2-Day Jaipur Heritage Tour: City Palace, Forts & Hawa Mahal

See Jaipur's royal palaces and forts across two days in a private vehicle

A private 2-day Jaipur heritage tour covers the city's major monuments with an English-speaking driver and AC vehicle, including hotel or airport pickup. Day one focuses on the forts and stepwells on the Aravalli hills: Royal Gaitor, Jaigarh Fort with its famous Jaivana cannon, and Nahargarh Fort. Day two explores the city center: Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar's 18th-century astronomical instruments, City Palace, Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Temple, with time for local market shopping.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Explore Jaipur Forts

• Visit Royal Gaitor tombs
• View Jal Mahal from distance
• Tour Jaigarh Fort armory
• Explore Nahargarh Fort
• Visit Amer town heritage sites
• See Panna Meena Ka Kund stepwell
• Visit 16th-century temple

Day 2: Jaipur Heritage city tour

• Visit Hawa Mahal palace
• Explore Jantar Mantar observatory
• Tour City Palace complex
• Visit Albert Hall Museum
• Visit Birla Temple
• Explore Galta Ji Temple

The experience

Jaigarh Fort sits on the Aravalli hills and houses a military armory with historical weapons and cannons, including the Jaivana: the world's largest cannon on wheels. The fort is one of several stops on the first day that trace Jaipur's royal past, starting with Royal Gaitor, the carved stone monuments beneath Nahargarh Fort where Kacchwaha kings were laid to rest. Nahargarh Fort itself overlooks the city from the hills and blends historical architecture with views across the landscape. Between the forts, you'll see Jal Mahal, the Water Palace in the middle of Man Sagar Lake: entry to the palace itself is restricted, but the view from a distance shows the architectural detail that makes it one of Jaipur's most recognizable landmarks.

The second day moves into the city center and its most famous monuments. Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, was designed so royal women could observe street life without being seen. Jantar Mantar is an 18th-century astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, with large precision instruments like the Samrat Yantra sundial and the Jai Prakash Yantra for tracking celestial bodies. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. City Palace, also built by Jai Singh II, blends Rajput, Mughal, and European styles across courtyards and rooms, and remains a working royal residence. Albert Hall Museum, opened in 1887, holds sculptures, textiles, and coins in an Indo-Saracenic building with a central dome lit at night. Birla Temple, built in 1988, sits in landscaped gardens with white marble and city views.

The private AC vehicle and English-speaking driver stay with you both days, handling navigation and timing so you move between sites without arranging transport separately. Fuel, parking, and all taxes are covered. If time allows on the second day, the itinerary includes a stop at local markets and a possible visit to Nahargarh Fort for the scenic side of the city.

What’s included

• Private AC vehicle with an English-speaking driver.
• fuel charge, parking fees, and all taxes.
• hotel, airport, or railway station pickup and drop-off.

Before you book

Lasts 2d, runs every day, 6 start times, from US$ 27 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 11:00

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Jaipur Sightseeing Tour

Is this one for you?The two-day pace lets you cover the forts on the hills on day one and the city's central monuments on day two without rushing between sites. A private vehicle means you set the timing at each stop and skip the coordination of shared transport or taxis.

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Top questions

What is Jantar Mantar and why is it on this tour?

Jantar Mantar is an 18th-century astronomical observatory in central Jaipur built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. It contains large precision instruments (the Samrat Yantra is a giant sundial, and the Jai Prakash Yantra determines the position of celestial bodies), and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architectural and scientific significance from the Mughal era.

Can I enter Jal Mahal on this tour?

Jal Mahal, the Water Palace in Man Sagar Lake, is viewed from a distance on day one. Entry to the palace itself is restricted, but the view shows the architectural detail that makes it one of Jaipur's most recognizable landmarks.

What makes Jaigarh Fort worth visiting?

Jaigarh Fort, perched on the Aravalli hills, is a well-preserved military fortification with an impressive armory of historical weapons and cannons. It houses the Jaivana, the world's largest cannon on wheels, making it a key stop for understanding Jaipur's royal military heritage.

Does this tour include meals or monument entry fees?

The tour includes the private vehicle, driver, fuel, parking, and hotel or airport pickup. Monument entrance fees (approximately 25 USD per person) and meals are not included and are paid separately.

What is the difference between Hawa Mahal and City Palace?

Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, is a five-story structure designed to let royal women observe street life without being seen, reflecting the purdah system. City Palace is a grand complex built in the 18th century that blends Rajput, Mughal, and European architecture, remains a working royal residence, and contains a museum with royal artifacts and historical exhibits.