Bengaluru Pete City Market Half-Day Walking Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Bengaluru Pete City Market Half-Day Walking Tour

Duration: 5 hours
Destination: India, Karnataka, Bangalore
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  • 5 hours
  • Bangalore
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

We are eager to show you a side of our city that is not often mentioned in the guide book but holds a special place for us locals. The heart of our city Bengaluru lies in its markets, locally called “Pete”. Around this epicentre are a magnificent palace, a beautiful temple and small units of silk weavers, goldsmiths, artisans and some delightful quaint hole in the wall cafe. Our walk through this region will connect the dots between all of the spaces you will visit transporting you seamlessly between the then and now of Bengaluru.

This is a guided experience and includes a hearty brunch.

Note: Some of the tour attractions cannot be experienced on Sundays as they would be closed. Alternatively, we will replace the visit to the silk weaving and Jewellery unit with a walk about the jewellery market and the fine fabric market.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Kote Venkataramana Temple, Krishnarajendra Road, Bengaluru India

Learn about The Hindu way of life, the day-to-day rituals and temple architecture at this 15th century temple that was built by one of the powerful dynasties that ruled this region. You would also get to understand why temples were built and the reason behind a million gods in Hinduism.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market, Allbert Victor Road Chamrajpet, Bengaluru 560018 India

Experience a guided walk in the elegant Indo- Islamic summer palace of one the first few rulers in India to revolt against colonial rule, and implement industries like Sericulture and toy manufacturing. Learn of our colonial history, the evidence of world’s first rocket ammunition and stories of the Royals beyond the guide books.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Bangalore Fort, Krishna Rajendra Rd, Bengaluru 560002 India

Listen to your tour host narrate the history of this 18th century fort built by one of the prominent rulers of this region. The strong fort walls, bastions and dungeons have interesting tales to tell.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: KR Market, Old Tharagupet, Mamulpet, Chickpet, Bengaluru 560053 India

Take a guided walk around the the vibrant market in the heart of the city, known to be Asia’s largest flower market and the hub for silk weaving, dyeing and making unique jewellery. This market is a delight for photographer’s and those who truly wish to connect and understand the local way of life.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Nagarathpete, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560002, India

Visit small scale and cottage jewellery making and silk weaving units to understand how they are pivotal in supporting a large economy of fabrics and jewellery in the city. You will get to see artisans at work doing what they do best.

Duration: 45 minutes

Inclusions
  • A guided walking experience with an English speaking local host
  • Brunch
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • All entry fees to monuments
  • Entry/Admission - Kote Venkataramana Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Bangalore Fort
  • Entry/Admission - Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market

Exclusions
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Any personal expenses
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A maximum of 15 people per booking
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • Keeping to the cultural sensitivity of the attractions we visit on the tour, we suggest you wear a suitable attire that covers your knees and shoulders.
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Departure Point

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, XH5F+PFR, Tippu Sultan Palace Rd, Chamrajpet, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560018, India


Departure Time

08:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 hours


User's Reviews

Road309569

31 Mar, 2024

The tour brought us through very interesting landmarks of Bengaluru. It was very well organised and made so enjoyable by our guide Midhu who from the very first minute did not spare her knowledge, energy and passion. A truely memorable tour with a wonderful guide. We highly recommend it!

7liame

31 Mar, 2024

This is the fifth or sixth time I’ve done this tour. Always bring friends and family who visit on it, and I always see and learn something new. Pooja was a great guide. Thank you.

helenamazarro

30 Mar, 2024

This tour was the best we ever experienced. In addition to be very well organized, being only for our small group of two families with teens, visiting a couple of beautiful landmarks and amazing markets, we had the best guide to make our day special. Thanks to Midhu for her professionalism, enthusiasm and dedication in sharing with us her knowledge, we really enjoyed her good energy during all the tour

Lisa R

24 Mar, 2024

The tuk tuk tour with Midhu was incredible! Midhu is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humour. She showed us temples, churches, the market, the fort - the list goes on. This is a wonderful tour to introduce you to Bengalaru & give you a history of India, Hinduism and Bangalore. Great value for money! If you do this tour ask for Midhu she is amazing!

Stephen_M

17 Mar, 2024

Curious and at least slightly adventurous? Then this is your tour for Bangalore. Our guide Pallavi’s wealth of knowledge and breadth of local contacts made for a tour never to be forgotten. We started with a palace tour (we had it to ourselves), then received a blessing at temple. On to literally rubbing shoulders with sellers and buyers in a warren of paths, hallways, stairways, and alleyways of a large wholesale market. After watching saris being made on hand looms from inches away in a small home factory, we found ourselves short on currency to buy one. No worries, as an employee took us on an exhilarating scooter ride through the narrow alleyways to an ATM. A delicious lunch at a truly hidden food joint catering to and available to only the most local of locals capped the tour.

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