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Pune: 7-hours full day heritage & cultural day tour

By Go City Adventures
8.6 out of 10
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Overview
  • Explore Aga Khan Palace & Gandhi’s legacy
  • Walk through Shaniwar Wada’s Maratha fort ruins
  • Discover 20,000 artifacts at Kelkar Museum
  • Visit Dagdusheth Ganpati Temple’s vibrant shrine
  • Stroll Tulsibaug & Laxmi Road markets, end with chai
Activity location
    • Pune
    • Pune, Pune, India
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Pune
    • Pune, Pune, India

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What's included, what's not

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    Pick-up & drop-off from all locations in Pune
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    Certified english speaking tour guide
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    All sightseeing & transfers by private air-con vehicle
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    Coffee and/or Tea
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    Lunch - Local cuisine at your own expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee - Aga Khan Palace INR 300.00 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee - Shaniwarwada INR 250.00 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fee - Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum INR 400.00 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities - optional but recommended

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Baby strollers
  • Not suitable for: People over 95 years, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Your day begins with a private pick‑up from your hotel or accommodation at 9:00 AM in a comfortable air‑conditioned car. This ensures a smooth and stress‑free start, especially for first‑time visitors.

From 9:15 to 10:00 AM, you’ll visit the Aga Khan Palace, a serene landmark tied to India’s freedom struggle. Here you’ll explore its colonial architecture, peaceful gardens, and memorials dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi and his wife Kasturba Gandhi.

Next, from 10:15 to 11:00 AM, you’ll step into the grandeur of Shaniwar Wada, once the seat of the mighty Peshwas. Though partially in ruins, its gates, courtyards, and stories of Maratha history make it one of Pune’s most iconic sites.

From 11:15 to 12:00 PM, you’ll 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.

At 12:15 PM, it’s time for a hearty Maharashtrian thali lunch, lasting about an hour. You’ll enjoy traditional dishes like puran poli, bhakri, and sabzi—an authentic yet safe introduction to local cuisine.

Post‑lunch, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, you’ll 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.

From 2:15 to 2:45 PM, you’ll explore Nana Wada and Vishrambaug Wada, elegant mansions with courtyards and wooden facades that reflect Pune’s Maratha heritage and architectural charm.

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.
Finally, from 4:15 to 4:30 PM, you’ll wind down with a chai stop, sipping masala chai or filter coffee while reflecting on the day’s experiences. Your tour concludes with a private drop‑off back at your hotel or accommodation, ensuring a comfortable end to your journey.

Location

Activity location
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    • Pune
    • Pune, Pune, India
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • Pune
    • Pune, Pune, India