Bangalore Evening Food Street Walk and Market Visit
Description
Uncover the Flavors & Colors of Bengaluru VV Puram Food Walk Adventure! Explore the heart of Bengaluru on a flavorful and colorful food walk! Start at KR Market, Asia’s largest flower market, where vibrant blossoms, spices, and local life create a lively, fragrant atmosphere. Witness traditional sellers, colorful stalls, and the buzz of early morning trade. Next, hop on a short Metro ride to VV Puram Food Street, a paradise for food lovers! Savor a curated selection of iconic local delicacies: buttery dosa, crispy vada, fluffy idli, sweet holige, spicy bajji, buttery pav bhaji, and tangy pani puri. Your guide will share food secrets, cultural stories, and take you through an unforgettable tasting trail. Perfect for foodies, photographers, and curious travelers a true taste of Bengaluru!
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We pick up the guests at 6:00 PM from Chikpete metro station and start the tour with a 30-minute visit to Chikpete Market. Chikpete, one of Bangalore’s oldest and most vibrant markets, dates back over 400 years and is a bustling hub of activity. The market is famous for its rich history in trade, from textiles and jewelry to spices and traditional items. Walking through Chikpete is like stepping back in time, offering a glimpse into Bangalore's commercial heritage.
KR Market, also known as Krishnarajendra Market, is one of Bangalore's oldest and most vibrant markets, dating back to the 1920s. Named after Maharaja Krishnarajendra Wodeyar, the market was built on the site of a former fort and battlefield. It’s famous for being one of the largest wholesale flower markets in Asia, offering a colorful array of flowers, spices, fresh produce, and traditional goods. The market is a bustling hub that reflects the city's rich history and culture, making it a fascinating spot for an evening stroll and a glimpse into Bangalore's past.
After visiting KR Market, we will walk toward the metro station and see Bangalore Fort from the outside. The fort is closed by 5 PM, so we will view it from an external vantage point. Built by Kempegowda I in the 16th century and later fortified by Hyder Ali in the 18th century, the fort played a significant role in the region's military history. Its impressive structure and historical significance make it a fascinating landmark in Bangalore.
Walk through VV Puram Food Street, also known as Thindi Beedi, a renowned culinary hotspot in Bangalore. Established in the early 1980s, this vibrant street began with a few vendors selling traditional South Indian snacks and sweets. Over the years, it has become a bustling food destination known for its authentic flavors, offering everything from crispy dosas and fluffy idlis to piping hot bhajjis and fresh sweets. Named after the Vishweshwarapura locality, VV Puram continues to attract food lovers from across the city, showcasing Bangalore's rich street food heritage.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- People with food allergies
- People with nut allergies
Reviews(42)
What a wonderful 3 hours spent with Ayan! He was so welcoming and friendly and shared all the history and current information about Bangalore and the area we were visiting - the oldest part of the city. It was great to experience the flower market and see all the local traders at work. The street food tour was also great - tasting many different dishes, sweet and savoury. It was also great to see the local people out eating with their families. Ayan kindly made sure I found transport back to my guest house and shared some more information with me to read and watch. All in all a really enjoyable and interesting experience and I would highly recommend it.
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We're thrilled you had a wonderful time with Ayan and enjoyed exploring Bangalore, the flower market, and the local street food. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon. Safe travels!
Aakash was an excellent tour guide. His knows the area very well and has interesting stories to tell. The local street food scene was hopping.
Thank you so much for your valuable feedback. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the tour with Aakash and the local street food experience. He’ll be very glad to know you appreciated his knowledge and storytelling. Hope to see you again in India
I really enjoyed the talks and food, I was really surprised that they still went trough with the tour even when it was only me but that made the experience even better.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the experience and truly appreciate your kind words.
Had a great evening with Ayan, much more than just a food and market tour. Ayan is full of information around the history of the area, we learnt a lot before we got to the food market and then wow... so much great food! tried lots of different dishes, all of them lovely and we were absolutely stuffed! would definitely recommend this tour with Ayan as your guide 😀
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable evening with Ayan. His passion for sharing the history and culture of the area truly enhances the experience, and we’re glad you found it both informative and engaging. It’s also great to know that you enjoyed the food market and the variety of dishes offered. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you again on another tour in the future.
Aakash was a really friendly and informative guide. Visited flower market then got metro to street where we tried street food. Interesting range of food to try - particularly enjoyed “ice apple”. We were allowed to pick whatever street food we wanted to try.
Thank you for your kind review. We're glad you enjoyed the flower market, street food, and the ice apple. We’ll share your kind words with Aakash. Hope to see you again soon!
We did the tour with Ayan and I would say it is the most perfect way to get to know India and its culture! Ayan explained us so much about the culture, the food, the markets we went to and the history! The whole tour was amazing and ended with some really delicious food thanks to Ayan‘s guide through the street food market. He even made sure there is no cilantro in the food as I told him I don‘t like that very much. Would definitely recommend doing when in Bengaluru!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly delighted you had such an amazing experience exploring the culture, markets, and food with Ayan. He will be very happy to hear your kind words, especially about making the tour comfortable and personalized for you. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again in Bengaluru!
I visited the flower market and the food market. It was a great experience. I really enjoyed it. Our guide Jay showed us a lot and will 100% recommend it. Thanks a lot.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad you enjoyed the flower and food market experience. It was a pleasure showing you around. Thank you for the 100% recommendation, hope to see you again soon!
Stress-free foodie heaven – Jay is the perfect guide for India first-timers! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I recently visited India for the first time, and while I was incredibly excited about the culture, I was honestly terrified of the food. I had heard so many stories about 'Delhi Belly' and stomach issues that I almost decided to skip the street food altogether. Thank goodness I met Jay! Jay is an incredibly kind and welcoming guide who immediately understood my concerns. He took me through the vibrant food market with such care, pointing out exactly where the food is prepared fresh and where the hygiene standards are top-notch. He knows the vendors personally and only takes you to the safest, most authentic spots. Because of Jay, I finally felt brave enough to try amazing local delicacies—and they were a total revelation! Everything was delicious, flavorful, and most importantly: I had absolutely no stomach issues at all. If you are visiting India for the first time and are a bit nervous about the food, you MUST book a tour with Jay. He takes away all the worry and lets you enjoy the incredible flavors of India with total peace of mind. Truly the highlight of my trip!
Thank you so much for this amazing and detailed review! It truly means a lot. I’m so happy you felt comfortable and safe exploring the local food scene, and even happier that you enjoyed the flavors without any worries. Your trust means everything. It was a real pleasure hosting you, and I hope to see you again on your next visit to India!
Ayan was a fantastic guide for us - with his extremely friendly and accommodating nature he has taken us through various markets and can give us a detailed look at the history of the country, religions, diversity of people, colours, fragrances and taste explosions... It is worth it. 5 stars. 🙏🏻
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience with Ayan and enjoyed exploring the markets, culture, and flavors with him. Your kind words truly mean a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you again soon, thank you once again! 🙏😊
Aakash was such a friendly guide and took us for a brief wander through the market (long enough to take it in but short enough not to lose interest) and then on the metro to food street. Once there he took time to suggest food for our slightly fussy kids who normally side-eye anything remotely spicy, but ended up enjoying most of what they tried. The food stops were tailored to our requests, conversations and random "ooh what's that" interjections and obviously not a set routine for every tour. He clearly loves food and chatted away enthusiastically about all the delicacies we sampled or walked past. Lovely guy to spend an evening with and top marks for entertaining our group aged from 6 to 70. Arrive hungry, we left completely stuffed.
Thank you so much for sharing such a lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great time with Aakash and that even the kids enjoyed the food street experience 😊 It’s wonderful to know the tour felt personalized and fun for everyone from age 6 to 70! We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on your next visit. Thanks once again! 🙏
