Private Tour: Bangalore City Tour Including Bangalore Palace and Vidhana Soudha

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Stop At: Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market, Allbert Victor Road Chamrajpet, Bengaluru 560018 India

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, in Bangalore, India, is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture and was the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan. Hyder Ali commenced its construction within the walls of the Bangalore Fort, and it was completed during the reign of Tipu Sultan in 1791.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Lalbagh, Bengaluru 560004 India

Lalbagh Botanical Gardens or Lalbagh is an old botanical garden in Bengaluru, India. First planned and laid out during the rule of Hyder Ali and later adorned with unique plant species by his son Tipu Sultan, it was later managed under numerous British Superintendents before Indian Independence.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bangalore Palace, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru 560052 India

Situated in the heart of the city, in the Palace Gardens, Bangalore Palace is a place worth visiting. This palace was constructed in the year of 1887 by the Wadiyar Dynasty. Known for its mesmerizing architecture, beautiful wooden carvings, this palace captivates all its visitors with its incomparable beauty. Built in the Tudor-style architecture, it resembles the medieval castles of Normandy and England to some extent. It is said that King Chamaraja Wodeyar of Wodeyar dynasty was quite impressed by the Windsor Castle of London during one of his trips to England. Hence he built the Bangalore Palace on the similar lines.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri, Cubbon Park, Bengaluru India

One of the most famous landmarks of Bangalore, the Vidhana Soudha houses the State Legislature and the Secretariat of Karnataka. The magnificent white building is spread over 60 acres of land and boasts of Mysore Neo-Dravidian architecture and has incorporated various elements of Indo-Saracenic and Dravidian Styles. It is also the largest Legislative building of India. It was built over a period of five years from 1951-56, and was conceptualized by Kengal Hanumanthaiah. The foundation stone was laid for Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Duration: 1 hour

Included
  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch (if option selected)
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market
  • Entry/Admission - Lalbagh Botanical Garden
  • Entry/Admission - Bangalore Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri
Not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please note that dress codes are conservative throughout India; modest and respectful clothing that covers the shoulders and knees are recommended
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Tourism
100% Cultural
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