Jaipur City Palace & Hawa Mahal Guided Tour: 3 UNESCO Sites

Three royal landmarks and an 18th-century astronomical observatory in one guided morning or afternoon

A guided tour of Jaipur covering the City Palace, Hawa Mahal and the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar, with private guide, hotel pickup and entry to all three sites included. The tour runs five to seven hours and moves through the Pink City's architecture, royal history and scientific heritage. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of three other languages. Pickup happens from anywhere in Jaipur, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jaipur City Palace and Hawa Mahal Tour

• Visit Hawa Mahal palace
• Explore City Palace Jaipur
• Tour Jantar Mantar observatory
• See gates at Jawahar Circle
• View Jal Mahal palace on lake
• Shop at Bapu Bazaar market

The Experience

The tour picks you up from your hotel or accommodation anywhere in Jaipur and moves through the city's three most significant landmarks. You start at the Hawa Mahal, the five-story "Palace of Winds" built from red and pink sandstone on the edge of the City Palace, originally designed with small windows so royal women could observe street life unseen. From there you walk into the City Palace itself, a royal residence that still serves as the administrative headquarters of Jaipur's ruling family, blending Mughal and European architecture across courtyards and chambers. The guide explains the layout and the history as you move through.

The third major stop is Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century with roughly twenty fixed instruments designed to track celestial movements and predict eclipses. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and reads less like a palace and more like an open-air laboratory of stone and marble. After the three main sites, the tour typically includes Jal Mahal, the palace standing in the middle of Man Sagar Lake, and a stop at the gates at Jawahar Circle, which are popular for photographs. The route often passes through or ends at Bapu Bazaar, the Old City market known for mojari shoes, textiles and traditional Rajasthani handicrafts, though shopping time depends on your guide and the day's pace.

Entry to the Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and City Palace is included, so you do not buy tickets separately at each stop. The guide handles the logistics and shares context at each site. If you book the option without tickets, you can pay your guide directly for entry instead. Public transportation runs nearby if you prefer to move independently between stops, and the tour is wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Hotel or accommodation pickup anywhere in Jaipur and drop-off at the end of the tour.
• private guide for the full five to seven hours.
• entry to the Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar.
• access to Jal Mahal viewpoint and the gates at Jawahar Circle.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by My Taj Tour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you are staying in Jaipur without a car or prefer not to navigate the city alone—pickup from your hotel means you do not arrange transport between sites, and the guide handles entry logistics so you move straight from one landmark to the next.

Top questions

What is the Hawa Mahal and why is it called the Palace of Winds?

The Hawa Mahal is a five-story palace built from red and pink sandstone on the edge of the City Palace, designed with small latticed windows so royal women could observe street activity without being seen from outside. The "winds" in its name refer to the airflow through those windows, which kept the interior cool in Jaipur's heat.

Can I visit the City Palace on this tour, or is it only viewable from outside?

The City Palace is included on the tour and you walk inside it. It is a royal residence still used by Jaipur's ruling family, so certain private chambers are not open, but the tour covers the accessible courtyards and chambers that show the blend of Mughal and European architecture.

What is Jantar Mantar and how long do we spend there?

Jantar Mantar is an 18th-century astronomical observation site with roughly twenty fixed stone and marble instruments built to track celestial movements and predict eclipses. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The time spent there is part of the five to seven hour total, though the exact duration depends on your guide's pace and the group's interest.

Does the tour include Bapu Bazaar, and will I have time to shop?

Bapu Bazaar, the Old City market famous for mojari shoes, textiles and Rajasthani handicrafts, is often included as part of the route. Whether you stop and how long you spend there depends on your guide and the day's schedule, so confirm with your guide when you are picked up.

How does pickup work if I am staying in a hotel outside the main tourist area?

Pickup is included from anywhere in Jaipur, so your guide will collect you from your hotel or accommodation no matter where you are staying in the city. Confirm your pickup time and location when you book.

What languages does the guide speak?

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of three additional languages. Confirm which language you need when you book so the operator can assign the right guide.