Mysore: Palaces, Markets & UNESCO Somanathapura Temple Tour

Mysore, India

6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Certified english speaking tour guide
All transfers & sightseeing by private air-con vehicle
Pure exploration, free from tourist traps

Gratuities

Optional but recommended
Items of personal nature
Entrance fee - Mysore Palace & Tipu Sultan

₹1,250.00 per person
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick-up & drop-off available from all locations in Mysore.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Mysuru Palace

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Devraja Market

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Joseph's Cathedral

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dariya Daulat Palace - Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

TKS Iyengars Restaurant

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Keshava Temple

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 7 reviews

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City worth visiting, poor arrangements

Joseph_F, Feb 2026

The 'guide' was actually a coordinator and he managed the entire process poorly. He only contacted me with arrangements in the late afternoon of the day before. I had made some arrangements to get to the meeting point because I had not received a reply to a WhatApp message I sent. He barraged me with messages to do it the way he had planned, but I was unwilling to spend my evening unwinding arrangements. And, it was simple. I was getting dropped off at the Mysore Palace at the place specified on your site. He then told me "the tour starts at 10 am." I said "no, it's 9 am and the rest of my day is based on this tour being done at 3 pm. I am not in a position to change." He then proceeded to lie by saying "no, it is scheduled for 10!" I then sent him a photo of my reservation. At that point, he acknowledged that it was actually 9 am but he had an additional guest who was joining us and needed to start at 10. Could I please (emoji enhanced request) accept 10 am? Frankly, I was furious. 1) he had been slow to reply initially, 2) he lied to me for his own convenience and profit, 3) your posting indicated a maximum of 4 adults on the tour. He was jamming a private client and stranger into my group and expected me to absorb the consequences. I said that wasn't my problem, 9 am start. He finally gave up. This "guide" is really a travel agent. There was no 'guide' in the car, only a driver. They were very polite and service oriented, but spoke minimal English. Initially, the only way to communicate on any question was to call the guide-- this while the driver was navigating Mysore's notorious traffic. Through happy circumstances, one of my guests was an Indian who works with me in the U.S. WIthout my party containing a Hindi speaker, the rest of the day would have been a mess. Happily, we didn't have to deal with the 'guide' any further. The driver was pleasant and attentive, although toward the end of the tour he took us to a local store where he obviously earns a commission for any purchases, not the state operated store we had directed him to. Having visited 90+ countries, I saw through that. Tiresome, but not offensive. The two actual guides at Mysore Palace and Karnataka Temple specialize in those sites. Polite and competent. Presumably the 'guide' hires them. My rating is rooted in their performance. But your actual vendor left a bad impression. One or two more episodes like that and I'll revert to other vendors.

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Justine_M, Jan 2026

Great way to see Mysore. We had a great guide. Shiva who was very informative and great fun too. The Mysore Palace was a must see as well as the Summer Palace. We also enjoyed visiting the temple at Chamundi Hill.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5‑star rating! We’re delighted to know you had a great experience with us. Your kind words mean a lot to our team and motivate us to keep delivering memorable journeys. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you again in the future.