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Pune Highlights: Landmarks, Markets & Culture
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Pune
This tour stands out by combining Pune’s major landmarks with its vibrant local markets, delicious food, and rich culture. Travelers enjoy the convenience of private pick-up and drop-off, savor a safe and authentic Maharashtrian lunch, and conclude with a delightful chai, offering newcomers a comprehensive experience of the city in just one day.
This tour stands out by combining Pune’s major landmarks with its vibrant local markets, delicious food, and rich culture. Travelers enjoy the convenience of private pick-up and drop-off, savor a safe and authentic Maharashtrian lunch, and conclude with a delightful chai, offering newcomers a comprehensive experience of the city in just one day.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Aga Khan Palace - Begin the day with a private pick-up from your hotel or accommodation at 9:00 AM in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. This ensures a smooth and stress-free start, especially for first-time visitors.
From 9:15 to 10:00 AM, visit the Aga Khan Palace, a tranquil landmark associated with India’s freedom struggle. Explore its…
- Aga Khan Palace - Begin the day with a private pick-up from your hotel or accommodation at 9:00 AM in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. This ensures a smooth and stress-free start, especially for first-time visitors.
From 9:15 to 10:00 AM, visit the Aga Khan Palace, a tranquil landmark associated with India’s freedom struggle. Explore its colonial architecture, serene gardens, and memorials dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi.
- Shaniwar Wada - Next, from 10:15 to 11:00 AM, step into the grandeur of Shaniwar Wada, once the seat of the powerful Peshwas. Although partially in ruins, its gates, courtyards, and tales of Maratha history make it one of Pune’s most iconic sites.
- Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum - From 11:15 to 12:00 PM, head to the Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, a treasure trove of over 20,000 artifacts. This compact yet fascinating museum showcases everyday objects, art, and crafts from across India, offering a cultural immersion in a short span.
- Durvankur Dining Hall - At 12:15 PM, enjoy a hearty Maharashtrian thali lunch, lasting about an hour. Savor traditional dishes like puran poli, bhakri, and sabzi—an authentic yet safe introduction to local cuisine.
- Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple - After lunch, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, visit the Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple, Pune’s most famous Ganesh shrine. The temple’s vibrant atmosphere and devotion make it a spiritual highlight of the day.
- Nana Wada - From 2:15 to 2:45 PM, explore Nana Wada and Vishrambaug Wada, elegant mansions with courtyards and wooden facades that reflect Pune’s Maratha heritage and architectural charm.
- Tulshibaug - The afternoon continues from 3:00 to 4:00 PM with a stroll through Tulsibaug and Laxmi Road Markets. These bustling bazaars are full of textiles, jewelry, spices, and everyday goods, offering a lively slice of Pune’s local life.
- Laxmi Road - Finally, from 4:15 to 4:30 PM, wind down with a chai stop, sipping masala chai or filter coffee while reflecting on the day’s experiences. The tour concludes with a private drop-off back at your hotel or accommodation, ensuring a comfortable end to your journey.
What's Included
- Certified English-speaking tour guide
- All sightseeing & transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Tea and coffee included
- Pick-up & drop-off from all locations in Pune
- Certified English-speaking tour guide
- All sightseeing & transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Tea and coffee included
- Pick-up & drop-off from all locations in Pune
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Dress code: Please dress modestly; arms and legs must be covered at places of worship
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Shoes must be removed at all places of worship
- Dress code: Please dress modestly; arms and legs must be covered at places of worship
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Shoes must be removed at all places of worship
Location
Aga Khan Palace
Yerwada.,
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
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L_s
Feb 7, 2026
Excellent experience - We are so happy that we booked this tour - they were very accomodating of some changes we wanted to make to the itinerary, worked out perfectly. But what made it such an excellent experience was the guide, Snehal. She was an impeccable blend of knowledge, savvy, and caring and really represented everything you want in a guide. Her wisdom, philosophies and good humor were just as impressive as her knowledge. Highly recommend!
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Emma_s
Jul 4, 2025
Amazing tour of the city - Sukhbir was our tour guide for the day. We had some extra requests, which we let the tour operator know beforehand and he incorporated them brilliantly into the tour. We had a great personalized tour fitted to what we would best enjoy. Sukhbir was friendly and knowledgeable about the city, showing us areas, places and experiences which filled the time without being rushed.
A great experience! Thank you!
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Happyaustraveller
Feb 11, 2020
Wonderful insight into Pune culture - We had a great day exploring the cultural heritage of Pune with a wonderful guide Snehal and driver. She provided fascinating commentary & information throughout the day. The walk through the Tulsi Baug shopping market was great fun & all of the temples were fascinating. The visit to Aga Khan Palace & Ghandi exhibits really provided an historical perspective of the era. We were particularly glad that the company were able to pick us up from our hotel in Talegaon. Lunch at a Thali restaurant was a highlight.
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Mxr808
Nov 10, 2019
Great informative tour - This was a great experience for me and my girlfriend. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the city, the landmarks we visited and was also very friendly. Can highly recommend.
The entire trip was well scheduled and fit nicely to within an 8 hour time window.
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Subratan15
Sep 15, 2018
Aga Khan Palace at Pune - I had a visit of Aga Khan Palace at Pune. This is a historic place. Lot of freedom fighters stayed here during freedom movement. Mahatama Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi used to stay here for long time. Kasturba Gandhi died at this place.
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