Half-Day Small-Group Heritage Walking Tour of Old Pune

Pune, India
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Duration3h - 4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Enjoy this small-group walking tour of Old Pune and experience the sights, sounds, and the aromas of the vibrant city. Visit Shaniwar Wada Fort, the Copper smith's colony, the bamboo workshop and the Dagdusheth Ganpati and one of the most lively shopping bazaars.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • All sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Entrance tickets
  • Local city expert guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Shaniwar Wada
    1h · Admission ticket 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
    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!
  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. Phule Market
    Pass by
    Jyotiba Phule Mandai, to experience the vibrant bustle of Pune’s largest covered market selling vegetables, fruits, prayer paraphernalia, utensils, clothes and many other things.

    Bangle Sellers Lane, adjacent to Jyotiba Phule Mandai, to see traditional bangle shops.
  6. Vishrambaug Samaj Mandir
    30m · Admission ticket 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.

    The tour terminates here. Guide will help you arranging the taxi or tuk tuk to the place you wish to go with happy memories.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure Point: At Delhi Gate Shaniwar wada
Address: At Delhi Gate Shaniwar wada near the ticket counter outside of the main gate. Address: Shaniwar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411030

End point

Return point: Vishrambaug Wada
Address: RB Kumthekar Rd, Perugate, Sadashiv Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411030

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 places of worship
  • This is a great tour for those interested in photography.

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