Mysore Private Guided Tour
Historical Tours 8 hours 5.0 · 5 reviews Offered in: English

Mysore Private Guided Tour

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Overview

Time travel to 15-18th century when Mysore was one of the world's most advanced and prosperous Kingdoms. Visit the iconic Mysore Palace, the Summer Palace of the legendary Tipu Sultan with magnificent paintings, the notorious Bailey’s dungeons and an ancient bazaar which captures the charm of Mysore.

We will visit the spectacular St Philomena Church which is Asia's second largest to understand the secular ideals of the Mysore Maharajas. A unique Sand sculpture museum adds to the immersive experience.

This tour has been designed to support local livelihoods in line with the mission of our company to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent

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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Mobile ticket

What's included

In-vehicle air conditioning

Lunch

All fees and/or taxes

Entrance charges

Professional Guide

Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup is offered for all travelers.

What to expect

  1. Mysore Palace

    1 hour

    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.

  2. Dariya Daulat Palace - Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

    1 hour

    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.

  3. Captain Bailey's Dungeon

    20 min

    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!

  4. Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum

    45 min

    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.

  5. St. Philomena's Church

    45 min

    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.

  6. 45 min

    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!

Cancellation Policy

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

Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).

Additional Information

  • The difference between total duration and duration of individual sites is the travel time between sites
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 15 travelers per booking

FAQs about Mysore Private Guided Tour

Can I cancel Mysore Private Guided Tour for free?

Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

How long does it take?

It takes about 8 hours.

Is pickup offered?

Pickup is offered for all travelers.

What's included?

  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
  • Entrance charges
  • Professional Guide

What's not included?

  • Beverages

Which places does it visit?

It visits Mysore Palace, Dariya Daulat Palace - Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Captain Bailey's Dungeon, Mysore Sand Sculpture Museum, St. Philomena's Church.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is offered in English.

Operated by 5 Senses Walks

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