Overview
Trip Overview
Visit Bangalore’s famous gardens, magnificent architecture, and historic monuments on this private Bangalore city sightseeing tour. This is a perfect one-day package for Bangalore sightseeing by private car on an 8-hour tour.
Bangalore Sightseeing Day Tour Highlights
- Enjoy a Bangalore day tour and explore Bangalore's major attractions! Discover historic Bangalore during a perfectly planned one-day trip to Bangalore. Explore the park that gave Garden City its very name Taste the exotic flavours of Southern Indian dishes A convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off make your travel around the city comfortable and safe on your Bangalore sightseeing tour!
Itinerary
Bangalore City Local Sightseeing Day Tour Itinerary
The driver will pick you up at the address given at the time of booking. Select your pick-up time while booking.
Your tour starts with the pick-up, and you'll be visiting the following places during the tour:
Bangalore Palace: It was constructed in 1887 by the Wodeyar dynasty in the Tudor style. (Timings: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Entrance Charges: Rs. 230 per person for Indians, Rs. 460 per person for Foreign Tourists)
Lalbagh Botanical Garden, which has more than 1000 unique flora, is where we can admire the famous glass house inspired by London's crystal palace. (Timings: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Entrance Charges: Rs. 20 per person for adults; Free entry for children below 12 Years)
Nandi, or Big Bull Temple, is famous for its huge granite bull statue, carved out of a single piece of rock. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built in the 16th century (timings: 6:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.).
Tipu Sultan's summer palace, which is completely built using teakwood with exquisitely carved pillars, arches, and balconies. A must-visit place for tourists interested in architecture, history and culture. (Timings: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; entrance charges: Rs. 5 per person for Indians, Rs. 100 per person for Foreign tourists.).
Cubbon Park: Cubbon Park is a vast expanse of greenery right in the heart of Bangalore city’s administrative area. This Garden gets Bengaluru the name ‘Garden City’. (Timings: 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Entrance Charges: No entry charges).
High Court: A red brick building locally known as Attara Kacheri is the seat of the legislature of Karnataka. (You would only pass by this government building.)
Vidhana Soudha: Vidhan Soudha, the legislative assembly house of Karnataka state, is an imposing granite structure that speaks to the charisma of neo-Dravidian architecture. (You would only pass by this government building.)
ISKCON Temple: for a spiritual experience. This is one of the largest ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) temples in the world. This is the most popular religious attraction in the city (times: 7:15 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.–8:30 p.m.; entrance charges: free entry).
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, which is one of the prime attractions in Bangalore,. It is a great option for children as it features many interactive exhibits (times: 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; entrance charges: Rs. 40 per person for Adults)
After the completion of the tour, you will be dropped back to the starting point to end the tour.
Please note:
This is not a guided tour; the driver will not be the guide for the tour.
This is a local city tour; hence, the vehicle cannot be used for any outstation tour.
Traffic in Bangalore can be unpredictable, so starting early is suggested to make the most of your day.
Temples to visit in Bangalore City Sightseeing Tour:
Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi): As mentioned earlier, this temple is dedicated to Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva, and is one of the oldest temples in Bangalore. It's located in Basavanagudi.
Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple: Located in Gavipuram, this cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is known for its unique architecture and the phenomenon of sunlight passing through the pillars to illuminate the deity on certain days.
Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple: Situated in Jayanagar, this temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman is built on a hillock and offers a serene ambiance amidst the bustling city.
Chokkanathaswamy Temple (Domlur Temple): This ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is located in Domlur and features beautiful Dravidian architecture.
Banashankari Temple: Situated in Banashankari, this temple dedicated to the goddess Banashankari is known for its vibrant festivals and rituals.
Kote Venkataramana Temple: Located in the bustling market area of Bangalore, this temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara is known for its intricate architecture and religious significance.
Kadu Malleshwara Temple: Situated in Malleswaram, this ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is known for its unique reclining idol of Lord Shiva.
Dodda Ganesha Temple: Located in Basavanagudi, this temple is known for its large Ganesha idol carved out of a single rock.
Includes / Excludes
Includes
- All Sightseeing using private air-conditioned (AC) vehicle.
- All parking and toll charges.
- Meal for the driver.
- Vehicle and fuel charges.
- Tour as per the itinerary.
- 8 hours of usage (Extra hourly charges will be applicable after the limit, please refer Important Information Section for details).
Excludes
- Monument entrance fees or tickets.
- Any personal expenses.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We have two options Sedans & bigger SUVs. In Sedans we provide Suzuki Dzire, Toyota Etios mostly, sometimes it could be Nissan Sunny. In SUVs we provide Toyotta Innova, Mahindra Xylo, Suzuki Ertiga. You can request a particular model while booking in ‘Special Request’ and we try to provide it however you can not pick and choose exact car models. We operate only AC vehicles and hatchbacks are not available.
Yes, all sightseeing tours need to be booked in advance. Tours often sell out so we suggest booking early to guarantee your desired tour day. Bookings are completely online and you can book on Website or Mobile app.
You need to book online from this page. We accept only online bookings. Booking is confirmed instantly through SMS and Email. Driver & Cab details are sent on SMS/Email 3-6 hours before pick-up time.