Jaipur: Private City Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup
ID: GYG939770-1465409
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Discover the highlights of Jaipur on a private tour with a guide. Visit the Patrika Gate, the City Palace, the Hawa Mahal, and the Jantar Mantar.
Explore the city of Jaipur on a private tour with a guide. Visit the beautiful Patrika Gate, the Hawa Mahal, the City Palace, and the Jantar Mantar. Enjoy a flexible pick-up from your hotel and a drop-off at the end of the tour.
Start your day with a pick-up from your hotel in Jaipur. First, visit the beautiful ninth gate of Jaipur known as the Patrika Gate. Admire the colorful arches which look picture-perfect in the morning light.
Next, head to the city to visit Rajasthan's oldest museum, home to miniature paintings, costumes, folk art, and sculptures. The third stop is a true landmark of Jaipur - the stunning honeycomb building of Hawa Mahal ("The Palace of Winds"). Over 220 years old, this beautiful building was designed for royal ladies to look at the ongoings of the bazaar below without being seen themselves.
After this, your guide will take you to the impressive City Palace which offers a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. Spend some free time exploring the 4 opulent gates, each depicting a season. Pause for lunch at a local restaurant - you can ask your guide for recommendations.
Then make a final stop at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Jantar Mantar. These giant fascinating sculptures are in fact tools that have been used for astronomy since the 1700s. Marvel at the world's largest stone sundial. At the end of the tour, request a drop-off at your hotel or to any other place within Jaipur city limits to continue your plans for the day.
Highlights
- Discover the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Hawa Mahal
- Explore the City Palace, home to a museum and a blend of architecture styles
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Jantar Mantar and see stone sundial
- Admire the colorful arches of the Patrika Gate and the building of Hawa Mahal
- Enjoy a flexible pick-up time from your hotel and a drop-off
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved.
Photography is allowed at all sites except inside the museum.
Lunch is provided, but personal expenses for extra food and drinks are not included.
Smoking is not allowed during the tour.
INCLUDED
- Pickup and drop-off within Jaipur city
- Local guide
- Private air-conditioned car
- All parking fees, fuels, tolls and taxes
- Complimentary water bottles and umbrella
NOT INCLUDED
- Any meals, drinks or additional services
- Tips and Gratuities
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
