Mysore Full day Private Tour with Guide and Lunch from Bangalore

Good guide briefed everything in detail aspects

My tour guide’s name was Aakash and he has been one of the friendliest tour guides I have traveled with ever. He knows his way around and has left me with so many beautiful information. The tour itself was amazingly planned out and the lunch was great.

First of all, the team at Samarpith Tours is excellent. I asked them if it made sense to leave for Mysore the evening before, and they suggested an option tailored exactly to my situation. I also asked about hiking up Chamundi Hills on foot - and we simply added it to the plan. That flexibility made a real difference. About the guide - Jai is great. Easy to talk to, attentive, and clearly thinking about the client. Since we managed to avoid traffic and reached the area earlier than expected, he coordinated with the driver and adjusted the order. As a result, we caught an amazing sunset at a temple by the reservoir - not something I planned, but a highlight of the day. The same approach applied throughout. We started the climb earlier, which created a time window, and instead of wasting it, we stopped by a cathedral in the city to avoid doing it later. Small decisions like that added up. Very flexible, well-paced, and efficient overall. Thanks for a great trip.

It was a busy holiday visit, but the coordinator made the arrangements smoothly and the tour was carried out without waste. At the palace, the expert guides provided commentary on the historical, cultural and religious aspects of the visit, which made it more educational than visiting alone.

As tours go this one was ok. The person that accompanied me and the driver was supposed to be a guide but tbh wasn’t very interested in explaining anything about the few places we visited and instead relied on a guide he hired at Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace and another one at Mysore Palace. Both of these were superb as places to visit and well worth the time although both were rushed. But I wouldn’t waste your time on Tipu Sultan’s death place (apart from a plaque there is literally nothing to see), nor the Sand Museum (which also hosts budgies crammed into a small cage!) Didn’t get to see the dungeons so cannot comment. Do not understand why a visit to Srirangapatna Temple wasn’t included instead as it’s so much more interesting than half of the itinerary on this trip.

Friendly, knowledgeable and honest guide and great driver. We appreciated our day full of amazing sites, having our questions answered and not being put in a position where we felt like we were being put in a position where we were feeling pushed to buy things which has happened with other companies. We enjoyed the day of learning and seeing some of the best sites in the area today. We won’t hesitate to use the company and guide again.

I had the pleasure of touring Mysore with Ayannar today, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. His depth of knowledge was truly impressive — he provided rich historical context, fascinating details, and insights that brought every site to life. Beyond that, he was exceptionally friendly, patient, and accommodating throughout the day, making the entire experience feel smooth and enjoyable. His English is excellent, which made communication effortless and allowed for engaging, thoughtful conversations. What could have been a standard tour instead became a genuinely memorable experience.

Booking was easy and the tour agenda was fantastic. Our tour guide, Ayanna, went above and beyond. Not only was his company a delight generally speaking, he was also full of a wealth of knowledge on history, geography, and culture. I learned way more than I thought possible in a day. Lunch was also delicious. This will be a top recommendation from me to other visitors. Thank you for an enriching experience!

Justine the guide and the driver arrived promptly at 07:30 to pick us up. We then made our way to Mysure. The journey was comfortable and took about 2.5hrs. We started with a tour of the Tipu Sultan summer palace which was very informative. We then visited the death place of Tipu Sultan, following this we went to Colonel Bailey’s Dungeon and then the St. Philomena's Cathedral. We then had a tour of Mysore Palace. The tour itself was fantastic. Of note the Palace was very very busy likely as we visited on a Sunday - because it was busy it was a bit difficult to take photos. We then stopped for a lovey lunch (South Indian Thali). Following a visit to the sand sculpture museum and the market we drove back to Bengaluru. Overall, a fantastic tour!

Impressive and varied tour of Mysore and the world of Sultan Tipu with very interesting guided tour of Nagendra, a local and certified guide.