Private Tour: 4-Hour Walking Tour of Old Pune

Begin with a 9:30am or 2:30pm pickup from your hotel or Pune Airport, and then travel in a private vehicle to Shaniwarwada, where you'll begin your 4-hour walking tour with a private guide.

Your guide will introduce you to the history of the city and the way of life during the Maratha Empire. After a brief orientation, you'll walk through the city and visit places of historical and cultural significance.

Stop at 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.

Next, see Nana Wada, the estate of Nana Phadnavis, chief administrator of the Peshwa rulers of Pune. Visit, too, Lal Mahal, the past home of Chhatrapati Shivaji, and Tulshibaug, where you'll see the tall shikara of this traditional Vaishnavite temple. From the temple you can observe the homes and shops inside the courtyard and stop at the popular market for costume jewelry, knickknacks, and more.

Then, experience the vibrant bustle of Jyotiba Phule Mandai, Pune’s largest covered market, which sells vegetables, fruits, prayer paraphernalia, utensils, clothes, and other unique items.

After, see the Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati temple, and visit traditional bangle shops on the bangle sellers lane, adjacent to Jyotiba Phule Mandai. You'll also go to Burud Ali, where you can watch Pune’s large community of basket makers at work. 

The tour ends at Vishrambaug Wada, built by the last Peshwa Baji Rao II. There’s a small shop inside run by a local retailer that sells eco-friendly handcrafted garments, ornaments, and bags.

After the tour you'll finish with a drop-off at your original departure point.