2-Day Amritsar Tour: Golden Temple & Wagah Border

Two days to see what shaped a nation and a faith

A 2-day Amritsar tour from airport or station pickup covers the Golden Temple, the Wagah Border ceremony, Jallianwala Bagh, and the city's museums and markets. Private air-conditioned transport and bottled water are included. A tour guide is available as an option at checkout. Meals are not included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Attari-Wagah Border1h
2. Golden Temple2h
3. Jallianwala Bagh45m

Day 1: Arrival and Wagah Border Ceremony

• Arrive Amritsar transport hub
• Transfer to hotel and check-in
• Refresh at hotel
• Drive to Wagah Border Ceremony
• Attend Wagah Border Ceremony
• Evening shopping at local market
• Optional Golden Temple night ceremony
• Overnight stay at hotel

Day 2: City Tour and Leisure Time

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit Golden Temple
• Visit Jallianwala Bagh
• Visit Partition Museum
• Visit Fort Gobindgarh
• Visit Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
• Leisure shopping in malls or old markets
• Return to hotel or transfer to departure point

The experience

Day one starts with pickup from Amritsar airport, railway station or bus station and a transfer to your hotel. After you settle in, the drive goes straight to the Attari-Wagah Border, where Indian and Pakistani soldiers meet each day just before sunset for a 30-minute ceremony that has run since 1959. The display is built around a show of national pride from both sides. Evening brings either the Golden Temple's night ceremony (on request) or time in the local market, then you return to the hotel for the night.

Day two begins after breakfast with a city tour centered on the Golden Temple, Harimandir Sahib, the most sacred pilgrimage site in Sikhism and the spiritual heart of the faith. From there you move to Jallianwala Bagh, the garden where over 2,000 Indians were killed or wounded by British forces on April 13, 1919, a turning point in India's independence struggle. The itinerary also includes the Partition Museum, Fort Gobindgarh, and the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum. The rest of the day is yours: shop in the city's malls or wander the old markets before returning to your hotel or heading to the airport or station.

Private transportation runs throughout in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water provided. A tour guide can be added at checkout if you want context and stories at each stop. The tour suits all fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible. Families with infants can bring a pram or stroller, and public transit options are nearby if you need them.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport throughout the two days.
• airport, railway station or bus station pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water.
• visit to the Golden Temple and its night ceremony (on request).
• Wagah Border ceremony at sunset.
• entry to Jallianwala Bagh, the Partition Museum, Fort Gobindgarh, and the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum.
• free time for shopping and leisure on day two.

Options for this experience

3 options

Two-day tour of Amritsar with one overnight stayUp to 4 per booking · 09:00Pickup is included

SUV CabUp to 6 per booking · 09:00Toyota Innova or Crysta, pickup is included

Mini CabUp to 12 per booking · 09:00Force Traveller 12-seater, includes pickup

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Northern Travels Taxi Service/Tempo Traveller Rental

Is this one for you?Add a tour guide at checkout if you want the history and stories behind each site explained. Without one, you move through the itinerary at your own pace with just the driver and the freedom to linger where you choose.

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Top questions

What happens at the Wagah Border ceremony?

The Attari-Wagah Border ceremony brings soldiers from the Indian and Pakistani militaries together each day just before sunset for a 30-minute display of national pride that has taken place since 1959. Both sides engage in a choreographed show meant to encourage patriotism on each side of the border.

Can I add a guide to explain the sites?

Yes, a tour guide is available as an optional add-on at checkout. Without it, you visit the sites on your own or with the driver's basic assistance.

What's included in the price?

Private air-conditioned transport, airport or station pickup and drop-off, and bottled water throughout the tour are included. Meals are not covered, and a guide is optional.

Is there free time to explore on my own?

Yes. After the morning city tour on day two, the rest of the day is at your leisure. You can shop, visit markets, or rest at the hotel before your departure.

Does the tour work for families with young children?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and the air-conditioned vehicle keeps everyone comfortable during transfers.