Old Pune Heritage Walk: Shaniwar Wada, Dagdusheth & 5 Snack Stops
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $19 / person
- Location
- Pune, India
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 · 2 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Nine Tours
- Meeting point
- Enter from the first gate (small in size) and then come to the main gate (entrance gate/second gate) where you'll find our guide
Description
Most Old Pune walks tick off the same landmarks and end at a generic snack stall. Ours doesn't. You'll taste a modak — Lord Ganesh's mythological favourite sweet — at the foot of Dagdusheth Halwai temple, eaten where it actually belongs. You'll step inside Bhausaheb Rangari Bhawan, the quiet lane where India's public Ganesh festival began in 1892 — a piece of national history almost no other tour shows you. You'll try a mastani at Gujjar Mastani, one of the original houses of the dessert Pune invented. Your guide is Pune-born, not flown in from elsewhere. Small group, never more than 8 — so the lanes feel like a local showing you their city, not a tour bus making a stop.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 30
- Adult (ages 15–65)
- $19
- Child (ages 3–14)
- $8
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $24.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:58 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 29.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Shaniwar Wada
Begin at Shaniwar Wada, the 1732 Peshwa fort palace, and hear the story of the empire that ruled half of India from these walls. Walk to Lal Mahal, where the young Shivaji Maharaj spent his childhood — the founding tale of the Maratha empire told on the very ground it began.
Walk to Lal Mahal, where the young Shivaji Maharaj spent his childhood — the founding tale of the Maratha empire told on the very ground it began.
Discover a piece of history almost no other tour shows you: Bhausaheb Rangari Bhawan, where India's public Ganesh festival tradition began in 1892.
Weave through the bustling lanes to Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple, one of India's most revered Ganesh shrines.
Tulshibag Market
Indulge in a shopping extravaganza at Tulsi Baug Market, a bustling hub renowned for its vibrant array of traditional Maharashtrian sarees, jewelry, handicrafts, and antiques. Lose yourself amidst the colorful stalls and bustling crowds as you hunt for treasures and souvenirs.
One of the original houses of Pune's iconic mastani, a thick milkshake-meets-ice-cream invented in this city — your reward for the heat and the heritage.
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Market
Pune's beautiful Victorian-era market hall — for a final taste of everyday Pune life among spice stalls, fabric vendors, and 130-year-old stone arches.
What's included
Included
Entrance fee
Bottled drinking water throughout the walk
Three included food and beverage stops: a modak, a tea or coffee break, and a mastani
Pune-born local English-speaking guide for the full 2 - 3 hours walk
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off (meeting point shared 24 hours prior, typically near Shaniwar Wada)
Additional food, drinks, or snacks beyond the included stops
Gratuities for the guide (appreciated but never expected)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
2 reviews
How it compares in Pune
- No. 41 by number of reviews among 93 tours in Pune
- Starting price $19 is 34% below the typical $29 for tours of similar length in Pune
Excurgo comparison of 93 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Old Pune Heritage Walk: Shaniwar Wada, Dagdusheth & 5 Snack Stops lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $19 per person for this Pune experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $24. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–14 pay from $8, adults from $19.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Enter from the first gate (small in size) and then come to the main gate (entrance gate/second gate) where you'll find our guide. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Nine Tours.
Reviews(2)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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