Private tour

Full-Day Private tour of Mysore from Bangalore

4.4 / 5

17 reviews

Activity provider: Go City Adventures
Private tour

Full-Day Private tour of Mysore from Bangalore

Activity provider: Go City Adventures
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From US$ 118 US$ 100.30 per person

Spend a wonderful time in the rich heritage city of Mysore. Visit the magnificent Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan, Mysore Palace, Chamundeshwari Temple, and Philomena's Church.

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Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup is available from any location within Bengaluru. Please provide full address at the time of booking.
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Experience

Highlights
  • See the Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
  • Listen to interesting tales about Tipu Sultan and his fight against the British
  • View the magnificent architectural designs at Mysore Palace
  • Seek blessings of goddess Chamundeshwari
  • Visit centuries-old church with a guide
Full description
The tour starts with a pick up and drive to Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace. Back in the 1700s, this palace used to be the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler, Tipu Sultan. Hear about Tipu Sultan and his rebellion against the British regime from your guide. Notice the Indo-Islamic architecture from up close before moving on to your next destination i.e. Mysore Palace. The Mysore Palace is the official residence of the Wadiyar dynasty in present times. This palace is a mix of Indian and Saracenic design. From the royal wedding hall to the museum, your guide will show you everywhere around the publicly open palace. Next up, you will stop by Chamundeshwari Temple. It is believed that Goddess Durga, a fierce form of Shakti, slayed demon king Mahishasura on this temple's spot. After seeking blessings at the temple, you will be served lunch on a traditional banana leaf. Then for the last part, you will see St. Philomena's Cathedral which is a remarkable gothic-style Catholic church built by the old Wadiyar king. You will be sent back to your hotel as the tour ends.
Includes
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Entrance ticket
  • Traditional south Indian Lunch served on banana leaf
  • All fuels, local taxes & toll charges
  • Souvenirs
  • Items of personal nature
  • Tips (recommended)

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Please wear modest clothing that covers their knees and shoulders as this tour visits places of worship
  • Shoes must be removed at places of worship
  • Photography may not be permitted in certain areas of the Mysuru Palace; please ask your guide for more information
  • A Sedan (Toyota Etios, Swift Dzire or equivalent) may be provided for bookings of up to 3 guests, while larger bookings may be provided with an SUV (Innova or equivalent) or minivan
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 17 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4/5
  • Transportation
    4.1/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
    4.9/5

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We had a fantastic time, and everything ran smoothly from the very start to the end. Our guide Shiva is a total gem! So much knowledge to share, and such a warm and kind personality. He goes out of his way to make you feel right at home in beautiful Mysore. Highly recommend as a day trip from Bangalore.

July 10, 2022

Truly amazing tour - well run and very convenient

I had a great time touring the Mysore area with Vishnu as my guide. He did an outstanding job helping me to not only know about what I was looking at, but also to truly appreciate the historical and cultural significance of each location. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in expanding outside of the Bangalore area!

August 28, 2018

Excellent enjoyable trip

It was a wonderful experience. The guide was knowledgeable, helpful and courteous. He gave an excellent background of the palace, chamundi hill and other places we visited. The driver was a careful and pleasant person. Overall, it was a fun trip and is highly recommended.

July 8, 2018

Product ID: 296940