Tipu Sultan Fort and Summer Palace half-day private tour

Free cancellation

Place: Bangalore

Duration: 4 hours

Language: English

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Private Tour

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Hotel pick up

Transport included

Do this because

See samples of Islamic-style architecture at Tipu Sultan Fort
Learn about the Fort and its Summer Palace from a guide
Roundtrip transportation to your hotel included to make travel easier

What to expect

Often called the Tiger of Mysore, Tipu Sultan was the ruler of Mysore and is remembered for his martial capabilities and administrative brilliance. He perished fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with his army, and today, you will catch a few glimpses of his legacy. The Sultan's Summer Palace speaks volumes about him – the original palace was built completely with teak.

While the fort is largely in ruins, the palace has been beautifully maintained. Carved archways and spectacular columns make for an enthralling sight, while stone staircases lead up to an open space, believed to have been used as a durbar (assembly room) for Tipu’s special guests. Floral motifs adorn the walls of the palace.

A major highlight is a portrait of a throne, conceived by Tipu. This throne was made of gold and precious stones. It's said that Tipu vowed not to use this throne, before completely subduing the British forces. There are many other jaw-dropping sights at the palace. The ground floor has been turned into a museum, detailing Tipu Sultan's exploits, and other memorabilia.

Important to know

Not suitable for:

not appropriate for those who have difficulty walking and climbing stairs
children under 6 years old are not allowed to join this activity

Know in advance:

this tour requires walking and climbing stairs, so comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended
this tour requires a minimum of 2 participants to operate

Remember to bring:

please bring your own water bottle, sunglasses and sunhat

What’s included

Entrance fees

Guided tour

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle

Pickup and drop-off from designated areas

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Pickup only from hotels within a 10 km radius of Bangalore city center (M.G. Road/Shanthala Nagar). Please provide your hotel address and contact number for pickup service at the time of booking.