Jaipur City Palace & Hawa Mahal Private Guided Tour

Three centuries of Rajasthani architecture in one morning, from the world's largest stone sundial to the Palace of Winds.

A private half-day tour of Jaipur covers City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar with a live guide, private air-conditioned car and driver, and entry to all three sites. Pickup happens between 8 AM and noon from anywhere in Jaipur, and the driver returns you to your chosen location after the tour. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language depending on availability.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Jaipur's iconic landmarks

• Get picked up in Jaipur
• Visit Patrika Gate at Jawahar Circle
• Explore Hawa Mahal palace
• Tour City Palace
• Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory
• Drive back to preferred location

The Experience

You get picked up from your hotel or any location in Jaipur between 8 AM and noon, then spend the next five hours moving through the city's architectural landmarks with a private guide and driver. The route starts at Jantar Mantar, the 18th-century observatory built by Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II and completed in 1734. It holds the world's largest stone sundial and sits on the UNESCO World Heritage list—the guide walks you through how the astronomical instruments work and why Jai Singh built them. From there you move to Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, a five-story red and pink sandstone structure built in 1799 that sits on the edge of City Palace and once housed the royal women's chambers.

The tour includes entry to all three sites, so you don't stop to buy tickets or wait in separate lines. Patrika Gate, the majestic series of gates at Jawahar Circle's entrance, breaks up the route and gives you a chance to photograph the carved stonework. City Palace, established by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727 when he moved his court to Jaipur from Amber, rounds out the morning—it served as the ceremonial and administrative seat of the Maharaja until 1949 and still functions as a working palace. The driver brings you back to any location in Jaipur you choose, so you can return to your hotel or head straight to lunch without arranging a second ride.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off to anywhere in Jaipur.
• private live tour guide in your chosen language.
• private air-conditioned car with uniformed driver.
• entry to Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and City Palace.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for back problems

Operated by Royal Taj Tour

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're starting your Jaipur day with a morning departure and prefer a private guide who can linger on whichever landmark interests you most, rather than moving through all three on a fixed group schedule.

Top questions

What is Jantar Mantar and why is it worth seeing on a Jaipur tour?

Jantar Mantar is a collection of nineteen astronomical instruments built by Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II and completed in 1734. It features the world's largest stone sundial and is a UNESCO World Heritage site; the guide explains how each instrument was used to measure time and track celestial movements.

Can I choose which language my guide speaks on the Jaipur City Palace tour?

The tour guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language depending on availability. You can request your preferred language when you book.

What time does the Jaipur tour start and how long does it take?

Pickup happens between 8 AM and noon from your location in Jaipur. The full tour runs about five hours, so you'll finish by early afternoon.

Are entry tickets to City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar included in this tour?

Yes, entry to all three sites is included in the tour price. The guide takes you through each one, and you don't need to buy separate tickets or wait in entrance lines.

Does the tour include transport within Jaipur?

Yes, a private air-conditioned car with a uniformed driver is included for the full tour. The driver picks you up from anywhere in Jaipur and drops you at any location you choose after the tour ends.