Private tour of Mysore by tourism ministry approved company

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About this activity

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 is hosted by a company which is approved by the ministry of Tourism.

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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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: 5 Senses Walks

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Lunch: South Indian vegetarian
Included: Entrance charges
Included: Professional Guide

Not included

Not included: Beverages

Itinerary

Mysuru Palace

one hour Admission included

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

one hour Admission included

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

20 min Admission included

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

45 min Admission included

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

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.
Stop 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!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Advaitha Residency
The President Hotel
Morizinn
Hotel Sri Hari Iyengar Plaza
Hotel SCVDS
Hotel Surya Lodge
Hotel Siddharta
Hotel Palace Plaza
Suhashini Palace
Mysore Royale
S K Legacy
OYO 11960 Hotel Le Citi Inn

and 64 more pickup points

We will meet you in hotel lobby

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The difference between total duration and duration of individual sites is the travel time between sites