Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour of Pondicherry: Exploring Puducherry Arts and Craft
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3 Ratings
Puducherry
Immerse yourself in the vibrant arts and crafts culture of Puducherry on a heritage walking tour. Discover traditional handicrafts, explore offbeat museums, and experience the rich artistic heritage of Murungapakkam Village.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Puducherry Tourism Information Centre - We don’t want to give everything away and spoil the surprise, so join us on this walking tour to discover the city’s hidden treasures that you might overlook if you’re navigating the city by yourself. The tour’s highlights will include
  1. École Française d’Extrême-Orient - a heritage site and library with over 11,000 books on Indology and a collection of palm-leaf manuscripts in Sanskrit, Tamil, and Manipravalam.

  2. An embroidery center located in a magnificent 18th-century edifice, operated by a local convent, which aids disadvantaged women.

  3. A street lined with ancient cafes, buildings constructed in French architectural style, and the bustling markets of Pondy.

  4. Quaint lanes, historic homes, meandering streets, and the Academy of Western Music

  5. Bharati Park - one of Pondicherry’s lushest spots, encircled by the town’s significant governmental structures.

  6. A lively Hindu temple renowned for its elephant blessings, intricately carved stone walls, and a golden chariot.

  7. A French War Memorial and the beaches of Pondicherry.

What's Included
  • Highly skilled bilingual Storyteller/Guide (English & Hindi)
  • Insider tips to save money and discover the city’s gems
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pickup and drop
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Puducherry arts and craft is a delightful experience and we are very fortunate that even today our rich art and craft culture is preserved in the Murungapakkam Village. Experience the famous art and craft of Puducherry by walking around the houses and small joint of Puducherry village, explore the rich art, closely observe the off beat museum, shops, galleries showcasing handicrafts etc.

Location
Puducherry Tourism Information Centre
Goubert Avenue
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Pallavibajpai
Apr 17, 2024
Pondicherry is a place I wish to settle down - Pondicherry is a place where I would like to settle permanently in future. Have been there many times. Highly recommend going there.
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Jack_d
Dec 13, 2023
Manoj was the best tour guide - Manoj our guide was the best and was able to provide the historical significance that made the trip memorable.
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Navigator29757387029
Jan 15, 2024
Good and bad. The scuba diving and snorkeling went very well. I would rate that part of our trip as excellent. - The walking tour that we all looked forward to did not go well. The guide Neerajkumar was helpful and pleasant and even adjusted his time to accommodate us. But he did not know anything about Pondicherry and the sites. The history or significance of the place.
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