Amritsar Heritage Walking Tour of Old City & Golden Temple Area

Amritsar Heritage Walking Tour of Old City & Golden Temple Area

By Vivamos India

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3h
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Multiple languages

Overview

Step into the historic heart of Amritsar on a guided heritage walking tour through the Old City, designed to reveal the city beyond the Golden Temple. Walk through narrow lanes and traditional bazaars while discovering hidden havelis, sacred temples, and centuries-old neighborhoods that most visitors miss.

Visit key landmarks such as Town Hall, Gurudwara Saragarhi Memorial, and Qila Ahluwalia, and hear powerful stories that bring Amritsar’s Sikh, Mughal, and colonial history to life. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this immersive walking experience offers authentic cultural insights, local market encounters, and a deeper understanding of Amritsar’s living heritage—ideal for travelers seeking history, culture, and meaningful local experiences.

Activity location

Town Hall
- Town Hall
- 143006, Amritsar, Punjab, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

Town Hall
- Town Hall
- 143006, Amritsar, Punjab, India

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Walking Tour

3h
English

Amritsar Heritage Walking Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Water bottle
Amritsar Old City: Heritage Wa: Join a guided heritage walk through Amritsar’s Old City, exploring temples, havelis, bustling bazaars, and landmarks.
No Vehicle Included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:00

Price details

RM 157.28 x 1 AdultRM 157.28

Paid at activityRM 10.89

Total

What's included, what's not

Bottled drinking water
Professional local tour guide (English OR Spanish Speaking)
Partition Museum visit is optional and subject to guest interest and time availability.
Personal Expenses.
Food and drinks (unless specified)
Gratuity for the tour guide (Optional, but Appreciated)

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Town Hall

Begin your heritage walking tour at the historic Town Hall, a beautiful example of British-era architecture built in 1866. Once the administrative center of Amritsar under British rule, it now serves as an important cultural landmark and meeting point at the edge of the Old City.

Saragarhi Memorial Gurudwara

20m
Admission ticket included

Visit the Saragarhi Memorial Gurudwara, dedicated to the bravery of 21 Sikh soldiers of the 36th Sikh Regiment who fought courageously in the historic Battle of Saragarhi (1897). Learn powerful stories of sacrifice, courage, and Sikh military history from your local guide.

Qilla Ahluwalia

20m
Admission ticket included

Explore Qila Ahluwalia, located in the heart of Amritsar’s Old City. Built by Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia, a prominent Sikh leader of the 18th century, this historic fort played a key role during the period of foreign invasions and Sikh resistance.

Chowk katra ahluwalia

10m
Admission ticket included

Walk through Jalebian Wala Chowk, named after a famous sweet shop operating since 1956. Learn about the preparation of jalebi, one of Punjab’s most loved traditional sweets, and experience the lively atmosphere of the Old City bazaar.

Udasin Akhara Sangal Wala Road

Visit Udasin Akhara Sangal Wala, a sacred site founded in 1771 by Nirvan Priyatam Dass. This historic akhara served as a center for education, meditation, and spiritual learning for ascetics and holy men.

Baba Shri Chand Ji, Chitta Akhara Amritsar

15m
Admission ticket included

Visit Chitta Akhara, a sacred Udasi site associated with Baba Shri Chand Ji, the elder son of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Located in the Old City of Amritsar, this historic akhara has long served as a center for meditation, spiritual learning, and ascetic traditions, reflecting the shared spiritual heritage of Sikh and Udasi communities.

Darshani Deori

Stop at Darshani Deori, a historically important gateway from where Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji and Sri Guru Hargobind Ji would view Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple). The site offers deep spiritual and historical insight into Sikh traditions.

Gurudwara Churasti Attari Cheviên Paatshahi

20m
Admission ticket included

Conclude the walk at Gurudwara Churasti Attari, established by Sri Guru Hargobind Ji in the early 1600s. Learn about the origin of Batti Hatta Market, created when the Guru encouraged traders to set up 32 shops here, blending spirituality with daily life.

Baba Bohar Shivala at Bartan Bazaar

15m
Admission ticket included

Discover Baba Bohar Shivala, located at the end of Bartan Bazaar (Utensil Market). The ancient banyan tree (Bohar) here holds deep religious significance in Hindu mythology and symbolizes the Trimurti — Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. Learn why this sacred tree has been preserved even as buildings grew around it.

Location

Activity location

Town Hall
- Town Hall
- 143006, Amritsar, Punjab, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

Town Hall
- Town Hall
- 143006, Amritsar, Punjab, India

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