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Historic Mysore Private Tour: A Day Excursion from Bangalore with Royal Palace Visit
4.9
256 Ratings
Mysuru (Mysore)
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Mysore on a private day tour from Bangalore. Visit the iconic Mysore Palace, explore ancient temples, and indulge in delicious Indian cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through Indian history!
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Mysore on a private day tour from Bangalore. Visit the iconic Mysore Palace, explore ancient temples, and indulge in delicious Indian cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through Indian history!
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mysuru Palace - The Mysore Palace served as the royal residence for the Wadiyar dynasty, who governed Mysore in the 19th century. Constructed in 1912, the palace is oriented towards the Chamundi Hills.
- Devaraja Market - This bustling market in Mysore city offers tourists the opportunity to purchase mementos and souvenirs while exploring a…
- Mysuru Palace - The Mysore Palace served as the royal residence for the Wadiyar dynasty, who governed Mysore in the 19th century. Constructed in 1912, the palace is oriented towards the Chamundi Hills.
- Devaraja Market - This bustling market in Mysore city offers tourists the opportunity to purchase mementos and souvenirs while exploring a variety of shopping items.
- Chennakesava Temple, Somanathapura - A guide will accompany visitors to this temple, providing insights into its archaeology and history, including details of its invasion and current condition.
- Dariya Daulat Palace - Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace - Built by Tipu Sultan in 1784, this teakwood summer palace is located in Srirangapatna, approximately 14 kilometers from Mysore, and is a captivating site to explore.
- Sri Chamundeshwari Temple - Chamundi Hills is renowned for the legend of Mahishasura, who wreaked havoc in Mysore. The goddess reincarnated as Chamundeshwari and vanquished Mahishasura.
- Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum - A guide will lead visitors through the Sand Museum, explaining the intricacies of sculptures crafted from sand and water.
- Hotel RRR Mysore - The restaurant at Hotel RRR in Mysuru offers a diverse selection of delectable dishes from both local and international cuisines. Guests can enjoy authentic South Indian flavors alongside a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The restaurant’s talented chefs use fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure the dishes are both delicious and nutritious. The dining experience is further enhanced by the restaurant’s inviting ambiance and attentive service.
- St. Philomena’s Church - St. Philomena’s Church in Mysuru is an architectural masterpiece and a favored tourist destination. Constructed in the Neo-Gothic style, the church boasts twin spires over 50 meters tall, ranking it among Asia’s tallest churches. Its interiors feature stunning stained glass windows, intricate paintings, and sculptures, contributing to its magnificence. Named after Saint Philomena, a third-century martyr, the church is celebrated for its tranquil and serene atmosphere, drawing visitors worldwide to admire its breathtaking architecture and learn about its rich history.
What's Included
- Pick up & Drop off
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Expert guide service
- Pick up & Drop off
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Expert guide service
What's Not Included
- Personal Expenses not included here
- Option to choose either Daria Daulat or Somnathpur Temple. Tourist can choose their pick
- Additional charges for pickup & drop service if the hotel is not listed in the available options.
- Personal Expenses not included here
- Option to choose either Daria Daulat or Somnathpur Temple. Tourist can choose their pick
- Additional charges for pickup & drop service if the hotel is not listed in the available options.
Additional Information
Experience a perfect day tour of Mysore! This private tour begins at 7:30 AM and continues into the evening. Visitors will explore the stunning Mysore Palace, the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, and either the Somnathpur Temple or Daria Daulat.
Mysore offers a rich tapestry of Indian history, showcasing the reign of the Wadiyar dynasty, the city’s invasions,…
Experience a perfect day tour of Mysore! This private tour begins at 7:30 AM and continues into the evening. Visitors will explore the stunning Mysore Palace, the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, and either the Somnathpur Temple or Daria Daulat.
Mysore offers a rich tapestry of Indian history, showcasing the reign of the Wadiyar dynasty, the city’s invasions, and its transformation following historical events.
This tour is an epic journey through Indian culture and history. Guests will have the opportunity to savor Indian cuisine and visit food joints that capture the enchanting aroma of India, providing a cultural experience like no other!
Are you ready to dive into a fascinating chapter of Indian history?
Note: For this Royal Mysore trip, choose one of the following options:
Mysore Palace, Dariya Daulat, Devaraj Market, Colonel Bailey’s Dungeon.
Mysore Palace, Sand Museum, Devaraj Market, and Chamundi Hills.
*Mysore Palace, Sand Museum, Devaraj Market, and Somnathpur Temple.
Location
Mysuru Palace
Sayyaji Rao Rd, Agrahara, Chamrajpura
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(256 Ratings)
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Viajeraeuro
Jul 20, 2025
This solo tour was an ideal experience! - My driver, the wonderful Yogesh, picked me up from the hotel and drove me to Tibu Palace, with a stop for snacks and water (and washrooms) along the way. There we met my guide, Rupesh. Rupesh was extremely knowledgeable. I loved the wooden palace, and especially the wall paintings. The temple, market, catholic church, Captain Bailey's dungeon were all great visits. We stopped for delicious sugarcane, mint, lemon, ginger refreshments inside the fort. Lunch was traditional veg, served on a palm, and a fun stop with Yogesh and Rupesh. After lunch was the highlight, Mysore. Busier than the other sites, Rupesh still made sure to explain all to me and again, I lived the paintings on the walls, and of course the architecture. The international materials used was also fascinating. Rupesh and Yogesh took pictures along the way and handled admission fees, which included shorter lines. I enjoyed the day tremendously! Highly recommend for solo female travelers looking to feel safe, and of course all others.
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Lizchocs
Jul 11, 2025
A great day out in Mysore - My mother and I enjoyed a day in Mysore driven by Yegosh and guided by Rupesh. We visited the summer and winter palace, dungeon, church and silk shop enjoying a lovely biryani meal for lunch. Prashant, the tour organiser was very helpful when we had an issue receiving a tailored garment ordered from the Mysore Cauvery Silk and Arts shop. He ensured delivery was executed promptly after alerting him to the issue. Great service!
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Stellaeugenia
Jul 6, 2025
Wonderful Day Tour from Bangalore – Highly Recommended! - I recently extended a business trip to Bangalore and booked a 12-hour local tour—it was the best decision! We visited Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, a temple, a church, the magnificent Mysore Palace, and a vibrant flea market in Mysore.
Our guide, Roopesh, was knowledgeable, friendly, and had excellent photography skills—he captured some great moments for us! Yogesh, our driver, ensured a smooth and comfortable ride throughout the day.
One unexpected and funny moment happened at Mysore Palace, where a group of local Indian tourists asked to take a picture with me—I felt like a celebrity for a minute! It was such a fun and unexpected cultural exchange.
Also, I needed to pump breastmilk every 3 hours, and the team was completely understanding and respectful, which made the experience very comfortable for me as a nursing mother.
The South Indian lunch was a highlight—spicy, delicious, and traditionally eaten with hands. A truly memorable part of the day!
The weather in late June–early July was lovely. If you're looking for a fun, smooth, and culturally rich day tour around Bangalore, I highly recommend this one!
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Rcm0887
Jul 1, 2025
A great trip, even solo! - I am in Bangalore for a month and wanted to make sure I fit in as much as possible around work. I booked onto this day trip as a solo female traveller which can sometimes be quite daunting, but I was in very safe hands!! Both Yogesh and Roopesh were lovely and made the day really fun! The itinerary was really well planned, Roopesh gave so much information on each of the sights and the lunch was also delicious. Roopesh was always happy to take photos and went at whatever pace you wanted. I had a great day and would recommend it to anyone!
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Drillbit101
Jun 29, 2025
Last minute trip to Mysore - Last minute booking when I was in Bengaluru for business and wanted something to do on the Sunday. What a great decision!!! My hotel wasn't on the list of pickup locations but Prashant was so accommodating and arranged a pick me up at 07:30 with the first stop at Tipu's palace around 10am.
Then onto Srirangapantha to see Tipu's mausoleum, Temple, Colonel Bailey's dungeon and all the other sights in this fascinating walled city.
Then onto Mysore for St Philomena's cathedral, a great authentic lunch and the palace which was just amazing before finally finishing at the markets.
My guide Babu really brought the sights to life, with the driver Ravish just appearing as soon as we left each sight so we didn't have to wait around.
What a great day - thanks so much!
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Mora_r
Jun 10, 2025
So good that I will do this tour again the next time I’m in Bangalore - Fabulous day out!!
I was jet lagged and didn’t want to be out super late and Yogesh and Rupesh helped tailor the day accordingly.
Rupesh is *on the staff* of Mysuru Palace and provided an excellent detailed narrative as well as allowing for me to skip the long lines. He also provided helpful commentary on Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace.
Because things were super crowded, (according to a Google lens analysis of my photos) we went to Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna instead of the original temple on the itinerary. Apparently the original temple would have required 2 hours to visit on a busy Sunday. This alternative was a great choice, as it was spectacular and even this alternative temple was quite crowded. Again, the line skipping provided by Rupesh and Yogesh was SUPER helpful.
I didn’t have time for shopping and there was no pressure to leave this on the itinerary.
Also, Rupesh had some great insights regarding photo locations.
I will definitely take this tour again the next time I’m in Bangalore to get to see and do the things I didn’t get to this time.
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Clare_g
Jun 6, 2025
Fabulous day in Mysore - I went solo from Bangalore, and it was incredibly informative, smooth, and really customized to the experience I wanted. The lunch place was expertly picked, and the silk shop was beautiful and not pushy at all.
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Experience786367
Jun 1, 2025
Great experience from start to finish - This was a great experience overall from the minute I booked. Communication was clear and detailed. Prashant, Yolagesh, and Rupesh were extremely responsive. Yagesh (the driver) gave great bits of information along the drive with Rupesh capping off as an excellent tour guide. I read all the reviews and I must say the tour was consistent in delivery and customer service. Both very knowledgeable and engaging . Didn't feel overwhelmed with too much information. Very immersive experience down to rhe lunch. Excellent lunch option. I would highly recommend everyone take this tour.
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Diegomz7050mp
May 25, 2025
Great experience with a great guide - I chose this site on the recommendation of a friend, and the truth is that the experience was amazing. Both the driver and the guide were attentive the whole time and the guided tours spectacular. I recommend the tour, both going alone and in a group and you will spend a wonderful day knowing a great city.
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M7133onalexl
May 21, 2025
A great solo tour experience for a first time in India - I recently did this tour solo while in Bangalore for a work trip and really enjoyed it. Since it was a private tour, we were able to go at a pace that worked for me, which was great as I was more interested in seeing the places and learning the history than taking photos or selfies of everything. This means we finished up about an hour and a half earlier which was nice since it is quite a long day.
I paid extra to get picked up and dropped back to my hotel which was near the airport (approx. 1 hour from the airport), which I don't regret at all. The driver Yogesh was great, particularly since this tour involved about 3 hours each way just to get to and from Mysore. If you take this tour from Bangalore be prepared it's a lot of driving, but well worth it. Somehow, Yogesh always seemed to materialise out of nowhere within about 15 seconds of coming out of one of the sites, even in the busy traffic.
The tour guide Rupesh was very good; extremely knowledgeable and keen to share the history of the different places we visited. I went in not really having any prior knowledge of the sites or really any history of the area, and I never felt like I was missing key information. We were able to skip most of the lines which was pretty much mandatory as it was incredibly busy on a Sunday.
Prashant was the main contact for organising the tour and he was very responsive and accommodating; I even realised I had made an error with the booking date and had to shift it a day earlier with only a couple of days notice. It was a big stress relief when Prashant let me know they could fit me in the day earlier, and I'm very grateful for it.
As for the tour sites, the summer house was really interesting and the wall paintings / murals were incredible. The palace was certainly breathtaking, the famous ceilings are even better in person, but it was extremely busy; be prepared to have to push your way throughthe crowds (possibly particularly busy given it was a Sunday and I believe also school holidays in that region). The flea market was really interesting, particularly the flower section, though I wasn't interested in buying anything (I didn't take any cash).
Shoes off is a requirement at the temple and the palace, so probably worth wearing shoes you can slip off quite easily. There's not lots of walking required, so even if it's quite hot it should be manageable.
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