Full Day Private City tour of Pune with a licensed Guide
Overview
On this 8-hour private tour, visit Pune’s most significant attractions, including Aga Khan Palace, Pataleshwar Caves, Raja Dinkar Museum, Shaniwar Wada Fort & Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati (Ganesha)Temple.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English Speaking Professional guide
- Transport by private AC vehicle
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Aga Khan Palace, Yerwada., Pune India
Start your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Pune. Before you begin, your guide will go through the itinerary of your full-day tour.
Your first visit is to Aga Khan Palace, built-in 1892. It holds a significant role in India’s independence as Mahatma Gandhi and his wife were imprisoned here.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pataleshwar Cave Temple, Jungli Maharaj Road, Pune India
Next visit the Pataleshwar Caves, an 8th-century rock-cut cave temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Spend around 30 minutes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, 1377-78, Natu Baug, Pune 411002 India
Visit Raja Dinkar Museum, which holds over 20, 000 objects with 2, 500 of which are on display. The three-story building houses various sculptures dating back to the 14th century. One part of particular interest is the "Mastani Mahal". Raja Kelkar made an attempt at depicting the palace of Mastani, (wife of the Peshwa Baji Rao I) with its remnants.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, Ganpati Bhavan, 250, Budhvar Peth, Pune 411002 India
Next, Visit Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, dedicated to the Hindu God Ganesh. The temple is popular in Maharashtra and is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. Devotees of the temple include celebrities and Chief Ministers of Maharashtra who visit during the annual ten-day Ganeshotsav festival. The main Ganesh idol is insured for a sum of ₹10 million (US$160, 000).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shaniwar Wada, Shaniwar Peth, Pune 411030 India
Next, Visit Shaniwarwada a historical fortification in the city of Pune in Maharashtra, India. Built-in 1732, it was the seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire until 1818, hen the Peshwas lost control to the British East India Company after the Third Anglo-Maratha War. Following the rise of the Maratha Empire, the palace became the center of Indian politics in the 18th century.
Duration: 40 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Aga Khan Palace, Yerwada., Pune India
Start your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Pune. Before you begin, your guide will go through the itinerary of your full-day tour.
Your first visit is to Aga Khan Palace, built-in 1892. It holds a significant role in India’s independence as Mahatma Gandhi and his wife were imprisoned here.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pataleshwar Cave Temple, Jungli Maharaj Road, Pune India
Next visit the Pataleshwar Caves, an 8th-century rock-cut cave temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Spend around 30 minutes.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, 1377-78, Natu Baug, Pune 411002 India
Visit Raja Dinkar Museum, which holds over 20, 000 objects with 2, 500 of which are on display. The three-story building houses various sculptures dating back to the 14th century. One part of particular interest is the "Mastani Mahal". Raja Kelkar made an attempt at depicting the palace of Mastani, (wife of the Peshwa Baji Rao I) with its remnants.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, Ganpati Bhavan, 250, Budhvar Peth, Pune 411002 India
Next, Visit Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, dedicated to the Hindu God Ganesh. The temple is popular in Maharashtra and is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. Devotees of the temple include celebrities and Chief Ministers of Maharashtra who visit during the annual ten-day Ganeshotsav festival. The main Ganesh idol is insured for a sum of ₹10 million (US$160, 000).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shaniwar Wada, Shaniwar Peth, Pune 411030 India
Next, Visit Shaniwarwada a historical fortification in the city of Pune in Maharashtra, India. Built-in 1732, it was the seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire until 1818, hen the Peshwas lost control to the British East India Company after the Third Anglo-Maratha War. Following the rise of the Maratha Empire, the palace became the center of Indian politics in the 18th century.
Duration: 40 minutes
Additional information
- Dress code: Please dress modestly; arms and legs must be covered at places of worship
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Shoes must be removed at all places of worship
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
mxr808
November 2019
This was a great experience for me and my girlfriend. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the city, the landmarks we visited and was also very friendly. Can highly recommend. The entire trip was well scheduled and fit nicely to within an 8 hour time window.
This was a great experience for me and my girlfriend. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the city, the landmarks we visited and was also very friendly. Can highly recommend. The entire trip was well scheduled and fit nicely to within an 8 hour time window.SubrataN15
September 2018
I had a visit of Aga Khan Palace at Pune. This is a historic place. Lot of freedom fighters stayed here during freedom movement. Mahatama Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi used to stay here for long time. Kasturba Gandhi died at this place.
I had a visit of Aga Khan Palace at Pune. This is a historic place. Lot of freedom fighters stayed here during freedom movement. Mahatama Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi used to stay here for long time. Kasturba Gandhi died at this place.HappyAusTraveller
February 2020
We had a great day exploring the cultural heritage of Pune with a wonderful guide Snehal and driver. She provided fascinating commentary & information throughout the day. The walk through the Tulsi Baug shopping market was great fun & all of the temples were fascinating. The visit to Aga Khan Pal...
We had a great day exploring the cultural heritage of Pune with a wonderful guide Snehal and driver. She provided fascinating commentary & information throughout the day. The walk through the Tulsi Baug shopping market was great fun & all of the temples were fascinating. The visit to Aga Khan Palace & Ghandi exhibits really provided an historical perspective of the era. We were particularly glad that the company were able to pick us up from our hotel in Talegaon. Lunch at a Thali restaurant was a highlight.