Bangalore Temple Tours: Our Top 15

1.Tipu Palace + Koté Vishnu + Fort + KR Market + Jain Temple = Bengaluru Pété Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $33Our pick

Walk through Bengaluru’s old quarter with a licensed guide such as Vijay, Raghu, or Vasuki. See Tipu Sultan’s teak palace, Hindu and Jain temples, Bangalore Fort, and the flower-filled lanes of KR Market. This small-group tour lasts about three hours and ends near Chickpet Metro Station.

“We had a great time on this tour! Vijay was an excellent guide, showed us some great spots that we wouldn't have found on our own, and went out of his way to walk us to the metro. Would definitely recommend this as a great way to see some key spots!”

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2.Palace, Temples, Fort & Markets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 97 reviews · 3 hours · from $32

Walk through old Bangalore with an English-speaking guide such as Vijay, Vasuki, Raghu, or Vanaja. Visit Tipu Sultan’s teak palace, Bangalore Fort, a Vishnu temple, KR Market, and a Jain temple. Expect close street scenes, crowded lanes, lots of history, and about three hours on foot. Hotel transport is available for an added fee.

“Informative and very professional likeable guide, we loved the tour. recommend this tour.”

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3.World heritage Somnathpur sculptures and Talakadu temple mystery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $130

Leave Bangalore at 7:30 am for Talakadu’s buried temples and black-granite Keertinarayana Temple, then continue to Somnathpur’s carved Chennakesava Temple. A private guide explains the stories and architecture. Car transfer or Royal Enfield rental is available, with vegetarian lunch and hotel pickup included.

“Very convenient day trip from Bangalore to discover ancient temples with exquisite carvings. As a bonus, you get a good view of Karnataka countryside with the rice and cane sugar fields, palm trees, and the Cauvery river. Mohan was early to pick up, drived safely and was very helpful from beginning to end.”

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4.Old Bangalore Historical Walk thro Palace, Temples, Fort & Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $22Cheapest good one

Explore old Bangalore with a government-approved guide, visiting Tipu Sultan’s teak palace, Kote Venkataramana Temple, Bangalore Fort, KR Market and a Jain temple. Expect close-up city life, temple customs, market noise and useful local advice. The tour costs $22.38, takes 3 to 4 hours, and has a maximum of 10 people.

“We had a great time! Mr. Raghavendra was clearly very knowledgable, and answered all our questions. We loved the markets, and I especially appreciate learning the history and about the two temples we visited. Very cool! After the tour ended our guide helped us plan where we were going next. Well worth it!”

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5.World heritage site of Belur & Halebid with temple sculptures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $170

Spend a full day visiting Belur’s Chennakesava Temple and Halebid’s Hoysalesvara and Shantalesvara temples from Bangalore. Your guide explains the Hoysala sculptures, temple stories, sculptors’ signatures, and the lifelike veins on Halebid’s huge Nandi. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, admission, and a vegetarian South Indian lunch are included.

“The guide showed me insights on these unescl heritage masterpieces in Halebidu and Belur. The two sites are beyond beautiful in the mastery of carvings and the way they visualize hindu iconography.”

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6.Bandipur Tiger Reserve with Somnathpur Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $260

Travel 240 kilometers from Bangalore to Bandipur in private transport, stay one night at a four-star resort, and take an early morning shared forest-bus safari. You’ll have time for elephants, deer, antelopes, and perhaps a Royal Bengal tiger, then visit the 800-year-old Chennakeshava Temple at Somnathpur before returning to Bangalore.

“Great trip with a wonderful driver, great food at the lodge, and a memorable wildlife tour in the park!”

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7.Day trip from Bangalore to Lepakshi for Temple architecture & paintings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $145

Leave Bangalore at 7:30 am for a private 10-hour trip to Lepakshi. With a guide such as Vignesh, Hareesh, or Mayuri, explore the Virabhadra Temple, its painted ceilings and carved halls, then see the 15-foot Nandi carved from one granite block. Private transport, pickup, drop-off, and a vegetarian lunch are included.

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8.Bull temple layout Heritage walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $40

Walk through 120-year-old Basavanagudi with a local guide such as Ali or Mansoor. You’ll visit the Bull Temple, temples, parks, and Gandhi Bazaar, then stop for traditional South Indian breakfast on the morning tour. Expect a small group, modest walking, and stories linking Kempe Gowda’s Bangalore to the modern city.

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9.Basavanagudi Walking Tour with Bull Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Spend three hours with an English-speaking private guide in Basavanagudi. Begin at Vidyarthi Bhavan with breakfast or snacks, then walk through Gandhi Bazaar, visit the Bull Temple and cave-bound Gavi Gangadeshwara Temple, and finish among century-old homes and local streets. Guides such as Deepti and Navitha have been praised for warm, detailed storytelling.

“Deepti was wonderful! I’ve taken a lot of tours, and this one was amazing. Deepti was knowledgeable and friendly. I enjoyed learning about Bengaluru’ history, experiencing the temples- the Cave temple was so so unique, and visiting a traditional house was a treat! I highly recommend. Oh- starting with the restaurant was delicious! From Allison ( not John)”

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10.Lepakshi Temple and Adiyogi Statue Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $109

Travel from Bangalore by private car to the 16th-century Lepakshi Temple, its carved granite Nandi Bull, and the 112-foot Adiyogi statue near Chikkaballapur. An English-speaking guide explains the art, legends, and spiritual meaning, while lunch, entry fees, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.

“Today was unforgettable. From the moment I set off, the energy of my guide was high. The scenery took my breath away. The spontaneous stops, or the peaceful moment of taking it all in. Every part of this trip felt special. We explored beautiful Temples, I tried new food, and created memories. Nature and history showed off in the best way possible and we made the most of every moment. Ayanar has a great knowledge. He was truly exceptional, patient and full of heart. He made the entire journey feel meaningful, safe and super fun. Thanks to him for all these memories I am bringing back with me.”

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11.Lalbagh+Bull Temple+Tipu Palace+Market+Lunch=Bangalore City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $39

Spend 7 to 8 hours seeing Bangalore with a private guide and driver. Visit Lalbagh, Bull Temple, Tipu Sultan’s Palace, KR Market and major civic landmarks, with entrance fees, air-conditioned transport and a vegetarian South Indian lunch included. Guides such as Phaneesh and Raghu add local stories and may arrange a short tuk-tuk ride.

“A day filled with the most incredible experiences and memories. We had one day available to catch the highlights of Bangalore and this did the trick over and above what we were expecting. Phaneesh, our guide, was so knowledgeable, fRead more”

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12.Bangalore City Tour: Walking, Palace & Temples

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $56

Spend eight hours seeing Bangalore by air-conditioned car and on foot, with stops at Bangalore Palace, Bull Temple, ISKCON Temple, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, KR Market, and other city sights. Your guide may be Fazil, praised for his friendly manner and clear explanations. Confirm palace entry, pickup fees, and temple charges before booking.

“Overall, the trip was satisfactory. The pick up was on time, cab with AC. Fazil the tour guide was educational and very outgoing. The botanical garden looks great, the Sultan’s palace interesting and so does the Bull Temple. Definitely worth it!”

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13.Full Day Private Tour of Temples of Bengaluru

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $199

Spend eight hours exploring Bengaluru’s Hindu temples in a private, air-conditioned car with a guide and chauffeur. You’ll see the huge Nandi and Ganesha statues in Basavanagudi, the 9th-century Gavi Gangadareshwara cave temple, ISKCON’s Hare Krishna Hill, and the Art of Living centre. Guide Deepak has earned praise for his punctual, kind, professional service.

“Wonderful tour guide, knowledgeable and trustworthy. Very flexible and comfortable to spend a day with”

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14.Lepakshi Temple Day Tour from Bangalore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $100

Travel by private air-conditioned car from your Bangalore hotel to Lepakshi, a 16th-century temple complex in Andhra Pradesh. With an English-speaking local guide if selected, you’ll see the Veerabhadra Temple, painted halls, Hanging Pillar, and huge granite Nandi, then stop for lunch before returning to Bangalore.

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15.Lepakshi Temple and Nandi Hills Day Trip from Bangalore

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $100

Leave Bangalore at 7:00 AM in a private air-conditioned car for Lepakshi Temple, where an English-speaking guide can explain the hanging pillar, stone carvings, paintings, and huge Nandi statue. After optional local lunch, continue to Nandi Hills for its old temple, gardens, short walks, and wide views before returning around 6:30 PM.

“Anthony Raj was a lovely guide with good Englishand a good sense of humour ; gave loads of background information including about the gods and goddesses. Very knowledgeable and didn’t rush us especially up Nandi Hills. Gave information while driving. Took us to a niRead more”

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