Mysore Private Guided Tour

Explore Mysore’s rich history with a private guided tour. Visit palaces, dungeons, and ancient bazaars while supporting local livelihoods.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mysore Palace - We visit the grand Mysore Palace and spend the next hour in this wonder built in Indo-Saracenic style with a blend of Hindu, Muslim, Rajput, and Gothic styles of architecture. The Palace is a three-storied stone structure, with marble domes and a 145 ft five-storied tower. The guided tour will take you through the Public Hall, Private Hall, Dolls Pavilion and the Royal Wedding Hall.
  • Dariya Daulat Palace - Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace - We reach the historical town of Sri Rangapatnam which was the capital of Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, in the 18th century. 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. He is credited with being a pioneer in using rockets for warfare and the British later improvised on his technology during the World War I.

We visit Dariya Daulat Bagh, the Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan. It is built in Indo-Sarcenic style and has a few magnificent murals depicting the war of Tipu with the British. The most famous exhibit here is the famous painting “Storming of Srirangapatna” by Sir Robert Ker Porter. The theme of the painting is the final fall of Srirangapatna on 4th May 1799 when the British defeat Tipu’s forces.

  • Captain Bailey’s Dungeon - Colonel Bailey Dungeon is the famous dungeon where Tipu imprisoned several British Officers during the war. Tales about this notorious place will be told during the tour!

  • Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum - We visit India’s first sand sculpture museum. Conceived and built by Gowri, a leading sand sculptor, the sand museum took 4 months and 115 loads construction sand to build. There are 16 themes with 150 sculptures on display.

  • St. Philomena’s Church - We visit St Philomena church. Built in 1840, earlier it used to be called as the St. Joseph Chavez, which was later changed to its present name. Initially a small church, it gained its present form in 1933 during the reign of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV.
    In 1843, Mysore King Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar built the church so as to cater to the needs of the European people who were residing in Mysore then. Today, it is the second largest church in Asia.

  • Devaraja market - Next in our  tour to Mysore, we visit Devraja market, the charming old bazaar of Mysore. Its a sensorial delight made up of flowers, vegetables, fruits, jaggery, onions and potatoes, puffed rice and coconuts!

What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Entrance charges
  • Professional Guide
What's Not Included
  • Beverages
Additional Information

Travel back in time to the 15th-18th centuries when Mysore was among the world’s most advanced and prosperous kingdoms. Explore the iconic Mysore Palace, the Summer Palace of the legendary Tipu Sultan adorned with magnificent paintings, the infamous Bailey’s dungeons, and an ancient bazaar that captures the essence of Mysore. We’ll also visit the spectacular St. Philomena Church, Asia’s second largest, to appreciate the secular ideals of the Mysore Maharajas. Additionally, a unique Sand Sculpture Museum enhances the immersive experience. This tour is designed to support local livelihoods, aligning with our company’s mission to ensure travel dollars benefit the local community.

  • The difference between total duration and duration of individual sites is the travel time between sites
Location
Mysore Palace
Office Of The Deputy Director, Mysuru Palace Board
Cancellation Policy

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

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