Shimla : Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide

Shimla, India
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Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Shimla’s scenic landscapes and colonial charm can be tricky to navigate without local insight. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour.
This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you wish to include a museum visit, your guide can customize the itinerary to fit your interests—just let us know in advance.
Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring you see the places you truly want to experience. Ideal for families, solo travelers, or couples seeking both nature and culture.

What's included

  • Private and exclusive tour, there won't be anyone else in your group.
  • Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
  • Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
  • In-person: Italian, German, French, English, Spanish speaking Guide
  • Customization of the tour
  • Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
  • Transportations (the cost of using public transport during the tour is at your own expense)
  • Personal expenses
  • Tickets to any attractions

What to expect

  1. Christ Church
    30m
    Christ Church in Shimla is the second oldest church in northern India after St. John's Church in Meerut. Services are conducted in Hindi and English. Currently, Rev. Sohan lal is the Presbyter-in-Charge Priest/Father of Christ Church, The Ridge Shimla.
  2. Jakhu Hanuman Temple
    30m
    The Jakhu Temple is an ancient temple in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman. It is located on Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, 2.5 km east of the Ridge at an elevation of 2,455 m above sea level.
  3. Kali Bari Temple
    30m
    Kali Bari Mandir is a Hindu temple located on Bantony Hill in Shimla. The temple is dedicated to the fearsome reincarnation of the goddess Kali, known as Shyamala, after whom the city of Shimla is named. The goddess is believed to have existed near Jakhoo.
  4. 30m
    One of the most popular places to visit in Shimla, Lakkar Bazar is home to numerous shops that are specialized in selling an array of antique works along with woollen garments, pashmina shawls, Himachali handicrafts and artificial jewellery.
  5. 40m
    Gorton Castle is a three-story building built according to the Neo-Gothic kind of architecture. It is set over a space of 40,000 square feet, it is situated on a peak amidst thick Deodar and Rosewood Trees.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The local guide will pick you up at your hotel (if located in Shimla). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center. Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It's a city tour and not a tour inside the monuments.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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