I had an extremely long (19.5 hours) layover, so I booked this tour in advance in order to enjoy a break from the airport. With bad luck, my inbound flight was very delayed by several hours and I would have missed the start of the tour. Ajith from Unventured was very flexible and helpful in aiding me to organise getting to my hotel and then to downtown Bangalore via taxi (Bengaluru is the preferred name by locals, Bangalore is the British name). They even rearranged my tour timing so I could still enjoy it, so I’m very grateful. When I finally made it (Bengaluru traffic is an experience in itself), I met up with my lovely tour guide Sandra and our Tuk Tuk driver for the day. I really enjoyed the tour, as it didn’t feel like a “tour”. By that I mean I felt more like a family member visiting with a local for the day, rather than a tourist hoping on and off the bus, if that makes sense. Sandra was really informative, and the Tuk Tuk is a lot of fun. Being jet lagged and tired, I appreciated the hop on and hop off options from the Tuk Tuk as I could walk around a site, learn the history, stretch my legs a bit then get back into the Tuk Tuk for a short distance for a seated break and new perspective. I particularly enjoyed the silk weaving machines, and even bought a sari made on site (you have to request this option, the store is not normally open to the public). How they make the beautiful patterns is so fascinating. As someone who has to eat a gluten free diet, I particularly appreciated the masala dosa brunch/lunch. Try the hot tea - warning it is super hot!!! I had fun in the markets, but be warned they can get super crowded. If you are someone who struggles with crowds and heat, make sure to talk to your guide in advance. For me it was so worth it, especially the gorgeous intricate flowers and strands at the flower market. I particularly appreciate Sandra’s extra effort at the end of the day to help me to get back to my hotel and my later flight. Catching a taxi during the rush is complicated. I definitely recommend doing this tour if you really want to experience Bengaluru. Tip: even if you come from a country with a lot of traffic - plan for 5 times the amount of traffic you are used to. Travel for even short distances takes a while, and taxis are likely to cancel even if you have a booking. Tip 2: wear shoes that can handle a bit of water, like puddles in the streets, especially the markets. Pretty high heeled sandals or flip flops won’t be much fun, even though everything is reasonably clean - you can’t plan for weather or broken water pipes.

A really enjoyable day. My guide Midhu was fun, energetic and knowledgeable (thank you for the 101 on Hinduism). The ride is easy if you are in Ok shape. Interesting places and nature to see along the way. Good food served in a resort.

We had a great time on our Nandi Hills cycle tour it was informative and fun to show our visiting family around the Nandi Hills.

Great experience biking through Nandi Hills. The tour has a number of stops that allow you to break while you are visiting villages, temples, etc. Midhu was fantastic throughout the day!

Nice way to roam and see the city, i found this to be a tad expensive though. Since auto is plying 2 people hence the journey fair could be shared among the visitors/clients.

The team kindly arranged pick up and drop off at my hotel and the tour was fantastic I felt safe and saw a part of Bangalore that I wouldn’t have experienced without a guide. I think I said thank you a hundred times ! Wonderful communications before the trip - if you don’t go you will never experience the same yourself. Choose this tour company as you get to see more of the real life Bangalore and see how it is for real people to live and work in the city - it goes beyond the traditional sites and leaves lasting memories. I couldn’t recommend them more !

Abhishek was sweet and knowledgeable. it was a great way to spend a few hours in a new city. The communication was excellent, professional and thorough

ALL Excellent, Gladys the best guide in town, you must try this tour to get the taste of Bangalore. I enjoyed the places, explanations, food as well as tuk tuk

What an awesome experience getting to see all the major sights by Tuk Tuk. The visit to the markets was a sensory overload - loved it. Gladys was a very knowledgeable guide and made the trip educational yet at the same time relaxed. Must do if your in BLR for a short visit like I was.

Visit many spots that introduce you modern day culture and the historical properties that helped to form this lively city.

Fantastic tour of Bengaluru from a local’s point of view. Midhu was an excellent guide! I highly recommend it.

I had just a few hours to tour Bengaluru, and I am so glad I took this tour! I learned quite a bit about the areas history and had a fantastic time visiting the sites. I really enjoyed the vibrant markets. Sandra was an excellent tour guide!

Fabulous day out. Sandra had an extensive knowledge of all sites visited and the food stop was excellent. Would recommend to any visitors to Bengaluru, especially those new to the various Indian cultures. The drivers took all the stress out of negotiating transport and Sandra just made the day fun. Optional cemetery visit was an eye-opener.

It was truly a nice and memorable experience to go around Bengaluru. Midhu, my tour guide, was very engaging and helpful. We got to talk about our own cultures and it was very fun. Would definitely try the other tours if I ever get the chance to go back to Bengaluru!

I got a taste of Bengaluru culture. Truly one for the books! Sandra, my tour guide was awesome! Learned so much from her about this beautiful place :)