What started as a desire to get out of the hotel to do some holiday shopping turned into a nice blend (masala?) of city tour, history lesson, conversation - and, yes, some retail therapy. Interested in a bit more than hopping shop-to-shop? Consider this tour. Phaneesh and Varun were excellent hosts and cultural ambassadors of India’s Garden City.
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Marie_L
October 26, 2025 · via Viator
Fantastic Personalized Experience, Bangalore and Beyond
I had a fantastic shopping experience with Vasuki from Bangalore and Beyond. The team was able to accomodate a specialized request to focus on carpet (rug) shopping. We started the day with a proposed list of shops along with details regarding each to allow me to prioritize the sequence of our day. Vasuki was knowledgable, courteous, friendly and extremely helpful. I not only purchased a number of carpets but also had a chance to have a local meal, which was absolutely fantastic.
I would recommend Bangalore and Beyond, and would plan additional trips with them during one of my future trips.
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Mark_R
September 19, 2025 · via Viator
Fun Shopping!!!
This was a terrific shopping experience from Silks to Bronze icon statues. We were able to purchase some lovely silk scarfs and a Lord Shiva bronze. Our guide was superb. We also went to Bull Temple. Our guide was also able to take me to a money changer for an attractive rate better than hotels.
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Marla_H
November 1, 2024 · via Viator
Shopping, but so much more.
Our tour guide, Phaneesh, was amazing. Not only did we get to go to several shopping spots, but he was happy to add whatever we wanted. He sprinkled the day with his wealth of knowledge on Bangalore and its history. We were overwhelmed with his graciousness and amount of information he had. Highly recommend spending your time with him, a special individual.