Why Pune? : A Heritage Walk through Old Pune | 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes

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Why Pune? : A Heritage Walk through Old Pune
2 Adults x $17.03
$34.06
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$34.06

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Snacks
  • Private transportation
  • Shaniwarwada tickets

Overview

Discover Pune's fascinating journey from a humble hamlet to a thriving metropolis on this enriching heritage walk. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, who has conducted over 100 heritage walks, you'll embark on a 2.2km exploration through the dense city center, uncovering 9 key landmarks. This experience isn't just about visiting sites; it's about connecting the dots between Pune's past, present, and future, unraveling the essence of the city's evolution. As a proud Punekar, I've had the joy of sharing my city with numerous visitors and locals alike. Beyond the typical tourist attractions, we'll delve into lesser-known aspects of Pune's history, culture, and community. Join me to unravel the 'Why?'. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a curious traveler, or a resident keen to delve deeper, this heritage walk promises to unveil multiple facets of Pune's identity. Come, walk with me, and piece together the vibrant tapestry of our beloved city.

Itinerary

  • Shaniwar Wada

    Our walk starts from Shaniwarwada, once a residence of the Peshwas where we cover key locations inside the palace and set a context for our heritage walk.

    1 hour

  • Lal Mahal Chitra

    We'll hear fascinating stories of the former residence of the revered king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, appreciating Pune's political landscape from when it was a village

    10 minutes

  • Kasba Peth Ganpati Temple

    A 400 year old temple gives us a local vibe of the religious character of the city and helps us appreciate the city's origins.

    15 minutes

  • Nana Wada

    The house of a former statesman adds to our political understanding, helping us appreciate the then changing demographics and people of the Old City.

    10 minutes

  • Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati

    The house of a former revolutionary, we'll see a beautifully maintained house and hear fascinating stories of Pune's contribution to India's freedom movement.

    20 minutes

  • BHIDE WADA भिडेवाडा (भिडेवाडा बचाव मोहिम)संस्थापक -प्रशांत फुले

    House of a former reformer, we'll be able to appreciate Pune's political, social, educational and reformist aspects.

    10 minutes

  • Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir (Pass By)

    We pass through Pune's most iconic Ganesh and one of India's richest temples appreciating its history and splendour.

  • Tulshibaug Shri Ram temple

    A quaint temple, making our way through the bustling Tulshibaug market helps us appreciate the stunning architecture and the history of the area.

    20 minutes

  • Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai

    A colonial era vegetable market helps us appreciate Pune's transition into a colonial city and beyond. We also close the heritage walk with a lot of connections with the city's past, present and the future.

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Do it!

Published on Mar, 2025

Excellent walking tour of Pune’s old city with an excellent guide despite the heat. Worth doing to orient yourself spatially and historically in Pune

Dhruva was a helpful and...

Published on Feb, 2025

Dhruva was a helpful and informative guide with good clear English.The tour covered interesting aspects of a mixture of Pune:history,religion,trade, political and revolutionary background.Informative and enjoyable.( I do not have a smart phone only a simple UK mobile so the initial meet up with the guide was a little tricky-of course not a problem for most people). Overall a very good experience.

Excellent and interesting

Published on Jan, 2025

Dhruva was fascinating a really interesting guide who had brilliant stories to tell and his English is excellent. We just loved the walking tour. It took in parts of Pune which I had never imagined existed from the historical, political, social to religious. We’re so glad we did the Dhruva’s tour

The best tour guide

Published on Jan, 2025

The most informed tour guide in years with a wonderful attitude . Smart, informative and extremely caring ! What an experience

Great experience overall, it was good to explore Pune from a different lense

Published on Jan, 2025

Dhruv is a great storyteller. His style of taking you into historical times and back to present was interesting and kept us engaged.

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