Bengaluru Heritage Walk with Personal Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off
Bengaluru, India
Trip Type: Walking Tours
Duration: 4 hours
Walk through tree-lined mini-England bookended by the British Cantonment on one side and the traditional “old” Bangalore on the other. Cubbon Park the 'lung' area of the city will leave a long lasting impression. Hotel pick and drop is included within Bengaluru city.
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Walk through tree-lined mini-England bookended by the British Cantonment on one side and the traditional “old” Bangalore on the other. Cubbon Park the 'lung' area of the city will leave a long lasting impression. Hotel pick and drop is included within Bengaluru city.Despite being the modern, cosmopolitan capital of India, a vibrant heritage still rests inside Bangalore. This tour will reveal the ancient glory of the city and help you understand it like a true local dose. Discover the unique stories of the past and see how they continue to inspire the city today.
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Bangalore to start the tour. Upon meeting your guide, get ready to burn off some calories as you walk towards St. Mark’s Cathedral, consecrated by the Bishop of Calcutta in the 1800s and rebuilt in the early 90s. The architecture hints at India’s colonial roots, with a huge dome atop a semicircular chancel.
Continuing on in your heritage walking tour, pass the statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Queen Victoria to reach the Government Museum. With two floors and 18 galleries, you’ll get your history fix exploring an amazing collection of ancient coins, art, and 5,000-year-old relics from the Indus Valley civilisation.
Proceed to the famed park that gave Bangalore the nickname of the “Garden City.” The park has been renamed a number of times, but it remains Cubbon Park to the locals.
Moving on, pass the gigantic High Court of Bangalore, The High Court functions out of a red brick building known as Attara Kacheri.
Walk to appreciate the architecture of various secretariat buildings, and finally the Vidhana Soudha. This Neo-Dravidian-style building is the seat of state legislature and a delight to the eyes.
Proceed towards M. Chinnaswamy cricket Stadium to come back to MG road. This is one of the busiest roads in the city and is lined on one side with retail stores, food outlets and restaurants. Having soaked in the history and heritage of the Garden City, you’ll feel like a certified Bangalorean ready to feast on some great restaurant recommendations by your local guide.
After the tour, you will be dropped back off at your hotel.
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Bangalore to start the tour. Upon meeting your guide, get ready to burn off some calories as you walk towards St. Mark’s Cathedral, consecrated by the Bishop of Calcutta in the 1800s and rebuilt in the early 90s. The architecture hints at India’s colonial roots, with a huge dome atop a semicircular chancel.
Continuing on in your heritage walking tour, pass the statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Queen Victoria to reach the Government Museum. With two floors and 18 galleries, you’ll get your history fix exploring an amazing collection of ancient coins, art, and 5,000-year-old relics from the Indus Valley civilisation.
Proceed to the famed park that gave Bangalore the nickname of the “Garden City.” The park has been renamed a number of times, but it remains Cubbon Park to the locals.
Moving on, pass the gigantic High Court of Bangalore, The High Court functions out of a red brick building known as Attara Kacheri.
Walk to appreciate the architecture of various secretariat buildings, and finally the Vidhana Soudha. This Neo-Dravidian-style building is the seat of state legislature and a delight to the eyes.
Proceed towards M. Chinnaswamy cricket Stadium to come back to MG road. This is one of the busiest roads in the city and is lined on one side with retail stores, food outlets and restaurants. Having soaked in the history and heritage of the Garden City, you’ll feel like a certified Bangalorean ready to feast on some great restaurant recommendations by your local guide.
After the tour, you will be dropped back off at your hotel.
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