Top 7 Forts & Palaces in Bangalore

1.Tipu Palace + Koté Vishnu + Fort + KR Market + Jain Temple = Bengaluru Pété Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $33Our pick

Explore Bengaluru’s old city on foot, from Tipu Palace and temples to KR Market, with history, local flavor, and practical tips.

“Varun was an amazing guide, sent us guidance beforehand and was so accommodating and communicative when we could not meet the original tour time as one of us was feeling unwell. Given our backgrounds and interests, he tailored thRead more”

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2.Palace, Temples, Fort & Markets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 97 reviews · 3 hours · from $32

Explore old Bangalore in three hours, from Tipu Sultan’s palace and Bangalore Fort to temples, markets, flowers, and local street life.

“Vijay Kumar was very knowledgeable and thoughtfully navigated us though time and the streets of old Bengaluru. I would highly recommend”

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3.Old Bangalore Historical Walk thro Palace, Temples, Fort & Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $22Best value

Explore Old Bangalore on foot, from Tipu’s teak palace and ancient temples to the lively KR Market, with a licensed local guide.

“Our guides, a lovely husband and wife team, were beyond helpful and fully invested in showing us a wonderful experience filled with such value. Sharing their pride and enthusiasm at each stop gave us many moments that made thiRead more”

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4.Walking Tour of Fort, Palaces, and Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Review of Bangalore’s 3-hour Old City walk, with KR Market, dosa, Bangalore Fort, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, and local guides.

“Such a great experience, and we would not hesitate to recommend it to others! Our guide, Deepti, was born and bred in Bengaluru, and her knowledge and passion for her city were clear to see. We were lucky to see and learn about places we would neither have known about nor even seen had we tried to explore the city ourselves. The stop for dosa, wada, chai, and sweet treats was very welcome and in surroundings that were clean and very hygienic — no cause for concern here. We enjoyed a full 3+ hours deep in the history and local haunts of Bengaluru and came away with fantastic memories, as…”

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5.Story of Mysore Silk tour from Bangalore to experience Silk Weaving & Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $140

Trace Mysore silk from cocoon market to royal weaving, visit Mysore Palace, enjoy lunch, and explore Devaraja Market on a private Bangalore day trip.

“If you want to get a hands-on experience how silk is made from cocoon to fabrics, this is your tour. On top, you‘ll also have some sightseeing highlights in Mysuru.”

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6.Bangalore Fort heritage walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $23

Explore Bangalore Fort and Tipu Sultan’s palace with a private guide, local breakfast or snacks, and three hours of military history.

“Akshay guided me around the core of historical Bangalore, offering rich descriptions and interpretations as we went from site to site on foot. We started at Tippu Sultan’s palace, visited a former armory, explored the Bangalore Fort, and admirered the adjacent hospital. SinRead more”

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7.Private Tour: Palaces of Bangalore

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · from $108

Review the private Palaces of Bangalore tour, with Tipu Sultan’s Palace, Bangalore Palace, Bangalore Fort, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“The driver and guide were both very nice and helpful. However, I was not impressed with the palaces. Be prepared to pay for you toilet and it may just be a hole in the ground...seriously.”

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