Immersive culture tour of Pune by private car with guide and local lunch
Overview
A full day Pune city tour is a great way to experience the Queen of the Deccan. In this guided tour we visit Pune’s most famous temple – Dagdu Sheth Ganesh, one of the world’s largest one man collection at Kelkar museum, seat of the powerful Peshwas of the great Maratha empire at Shaniwarwada, a unique biographical museum on Sadhu Vaswani, and the magnificent Aga Khan Palace which has its place in India’s freedom struggle.
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Entrance charges
- Guide
- Private Car
- Pick up and drop to Pune hotel
- Entry/Admission - Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum
- Entry/Admission - Aga Khan Palace
- Entry/Admission - Darshan Museum
- Entry/Admission - Shaniwar Wada
- Entry/Admission - Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir, Ganpati Bhavan, 250, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Rd, Mehunpura, Budhwar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002, India
The day begins at Dagdu Sheth, a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh and arguably the most famous one in Pune. This temple was built in 1892 by a sweet maker who lost his son to the plague. The temple played a crucial role in inspiring Lokmanya Tilak to organise the annual Ganesh festival to unite Indians to fight for freedom from the British.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, 1377-78, Natu Baug, Pune 411002 India
History comes alive during this Pune city tour at the Raja Dinkar Kelkar museum which is one of the largest one-man collections in the world. Dinkar Kelkar toured some of the remotest parts of India and collected artifacts including embroidered textiles, sculptures, antique vessels and swords of the Marathas. Guests will be fascinated with Mastani Mahal, a room recreated from the ruins of the original Palace which was a symbol of the royal romance between Baji Rao the legendary prime minister of Maratha Empire and Mastani, his lady love.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shaniwar Wada, Shaniwar Peth, Pune 411030 India
Our next destination in the Pune ctiy tour is Shaniwar Wada, the seat of power of the Peshwas or Prime Ministers of the powerful Maratha Empire which was a dominant power in India between the 17th and 19th centuries. This Palace was built in 1730 in honor of Peshwa Bajirao Ballal Balaji Bhat for services rendered to the Maratha Empire. Shaniwarwada is considered as the most haunted place in Pune! Our guide will tell you the stories of how the Palace witnessed an early and unfortunate death, a betrayal, a tragic love story and treachery. As per local legends, even today Shaniwarwada is dreaded for supernatural activities on the full-moon night! People believe that the fort is haunted by the ghost of Bajirao’s grandson Narayanrao, who was murdered by his family.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Darshan Museum, 10 Sadhu Vaswani Path Near GPO, Pune 411001 India
The Darshan museum is a unique biographical museum dedicated to the Life and teaching of Sadhu Vaswani, a spiritual leader. Sadhu Vaswani professed the need for love and reverence for the betterment of humanity. It is a modern museum that uses multi media technology to tell the story of Sadhu Vaswani and his teachings. Upliftment of women and animal rights were 2 causes very close to his heart. In fact Novermber 25, Sadhu Vaswani’s birth date, is celebrated as the International Meatless and Animal Rights Day.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Aga Khan Palace, Yerwada., Pune India
The Aga Khan Palace which is a national monument of India’s freedom movement is our last destination in the Pune city tour. Built in 1892 by Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III, the Palace witnessed some remarkable events that define India’s freedom movement against the British. Gandhiji, his wife Kasturba Gandhi and his secretary Mahadevbhai Desai were imprisoned here during the Quit India movement in 1942. During the guided tour, guests will realize why the Aga Khan Palace is a memorial to Gandhiji and his simple life.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir, Ganpati Bhavan, 250, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Rd, Mehunpura, Budhwar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002, India
The day begins at Dagdu Sheth, a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh and arguably the most famous one in Pune. This temple was built in 1892 by a sweet maker who lost his son to the plague. The temple played a crucial role in inspiring Lokmanya Tilak to organise the annual Ganesh festival to unite Indians to fight for freedom from the British.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum, 1377-78, Natu Baug, Pune 411002 India
History comes alive during this Pune city tour at the Raja Dinkar Kelkar museum which is one of the largest one-man collections in the world. Dinkar Kelkar toured some of the remotest parts of India and collected artifacts including embroidered textiles, sculptures, antique vessels and swords of the Marathas. Guests will be fascinated with Mastani Mahal, a room recreated from the ruins of the original Palace which was a symbol of the royal romance between Baji Rao the legendary prime minister of Maratha Empire and Mastani, his lady love.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shaniwar Wada, Shaniwar Peth, Pune 411030 India
Our next destination in the Pune ctiy tour is Shaniwar Wada, the seat of power of the Peshwas or Prime Ministers of the powerful Maratha Empire which was a dominant power in India between the 17th and 19th centuries. This Palace was built in 1730 in honor of Peshwa Bajirao Ballal Balaji Bhat for services rendered to the Maratha Empire. Shaniwarwada is considered as the most haunted place in Pune! Our guide will tell you the stories of how the Palace witnessed an early and unfortunate death, a betrayal, a tragic love story and treachery. As per local legends, even today Shaniwarwada is dreaded for supernatural activities on the full-moon night! People believe that the fort is haunted by the ghost of Bajirao’s grandson Narayanrao, who was murdered by his family.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Darshan Museum, 10 Sadhu Vaswani Path Near GPO, Pune 411001 India
The Darshan museum is a unique biographical museum dedicated to the Life and teaching of Sadhu Vaswani, a spiritual leader. Sadhu Vaswani professed the need for love and reverence for the betterment of humanity. It is a modern museum that uses multi media technology to tell the story of Sadhu Vaswani and his teachings. Upliftment of women and animal rights were 2 causes very close to his heart. In fact Novermber 25, Sadhu Vaswani’s birth date, is celebrated as the International Meatless and Animal Rights Day.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Aga Khan Palace, Yerwada., Pune India
The Aga Khan Palace which is a national monument of India’s freedom movement is our last destination in the Pune city tour. Built in 1892 by Imam Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan III, the Palace witnessed some remarkable events that define India’s freedom movement against the British. Gandhiji, his wife Kasturba Gandhi and his secretary Mahadevbhai Desai were imprisoned here during the Quit India movement in 1942. During the guided tour, guests will realize why the Aga Khan Palace is a memorial to Gandhiji and his simple life.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- 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
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
antugha
August 2017
It was a very well planned tour of pune. The guide brought out the cultural heritage of pune very well. The temples, museums and the palace were spectacular. Anyone in pune for a day would love this experience
It was a very well planned tour of pune. The guide brought out the cultural heritage of pune very well. The temples, museums and the palace were spectacular. Anyone in pune for a day would love this experienceRaviRaj N
August 2017
It was day well spent exploring the cultural hot spots of Pune. The palaces, temples and bazaars were all fantastic. Five Senses had organized everything so well and overall I would suggest this tour to anyone looking to experience Pune in day...
It was day well spent exploring the cultural hot spots of Pune. The palaces, temples and bazaars were all fantastic. Five Senses had organized everything so well and overall I would suggest this tour to anyone looking to experience Pune in day...Gibson_sammy
March 2020
We explored the city of Pune with Five senses tours. It was a great day which began at a famous temple of Elephant God. Our guide Vishal told us about the interesting story behind building of this temple by a sweetmeat maker. We next visited a remarkable museum which gave us a good idea of the he...
We explored the city of Pune with Five senses tours. It was a great day which began at a famous temple of Elephant God. Our guide Vishal told us about the interesting story behind building of this temple by a sweetmeat maker. We next visited a remarkable museum which gave us a good idea of the heritage of this great city. Vishal brought us to a magnificent but haunted palace! We also visited the Agha khan palace which was outstanding and Vishal told us how it played a great role in the Indian independence movement. Vishal was very knowledgeable and ensured we were well taken care of. It was easily one of the best heritage tours of any city I have ever taken anywhere in the world.Bridget_johnson7
December 2019
The full day tour of Pune was an amazing experience. My guide vikas was fantastic and very patient as well. We visited a quirky temple dedicated to an elephant God and then a haunted fort, a local bazaar and then a palace. The local food arranged for lunch was mouth watering. I learnt a lot abo...
The full day tour of Pune was an amazing experience. My guide vikas was fantastic and very patient as well. We visited a quirky temple dedicated to an elephant God and then a haunted fort, a local bazaar and then a palace. The local food arranged for lunch was mouth watering. I learnt a lot about Pune and its people in this tour. The entire tour was very pleasant, informative, enjoyable and I felt safe with this team. Highly recommendedjackmorris72
July 2022
It was a Magical day out in Pune. Ajit was fantastic and ensured we were involved in the experience through the day. We visited magnificent monuments, mesmerizing temples and spectacular palaces The local lunch was the highlight of the day. It was an unforgettable day. Very highly recommended.
It was a Magical day out in Pune. Ajit was fantastic and ensured we were involved in the experience through the day. We visited magnificent monuments, mesmerizing temples and spectacular palaces The local lunch was the highlight of the day. It was an unforgettable day. Very highly recommended.blackwidowstear
March 2018
I had a great time today with Vikas & team taken us to the beautiful places in Pune. My highlight today was the darshan museum and to listen to the live of Shadu Vaswani. Team gave us the feeling beeing a king for a D day, thanks for this. Taken care Christian
I had a great time today with Vikas & team taken us to the beautiful places in Pune. My highlight today was the darshan museum and to listen to the live of Shadu Vaswani. Team gave us the feeling beeing a king for a D day, thanks for this. Taken care Christian