2-Day Jaipur Private Tour: Forts, Palaces & Old City

Two days of Jaipur's forts, palaces and monuments with a guide who knows the routes between them

A 2-day private tour of Jaipur with car, driver and guide covers the city's major heritage sites across two days: the old city monuments (Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Albert Hall Museum) on day one, and the forts and palaces (Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Royal Gaitor) on day two. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and three additional languages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Jaipur Old City Tour

• Breakfast and driver pickup
• Visit Hawa Mahal
• Explore City Palace
• See Jantar Mantar
• Visit Isarlat (Sargasuli)
• Tour Albert Hall Museum
• Visit Birla Mandir
• Shop at Johri and Bapu Bazar

Day 2: Jaipur Forts and Palaces

• View Jal Mahal and boat ride
• Tour Amer Fort
• Visit Panna Meena Ka Kund stepwell
• Explore Jaigarh Fort
• Visit Nahargarh Fort
• See Royal Gaitor Tombs

The experience

Two days gives you time to move between Jaipur's scattered sites without rushing. Day one focuses on the old city: you'll start at 9 AM with pickup from your hotel, then visit Hawa Mahal (the palace of winds, built in 1799 with its distinctive latticed screens), City Palace (the palace complex designed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh), and Jantar Mantar, which holds the world's largest stone sundial and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The itinerary also includes Isarlat (a 140-foot tower once the tallest building in the pink city), Albert Hall Museum with its 16 art galleries, and Birla Mandir, constructed entirely of white marble. You'll end the day browsing Johri Bazar and Bapu Bazar in the old markets.

Day two shifts to the forts and palaces outside the city center. You'll see Jal Mahal, the palace on Man Singh Sagar Lake (entry is restricted, but you can view it from the water), then head to Amber Fort, the massive palace complex 11 km from the city built in pale yellow and pink sandstone. Jaigarh Fort, home to the Jaivana cannon (the world's largest cannon on wheels when it was made in 1720), sits nearby. Nahargarh Fort and Royal Gaitor (the maharajas' tombs in a quiet setting away from crowds) round out the second day. Your driver and guide handle all navigation. Fuel, parking, tolls and taxes are covered in the price.

The guide is live and speaks your language: English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Mandarin or Hindi. Children from age 6 are welcome. Infants can ride in a pram or sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one. Monument entrance fees are not included, so budget separately for the sites you want to enter.

What’s included

• Hotel, airport or railway station pickup and drop-off.
• private air-conditioned car and chauffeur for both days.
• professional tour guide.
• fuel, parking charges, tolls and interstate taxes.
• all government taxes.

Before you book

Lasts 2d, runs every day, 5 start times, from US$ 39 per person, with live guides in 7 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 10:30

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 9 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hindi and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Namaste Jaipur Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want one guide and driver staying with you both days. You'll move through Jaipur's forts, palaces, and old city monuments without switching vehicles or meeting a new guide each morning.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hindi and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 9 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

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

Jantar Mantar is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh and completed in 1738. It features the world's largest stone sundial and is a UNESCO World Heritage site, making it one of Jaipur's most significant heritage monuments.

Can I actually go inside Jal Mahal, or do I just look at it from outside?

Entry to Jal Mahal is completely restricted to visitors, so you cannot go inside. Instead, you view the palace from the water by boating on Man Singh Sagar Lake, which is how most travelers see it.

How far is Amber Fort from central Jaipur, and how much time do we spend there?

Amber Fort sits about 11 km from the main city. The itinerary includes it as a major stop on day two, but the exact time spent there depends on your pace and how many of the palace complex's sections you explore with your guide.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The price covers the private car and driver for both days, the guide, fuel, parking, tolls, all government taxes, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Monument entrance fees, camera fees, meals, personal expenses and any souvenir photos are not included.