Best Temple Tours in Bangalore — Our Top 14

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

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

Walk through central Bengaluru with a licensed guide such as Vijay, Vanaja, or Raghu, visiting Tipu Sultan’s teak palace, a Hindu temple, Bangalore Fort, KR Market, and a Jain temple. Expect a lively 2.5 to 3-hour route, market smells, temple customs, and plenty of local context.

“Well this was my first experience with Viator, my travel experience is forever changed. If I am visiting a new place, I will check Viator first. The walking tour was amazing. Our guide was very patient and knowledgeable.”

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2.Palace, Temples, Fort & Markets Walking Tour

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

Walk through old Bangalore with guides such as Vijay, Vasuki, Raghu, and Vanaja. Visit Tipu Sultan’s teak palace, Bangalore Fort, Hindu and Jain temples, then follow the scents and color of KR Market. Expect close street crowds, temple etiquette, and about three hours on foot.

“The tour was great our guide Vanaja was extremely knowledged and was very informative and made sure everyone on the tour group was catered for. Can’t speak highly enough of this tour and tour guide. Thank you for a lovely few hours.”

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3.World heritage Somnathpur sculptures and Talakadu temple mystery

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

Set out from Bangalore at 7:30 am for Talakadu and Somnathpur, with a private guide such as Shobha or Divakar explaining Hoysala art, temple legends, and local culture. Your $130 includes transport, lunch, admission, and hotel pickup, with a car or Royal Enfield option.

“The temple at Somnathpur is just spectacular! This was by far the highlight of our day! Our tour guide Divakar was very knowledgeable, kind, patient and fun! Thank you Div for being so thoughtful and delivered a Greta experience for us !”

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4.2 days Private tour of Hampi world heritage site from Bangalore by car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $330

You’ll leave Bangalore early in a private car for Hampi, covering about 350 km with a professional guide. Visit Ugra Narasimha, Virupaksha Temple, the Vijaya Vittala stone chariot, Royal Enclosures, and Anegundi caves. One hotel night, breakfast, admissions, and pickup are included.

“This is an excellent tour. Hampi is a wonderfully historical site. It would be easy to spend several days there. This tour provides a great introduction and covers all of the most important sites. My driver Mohan conveyed me safely and comfoRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $22Best value

Explore Old Bangalore with a licensed guide such as Vasuki, Raghavendra, or Vanaja, visiting Tipu Sultan’s teak palace, two temples, the old fort, and KR Market. Expect three to four hours of history, worship, food-market noise, narrow streets, and practical photo tips.

“Very informative. It was a great way to learn about the temples and the markets. Vasuki communicated everything prior to the event. He also had great tips for taking pictures!”

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

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

Leave Bangalore early for a private, air-conditioned day trip to Belur and Halebid. A guide explains the Chennakesava and Hoysalesvara temples, from movable jewelry carved in stone to epic scenes and Nandi’s lifelike veins. Vegetarian South Indian lunch, entrance fees, and hotel transfers 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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7.4 days tour from Bangalore to Hampi, Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $656

Travel by private car from Bangalore to Hampi, then onward to Aihole, Pattadakal, and Badami. Expect three hotel nights, three breakfasts, a professional guide, and flexible pacing. Driver Mohan is noted for safe driving, a clean car, daily water, and thoughtful roadside tea stops.

“What an enjoyable and thorough tour of the region around Bangalore. The tour guides really knew their areas and took great pains to make sure I was seeing what interested me. The tour company communicated often to make sure I was satisfied with the tour. The driver was courteous and safe.”

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8.Bandipur Tiger Reserve with Somnathpur Temple Tour

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

Travel privately from Bangalore to Bandipur National Park, stay one night at a four-star resort, and join an early morning shared forest-bus safari. After breakfast, visit the 800-year-old Chennakeshava Temple at Somnathpur before returning to Bangalore. Meals, transport, and park admission are included.

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

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

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

Leave Bangalore at 7:30 am for private-car travel to Lepakshi, where guides such as Vignesh, Hareesh, and Mayuri explain the Virabhadra Temple, frescoes, legends, and giant Nandi. Vegetarian South Indian lunch, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included.

“Lepakshi is amazingly beautiful, a Must see for the delicate sculpture, colourful fresque and too cute monkeys. Mayuri, 5senses guide, was a delight to be with! Knowledgeable, open minded and very well organised. All was taken care off to perfection, I just had to enjoy discover and enjoy free of any hassle. Thank you Mayuri!”

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10.Bull temple layout Heritage walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $40

Walk through 120-year-old Basavanagudi with guides such as Ali or Mansoor, visiting the Bull Temple, neighborhood temples, parks, and Gandhi Bazaar. You’ll hear stories of Kempe Gowda and old Bangalore, then stop for vegetarian South Indian breakfast on the morning tour or snacks and coffee later in the day.

“We had some foreign colleagues and they wanted to know more about bengaluru.”

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11.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. Start with dosa, coffee, or snacks at Vidyarthi Bhavan, then walk Gandhi Bazaar, visit the 16th-century Bull Temple and cave-bound Gavi Gangadeshwara Temple, and finish among century-old homes.

“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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12.Lepakshi Temple and Adiyogi Statue Day Trip

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

Leave Bangalore by private car for Lepakshi’s 16th-century temple, intricate carvings, Hanging Pillar, and enormous granite Nandi. After lunch, visit the 112-foot Adiyogi statue near Chikkaballapur. An English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, monument fees, and lunch 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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13.Lalbagh+Bull Temple+Tipu Palace+Market+Lunch=Bangalore City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $39

Start at 9 am with a private guide such as Phaneesh or Raghu, then explore Lalbagh, the Big Bull, Tipu Sultan’s teak palace and KR Market. You’ll also see Vidhana Soudha, take a short tuk-tuk ride, eat a vegetarian lunch and have time for Indian handicrafts.

“Phaneesh was a great guide! He knows the city inside and out and was able to give us a truly local experience in between the the normal tour sites. Our group happened upon a wedding, where we were welcomed like family and sent Read more”

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14.Bangalore City Tour: Walking, Palace & Temples

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

Spend eight hours touring Bangalore by air-conditioned car and on foot, with stops at Bangalore Palace, Bull Temple, ISKCON Temple, Cubbon Park, Lalbagh, Vidhana Soudha, and KR Market. English, Hindi, and Kannada guides are available. Ask ahead about palace entry, pickup charges, and the day’s route.

“The driver was late with 30 min, the car was a very old car and half of the morning we did not turn on the AC. While we did go for the attractions, not much information was shared about them, or India culture in general. The Bengaluru palace you only see briefly from outside, you do not go in. I understand the guide is at the beginning of the tourism journey, but areas need to improve. Especially related to history of each place. At the end, there was no market, it was just a single shop where you would get very high prices. All in all, I would not go…”

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