Legend of Tipu Sultan walking tour in Bangalore

5.0 (1 reviews) Bangalore, India
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Tipu Sultan is a legend on many counts. In this walking tour we will trace his life from the day he fought a tiger and killed it with a dagger, his brave battles with the British, his administrative and economic reforms and his pioneering usage of rockets in warfare. We will visit his Summer Palace, the armoury he kept to fight the British, a medieval temple, Bangalore Fort which was refurbished by Tipu’s father Hyder Ali and the bustling KR market.

Options

Whitefield & Electronic City

Whitefield & E city: Hotels in Whitefield, Electronic City and Airport area
Pickup included

City hotel pick up

City hotels: Excludes Whitefield, Airport and Electronic city
Pickup included

Without pick up & drop

No pick up drop

What's included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Snacks
  • Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

What to expect

  1. KR Market
    45m · Admission ticket included
    KR market is one of the busiest and most famous markets in Bangalore. The bustling market is a riot of colors and acts as a nerve center for small traders and shop owners. We will visit the Flower market.
  2. Bangalore Fort
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Built-in 1537 by Kempe Gowda the founder of Bangalore as a mud fort, it was reinforced with stone by Tipu’s father Hyder Ali in 1761. We will talk about how the fort played a role in the Anglo Mysore wars between Tipu and the British forces led by the legendary Lord Cornwallis.
    Note Fort is closed on Sundays. If you book this tour on a Sunday we will not see the Fort.
  3. Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market
    45m · Admission ticket included
    The Summer Palace of Tipu is a fascinating structure with teak pillars and frescoes. The Palace captures key milestones in Tipu’s life including his early life, economic and social reforms undertaken by him, his victories and eventual defeat as well.
  4. Kote Venkataramana Temple
    20m · Admission ticket included
    We visit the magnificent Kote Venkataraman Temple. Built in the 17th century this temple follows an archietcure style which is a fusion of Dravidian and Vijayanagar elements. This temple provided the setting for the treasure hunt in the book Riddle of the Seventh Stone.
  5. 25m · Admission ticket included
    We will stop at the 200-year-old armory. This is where Tipu used to store his weapons for this many battles with the British.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our guide will meet you at the exit of the Metro Station

End point

Walk ends at Tipu's Armoury

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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