Private Tour: 4-Hour Walking Tour of Old Pune

Pune, India
Duration3h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the sights, sounds, and aromas of the vibrant city of Old Pune on this private, 4-hour walking tour. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour, and visit Shaniwar Wada Fort, the copper smith's colony, a bamboo workshop, Dagdusheth Ganpati, and more in the company of your own personal guide and private tour

What's included

  • Fuel, parking, surcharge and government taxes
  • Private guide
  • Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off
  • Personal chauffeur with air-conditioned car
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance tickets to attractions

What to expect

  1. Shaniwar Wada
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Begin the tour after meeting your guide at the fortress Shaniwarwada, the seat of the Peshwa rulers of Pune or at hotel lobby (depending on the option chosen) . At Shaniwarwada, the guide will introduce you to the history of the city and the way of life under the Maratha Empire. After a brief orientation, walk through the city to visit several places of historical and cultural significance.
  2. Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple
    30m
    Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati – the most endearing deity to devotees. This is the epitome of pride and honour to the city of Pune.
  3. Lal Mahal Chitra
    30m
    Kasba Peth or Kasba is the oldest residential part, "Peth ", in Pune, India. It is adjacent to the historic Shaniwar Wada palace-fort. Kasba Peth was the first Peth to be established sometime during the 5th century, and is the oldest area in Pune. It is called the "Heart of Pune City".

    Lal Mahal, the site where Chhatrapati Shivaji lived.
  4. Nana Phadnavis wada
    30m
    Nana Wada, the estate of Nana Phadnavis, chief administrator of the Peshwa rulers of Pune. The estate now houses a school.
  5. Kasba Peth Ganpati Temple
    30m
    Visit the temple of Kasba Ganpati, to see the Elephant God who is the patron deity of Pune. No new venture is started in Pune without this god’s blessings!
  6. Vishram Bagh Waada Palace
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The tour ends at Vishrambaug Wada, built by the last Peshwa Baji Rao II as a house of leisure. If you’d like to take back a souvenir from the walk, there’s a small shop inside Vishrambaug run by a local NGO, that sells eco-friendly handcrafted garments, ornaments and bags.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please provide hotel details while booking

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please dress modestly and ensure you have adequate sun protection
  • You must take off your shoes if you wish to enter a place of worship
  • This is a great tour for those interested in photography
  • This tour involves a moderate amount of walking it is suggested to wear comfortable shoes

Cancellation policy

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