorned with pillars, arches and balconies, it resembles the Daria Daulat Palace in Srirangapatanam. In the palace museum, marvel at the clothing and crown of Tipu Sultan as well as silver vessels given by a general to Hyder Ali. Your guide will accompany you to Bangalore Palace, built by a Wodeyar king in the Tudor style. Ogle Gothic windows, foiled windows, battlements and turrets. Walk through picturesque gardens leading to the main entrance, and view exquisite floral motifs, cornices and relief paintings that decorate the elegant palace walls and ceilings. Then, head to the Bangalore Palace gallery to see historical photos and elegant carvings.
- Bangalore Palace - Bangalore Fort, located opposite the city market in Bangalore. Initially constructed by Kempe Gowda – Bangalore’s founder – in 1537, the fort was rebuilt and expanded by Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, the emperor of Mysore, in the 18th century. As you privately tour Bangalore Fort with your guide, hear anecdotes about its historical role in the sultan’s resistance to British rule. Admire the Islamic style of the gate’s intricately carved arches, and glimpse the well-preserved 16th-century Ganapathi Temple within its courtyard, where Hindu devotees pay homage to Lord
- Bangalore Fort - Learn about the historical significance of this 18th-century defense. Originally built in 1537 as a mud fort by the founder of Bangalore. Later it was replaced with a stone fort, but damaged during an Anglo-Mysore war in 1791. Nevertheless, Bangalore Fort still remains a good example of 18th-century military fortification.
What's Included
- Private tour by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Pickup and drop-off at Bangalore city hotels
- Admission to all attractions
- Transport by private vehicle
- Private tour by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Pickup and drop-off at Bangalore city hotels
- Admission to all attractions
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Book a tour with one of India’s most esteemed and popular local tour companies! Established as a family business in 1971, this company excels in hosting international travelers from the U.S., Europe, Australia, and beyond, offering top-notch service and cultural experiences.
Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your Bangalore city hotel in a…
Book a tour with one of India’s most esteemed and popular local tour companies! Established as a family business in 1971, this company excels in hosting international travelers from the U.S., Europe, Australia, and beyond, offering top-notch service and cultural experiences.
Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your Bangalore city hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. First, visit Tipu Sultan’s Palace, a replica of the Daria Daulat Palace in Srirangapatnam. Next, explore Bangalore Palace, one of India’s most renowned attractions, known for its stunning architecture and interior design. You’ll also stop at the impressive Bangalore Fort (Kempegowda Fort) to learn about the historical importance of this 16th-century structure, originally built from mud brick. Throughout the journey, your friendly and knowledgeable private guide will provide personalized attention and insightful commentary, ensuring a memorable experience for you and your family.
Location
Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market
Allbert Victor Road, Chamrajpet
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(15 Ratings)
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Goalgent
Oct 28, 2019
The royal history of Bangalore - Had a wonderful tour with our driver Ranjith and mr. Srinivas as the experienced tour guide. They drove us to sultan Tipu’s summer residence, the Bangalore Fort and of course Bangalore palace. Stopping at or pointing out places of interest along the way. Mr. Srinivas is knowledgable and has a wonderful way of sharing his love for the city he grew up in. He spoke good English too. So definitely recommend this tour.
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Harsha
Apr 25, 2018
One of the best place in Bangalore. - Nice place to visit and Govt should make it more useful not just promoting it as one among tourism spots.
Millet mela was very nice and useful.
Indian technologists should come forward to invent and exhibit useful products to our farmers. Great place to visit Palace during that time.
Good if they promote NATURAL FARMING in the same MELA.
Facade to be clean with even surface.
Entry has to be started by 9am (now its 10am)
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Khumesh
Jan 19, 2018
Awesome Beauty - Best place to visit while in Bengaluru for a half day tour. The Palace have been built within the city and its close proximity to the major landmarks makes it a must visit destination. The Palace is not huge as compared to those of the Jaipur, but the 45 minute audio guide will keep you engage and let you explore about the history of the Palace and royal families of Wadiyar. The beautifully managed plant cover on the exterior of the palace in itself speak about how the management is taking extra care to maintain this marvelous structure.
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Leonidb645
Jun 14, 2019
The guide is a really nice guy. Palaces are so-so. - We had been driven around in a clean private car with a driver and the guide --the overall experience was very pleasant. The guide is a really nice guy sharing his views on the Indian values and the way of life -- so it was a really interesting insight into Indian society.
As for the attractions as such... that was a very so-so experience.
The places are not well kept. The Fort is just a piece of the wall. No entry inside or anything.
The Palace of local rajas is under repairs and there is no access to most of the rooms.
If you are accustomed to the standards of tours at the European palaces and monuments -- you'd be disappointed.
But as a local experience -- it still counts as interesting.
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Jan
Feb 7, 2019
This palace takes you back in time - This palace was a delightful mix of English style in exterior design and Indian detail in the interior. The beautiful collection of artefacts gave an insight into how lives were led in this amazing palace. Audio guides through out provided additional background information to extend your knowledge. I was concerned from a long term conservation perspective that what seemed to be original photos and illustrations were too accessible (on exterior verandah) and would deteriorate in time but were nevertheless appreciative of the opportunity to view them. I also appreciated one of the officers who allowed me into his office to see some incredible photos and who recommended I travel to Mysore to see the new palace which I did and it was even more amazing. A wonderful tour steeped in history.
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Helend241
Feb 2, 2019
A bygone age - This is quite an expensive ticket even for Indians but worth it as there's lots to see and theres still some of the opulence of a bygone era. Also a good selection of various art work and photos of past Maharajah's and their families. They were about to renovate the Billiard room when we visited. For those that don't approve of hunting there's some trophies you may not want to see but this is how they lived.
Hunting was part of the lifestyle and it didn't seem to occur to them that fur and tusks were better worn by the owners! Or that they were destroying our planet.
The formal gardens are also in the process of being restored. Lovely greenhouse that would make a super cafe/gift shop.
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Ganu
Sep 23, 2018
A palace has + Vibrations. - Bangalore Palace is located on the Palace Grounds off Jayamahal Road near the Railway Bridge in Vasanthnagar. It is open daily from 10am to 6pm.
You need to pay Rs.450/- and Rs.650/- for taking pictures. The money goes to the Maharaja's account as he has maintain the whole place and palace no support from govt even though it contributes to govt tourism funds.
This is no hotel no restaurant no coffee bar.
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Susan
Aug 27, 2017
The driver and guide were both very... - <p>The driver and guide were both very nice and helpful. However, I was not impressed with the palaces. Be prepared to pay for you toilet and it may just be a hole in the ground...seriously.</p>
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Ramesh
Aug 4, 2017
It was good to visit the historic... - <p>It was good to visit the historic sites of Bangalore. The experience could have been better if the tour guide kept us engaged with more relevant information on the points we visited.</p>
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Abijaan786
Mar 28, 2021
Waste of money and time - Very very very expensive. All the bedrooms are closed and still they charge the same. And then paying extra for the audio guide is pathetic. Only the outlook of the palace is worth capturing otherwise a waste of time and money.
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