Royal Mysore Tour: Private Exploration from Bangalore with Guide and Traditional Lunch

Embark on a guided private tour of Mysore from Bangalore, exploring the historic Mysore Palace, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, Bailey’s dungeons, and an ancient bazaar. Enjoy a traditional lunch for an immersive experience.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dariya Daulat Palace - Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace - Arrive at the historic town of Sri Rangapatnam, the 18th-century capital of Tipu Sultan, known as the Tiger of Mysore. Discover his life story, from his legendary encounter with a tiger to his valiant battles against the British, his administrative and economic reforms, and his innovative use of rockets in warfare. Tipu Sultan is recognized as a pioneer in rocket technology, which the British later adapted during World War I.

Visit Dariya Daulat Bagh, Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, built in the Indo-Saracenic style. Admire the stunning murals depicting Tipu’s wars with the British, including the renowned painting “Storming of Srirangapatna” by Sir Robert Ker Porter, which illustrates the fall of Srirangapatna on May 4, 1799, when the British defeated Tipu’s forces.

  • Captain Bailey’s Dungeon - Explore Colonel Bailey Dungeon, the infamous site where Tipu Sultan imprisoned several British officers during the war. Hear the intriguing stories about this notorious place during the tour!

  • Mysuru Palace - Visit the magnificent Mysore Palace, an architectural marvel blending Hindu, Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic styles in the Indo-Saracenic tradition. This three-storied stone structure features marble domes and a 145 ft five-storied tower. The guided tour includes the Public Hall, Private Hall, Dolls Pavilion, and the Royal Wedding Hall.

  • M D TOUSEEF VEGETABLES - Continue the tour with a visit to Devraja Market, Mysore’s charming old bazaar. Experience the sensory delight of flowers, vegetables, fruits, jaggery, onions, potatoes, puffed rice, and coconuts!

  • St. Philomena’s Church - Visit St. Philomena’s Church, originally built in 1840 and known as St. Joseph Chavez before being renamed. The church was expanded to its current form in 1933 during the reign of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV. Built by Mysore King Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar in 1843 to serve the European residents, it is now the second-largest church in Asia.

  • Chennakesava Temple, Somanathapura - Explore the magnificent Chennakesava Temple in Somnathpur, a UNESCO World Heritage site built in 1268 by Somanatha, a general of King Narasimha III. Spend a couple of hours admiring the three shrines, three intricately carved peaks, and the common Mandapa. Marvel at the 16 different ceilings, each depicting a stage of a blooming banana flower, and the central wall adorned with images of deities wearing jewelry, bangles, crowns, and anklets.

What's Included
  • Pick up and drop from Bangalore Hotel
  • Private car
  • Entrance charges
  • Guide
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Breakfast
  • Any food ordered other than south Indian lunch
Additional Information

This exclusive private tour of Mysore from Bangalore allows you to experience the golden era from the 15th to 18th centuries when Mysore was among the world’s most advanced and prosperous kingdoms. Explore the iconic Mysore Palace, the World Heritage site of Somnathpura Temple, the Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan adorned with magnificent paintings, the infamous Bailey’s dungeons, a charming old bazaar, and Asia’s second-largest Church of St. Philomena. To top it off, enjoy a traditional Mysore lunch, making this tour a memorable sensory experience!

Organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), this tour is designed to support local livelihoods by employing local guides and supporting local businesses, ensuring that travel dollars benefit the local community.

Location
Dariya Daulat Palace - Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
Nandi-Hills
Cancellation Policy

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

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Rupaparnas
Jul 20, 2024
Excellent tour of Mysore Palace - We used 5 senses tours to get a private tour of the Mysore Palace. 5 senses was very responsive and immediately worked out a customised plan for us at very short notice. The guide called us in advance to confirm the time, was very knowledgeable and extremely polite. As my parents are old and can't walk very fast, he was very mindful about this and ensured we went at a slow pace Overall I would recommend 5 senses tours as they are very professional, knowledgeable and are happy to customize
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Roam41723259388
Jun 29, 2024
A Magnificent Mysore Adventure - So many sights to see! All of that history! Being able to see all of these interesting historic places was fantastic! The lunch was amazing! My guide made sure to accommodate my food preferences, I was just recovering from being sick. The palace was incredible!
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Harrycr1010qf
Jun 29, 2024
Great day trip to Mysore - The driver was very knowledgeable and great in helping us with suggestions. Flexible and very service minded! We visited summer palace, Mysore palace, church being a small replica of Cathedral in Köln and the market. Nice breaks for cofee and lunch. Thanks Mohan!
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Anne_p
Jun 24, 2024
Fantastic experience in Bangalore! Fantastic Tour guide! - I am writing this review on behalf of my mother Mrs Anne Perera and her sister for whom I arranged this trip. They had a great time and was very very pleased with the Tour guide Justin Jay! More than even the trip, my mother and her sister were very pleased with Justin Jay’s helpfulness and kindness. Everything about the tour was impeccable. The drop offs and pick ups happened on time and Jay communicated with me and gave me updates regularly. Highly recommend this tour company and Justin Jay the tour guide! Thanks a lot!!
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Climber64782381691
Jun 22, 2024
Excellent Guide and Cultural Ambassador - Vignesh was an excellent guide. He was very patient with me and provided detailed information about the places we visited. He truly embodied the essence of India, showcasing its rich culture and traditions.
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Shule
Jun 13, 2024
Good day trip to Mysore - We toured the palaces, temples and markets near Mysore. Divakar is super knowledgeable about the culture and history, and kept me engaged throughout the experience. Because of him, I did not feel bored one moment even though I'm soloing. The traditional Indian cuisine served on banana leaves is nothing like I've eaten before and I enjoyed it immensely. Would definitely recommend this day excursion to anyone who's visiting BLR for business.
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Charlotteterhalle
Jun 2, 2024
Great day trip from Bangalore - I really enjoyed the day tour to Mysore. The tour began with getting picked up from my hotel in Bangalore. My guide Vignesh was fantastic - he really made sure I had a great day! At the different sights I was able to learn a lot about the history of the area. Vignesh also told me a lot of very interesting facts about India, which was great during the long car ride. 😊 One of my highlights was definitely the food during the trip - we had some dosas for breakfast in the morning because I did not have time to eat before and an amazing lunch. Best food I had in India yet! I can only recommend this tour and especially Vignesh as a guide. Thank you!
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417bahaaf
May 4, 2024
Excellent day trip experience in Mysore - Knowledgeable and friendly guide (Diwakar). Pickup was on time. Had plenty of history and background on mysore. The road trip went well and his driving was safe and comfortable. He took me around the sights in mysore and popular food spots in addition to pictures along the way. Overall highly recommended.
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Paulhm9902jb
Apr 27, 2024
Great day trip when time limited - Fantastic. Recommended as a day trip outside of Bangaluru where your time is limited. Plenty of time to see all sites, a nice lunch and an overall experience to remember.
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Catzips1
Apr 14, 2024
Fuss-free and enjoyable day trip from Bangalore - Booked this Mysore tour and my guide Vignesh and driver Manjunath were amazing. We covered all the key sights in Mysore, and Vignesh brought us to try South Indian traditional thali for lunch which was really delicious! I highly recommend this day trip if you are in Bangalore, especially if you're into history and culture! If you've got additional things you wanna see or try, you can let your guide know and they'll add it into the itinerary.
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