Bangalore: 2-Day Heritage, Gardens & Modern Vibes Tour

Discover Bangalore at your own pace with this 2-day self-guided tour. Explore the city’s top attractions, including Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, and more.
Day 1: Culture, Heritage & Central Bangalore

Start your day with a visit to the Lalbagh Botanical Garden, a 240-acre lush garden with a glasshouse, rare plants, and serene walking paths. Visit early (6–9 AM) to enjoy the cool weather and peaceful surroundings.

Next, head to MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Rooms) for breakfast and try their legendary dosa, rava idli, and filter coffee. Go early to avoid long queues.

Continue to Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, an 18th-century Indo-Islamic structure with historical exhibits. Then, explore KR Market (Flower Market), a colorful, chaotic, and photogenic burst of Bangalore’s daily life and scent. Best visited before noon.

For lunch, head to Church Street or MG Road. Choose from options like Truffles (burgers), Airlines Hotel (classic South Indian), or The 13th Floor (rooftop dining).

In the afternoon, take a walk or rent a bicycle inside Cubbon Park, an urban forest. Stop by Venkatappa Art Gallery and State Central Library.

In the evening, drive by or stop for photos at Vidhana Soudha, a stunning neo-Dravidian building beautifully lit after sunset. End your day with luxury shopping, wine bars, and cafes at UB City Mall or Brigade Road. Enjoy dinner at places like Sanchos, Toscano, or Farzi Café.

Day 2: Tech, Nature & Local Culture

Begin your day with a visit to either the ISKCON Temple, a modern temple with a spiritual ambiance and vegetarian café, or the Bull Temple, home to a massive granite Nandi statue.

For breakfast, head to Vidyarthi Bhavan in Basavanagudi for legendary crispy masala dosa and chutney. Go before 9 AM to avoid long waits.

Next, visit Bangalore Palace, a Tudor-style palace with guided tours inside. Audio guides are available.

For lunch, head to Indiranagar or Koramangala. Choose from options like Toit (brewpub), Glen’s Bakehouse, or Biryani Zone.

In the afternoon, visit the HAL Heritage Centre & Aerospace Museum, great for aviation and science lovers.

In the evening, enjoy optional boating at Ulsoor Lake, especially lovely at sunset. End your day with dinner and nightlife in Indiranagar. Check out Toit, Bob’s Bar, or The Humming Tree (if open). Live music options vary depending on the day.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.