2-day Hampi tour from Goa: Medieval ruins and overnight stay

Two days to walk through a medieval empire's palaces and temples

A 2-day tour from Goa to Hampi's Group of Monuments with private transport, English-speaking guide, breakfast and overnight stay in a private room. Day one covers nine major ruins including the Virupaksha Temple and Monolithic Ugra Narasimha statue after an 8-hour drive. Day two visits the remaining sites (Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stable, Royal Enclosure and others) before returning to Goa. Pickup from your Goa hotel starts at 6 AM. Children from age 7 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Goa to Hampi and sightseeing

• Pickup from Goa hotel at 6 AM
• Drive 8 hours to Hampi with breaks
• Visit Virupaksha Temple
• Explore Hampi Bazaar
• See Kadalekalu Ganesh and Sasivekalu Ganesh
• Visit Krishna Temple and Krishana Bazaar
• View Monolithic Ugra Narasimha statue
• See Badavi Linga and Underground Shiva Temple
• Explore Mint Area
• Check in to hotel in Hampi

Day 2: Hampi sightseeing and return to Goa

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit Noble Men's Quarters viewpoint
• Explore Zanana Enclosure (ladies corridor)
• See Lotus Mahal and Elephant Stable
• Visit Watch Tower and Hazara Rama temple
• Explore Royal Enclosure and Mahanavami Dibba
• See Underground Secret Chamber and Stepped Tank
• Visit Queens Bath
• Drive back to Goa

The experience

The drive from Goa to Hampi covers 317 km and takes about 8 hours with rest stops. You're picked up at 6 AM from your hotel and arrive in the afternoon, leaving time to see nine of the major ruins on day one: the Virupaksha Temple, Hampi Bazaar, the two Ganesh statues (Kadalekalu and Sasivekalu), Krishna Temple, the Monolithic Ugra Narasimha, Badavi Linga, the Underground Shiva Temple and the Mint Area. After the tour you stay overnight in a private room at a budget hotel in Hampi.

Day two starts with breakfast at the hotel, then continues through the remaining sites: the Noble Men's Quarters viewpoint, Zanana Enclosure, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stable, Watch Tower, Hazara Rama temple, Royal Enclosure, Mahanavami Dibba, Underground Secret Chamber, Stepped Tank and Queens Bath. The Group of Monuments at Hampi was the centre of the Vijayanagara empire in the 14th century and was the world's second largest medieval city after Beijing by 1500 CE. The ruins sit on the banks of the Tungabhadra river.

Private transport means you travel in your own vehicle with the driver and guide rather than sharing with other groups. The guide speaks English and travels with you both days. After the final tour on day two, you're driven back to your Goa hotel.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your Goa hotel to Hampi and back.
• pickup at 6 AM on day one.
• English-speaking guide for both days.
• overnight stay in a private room at a budget hotel in Hampi.
• breakfast on day two.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and WednesdayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 72 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Low physical effort

Operated by Discover Activities

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Goa and want to explore Hampi's temples and palaces across two full days. The overnight stay lets you see both the riverside ruins and palace complexes without an early return journey.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (7 to 12 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

How far is Hampi from Goa and how long does the drive take?

Hampi is 317 km from Goa and the drive takes about 8 hours including rest stops. You leave at 6 AM on day one and arrive in the afternoon with time to tour nine major ruins before dark.

What's included in the overnight stay?

You stay in a private room at a budget accommodation in Hampi. Breakfast is provided on day two before the second day's tour begins.

What are the main sites you visit on day one?

Day one covers nine ruins: the Virupaksha Temple, Hampi Bazaar, Kadalekalu Ganesh and Sasivekalu Ganesh statues, Krishna Temple, Monolithic Ugra Narasimha, Badavi Linga, Underground Shiva Temple and the Mint Area.

Which sites do you see on day two?

Day two includes the Noble Men's Quarters viewpoint, Zanana Enclosure, Lotus Mahal, Elephant Stable, Watch Tower, Hazara Rama temple, Royal Enclosure, Mahanavami Dibba, Underground Secret Chamber, Stepped Tank and Queens Bath before returning to Goa.

Is a guide included and what language do they speak?

A live guide in English travels with you both days to explain the ruins and answer questions.