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A Self-Guided Literary walk in Bangalore by author Zac O’Yeah
Bengaluru
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The total time duration is approximate and depends on whether you stop to explore museums, book stores or decide to break for coffee or snacks
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Engaging, funny, and informative – a tour made by a book lover & author, for book lovers! The tour has received rave reviews by the press.
Uncover the literary treasures of Bengaluru with author Zac O'Yeah as your guide. From bustling book bazaars to heritage libraries and cafes where iconic writers have left their mark, this app-based, self-guided Book Walk is an immersive journey for anyone passionate about books, history & the charm of old Bangalore. Explore historic bookshops on Bengaluru’s famed Church Street, walk through the green Cubbon park and discover the literary connections of famous buildings.
This tour is self-guided so you can walk the entire 9 km route or split it based on...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Access to tour on the Tourific app for 1 year from date of booking on both iPhone and Android phones
In-app map for navigation
Commentary by author Zac O' Yeah for all stops
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Any physical devices or headphones
Food and beverages
Human tour guide at location
Transport
Meeting Points
Departure
C.S.I Rice Memorial Church
This is a self-guided tour. The start point is at Rice memorial church on Avenue road. If you are using public transport exit the Sir Visvesvaraya Metro Station, from where it’s a 6-minute walk. If coming by taxi or auto rickshaw, get off at Mysore Bank Circle, at the beginning of Avenue Road.
Return
CSI Holy Trinity Church
Trinity church is close to the trinity metro station making it a convenient end point
A Self-Guided Literary walk in Bangalore by author Zac O’Yeah
Bengaluru
About
Engaging, funny, and informative – a tour made by a book lover & author, for book lovers! The tour has received rave reviews by the press.
Uncover the literary treasures of Bengaluru with author Zac O'Yeah as your guide. From bustling book bazaars to heritage libraries and cafes where iconic writers have left their mark, this app-based, self-guided Book Walk is an immersive journey for anyone passionate about books, history & the charm of old Bangalore. Explore historic bookshops on Bengaluru’s famed Church Street, walk through the green Cubbon park and discover the literary connections of famous buildings.
This tour is self-guided so you can walk the entire 9 km route or split it based on...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Access to tour on the Tourific app for 1 year from date of booking on both iPhone and Android phones
In-app map for navigation
Commentary by author Zac O' Yeah for all stops
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Any physical devices or headphones
Food and beverages
Human tour guide at location
Transport
Meeting Points
Departure
C.S.I Rice Memorial Church
This is a self-guided tour. The start point is at Rice memorial church on Avenue road. If you are using public transport exit the Sir Visvesvaraya Metro Station, from where it’s a 6-minute walk. If coming by taxi or auto rickshaw, get off at Mysore Bank Circle, at the beginning of Avenue Road.
Return
CSI Holy Trinity Church
Trinity church is close to the trinity metro station making it a convenient end point
Itinerary
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C.S.I Rice Memorial Church
Find out the literary connections between this famous church and Bengaluru. Then, walk through Bengaluru's largest second-hand book market, amidst bustling vendors and street shops.
30 minutes
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Cubbon Park
Discover a children's library and stop by the Sheshadri Iyer Memorial Hall which houses the State central library. Then take a stroll through this serene garden and hear about groups like Cubbon Reads.
30 minutes
3
Mythic Society
This hidden gem is a historic library known for its rich collection of books on local culture and history.
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Church Street
Wander Bengaluru’s literary heart, with classic and indie bookshops lining the street, offering everything from bestsellers to rare finds. Listen to the stories about the bookshops themselves and browse and shop to your heart's content in some of the best bookstores in the city from Blossoms to Gangarams, Higginbotham's, the Bookworm and many more
2 hours
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Hard Rock Cafe
Once a colonial-era book society, this landmark traces Bengaluru’s history from printed pages to pub culture.
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Koshy's
Stop by this iconic café, a favorite hangout for local writers and thinkers, where the coffee and ambiance are steeped in history.
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Trinity Church Road
Admire Bengaluru’s oldest Anglican church, with literary connections to Winston Churchill, a nod to the city’s colonial past.
