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Amritsar Tour: Discover Hidden Gems with Locals
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58 Ratings
Amritsar
Experience the best of Amritsar on a full-day tour with a local guide. Explore historical sites, indulge in delicious Punjabi cuisine, and witness the famous Wagah border ceremony.
Experience the best of Amritsar on a full-day tour with a local guide. Explore historical sites, indulge in delicious Punjabi cuisine, and witness the famous Wagah border ceremony.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Golden Temple - Experience the heart of Sikhism, where individuals of all castes, cultures, colors, and genders are welcomed and treated with equality. Absorb the serene atmosphere of one of the world’s most tranquil places and let your soul find peace.
- Akal Takht - Akal Takht is a significant gurudwara within the Golden Temple Complex,…
- Golden Temple - Experience the heart of Sikhism, where individuals of all castes, cultures, colors, and genders are welcomed and treated with equality. Absorb the serene atmosphere of one of the world’s most tranquil places and let your soul find peace.
- Akal Takht - Akal Takht is a significant gurudwara within the Golden Temple Complex, symbolizing the warrior spirit of the Sikhs.
- Jallianwala Bagh - A national historical site where the British army martyred unarmed men, women, and children.
- The Partition Museum - The Partition Museum tells the story of India’s division into two nations, with Amritsar on the border witnessing the ensuing communal conflicts.
- Hall Bazaar - One of the city’s oldest and largest markets, dating back to the 1500s.
- Wagah Border - The renowned border between India and Pakistan, where we will observe the retreat ceremony.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
Explore Amritsar through the eyes of a native, taking in significant landmarks and hidden gems usually out of reach to non-locals. I’ll narrate the history and facts as stories, making them more enjoyable and easier to remember. Our journey begins with the Golden Temple, giving you backdoor access to the world’s biggest kitchen, then we will proceed to…
Explore Amritsar through the eyes of a native, taking in significant landmarks and hidden gems usually out of reach to non-locals. I’ll narrate the history and facts as stories, making them more enjoyable and easier to remember. Our journey begins with the Golden Temple, giving you backdoor access to the world’s biggest kitchen, then we will proceed to Jallianwala Bagh and the ancient markets, filled with sellers offering a vast array of products. After savouring an entire Punjabi meal, we will move on to the Wagah Border to watch the evening retreat ceremony.
Location
Fountain Golden Temple
Golden Temple Road
There is a fountain in front of the Golden temple entrance, that is where we will meet.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(58 Ratings)
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Voyage674244
Jun 1, 2025
Amritsar day tour and Wagah Border ceremony - Amritsar day tour and Wagah Border Ceremony. Had a fantastic tour with our guides Ram and Amrit. From start to finish the day was amazing. Both guides were a wealth of knowledge and we learnt so much on this tour. We had an amazing lunch with our guide Amrit. Both Ram and Amrit were in constant contact to keep us updated on pick up times and location, making sure the day ran smoothly. I highly recommend anyone traveling to Amritsar to do this tour.
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O4103wdjohnc
May 2, 2025
Fun Day in Amritsar with Ram Singh - Ram Singh did a great job of showing us Amritsar. His knowledge of the Golden Temple grounds and the Partition Museum gave us a much better appreciation of the tenets of Sikh religion and the horrors encountered by ordinary people that accompanied the creation of Pakistan and India. Watching the pomp and ceremony of the lowering of the Indian and Pakistani national flags at the border crossing, especially in a time of increased tension between the 2 countries, was both entertaining and also clear demonstration of the pride Indians and Pakistanis have in their respective countries. It was a terrific tour!
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Darraghmckenna
Apr 18, 2025
Learned so much. - Really enjoyed this tour with a Sikh and border show. I learned so much about the history of the area, Sikhism and the relationship with India and Pakistan. A must do in Amritsar.
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David
Apr 3, 2025
A perfect day in Amritsar! - We are so glad we booked the tour with Amrit.
Having a Sikh take you to the Golden Temple makes all the difference. Having an inside look of the temple and the amazing kitchen operation that feeds 100,000 people a day. Amrit is a noble and cool guy to spend the afternoon with. His knowledge of the partition and Sikh history was fascinating. Visiting his farm was a relaxing way to spend the afternoon (and have a delicious lunch) . I’ve often admired the Sikhs I have met and learning more about their religion, I now know
why.
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Salote_f
Mar 8, 2025
Sisterly India Adventure - Highly recommended!!!
Extremely knowledgeable tour guide and he took us to places on our pace. He wasn’t pushy. Amritsar and Golden Temple is a must. India Pakistani boarder and ceremony was extraordinary.
Thank you
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Haddy9
Jan 26, 2025
Insightful tour with knowledgeable and amiable guide - Started the tour with pick-up from my hotel before day-break, straight to the Golden Temple, before the tourists got there. Amrit, my guide, explained the correct etiquette and what it means to be a Sikh. Fascinating stuff....as a westerner I got to ask all my questions. We spent hours there, touring the kitchens (best part for me), learning the meaning of the different coloured turbans and who does what. More earnestly, we visited the memorial to the martyrs of the 1984 attack by the soviet-backed Indian army. Later we went to Amrit's family farm....what an insight into ordinary life for a Punjabi farmer, including a ride on the ricketty old tractor. His mother and sister prepared a tasty lunch which I enjoyed immensely. Then off to the border for Beating of the Retreat. Again Amrit diligently steered me to the 'foreigners area' and told me the best ways in/out. The show itself (and that's exactly what it is) is a monumental re-working of Monty Pythons ministry of silly walks sketch. Preposterous posturing towards Pakistan, but entertaining none the less. A great day. Highly recommend.
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Lakhani108
Jan 25, 2025
An amazing experience! - We did a two day private tour of Amritsar and the whole experience was incredible. The communication from the start was clear and our tour guide Amrit was fantastic. He was friendly, knowledgable and fun. He created a bespoke tour for us covering the main sights along with hidden gems. His local knowledge made all the difference.
If you’re looking for a great time in Amritsar, I would whole heartedly recommend Planet Amritsar. A local, trustworthy company whose focus is on creating the best experience!
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Thomas_f
Jan 8, 2025
Fantastic Tour - This was a wonderful experience and our guide Amrit was very knowledgeable and showed us around so many places. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Amritsar. The Golden Temple was an incredible experience.
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Johney5015bs
Jan 7, 2025
Amritsar Day Tour - Had an amazing day with Amrit doing the full day Amritsar tour. A long day but so worth doing. Tour of the Golden Temple including seeing the food preparation and kitchen's that wouldn't normally be seen was very special. We were made very welcome at Amrits family farm and were given a delicious lunch. The Wagah border ceremony was an amazing spectacle that should not be missed. I would highly recommend Planet Amritsar if you are looking for a great experience.
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Mjrtz
Jan 2, 2025
Great, Great Tour!!! - This tour was very informative and fun! Our guide Amrit was really great. If you are looking to see the most important sites in Amritsar and end your day with a fun experience at the Wagah Border then this is the tour for you!
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