From Bengaluru: Guided Mysuru Day Tour with pick up and drop-off
Description
This day trip is all about history, culture, and local life. You’ll see Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace with its wooden walls and colorful paintings, walk through the grand Mysuru Palace full of royal stories, explore the busy Devaraja Market with flowers and spices everywhere, and visit St. Philomena’s Church with its tall towers and stained glass. In 10–12 hours, you’ll enjoy a mix of palaces, markets, and landmarks that make Mysore and Srirangapatna truly special.
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Itinerary
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.
Stroll through the vibrant bazaar, interact with vendors, and experience Mysore’s local life with flowers, spices, and incense.
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Complimentary hotel/accommodation pick-up and drop-off available across Central Bengaluru and Whitefield. Airport-area transfers incur an additional charge.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Shoes must be removed at places of worship, Knees and shoulders must be covered at the places of worship.
Reviews(85)
This was a very interesting experience. Definitely worth it. Price was reasonable. The car was fine. My guide was Shiv and he was telling me many interesting things about what we see and was happy to accommodate my requests. Mysore palace definitely a must see. Banana leaf lunch is interesting experience, definitely not something I would try just by myself. I think this tour works best for a small party of friends or a family. I would have more fun if I had a bit of company. Some things were not ideal, this is why 4 stars. I think St. Philomena church is a bit of a waste. It’s relatively modern and uninteresting building. Although it maybe unusual for local tourists but any average European church beats this one by a wide margin. For me seeing any Hindu temple would be more valuable. Places were they take you to shop feel a bit as tourist traps. Goods were fine but I feel like I paid tourist tax.
Yes it was great and guide fantastic, it reached my expectations, Raju bring me many explanations and supported me all time friendly and kind. Unforgettable Mysure Palace and Devaraja Market visits. Juanvi from Spain
Overall this trip was fine but there were a couple of missteps. The positives: We hit all the main points Tippu Summer Home, Palace, Church, and Devraja market (my favorite). We also stopped into a local silk shop. The misses: -We were supposed to leave at 7:30. No communication they would be late until I reached out. Then it seemed like they scrambled to find a driver and did not leave until 8;15am. Shuffled between two cars in Bangalore. In the end the full driver was great. Very good overall driver. - the guide had lots of facts. Knew the places. English was easy to understand but some words made no sense and there was little two way dialog. In some cases I would ask a question and the answer did not go with the question. - we were supposed to do a banana leaf lunch but ended going to a much cheaper and local place. Not sure if they thought I would not notice. I did.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad you enjoyed visiting the key sights and appreciated the driver’s professionalism. We regret the delay in departure, the limited dialogue with the guide, and the change in lunch arrangements. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’re taking steps to improve communication, guide interaction, and consistency in promised inclusions. We hope to welcome you again for a smoother, more authentic experience.
Best Shiva-Shiva combo experience! Shiva our driver is very steady in navigating and calm. Prioritise safety over speed. Shiva our tour guide is the best one! Knowledgeable, able to convey important points without getting too detailed that will bore you during the tour. I appreciate the extra effort for not letting us wait in lines getting tickets, exit and restaurant reservation. I am amazed that he always has connections with every stop of the tour. Kudos! Suggestion: Prior the trip, probably advise guests to prepare small amount of cash for stops that doesn’t accept credit card. For temple/church visits guests may not be comfortable walking barefoot or forgot to bring socks, either advise the guests or prepare socks that can be availed during the tour. Get more creative ideas when taking group photos or videos. :) (e.g. jumpshots, transitions etc)
Thank you for your 5‑star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the experience and look forward to hosting you again.
Excellent day trip to Mysore. Driver was great in the traffic of Banglore and Mysore. Tour guide was very informative and friendly.
Thank you for your 5‑star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the experience and look forward to hosting you again.
This was a great tour. Shiva my driver and Shiva my guide were both great!!! Shiva got me there and back safely and Shiva was very professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend.
Thank you for your 5‑star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the experience and look forward to hosting you again.
Punctual pick up at accommodation, safe comfortable drive by Manjunath. Met guide Shiva at Somnathapura Kesava Temple who is so knowledgeable of Hindu culture, history and brought life to our experience. A culturally rich immersion. Tour included the Mysore Palace, a delicious banana leaf lunch and fruit market visit.
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your kind words and 5‑star rating. We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour and appreciated both the sites and the guidance provided. Your feedback motivates us to keep delivering authentic, well‑organized experiences that showcase the best of each destination. We look forward to welcoming you again on another journey soon! Warm regards, Go City Adventures!
We thoroughly enjoyed our full day Mysuru tour with the kind and safe, Manju as our driver. He took great care of us and made it a wonderful day out. He also took us directly to the station for our overnight train. We were very lucky to have Shiva as our extremely knowledgeable guide of the Mysuru Palace and Kesava Temple. He is a passionate about the history and brought the ancient and more recent history of the area come to life for us. He is also had fun anecdotes. We loved our coffee and breakfast stops - special mention of great banana leaf lunch.
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your kind words and 5‑star rating. We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour and appreciated both the sites and the guidance provided. Your feedback motivates us to keep delivering authentic, well‑organized experiences that showcase the best of each destination. We look forward to welcoming you again on another journey soon! Warm regards, Go City Adventures!
Shiva was excellent! Very patient and highly knowledgeable of Mysore. Would highly recommend taking this tour with him.
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your kind words and 5‑star rating. We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour and appreciated both the sites and the guidance provided. Your feedback motivates us to keep delivering authentic, well‑organized experiences that showcase the best of each destination. We look forward to welcoming you again on another journey soon! Warm regards, Go City Adventures!
Shiv was amazing travel guide, host and part of our group. Would definitely recommend! And was worth the price. Lasted a full day.
Dear Guest, thank you so much for your kind words and 5‑star rating. We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour and appreciated both the sites and the guidance provided. Your feedback motivates us to keep delivering authentic, well‑organized experiences that showcase the best of each destination. We look forward to welcoming you again on another journey soon! Warm regards, Go City Adventures!
