See Bangalore through my eyes (Cultural / Historical / Walking Tour)
Description
I have an unbridled passion for the city, especially it's historical significance of various places worth a mention. I'm well-versed in English and can get down to explaining a detailed understanding of events that actually went down at these spots. I can assure great company and a fun time :) ********* See the remains of an old Bangalore Fort that has passed through multiple hands.. an abandoned armoury. Delve into the cultural side by seeing a 300 year old temple with its intricate architecture. Take a look at some fine examples of South Indian architecture of an imposing, majestic Legislative building & the High Court. And finally, the Bangalore Palace which belonged to the Wodeyar dynasty **********
Tour Options
Itinerary
A glimpse into the fort Tipu Sultan built as his Bangalore stronghold. The British had their eyes on this fort to take it down and reconsolidate onwards.
See what a 300 year old temple looked like built in Dravidian architecture style
A passing drive-by for a 10 minute quick stop outside the largest legislative building in the country & the 18-office building. A classic example of Neo-Dravidian and Graeco Roman architecture.
The Residential Palace of the Maharaja/ King located in the heart of the city
A bustling flower market replete among other produce such as spices, fruits, vegetables & everything in between. A glimpse of what the typical local sellers every day is like in the chaos & colours of a marketplace.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
** IMPORTANT - PICKUP DETAILS ONLY IN THE AREAS MENTIONED BELOW ** Please note - Typically the start time is 9:30 AM, but this is flexible to start off any time earlier or later as per the guest. We pick up travelers from any hotel on MG Road / Brigade Road / Cunningham Road / Lavelle Road / Old Airport Road / UB City / Vittal Mallya Road or Indiranagar or anywhere from these central Bangalore locations. In case if your hotel is away from these points, then please come to these locations and be picked up. In case of any doubt regarding the hotel pickup location, please drop me a message and I will respond as soon as possible.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(60)
We found travelling around Bangalore on our own quite overwhelming. Touring the city with Sherwin was so much better. He was friendly and informative and it really did help to see the chaos and beauty of Bengaluru through his eyes. Recommended
Absolutely the best way to see some of the highlights of the real Bangalore...away from the "usual". Sherwin is knowledgeable and uber friendly to hang out - we had a blast! Best use of 4 hrs. ever...thanks Sherwin!
Sherwin was a great guide- not only did I learn about some history of Bengaluru but also the culture. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone coming to the city! I only had one day to sightsee and was really glad I booked this tour.
Sherwin was an amazing guide, the experience was very chill and down to earth. Great way to spend a morning-early afternoon.
Sherwin is a very nice and professional tour guide! Very knowledgeable about culture and history of Bangalore and India. Glad that we joined his tour! Highly recommend to travelers who would like to explore Bangalore.
Wonderful tour. The flower and vegetable market is the best!!! Sherwin was awesome and very knowledgeable. A great trip and worth the money.
Sherwin led a well organised tour for three of us, he was easy to understand, pleasant, knowledgeable and never rushed us. We went around the local's market which included the flower market, The King's palace, a Temple and several other landmarks that were pointed out to us. This was the best day tour of my holiday.
Sherwin took us around today to get to know Bangalore better. I have been visiting Bangalore for 15 years on business trips but never got to know it. Now I do. Great guide. Told us the stories. The area around the center is green and open. The market was fascinating. Very kind and interesting guide. Helped us feel comfortable in a busy and lively city. Finally learned how to cross a road filled with 100s of cars, bikes and tuk tuks safely.
This was a great walking tour. He was informative and entertaining. I learned so much about the history of Bangalore. I highly recommend this tour.
Sherwin was awesome! Very flexible with our start time and pick up / drop off. We had a great 4 hour tour and hit all the top spots. Thank you, Sherwin!!
