Amritsar Tour: Golden Temple & Jallianwala Bagh Visit

Walk through four centuries of Sikh history and India's partition in one morning

A private half-day tour of Amritsar led by a professional guide, visiting the Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, the Partition Museum, and Durgiana Temple in air-conditioned transport. The tour includes entry to the world's largest community kitchen, bottled water, and all fees. Pickup is included. The Partition Museum closes Mondays, and museum entry fees are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Golden Temple1h · entry included
2. Jallianwala Bagh25m · entry included

Amritsar city historical tour

• Visit Golden Temple
• See world's largest free community kitchen
• Stop inside Golden Temple campus
• Visit resting place of Sikh holy book
• See 500 year old healing tree
• Walk Jallianwala Bagh massacre garden
• Visit Partition Museum
• Explore Durgiana Temple

The experience

The tour starts at the Golden Temple, where your guide walks you through the 500-year-old complex and explains the history of the Sikh holy site. You'll visit the world's largest community kitchen on the temple grounds (a working langar that feeds thousands daily), and see the healing tree, a 500-year-old banyan where visitors come from around the world to bathe in the pool beneath it. The guide explains the spiritual and historical significance of each space as you move through the campus.

From there, you move to Jallianwala Bagh, the massacre garden where British troops killed hundreds of unarmed protesters in 1919. Walking the grounds, you'll see the bullet marks still embedded in the walls and the martyrs' well at the center: a physical record of the violence that shaped India's independence movement. The Partition Museum follows, documenting the 1947 division of India and Pakistan through photographs, personal accounts, and artifacts. This museum is closed Mondays, so plan accordingly if that's your travel day.

You'll also visit Durgiana Temple, a Hindu shrine with its own architectural and spiritual history. Throughout the tour, you travel in a private air-conditioned car with a professional guide who speaks English. Bottled water is provided to keep you hydrated. The whole experience runs four to five hours. Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes that cover your arms and legs, as some religious sites require it. In winter, bring a jacket and gloves.

What’s included

• Walk through the world's largest community kitchen at the Golden Temple.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• air-conditioned private transport.
• bottled water throughout the tour.
• all fees and taxes except museum entry.
• visits to Jallianwala Bagh, the Partition Museum, and Durgiana Temple with historical explanations at each stop.

Options for this experience

2 options

Amritsar City TourGuide in English · 10:00, 10:30 and 11:00Pickup is included

Includes a Golden Temple night viewGuide in English · 16:00Night View of the Golden Temple: this option adds a captivating night visit to the temple to take in the nighttime view and illuminations, alongside the standard city tour. Duration: 4 hours, by car and on foot. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 and 16:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Globe Trek Tours and Sightseeing.

Is this one for you?Book this if you're covering Amritsar's main sites in one morning and want a guide to explain the history at each stop. The private car keeps you moving between locations without backtracking.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Under 6: they 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 exactly is the world's largest community kitchen at the Golden Temple, and what will I see there?

The langar is a free kitchen that feeds thousands of visitors and pilgrims daily as part of Sikh tradition. You'll walk through the kitchen area and see the scale of the operation. Your guide explains how it functions and its role in the temple's spiritual mission.

Can I enter the Golden Temple itself, or do I just see it from outside?

You enter the Golden Temple campus and walk through the complex, including the area around the Harmandir Sahib (the main shrine). Modest dress covering arms and legs is required. Your guide will explain what to expect before you arrive.

How long do we spend at each stop on this tour?

The tour is structured as a half-day experience covering four to five hours total, with time at the Golden Temple and its kitchen, Jallianwala Bagh, the Partition Museum, and Durgiana Temple. Your guide paces the stops to fit the highlights into the morning or afternoon window you choose.

Is the Partition Museum included in the tour price, or do I pay separately?

Museum entry fees are not included in the tour price and are paid separately at the door. Your guide will take you there and explain the exhibits, but you cover the admission cost yourself.

What should I wear, and are there any sites where I need to remove my shoes?

Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes covering your arms and legs, as some religious sites require modest dress. You will remove your shoes when entering the Golden Temple and certain areas of Durgiana Temple. Your guide will let you know when. In winter, bring a warm jacket and gloves.