Pune Heritage Walk: Explore City's Evolution

Explore Pune’s rich history on a 2.2km heritage walk. Discover 9 key landmarks with an expert guide. Uncover the city’s past, present, and future.

Duration: 3 hours, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Shaniwar Wada - The journey begins at Shaniwarwada, the former residence of the Peshwas, where key locations within the palace are explored, setting the stage for the heritage walk.
  • Lal Mahal Chitra - Engaging stories of the former residence of the esteemed king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj are shared, offering insights into Pune’s political…
What's Included
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Shaniwarwada tickets
  • Meals
Additional Information

Explore Pune’s captivating transformation from a quaint village to a bustling metropolis on this enlightening heritage walk. Guided by an experienced local expert, who has led over 1000 heritage walks, participants will embark on a 2.2km journey through the bustling city center, discovering 9 significant landmarks. This adventure is not just about…

Location
Shaniwar Wada
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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J5188ctdominicm
Aug 27, 2026
Two great yours with a top guide. - I did this and a tour to Sinhaghad Fort with Dhruva and can thoroughly recommend both. Dhruva combined historical sites with carefully chosen local foods. He also went into detail with my question. I'd have done a further tour if I'd had time. Highly recommended.
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Andrea_k
Aug 21, 2026
It was such an enjoyable,... - It was such an enjoyable, interactive tour through the historical sites, lively streets and into majestic and sometimes hidden temples I would have probably missed on my own. The guide, Dhruv, was very kind and informative, shared lots of interesting details, and I came back learning a lot not just about Pune, but the history of Maharashtra. I especially appreciate his willingness to help me find stuff at the market, even if it took us more time than planned. Thank you once again for the memorable experience, Dhruv, I recommend it to everyone!
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Tanchikj
Aug 4, 2026
Wonderful Heritage Walk with Dhruv! - We had an absolutely delightful experience exploring the old town of Pune with Dhruv as our guide. My daughter and I were both completely captivated by his deep knowledge of the city's history — he brought every street, temple, and old building to life with fascinating stories and context that we would never have discovered on our own. Dhruv has a wonderful way of explaining Pune's rich historical significance — from its Peshwa-era heritage to the everyday life of the old town — making it engaging and easy to understand for both adults and kids. He was patient, warm, and clearly passionate about sharing the city's culture and legacy. If you're visiting Pune and want more than just a surface-level tour, book with Dhruv. He doesn't just show you the city — he helps you understand and appreciate it. Highly, highly recommend! --- Want me to tweak the tone (shorter/more casual) or adjust for a specific platform like Google, TripAdvisor, or Airbnb Experiences?
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Amitkumar_j
Jul 20, 2026
Amazing Heritage Walk! - I had a great time doing this heritage walk with Dhruv. I was just the only person for this walk but Dhruv made me feel so comfortable and welcome. His knowledge on the history and geography of this region is immense and there's a lot to learn from him. I highly recommend this walk to everyone who's in Pune!
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Siddharth_g
Jul 10, 2026
Engaging and informative - Great experience, visiting some of Pune's most historically important sites! It is made special by Dhruva's knowledge about the places and all the relevent people, along with his passion for the subject. Would definitely recommend, irrespective of whether you are a Punekar or someone visiting the city!
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Rahul_j
Jun 26, 2026
Great tour with a great guide! - Dhruv is an amazing tour guide and knows a great deal about the city and the places he takes you too. You learn a lot about the Marathas and the Peshwas and what impact they had on the region. Highly recommend!
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Prajectory
Jun 6, 2026
The walk and the walker 💯 - Dhruv brings the city alive across history, current affairs and contextualises the geography and contemporary/ pop culture along with that. It was a unique walk with him and he definitely brings a lot of personality to it.
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Costie2013
Apr 3, 2026
Very happy i chose Dhurva as my guide for Old Puna - Dheuva was absolutely incredible. So knowledgeable and passionate about his city. We covered more ground than i even thought we would for the very low price he charges. He is a born teacher and storyteller, often posing rhetorical questions to let me do some of the thinking. What a beautiful young man. This tour comes highly recommended
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H5306cohannab
Apr 2, 2026
Amazing tour - Wonderful tour! The guide is very knowledgeable and attentive. I learned a lot and got a completely different perspective on Pune. Would recommend 110%!
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Adventure34823061032
Mar 11, 2026
Best way to explore Pune - It was the best way to explore and get to know Pune. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and shares all information related to history, geography and politics, that blend together with the places that we visited. Great experience, totally recommend it!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).