Jaipur Day Trip from Delhi: Amber Fort & City Palace Tour

Three centuries of Rajput palaces in one day, without arranging the drive

A 14-hour private day trip from Delhi to Jaipur visits three royal landmarks: Amber Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site 11 km outside the city), City Palace (a 285-year-old complex still home to the ruling family), and Hawa Mahal (the five-storey Palace of Winds built in 1799). The tour includes a professional guide, round-trip private transfer, lunch and bottled water. A dress code applies: knees and shoulders must be covered for entry to the palaces and museums.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jaipur sightseeing and return to Delhi

• Travel from Delhi to Jaipur
• Visit Amber Fort and explore architecture
• Tour City Palace and museum
• See Hawa Mahal and its windows
• Enjoy lunch in Jaipur
• Return to Delhi

The Experience

Amber Fort sits 11 km from Jaipur, built in red sandstone and white marble with architecture that blends Hindu and Rajput styles. The fort's highlights include the Diwan-e-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), the Sukh Mandir, and the Sheesha Mahal — the Palace of Mirrors — which is the most photographed section. The guide walks you through the carved and decorated chambers, and the fort's artistic detail is what draws photographers and history readers to spend time here rather than move through quickly.

City Palace comes next: a 285-year-old complex that was the seat of the Maharaja and remains a royal private residence. The Mubarak Mahal now houses a museum displaying royal costumes, Pashmina shawls, Benaras silk sarees and embroidered prints from the family's collection. The ceilings carry beautiful paintings, and the palace is maintained well enough that the ornamental buildings and courtyards hold together as a working whole, not a ruin. You move through rooms that are still lived in by the royal family, which changes how the space feels.

Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, was built in 1799 from pink sandstone specifically so the royal women could watch street life without being seen. The building has 953 small ornamental windows (called jharokhas) with intricate latticework that lets cool air circulate through the interior. The Hindu and Islamic design blend is visible in every window and carved detail. After the three palaces, lunch happens in Jaipur before the drive back to Delhi, which takes the afternoon and evening.

What’s included

• Round-trip private transfer from Delhi.
• professional guide.
• lunch in Jaipur.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by GeTS Holidays

Is this one for you?Choose this private tour if you'd rather have a driver handle the round-trip from Delhi while you set your own pace at each palace, instead of coordinating timing with a group.

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Top questions

What is Amber Fort and why is it worth the 11 km drive from Jaipur?

Amber Fort is a 16th-century palace built of red sandstone and white marble, noted for blending traditional Hindu and Rajput architecture. The Sheesha Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) is the most photographed section, and the Diwan-e-Aam (Hall of Public Audience) and Sukh Mandir are key highlights that show the fort's artistic carved and decorated style.

Can I actually enter City Palace, or is it closed to visitors because the royal family still lives there?

City Palace remains a royal private residence, but the Mubarak Mahal section is open as a museum displaying the royal family's collection of costumes, Pashmina shawls, Benaras silk sarees and embroidered prints. The palace complex includes ornamental buildings and courtyards you can walk through, and the ceilings carry beautiful paintings.

What makes Hawa Mahal different from the other two palaces?

Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 specifically for the royal women so they could watch street proceedings without being seen by others. The five-storey building has 953 small ornamental windows (called jharokhas) with intricate latticework that allows cool air to pass inside, and the pink sandstone construction displays a blend of Hindu and Islamic design.

How long is the full day, and what happens after the three palaces?

The tour is 14 hours total. After visiting Amber Fort, City Palace and Hawa Mahal, you have lunch in Jaipur, then travel back to Delhi in the afternoon and evening by private vehicle.

What should I wear to visit these palaces?

A dress code applies to all three sites: knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Failure to comply with these requirements risks refused entry.

Is the guide included, and do I need to book a different language in advance?

A professional guide is included in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and two additional languages. If you need a language other than English, a supplement of $20 USD per person applies and must be arranged at booking.