Overview
Mysore was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1956 and was ruled by the Wodeyar dynasty. On this heritage walk, explore the stately buildings and bazaars for an introduction to the best of the city’s culture and heritage. You will see not only the royal buildings commissioned by the Wodeyars, but also British administrative buildings and the educational institutions that the city is famous for. Highlights • Royal heritage buildings • Local markets • A tuk-tuk ride
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Breakfast (beverage excluded)
- Tuk-Tuk Ride
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Hotel pick- up and drop-off
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning and taken to the meeting place for the Heritage Walk, where your guide will meet you. Since the area covered by the tour is large, there will be a mix of walking and a tuk-tuk ride during the tour. The initial parts of the tour are on foot. Later in the morning, you will take a tuk-tuk ride to the farther points of the city. The tour will cover the Big Clock Tower, Town Hall, Freemasons Hall, Chamaraja Circle, Palace Gates, K R Circle, Small Clock Tower, Devaraja Market, KR Hospital, Mysore Railway Station, Maharani College, Maharaja College, DC Building, Mysore University, Oriental Research Institute and the Metropole Hotel. After that you will walk through the colorful local markets with vendors selling everything under the sun. As you walk along you will have your breakfast (beverage excluded). At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Not recommended for pregnant women and people with heart ailments or other serious medical conditions.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult