Jaipur · HISTORICAL TOURS
A planned city, four forts, an observatory of stone instruments and a palace still lived in. These 15 tours are the ones with a guide who can date what you are looking at, priced with entry fees flagged.
Spend three hours walking Jaipur’s old city with guides such as Vivek, Raj, Kumar or Pushpendra, depending on availability. Taste samosa, kachori, sweets and masala chai, then follow quiet lanes to metalworkers, bangle makers, temples and old markets. Small groups are limited to 10 people.
“I loved the tour. Vivek was an amazing tour guide. Really recommend it.”
Spend eight hours exploring Jaipur in a private air-conditioned car with hotel, airport, or railway pickup. Visit Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Royal Gaitor, Jal Mahal, Amber Fort, and Panna Meena ka Kund. A guide can be added, and names praised include Akram, Shakeer, Raj, and Mahesh.
“We had a blast with Shakeer in Jaipur! He is an amazing driver and knows a lot about the city. Shakeer was sharp on time at our homestay and his car was very clean. Also, if you want to shop at genuine places, he is the right guy to do so. Thank you so much again Shakeer!”
Start at 4 pm near Ajmeri Gate and walk Jaipur’s old city with a local guide. Watch artisans work, browse evening markets, enjoy tea and snacks, sample local food, then ride a battery rickshaw to Albert Hall Museum. Groups are limited to 10.
“So amazing to walk the streets of Jaipur. Rajov was a great guide that took well care of us and showed us around. All the sights and smells. Its worth the time while you are in Jaipur.”
Join guide Neeraj or a fellow Heritage Water Walks guide for a relaxed 1.5 to 2-hour walk near Nahargarh Fort. See channels, Roman-style aqueducts, stepwells, and reservoirs while learning why water shaped Rajasthan. Evening tours finish with sunset views over Jaipur.
“Neeraj is an enthusiastic and informative guide and his passion for the subject is evidence. Highly recommend this for a deeper understanding of Rajasthans fascinating history.”
Walk Jaipur’s Pink City with local guide Viru, visiting flower and vegetable markets, old havelis, Govind Devji Temple, Tripolia Bazar, and Hawa Mahal’s exterior. The three-hour tour includes snacks, tea or coffee, and bottled water, with a small-group or private format for a more personal pace.
“Viru was our guide. It was incredible. We saw areas of Jaipur that we would not have seen otherwise. We walked in the old city. We saw the areas where people of different professions work - blacksmiths, marble carving, local food stalls, bangle artists and many more. Wonderful tour. Highly recommended.”
Join guide Umesh G for a 2.5 to 3-hour Jaipur evening walk from Raj Mandir Cinema to Albert Hall Museum. See marble statue makers, lac bangles, bridal jewelry, old havelis, pickle shops, Indian sweets, and Jaipur lit up after dark.
“I booked this walking tour on a last minute whim and am so glad I did. Due to time constraints, I asked to start later which Umesh gladly obliged and amended the tour so I still got to experience the highlights of this well curated tour. ThiRead more”
Walk Jaipur’s Pink City with a guide such as Hemant, Yash, or Abhinav, stopping at local food shops for seven or more regional tastes. Expect samosa, kulfi, dabeli, sugar cane juice, masala chai, city stories, and a two-hour introduction to local food and daily life.
“Cannot thank Yash enough for such an excellent tour. He is a wonderful human and so friendly. The tour was excellent and he was so accommodating. It was really refreshing after so many people we met had tried to take advantage. Don’t hesitate to book - Robin from UK”
Spend four hours in a private tuk tuk with an English and Hindi speaking driver-guide, visiting Jaipur craft workshops and a traditional village. Make a clay pot, stamp hand block designs, try henna, see lac bangles and silver work, then finish at Nahargarh for sunset. Pickup is available.
“These guys are fantastic, not only are they superb drivers. They will look after you to their fullest capacity and even so much as to call them friends. They will show you Jaipur like nobody else and are easily some of the most genuine people l ve ever met.”
Spend about eight hours touring Jaipur by private car, from Amer and Panna Meena ka Kund to City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, and Jal Mahal. Your English-speaking driver handles pickup, parking, fuel, and drop-off. Drivers named in past bookings include Imran, Asif, and Rahul.
“Excellent trip, our guide Asif was excellent and took us to a great gem place and carpets and textiles. His English was excellent and we had a great day. He also helped us out with several other trips.”
Walk about 3 kilometers through Jaipur’s old city with an English-speaking guide trained in architecture. Visit Ajmeri Gate, Tripolia Bazaar, Hawa Mahal, Jalebi Chowk, and Govind Devji Temple, then finish with Rajasthani breakfast, chai, questions, and shared digital photos.
“Tour guide did not show up at meeting place and was not responsive to texts or calls. This is a SCAM!”
Travel privately through Rajasthan with a driver, air-conditioned car, local city guides, and six breakfasts. See Jaipur’s palaces and stepwell, Udaipur’s lakeside court, Jodhpur’s Mehrangarh Fort, and Pushkar’s Brahma Temple. Hotels and monument fees cost extra.
“We had a smooth experience exploring jaipur, udaipur, jodhpur and pushkar. Our driver Surendra was very nice and made us feel comfortable. He also always have great suggestions and was a great companion to learn from about life in india. It was a great way to experience india for the first time.”
Start at 9:30 a.m. for a private Jaipur tour lasting about 5 to 8 hours. Visit Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, and Nahargarh with bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle. Guide service and monument tickets cost extra. Add Chokhi Dhani in the evening if you want dinner and folk entertainment.
“Amber Fort another spectacular place to visit in India, although the weather was terrible it added to the adventure. Racing back brown the hill in the Jeep trying to avoid the floods was quite an experience.”
Spend about 2 hours 25 minutes walking through Jaipur with a guide such as Aditya, Ankit, or Richi. You’ll visit Jantar Mantar, City Palace, temples, old markets, Hawa Mahal, and Sargasooli Tower while hearing about astronomy, royal life, religion, and daily culture. Entry fees are extra.
“Aditya, you have been an amazing host. Learnt a lot about the history. Keep doing the great work! Highly recommended when in Jaipur.”
Meet near Hawa Mahal for a three-hour walk through Jaipur’s City Palace, prayer temples, vegetable and flower markets, and artisan lanes. Guides such as Virendra, Raju, Sid, and Parveen have led past tours, including French-language walks. Tea, snacks, and water are included.
“We had an amazing time walking around Pink city. Mr. Virendra showed us all the must visit spots which one would miss out without a guide. The pyaaz kachori and road side tea were delicious. Thanks!”
Start before the heat at Jaipur’s flower market, then tour Amer Fort, Panna Meena ka Kund, Jal Mahal, Royal Gaitor, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, and City Palace. You travel by private air-conditioned car with hotel or airport pickup. Guides and drivers may include Shamshu, Sunny, Abdul, or Ali.
“I spend two and a half days with Shamshu and his guide Abdul for a quick trip to Jaipur. I did an evening tour, a trip to Ranthambore National Park, and a full day private tour of the city. I was very pleased with the service provided by ShamsRead more”
Pick a fort, a kitchen, a bazaar or a jeep.
