Bangalore City Local Sightseeing Day Tour 12 Hours

Visit the popular sites in Bangalore to experience the mix of old and new. Enjoy the services of a personal chauffeur along with an air-conditioned car.

This private 12-hour custom tour of Bengaluru (Bangalore) allows you to choose wherever you want to go and what you want to do for your day of sightseeing.

Bangalore City Local 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!

Bangalore City Local Sightseeing Day Tour: Detailed Overview

• Bangalore is popularly known as the ‘Silicon Valley’ of India for being a major IT hub of the nation. The city has some wonderful tourist hotspots like the Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh, Bannerghatta National Park, Innovative Film City, and Cubbon Park. On this 12-hour tour, you can choose to visit a variety of locations throughout Bangalore, which include the best places to eat and shop. This tour is fully customized, so you can decide which locations you want to go to and what you want to do. Start your private tour after meeting your personal chauffeur at your hotel. Enjoy the services of a comfortable, air-conditioned car for 12 hours within Bangalore.

Bangalore City Local Sightseeing Day Tour Suggested Itinerary

• Your tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel or residence in Bangalore city limits.
• Post-pickup, you will be visiting the following suggested places or adding a few of your own:

• 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 is a vast expanse of greenery right in the heart of Bangalore'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, 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)
  
  
• The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) is a hub for modern and contemporary art, featuring a diverse collection of paintings and sculptures.
  
  
• St. Mary's Basilica is one of the oldest churches in Bangalore, known for its Gothic architecture and religious significance.
  
  
• HAL Aerospace Museum: A museum showcasing the history and achievements of the Indian aviation industry.
  
  
• UB City is a luxury commercial complex with high-end retail stores, restaurants, and a theater.
  
  
• Phoenix Marketcity is one of the largest shopping malls in Bangalore, offering a wide range of retail and entertainment options.
  
  
• Innovative Film City: An amusement park and entertainment hub with various attractions, including a wax museum and a mini-golf course.
  
  
• Commercial Street: A bustling shopping street with a mix of branded stores, boutiques, and street vendors
  
  
• Brigade Road is another popular shopping and entertainment street known for its vibrant atmosphere.
  
  
• After the completion of the tour, you will be dropped back to the starting point to end the tour.

Please note

1. This is not a guided tour; the driver will not be the guide for the tour.
2. This is a local city tour; hence, the vehicle cannot be used for any outstation tour.
3. The itinerary is a suggested one; guests may choose to add or skip any of the places to visit.
4. Traffic in Bangalore can be unpredictable, so starting early is suggested to make the most of your day.

Famous Temples to Visit: Bangalore City Local Sightseeing Day Tour

1. Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple: Situated in Gavipuram, this cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is known for its unique architecture and annual phenomenon called "Surya Majjan," where the sun's rays pass through the temple's pillars to illuminate the deity.
2. Ragigudda Anjaneya Temple: Located in Jayanagar, this temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman is built atop a hillock and is known for its peaceful ambiance and the annual Hanuman Jayanti celebrations.
3. Chokkanathaswamy Temple (Domlur Temple): An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in Domlur, is known for its beautiful Dravidian architecture and intricate carvings.
4. Banashankari Temple: Dedicated to the goddess Banashankari, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, this temple in Banashankari is famous for its vibrant festivals and rituals.
5. Kote Venkataramana Temple: Situated in the bustling market area of Bangalore, this temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara (a form of Lord Vishnu) is known for its intricate architecture and religious significance.
6. Kadu Malleshwara Temple: An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Malleswaram, is known for its unique reclining idol of Lord Shiva.
7. Dodda Ganesha Temple: Located in Basavanagudi, this temple is famous for its large Ganesha idol carved out of a single rock, attracting devotees and visitors throughout the year.
8. Kempfort Shiva Temple (Shiva Temple HAL Airport Road): This temple is renowned for its massive 65-foot-tall Lord Shiva statue, which is one of the tallest in the world, providing a serene place for devotees and visitors.