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Full-Day Private Bangalore City Tour by Metro Train

By 5 Senses Walks
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $171 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
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Overview

Bangalore has some of the worst traffic in India. This tour has none.
The Bangalore tour by metro takes you through eight hours of the city's most extraordinary heritage without sitting in a single traffic jam. Starting at the magnificent granite legislature of Vidhan Soudha, the tour moves through Cubbon Park's Victorian gardens, a 1,000 year old Chola era temple, the overwhelming colour and devotion of the ISKCON temple, the 240 acre Lalbagh botanical garden planted by Hyder Ali in 1760, and the Bull Temple built by the city's founder Kempe Gowda in the 16th century.
No private car. No waiting. Just the city at street level with a cultural guide who knows every lane and every storey.
English speaking cultural guide throughout, all metro travel, entry fees and a South Indian vegetarian lunch included.
5 Senses Tours is recognised by the Department of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators.

Activity location

  • Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri
    • Cubbon Park,
    • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Station Vidhana Soudha
    • Ambedkar Veedhi
    • 560001, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Metro train

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 A.M.
Price details
CA $170.96 x 1 AdultCA $170.96
Total
Price is CA $170.96
Until Sun, May 10

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Metro train tickets
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Full time guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Infants can be carried in a baby carrier bag on their person.
  • Travel time is included on the tour duration.

Activity itinerary

Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri

  • 45m
We visit Vidhan Soudha, one of the most famous buildings and landmarks of Bangalore. It houses the Legislative Chambers of the state government. The three hundred rooms of Vidhan Soudha accommodate approximately twenty-two departments of the state government. The building rises to a height of almost 46 m, making it one of the most imposing structures in the city of Bangalore. Since this is a working government office, we see it from outside.

Cubbon Park

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Cubbon Park was established in the year 1870 by Sri John Meade, the then acting Commissioner of Mysore. The park was planned over 100 acres but today has expanded to nearly 300 acres and provides a great respite to Bangaloreans. We will walk past magnificent trees, statues of towering personalities and some spectacular buildings.

Karnataka High Court

  • 30m
Attara Kacheri is a remarkable building designed in Gothic style. Built in 1867, Attara Kacheri was commissioned by Tipu Sultan to house the offices of 18 departments of revenue and general secretariat. Today it serves as the High Court for the state of Karnataka.

Shri Someshwara Swamy Temple (Halasuru)

  • 1h
The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of the oldest in Bangalore. The original temple was built in the Chola times nearly a thousand years ago with the main elements elements being a sanctum, vestibule and pillared hall. We will see a plethora of remarkable sculptures from Indian mythology.

ISKCON Temple Bangalore

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON was founded in 1966 in New York City by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Its core beliefs are based on select traditional Hindu scriptures, particularly the Bhagavad-gītāand the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam. ISKCON was formed to spread the practice of bhakti yoga, in which those involved (bhaktas) dedicate their thoughts and actions towards pleasing the Supreme Lord, Krishna. We will visit the magnificent temple here located on a hill.

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
- Our guide will meet and pick you up from your hotel. We will head to Lalbagh the magnificent botanical garden. The 240 acre Lalbagh Botanical Garden with more than 1,800 species of plants, shrubs and trees serves as the lungs of Bangalore. Built by the legendary Hyder Ali in 1760, Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a prominent landmark of Bangalore and is host to the world famous flower show making it a key destination among places to visit in Bangalore. Lalbagh Botanical Garden is not only a horticulturist’s paradise, but it also provides a respite to people of Bangalore from the ever-spreading concrete jungle.

Bull Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Bull temple of Bangalore is dedicated to Nandi Bull, the vehicle of Lord Shiva. Situated in Basavanagudi, this temple has been built in the Dravidian style of architecture. Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore, got the Bull temple built during his time. This temple counts amongst the oldest temples of the city and draws devotees from all over the country. There is huge idol of Nandi Bull inside the temple, measuring 4.5 m in height and 6.5 m in length. This idol is said to have been carved out of a single rock. The bull also has a small iron plate on its head. As per the tradition, this plate prevents the bull from growing.

Location

Activity location

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    Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri
    • Cubbon Park,
    • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Station Vidhana Soudha
    • Ambedkar Veedhi
    • 560001, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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