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Private Walking Tour into the Oldest Local Market in Bengaluru
(5) Reviews
Ganigarpet
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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One should be able to walk in crowds
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Not recommended for travellers with Knee issues or walking issues
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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As a local who has lived in Bangalore and shopped in the Chickpete area for years, I've guided many across the myriad maze of stores and lanes that make this market one of the biggest in Bangalore. We walk around streets that are popular and not so popular as well. We sample some local sweets and snacks (If the travelers like to) We make stops at heritage buildings and learn about those We visit really old stores selling Indian handloom textiles and related products.We also stop by tucked-away stores in case the group wants to buy curios or gifts.
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Hindi & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Hindi & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Water, Food and shopping to be borne by travellers. Carry local currency for shopping from hawkers.
Meeting Points
Departure
State Bank of India
The Gate of State Bank of India with a stone plaque the says "Mysore Bank circle"
Return
Raja Market
The Raja market circle from where one can either walk back to the meeting point or catch an auto
Private Walking Tour into the Oldest Local Market in Bengaluru
(5) Reviews
Ganigarpet
About
As a local who has lived in Bangalore and shopped in the Chickpete area for years, I've guided many across the myriad maze of stores and lanes that make this market one of the biggest in Bangalore. We walk around streets that are popular and not so popular as well. We sample some local sweets and snacks (If the travelers like to) We make stops at heritage buildings and learn about those We visit really old stores selling Indian handloom textiles and related products.We also stop by tucked-away stores in case the group wants to buy curios or gifts.
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Hindi & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Hindi & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Water, Food and shopping to be borne by travellers. Carry local currency for shopping from hawkers.
Meeting Points
Departure
State Bank of India
The Gate of State Bank of India with a stone plaque the says "Mysore Bank circle"
Return
Raja Market
The Raja market circle from where one can either walk back to the meeting point or catch an auto
Itinerary
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Chickpet
The Oldest Local Market of Bengaluru that is home to many wholesale and retail store pockets as well as heritage buildings. There are some buildings that are over a century old and some stores that are also as old and still in business.
You will get to experience the Local Indian market bustling with activity. And walk through lanes and bylanes to discover smaller markets selling handloom products.
Best place to also buy curios from
2 hours
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Raja Market
An old market with shops selling silver and gold ornaments, curios and a lot of other related accessories and products. There are hawkers here that assemble beaded necklaces etc
30 minutes
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Mohan Building
More than a century old building that holds a lot of history. It's a heritage structure. We shall take a walk inside and also visit a century old shop on the ground floor.
