Hampi walking tour with coracle ride: 2-hour guided walk

Walk past 16th-century temples and hidden bazaars, then drift downriver by coracle

A 2-hour guided walking tour of Hampi's old town with a local storyteller who speaks English and Hindi, covering the Kodandarama Temple, Soolai Bazaar, Achyutaraya Temple ruins, and Hampi Bazaar before a coracle ride on the Tungabhadra River. The guide weaves history, local anecdotes and practical tips about the city into the walk, and children from age 9 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided walking tour of Hampi highlights

• Start at Kodandarama Temple
• See monolithic bull sculpture pavilion
• Visit Soolai Bazaar and Virupaksha Bazaar
• Explore Achyutaraya Temple ruins
• Browse Hampi Bazaar market
• View ancient UNESCO ruins
• Visit Sree Virupaksha Temple

The experience

The walk starts at the Kodandarama Temple and moves through the layers of Hampi's old city: past the monolithic Nandi bull set in its two-story pavilion, through Soolai Bazaar (the historic courtesans' street), and into Virupaksha Bazaar, which leads to the Achyutaraya Temple. That 16th-century temple stands as ornamental ruins with carved pillars and sculpted detail. You'll also see Hampi Bazaar, the local market where residents shop for everyday goods and souvenirs. The guide speaks English and Hindi, and fills the route with stories about the city's past, forgotten corners, and the people who lived here: mixing historical context with the kind of local knowledge that changes how you read a place.

After the walking portion, you board a coracle (a small round boat made of woven reeds and wood) and float the Tungabhadra River. The coracle is how people have crossed this water for centuries, and the ride gives you a different angle on the ruins and the landscape. The whole experience runs two hours, and the pace suits all fitness levels. There's no rushing, and the guide adjusts to the group.

What’s included

• A highly trained guide who speaks English and Hindi.
• local tips and recommendations for exploring the city and saving money.
• the coracle ride on the Tungabhadra River.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Child (9 to 16 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Yo Tours Goa

Is this one for you?The walk covers two hours at an easy pace through old-town streets and bazaars, then transitions to a coracle float, so you're moving the whole time but not rushing, and the water portion is gentle and brief.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (9 to 16 years). Children under 9 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Achyutaraya Temple like?

The Achyutaraya Temple is a 16th-century ruin with ornamental carvings, sculpted pillars and architectural detail still visible in its stone. It sits along the walking route through Virupaksha Bazaar and is one of the main stops on the tour.

What happens during the coracle ride?

After the walking portion, you board a traditional coracle and float the Tungabhadra River. It's a short ride that gives you a view of the ruins and landscape from the water, using the same boat type people have used to cross this river for centuries.

What does the guide tell you about?

The guide weaves together the history of Hampi, stories about the city's past and present, anecdotes about the people who lived here, and practical tips for exploring on your own: what to see, where to eat, and how to save money in the city.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup is not included. The tour starts at the Kodandarama Temple in Hampi's old town, and public transportation options are available nearby to reach the meeting point.