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Top Things to Do in Karnataka

We compared all 31 experiences in Karnataka so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.7 31 experiences from US$ 3.78 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Taj Mahal sunrise tour from Delhi: Private car, guide & breakfast
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Taj Mahal sunrise tour from Delhi: Private car, guide & breakfastPrivate sunrise tour of Taj Mahal from Delhi with 3 AM hotel pickup, live guide, and skip-the-line access to three monuments.
559 reviews
4.97★
Duration
12h
start times · Every day except Friday
17
Live guide EN · DE · RU · JA +3Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 20US$ 13.75per person
Mysore Tuk-Tuk Tour: Markets, Temples & Hidden Views
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★Top rated
Mysore Tuk-Tuk Tour: Markets, Temples & Hidden ViewsPrivate tuk-tuk tour of Mysore with English-speaking driver exploring hidden temples, markets and viewpoints while avoiding tourist crowds.
64 reviews
4.94★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 44per group
Madikeri: Coorg Coffee & Spice Estate Tour with Museum
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Best value
Madikeri: Coorg Coffee & Spice Estate Tour with MuseumTour 12 acres of coffee and spice plantations near Madikeri with roasting facility and World Coffee Museum. Includes estate-fresh filter coffee. Moderate fitness required.
374 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · HI · BN · TA +1Free cancellationfromUS$ 3.78per person

Recommended (7)

Hampi private tour: Vijaya Vittala temple & stone chariot
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Travelers' pick
Hampi private tour: Vijaya Vittala temple & stone chariot
45 reviews
4.82★
Duration
9h
fromUS$ 140per person
Private Mysore tour: Palace, Tipu Sultan's summer seat, churches
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Private Mysore tour: Palace, Tipu Sultan's summer seat, churches
27 reviews
4.93★
Duration
8h
fromUS$ 125per person
Mysore Palace, Art Gallery & Market: Heritage Walk with Tickets
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Travelers' pick
Mysore Palace, Art Gallery & Market: Heritage Walk with Tickets
19 reviews
4.89★
Duration
3h–4h
fromUS$ 32per person
Mangalore Artisan Village Tour & City Highlights with Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Mangalore Artisan Village Tour & City Highlights with Pickup
9 reviews
3.67★
Duration
7h
fromUS$ 101per person
Coffee Plantation Tour in Madikeri: Learn from a Local Farmer
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Coffee Plantation Tour in Madikeri: Learn from a Local Farmer
7 reviews
4.00★
Duration
1h
fromUS$ 10.81per person
Hampi full-day tour with licensed guide: Bring your own transport
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Hampi full-day tour with licensed guide: Bring your own transport
6 reviews
4.83★
Duration
7h–8h
fromUS$ 32per person
Learn to Surf in Mangalore: Beginner Lessons in Shallow Water
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Learn to Surf in Mangalore: Beginner Lessons in Shallow Water
4 reviews
4.25★
Duration
2h 30m
fromUS$ 32per person

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Gokarna Heritage Walk: Old Town Stories with a Local Guide
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Travelers' pick
Gokarna Heritage Walk: Old Town Stories with a Local GuideWalking tour of Gokarna's old town with a local storyteller who shares history, hidden corners and local tips in English or Hindi over two hours.
3 reviews
3.67★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · HIFree cancellationfromUS$ 11.56per person
Hampi Tour Temples Sunset Virupaksha Vithala Matanga Hill
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Hampi Tour Temples Sunset Virupaksha Vithala Matanga HillFull-day Hampi tour starting at 9 am with hotel pickup, guide and entrance to Virupaksha Temple, Vithala Temple Complex, Hazara Rama Temple.
3 reviews
4.67★
Duration
6h–7h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
Private Mysore Tour with Guide: Mysore Palace & Srirangapatna
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Private Mysore Tour with Guide: Mysore Palace & SrirangapatnaEight-hour private tour of Mysore with a live English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 127per person
Mysore city tour: Palace, markets & temples with guide
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Mysore city tour: Palace, markets & temples with guideEight hours exploring Mysore's royal palaces, markets and temples in an air-conditioned car with an English and Hindi-speaking guide who provides local.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · HIHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per group
Areca Plantation Walk & Heritage Home: Rural Karnataka
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Travelers' pick
Areca Plantation Walk & Heritage Home: Rural KarnatakaTour a 1929 heritage home and walk through six acres of areca nut palms and tropical plants at Areca County in Karnataka, with water and parking.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
20m–30m
start times · Every day
3
Free cancellationfromUS$ 3.78per person
Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal tour: 5th-12th century temples
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Travelers' pick
Badami, Aihole & Pattadakal tour: 5th-12th century templesFull-day tour from Hospet through three towns of ancient Chalukya temples: Badami's 6th century cave shrines, Aihole's 120 stone temples.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
12h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 180per person
Houseboat cruise in Bekal from Mangalore: Backwaters and fort
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Travelers' pick
Houseboat cruise in Bekal from Mangalore: Backwaters and fortDay trip from Mangalore to Bekal Fort and Ananthapura Lake Temple with houseboat cruise on the backwaters and lunch included, returning to your hotel.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
7h
Every day
09:00
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 384per person
Private Mysore City Tour: Palaces, Temples & Markets Full Day
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Private Mysore City Tour: Palaces, Temples & Markets Full DayPrivate full-day Mysore tour with English-speaking guide and hotel pickup, visiting Brindavan Gardens, Srirangapatna temples, Hoysala carvings, and Devaraja Market.
Duration
10h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Mysore to Shravanabelagola, Belur & Halebidu Tour with Guide
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Travelers' pick
Mysore to Shravanabelagola, Belur & Halebidu Tour with GuideFourteen-hour guided tour from Mysore visiting three heritage towns: climb 600 steps to Shravanabelagola's 57-foot Gomateshwara statue.
Duration
14h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Day trip to Wayanad from Mysore: Wildlife Sanctuary & caves
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Day trip to Wayanad from Mysore: Wildlife Sanctuary & cavesTen-hour day trip from Mysore to Wayanad with private guide and air-conditioned car, visiting Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Edakkal Caves with hotel.
Duration
10h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · HIHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per group
Day trip to Chikmagalur from Mysore: Coffee plantations and peaks
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Day trip to Chikmagalur from Mysore: Coffee plantations and peaksDay trip from Mysore to Chikmagalur with a guide and air-conditioned car, visiting Mullayanagiri Peak and Hebbe Falls while learning about local coffee culture over 10 hours.
Duration
10h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · HIHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per group
Professional Photoshoot in Madikeri: Social Media-Ready Pictures
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Professional Photoshoot in Madikeri: Social Media-Ready PicturesGet professionally photographed at Madikeri Fort, Valley and Tea Garden by an English-speaking photographer who delivers 50–100 pictures by email, with 25.
Duration
1h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per group
Gokarna Nature Walk: 3-hour guided trek through coastal trails
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Gokarna Nature Walk: 3-hour guided trek through coastal trailsWalk Gokarna's coastal trails from the main beach through cliffs and caves with a local guide who speaks English and Hindi, ending with views of the sea and surrounding hills.
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · HIFree cancellationfromUS$ 22per person
Hampi walking tour with coracle ride: 2-hour guided walk
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Hampi walking tour with coracle ride: 2-hour guided walkWalk Hampi's old town past temple ruins and bazaars with a local guide speaking English and Hindi, then float the Tungabhadra River by coracle.
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · HIFree cancellationfromUS$ 43per person
Hampi Full-Day Private Tour: Virupaksha Temple & Matanga Hill
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Hampi Full-Day Private Tour: Virupaksha Temple & Matanga HillPrivate full-day tour of Hampi's UNESCO temples with English-speaking guide, hotel pickup in air-conditioned car, and optional South Indian lunch served on banana leaf.
Duration
8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 81per person
Private Transfer Mysore to Bangalore Airport: 3–4 Hours
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Private Transfer Mysore to Bangalore Airport: 3–4 HoursPrivate transfer from Mysore to Bangalore Airport takes 3–4 hours. Air-conditioned car with bottled water, driver pickup at your location, and drop-off at the terminal.
Duration
4h
Every dayLive guide EN · HIHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation Class in Mysore with Certified Guru
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Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation Class in Mysore with Certified GuruLearn yoga, pranayama and meditation from a certified guru in Mysore over 2.5 hours. The instructor tailors the session to your fitness level and any.
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 43per person
Mangalore Airport Transfer: Private Car from City Hotel
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Mangalore Airport Transfer: Private Car from City HotelPrivate one-way transfer from Mangalore city hotels to IXE Airport. Premium sedan or minivan, meet-and-greet, fixed price, up to 6 passengers. Taxes and tolls included.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
25m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 43per group
Mangalore Airport to City: Private Transfer up to 6
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Mangalore Airport to City: Private Transfer up to 6Private transfer from Mangalore airport (IXE) to city hotels. Driver meets you at arrivals with name board, tracks flight delays, includes tolls and taxes. Up to 6 passengers.
Duration
25m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 43per group

Karnataka at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Taj Mahal sunrise tour from Delhi: Private car, guide & breakfast, US$ 13.75 (12h, 4.97★ · 559).
  • Top rated: Mysore Tuk-Tuk Tour: Markets, Temples & Hidden Views, US$ 44 (4h, 4.94★ · 64).
  • Best value: Madikeri: Coorg Coffee & Spice Estate Tour with Museum, US$ 3.78 (2h, 4.79★ · 374).

Of the 31 experiences: 31 with free cancellation, 29 with instant confirmation, 18 with hotel pickup and 18 bookable last-minute.

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