Heritage and Food Walks through Old Pune: 9 landmarks

Walk through nine centuries of Pune's past and piece together why the city became what it is

A 2.5 to 3.3 hour heritage walk through Old Pune's city center, covering 9 key landmarks with a knowledgeable local guide. You'll start at Shaniwarwada, the former Peshwa residence, and move through temples, historic houses and markets that shaped the city's political, religious and social identity. Snacks are included. Public transportation is available nearby.

Step-by-step itinerary

Heritage walk through Old Pune

• Start walk at Shaniwarwada palace
• Hear stories of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's residence
• Visit 400 year old temple
• See house of former statesman
• Explore house of former revolutionary
• Visit house of former reformer
• Pass Pune's iconic Ganesh temple
• Visit quaint temple and Tulshibaug market
• Explore colonial era vegetable market

The experience

The walk covers 2.2km through dense Old Pune, starting at Shaniwarwada where the Peshwas once ruled. From there you'll move through the former residence of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a 400-year-old temple that anchors the city's religious character, and the houses of a statesman, a revolutionary and a reformer: each one a window into a different layer of Pune's past. The guide, a lifelong resident who has conducted over 1000 heritage walks, connects these sites to show how Pune shifted from a village into a political and cultural center.

The route takes you through Pune's most iconic Ganesh temple, one of India's richest, then down into Tulshibaug market where a quaint temple sits among the stalls. You'll finish at a colonial-era vegetable market, a landmark that marks Pune's transition under British rule. Each stop isn't isolated. The guide weaves them together so you see how the city's past shaped its present and future.

Snacks are included. The walk is suitable for all fitness levels, and public transportation options are available near the starting point if you need to reach Shaniwarwada.

What’s included

• Snacks.
• live guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 16:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Dhruva Kalita

Is this one for you?Book this walk if you want to understand Pune's layers (political, religious, social and reformist) rather than just see landmarks. The guide's focus on why the city evolved the way it did, rather than what to photograph, suits anyone curious about how a village became a metropolis.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What is Shaniwarwada and why does the walk start there?

Shaniwarwada was the residence of the Peshwas, rulers who shaped Pune's political landscape when it was still a village. The walk begins inside the palace to set the context for everything that follows.

Does the walk include entry to temples and historic houses?

The walk passes through key locations including a 400-year-old temple and the houses of a statesman, revolutionary and reformer. Entry to Shaniwarwada palace itself is not included in the tour price.

How far is 2.2km and what is the pace like?

The walk covers 2.2km through the dense city center over 2.5 to 3.3 hours, which means a slow pace with frequent stops to hear stories and take in each landmark. It's suitable for all fitness levels.

What makes this guide different from other heritage tours in Pune?

The guide is a lifelong Punekar who has led over 1000 heritage walks and focuses on lesser-known aspects of the city's history, culture and community rather than standard tourist sites. The walk connects nine landmarks to show Pune's evolution rather than treating them as isolated attractions.

When does the walk end and what is the last stop?

The walk closes at a colonial-era vegetable market, a landmark that represents Pune's transition into a colonial city and beyond. This final stop ties together the city's connections between past, present and future.