Pune Walking Tour with a Punekar: Explore the Rich History and Culture of Pune
4.6
76 Ratings
Pune

Discover the hidden gems of Pune on a two and a half hour walking tour with a local Punekar. Immerse yourself in the rich history, culture, and traditions of this vibrant city.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Shaniwar Wada - Shaniwar Wada
  • Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir - A 126-year-old Ganesha Idol.
  • Phule Market - The oldest fruit and vegetable market in Pune City, showcasing the city’s old Victorian architecture.
  • Lal Mahal Chitra - The childhood residence of one of India’s greatest rulers, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
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What's Included
  • Expert local guide
What's Not Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information

This two-and-a-half-hour walking tour takes you through the historic areas of Pune. Participants will discover the city’s rich history, culture, and traditions. The tour navigates through hidden corners and alleys known only to locals. Experience Pune in a distinctive and lively manner, as it is intended to be explored. The tour includes visits to nearly nine locations in the old town of Pune City.

Location
Shaniwarwada
On the stage, in front of Ticket Counter.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(76 Ratings)
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162mattc
Jan 10, 2026
Enjoyable walking tour of Pune - I had a great time on this walking tour of Pune. The guide was super friendly and very knowledgeable, and it felt easy to ask questions along the way. He shared lots of interesting information without it ever feeling overwhelming. The walk was just over two hours, which was the perfect length—not too long and not rushed at all. What I really liked was that he went at my pace and never hurried me along, which made the whole experience really relaxed and enjoyable. Overall, it was a great all-round experience and a fun way to explore the city on foot. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone.
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Selenee23
Oct 7, 2025
Excelente guide - Our Guide Dhruw is excelente. He is pretty much prepared, provides a lot of context to understand the culture. We really enjoy the tour.
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Kalyans
Jul 16, 2025
Great experience with Koustubh! - Had a great walking tour with Koustubh who was very communicative before the tour and very knowledgeable, entertaining and kind during the tour. He especially made an effort to make the tour enjoyable for our 8 and 11 year olds who loved the tour. Thanks Koustubh!
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Dream62156585456
Apr 25, 2025
Nice city walk in old Pune - Very nice walk. My tourguide Dhruv knows al lot about the history of Pune. So if you are interested in the story behind the buildings ask for him. Because of the heat he took some time to sit and have a short break. That was very good as we are not used to walk with these temperatures. So for me it was a good tour!
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Auditor_g-s
Feb 16, 2025
Amazing tour of Old Pune with Sanket - Excellent tour with Sanket, he shared a lot of stories about Pune and India, and took us to the main temples and markets in Pune. Although the streets were crowded, we managed our way to the side streets less crowded and in the shadows. We also tried local delicacies and sweets, and Sanket was great helping us with our shopping. We can only recommend this great tour with him.
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Zappaforpresident
Feb 10, 2025
Perfect guide - Gladly again, motivated and knowledgeable guide through the old town. Has responded to individually questions and was at home in all areas. Toll
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K5043jdharryd
Jan 28, 2025
Recommended - Rich in culture and history, Pune's local markets and temples are fascinating. The tour offers a deeper look into Maharashtrian life.
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Navigate542273
Jun 21, 2025
Pune, underrated city! - Fun couple of hours walking around old Pune (we had to shorten the tour slightly, our fault!). Guide was relaxed and flexible about route and timing, which was good as we happened to be there on a very busy religious festival Saturday! One small suggestion, more historical information would have been nice. Guide Aakash was lovely helping us negotiate with sellers and taking an interest. A bit more depth would make this tour perfect.
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Tourist29485465751
Apr 18, 2025
Pune’s Historic Spots: More Hype Than Heritage - Pune in March is just too hot to explore comfortably. Honestly, apart from Dagdusheth Temple, there’s not much that’s truly worth visiting. Shaniwar Wada is mostly in ruins now—there’s hardly anything left of its former glory, and it’s more of a hangout spot for couples these days. Lal Mahal feels more like a movie set than a historical site—it lacks the authentic charm. Aga Khan Palace has also turned into more of a Gandhi memorial than a place with deep historical ambiance.
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252florencem
Oct 22, 2025
Very bad experience - We waited for more than 40 mn. No one showed up ! And no one answered the phone ! First time we have such a bad experience. Never again.
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