What to do and see in Mangalore, Karnataka: The Best Sightseeing Tours

April 26, 2022 Esmeralda Fenner

Mangalore, officially known as Mangaluru, is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about 352 km (219 mi) west of the state capital, Bengaluru, between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats mountain range. The population of the urban agglomeration was 623,841, according to the provisional results of the 2011 national census of India.
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1. Mangalore Shore Excursion - Full Day Private Mangalore Guided City Tour

Mangalore, Karnataka, India Pacific Classic Tours India
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Explore the landmarks and heritage of Mangalore (Mangaluru) on a private full-day tour with your own private guide. Highlights include the cashew factory, Kadri Manjunath Temple, Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, St. Aloysius Chapel, and a visit to the vibrant Central Market, the city's main vegetable market.

Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Professional English Speaking local tour guide, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Anything not mentioned in Inclusions

Reviewed By ashaaaiii

Shakul thanks for making this magical day happen! Driver, Prem is reliable & professional. Mahesh, the local Tour Guide has extraordinary knowledge of Taj Mahal history, architecture and also the best locations for photos (which he kindly clicked, perfectly). The local artisans place of handmade embroidery and quality gems is also worth visiting. As a solo female traveller, I highly recommend this exceptional tour for all!

2. Good morning Mangalore with breakfast

Mangalore, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka SITA World Tours

Mangalore is the largest port of the South Indian state of Karnataka. On this morning expedition, get a glimpse of the life of the local fishermen as they go about their chores. Visit a local vegetable and flower market and watch the sellers set up their stalls. Your last stop will be at a local temple where you can learn about some of the Hindu rituals. Highlights • Moger community of fishermen • Vegetable and flower markets • Morning prayers at a Hindu temple • Breakfast at a local restaurant

Inclusions: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Local English speaking guide, Breakfast (beverage excluded), 02 bottles of mineral water per person

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By rudra254

This is an amazing place to have all types of South Indian cuisines. The staff is really helpful and courteous and provide very good guidance in selecting the dishes.

3. Good morning Mangalore

Karnataka, Karnataka SITA World Tours

Mangalore is the largest port of the South Indian state of Karnataka. On this morning expedition, get a glimpse of the life of the local fishermen as they go about their chores. Visit a local vegetable and flower market and watch the sellers set up their stalls. Your last stop will be at a local temple where you can learn about some of the Hindu rituals. Highlights • Moger community of fishermen • Vegetable and flower markets • Morning prayers at a Hindu temple

Inclusions: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Local English speaking guide, 02 bottles of mineral water per person, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By rudra254

This is an amazing place to have all types of South Indian cuisines. The staff is really helpful and courteous and provide very good guidance in selecting the dishes.

4. Mangalore Shore Excursion With Lunch

Mangalore, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka SITA World Tours

On this half-day tour discover some of the major sites of the port city of Mangalore.  Get a feel of the daily life of its residents as you drive past local bazaars and markets. Visit the Artisans’ Village at Pilikula Nisargadhama and watch the artisans at work as they produce beautiful pieces of pottery, cane and bamboo products and handlooms. The tour will showcase the best of Mangalore.  Highlights: • A panoramic drive past points of interest, including Gokarnath Temple, Town Hall, and local markets. • Artisans’ Village at Pilikula Nisargadhama • A traditional manor house of coastal landlords

Inclusions: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Local English speaking guide, Lunch (beverage excluded), 02 bottles of mineral water per person, Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food or drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By rudra254

This is an amazing place to have all types of South Indian cuisines. The staff is really helpful and courteous and provide very good guidance in selecting the dishes.

5. Mangalore Shore Excursion

Mangalore, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka SITA World Tours

On this half-day tour discover some of the major sites of the port city of Mangalore.  Get a feel of the daily life of its residents as you drive past local bazaars and markets. Visit the Artisans’ Village at Pilikula Nisargadhama and watch the artisans at work as they produce beautiful pieces of pottery, cane and bamboo products and handlooms. The tour will showcase the best of Mangalore. Highlights: • A panoramic drive past points of interest, including Gokarnath Temple, Town Hall, and local markets. • Artisans’ Village at Pilikula Nisargadhama • A traditional manor house of coastal landlords

Inclusions: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Local English speaking guide, 02 bottles of mineral water per person, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food or drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By rudra254

This is an amazing place to have all types of South Indian cuisines. The staff is really helpful and courteous and provide very good guidance in selecting the dishes.

6. Special options for Mumbai, Goa,Cochin,Backwater & Mangalore sightseeing tour

Bollywood Tours

                                          Time Slots: 8:30 AM / 9 AM / 10 AM / 11 AM / 12 PM   Tour duration: 6 to 8 Hours  Tour with options of various Combo                              You can select either all city tour option or you can select cities of your choice and make a combo. Day Tours offers four variety shore excursions in Mumbai, Cochin, Mangalore & Goa to visit our country & experience the lifestyle in a short time. Enjoy the service of our friendly English speaking guides, committed to ensure your world tour runs smoothly. Backwater cruise on Kerala boat & Fort Cochin city tour. Also explore the famous Kerala backwaters of Alleppey on board a traditional boat.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Full day sightseeing as per itinerary., Port pickup and drop-off, Sightseeing cruise at Allepy backwaters (If option selected), Transport by private air conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By Jasmine2131

We visited flim city and it was good, the guide helped us know everything . I recommend bollywood tours

7. Mangaluru City Tour (Pickup from Hotel)

Wanna Navigers

100 percent guaranteed Pickup from city center hotel. We have 0 miss since 2012 Navigers rep will come and pick you and take you for sightseeing St. Aloysius Chapel - St. Aloysius Chapel, or the chapel of St. Aloysius College, is a Christian chapel in Mangalore in the state of Karnataka in southwest India. The Chapel is situated in the heart of the city on the Lighthouse Hill. Fabulous paintings on the walls and ceilings. Light house - It was built by Hyder Ali and was used as watch tower for Mysore Navy in 18th Century at hill garden called Tagore Park, a place for people of all ages St Mary’s island (Whole day) - This island is 50 km away from Mangalore and Navigers rep will take you to the port from where you will get ferry and will wait for you to come back to drive you back to your hotel After all the sightseeing, Navigers rep will drop you at Beach but if you want to be dropped at the hotel just let us know; we will arrange it for you

Inclusions: Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Reviewed By akhiphopak90

It's just a heaven on Earth & a must visit place.Make sure you'll go to see the sunrise at 05:30-06:00am IST.

8. Cochin to Goa - The Malabar Coast (9 Days)

Agora Voyages OPC Pvt. Ltd.

The Southern part of the coast from Goa to Kanya Kumari is called Malabar Coast. This part of the coast is not as rocky as the Konkan Coast. All along the coast sand bars have been formed by the sea-waves. The sea waves bring sand with them and deposit it along the coast. These sand bars prevent the water of the small streams from going to the sea. As a result backwaters or lagoons have been formed along this shore. This picturesque strip of coast is peppered with picture-postcard beaches, fishing villages, magnificent ruined forts and temples.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Garland welcome and assistance at airport, 8 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels., 4Hours Day cruise in Alleppey with lunch on board, Shikara ride in narrow canals in Alleppey, Private English speaking guide in each cities on sightseeing days., Private chauffeur driven air-conditioned car for airport transfers, sightseeing & excursion. , 01 Time monument entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary. , Bottled drinking water in car , Government taxes.

Exclusions: Any air fare, Camera charges at monuments , Meals other than mentioned in inclusions., Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc., Or anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Reviewed By DrSrinivas V

place is 15 kms from pondichery,walk of 2 kms is require in nature protected forest,nice accomidatio and visit needs 2 to 3 hrs,due to covid19,we could not go insude

9. Sandalwood, Backwater & Spice Route (15 Days)

Agora Voyages OPC Pvt. Ltd.

This our personal favorite itinerary has the ability to touch your soul and melt your heart. Curated to take you on a journey that arouses all your five sense. It will begin in I-tech city Bangaluru followed by Mysore where you will be fascinated by the grandeur of its palaces, buildings and statues. We make a halt at one of the most scenic Nagarhole national park and Sultans Battery coffee estate. We will spend the time at the magnificent tea estates of Ooty and Munnar. Enjoy mesmerizing houseboat cruise on backwaters, before being lazy at the hippy loved beach at Marari.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Garland welcome and assistance on arrival at airport., 14 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels., Deluxe Air-conditioned private vehicle from arrival till departure as per tour program, Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary., 3 Time safari in Nagarhole National Park (2 morning & 1 afternoon), English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city)., Government taxes.

Exclusions: Any air fare, Meals other than mentioned in inclusions., Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc., Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Reviewed By DrSrinivas V

place is 15 kms from pondichery,walk of 2 kms is require in nature protected forest,nice accomidatio and visit needs 2 to 3 hrs,due to covid19,we could not go insude

10. Western Coast of India (15 Days)

Agora Voyages OPC Pvt. Ltd.

The western coast of India is located between Kerala and Gujarat and extends from the Arabian Sea to the Western Ghats. Its total length is 1400 km, width ranges from 10 km to 80 km, and the elevation ranges from 150 m to 300 m above sea level. It is characterized by sandy beaches, mud-flats, sand-dunes, alluvial tracts, estuaries, lagoons, residual hills and more. It lacks deltas as the short and swift rivers are not able to make deltas in this coast.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Garland welcome and assistance at airport, 14 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels., Bottled drinking water in car , English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city)., Private chauffer driven air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfers, sightseeing & excursion, Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary., Ferry tickets to visit Elephanta Caves, Government taxes.

Exclusions: Any air fare, Camera charges at monuments , Meals other than mentioned in inclusions., Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc., Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Reviewed By DrSrinivas V

place is 15 kms from pondichery,walk of 2 kms is require in nature protected forest,nice accomidatio and visit needs 2 to 3 hrs,due to covid19,we could not go insude

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