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Private Tour: 4-Hour Walking Tour of Old Pune
Pune
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please dress modestly and ensure you have adequate sun protection
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You must take off your shoes if you wish to enter a place of worship
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This is a great tour for those interested in photography
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience the sights, sounds, and aromas of the vibrant city of Old Pune on this private, 4-hour walking tour. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour, and visit Shaniwar Wada Fort, the copper smith's colony, a bamboo workshop, Dagdusheth Ganpati, and more in the company of your own personal guide and private tour
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Fuel, parking, surcharge and government taxes
Private guide
Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off
Personal chauffeur with air-conditioned car
Food and drinks
Entrance tickets to attractions
Private Tour: 4-Hour Walking Tour of Old Pune
Pune
About
Experience the sights, sounds, and aromas of the vibrant city of Old Pune on this private, 4-hour walking tour. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour, and visit Shaniwar Wada Fort, the copper smith's colony, a bamboo workshop, Dagdusheth Ganpati, and more in the company of your own personal guide and private tour
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Fuel, parking, surcharge and government taxes
Private guide
Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off
Personal chauffeur with air-conditioned car
Food and drinks
Entrance tickets to attractions
Itinerary
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Shaniwar Wada
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.
1 hour
2
Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple
Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati – the most endearing deity to devotees. This is the epitome of pride and honour to the city of Pune.
30 minutes
3
Lal Mahal Chitra
Kasba Peth or Kasba is the oldest residential part, "Peth ", in Pune, India. It is adjacent to the historic Shaniwar Wada palace-fort. Kasba Peth was the first Peth to be established sometime during the 5th century, and is the oldest area in Pune. It is called the "Heart of Pune City".
Lal Mahal, the site where Chhatrapati Shivaji lived.
30 minutes
4
Nana Phadnavis wada
Nana Wada, the estate of Nana Phadnavis, chief administrator of the Peshwa rulers of Pune. The estate now houses a school.
30 minutes
5
Kasba Peth Ganpati Temple
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!
30 minutes
6
Vishram Bagh Waada Palace
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.
