Private Jaipur Day Tour from New Delhi: Five Monuments in One Day

Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal and City Palace in a single afternoon from Delhi.

A private same-day Jaipur tour from New Delhi includes round-trip transport in an air-conditioned car, a professional local guide, and visits to Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jal Mahal and Jantar Mantar. The tour departs early morning from your Delhi, Noida or Gurugram hotel or airport, covers the five-hour drive each way, and returns you by evening. Buffet lunch and monument entry are available as add-ons. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and several other languages. Groups stay under twelve people, and the itinerary is flexible around your preferences.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Jal MahalEntry included15m
2. Hawa MahalEntry included15m
3. City PalaceEntry included1h
4. Jantar MantarEntry included1h

Full day Jaipur sightseeing tour

• Hotel pickup in New Delhi early morning
• Drive to Jaipur (5 hours)
• Meet private guide in Jaipur
• Visit Amber Fort
• Visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
• Visit Hawa Mahal
• Visit City Palace museum
• Visit Jantar Mantar observatory
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Drive back to New Delhi (5 hours)
• Hotel drop-off in New Delhi

The experience

The driver meets you at 5 a.m. at your hotel, airport or train station and you travel five hours south in a private air-conditioned car to reach Jaipur. Upon arrival, a professional guide takes over and walks you through the city's five main monuments: no waiting for group departures, no fixed schedule beyond the landmarks themselves. The route is built around what you actually came to see: Amber Fort sits on a hilltop with its ramparts and cobbled paths; Jal Mahal floats in the middle of a lake and was used by the royal family for bird hunting; Hawa Mahal, built in 1799, has 953 small windows carved in pink and red sandstone where the royal ladies once watched the city below; City Palace served as the administrative seat of the king and now functions as a museum; and Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage site from 1734, holds 19 astrological instruments and the world's largest stone sundial.

You stop for a buffet lunch at a local restaurant partway through the afternoon, then the guide continues with whichever monuments remain. The return drive to New Delhi takes another five hours, with drop-off at your hotel or airport by evening. The whole day runs twelve to fifteen hours door-to-door. Transport, bottled water and the guide are included in every option. You choose at checkout whether to add monument entry fees and lunch, or book the car and guide alone.

The vehicle size depends on your group: a four-seater sedan for one or two people, a seven-seater SUV for three to five, a ten-seater minibus for six to eight, or a fifteen-seater bus for nine to twelve. All vehicles are wheelchair accessible, as are the monument grounds and surfaces. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, though they must sit on an adult's lap during the drive itself. Dress code is smart casual.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned car for the full round trip.
• hotel, airport or train station pickup and drop-off in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram.
• professional local guide for the Jaipur portion.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• buffet lunch at a local restaurant (if chosen at checkout).
• entrance fees to Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jal Mahal and Jantar Mantar (if chosen at checkout).

Options for this experience

4 options

Tour Guide OnlyUp to 10 per booking · Guide in 8 languages · 15 departure times: the first at 03:00, the last at 10:00Private tour guide only: this option includes only a private tour guide in Jaipur. Transport, entrance fees and food are not included. Pickup is included.

Tour with car and guideUp to 12 per booking · Guide in 8 languages · 15 departure times: the first at 03:00, the last at 10:00This option covers only a private car and guide services; entrance fees and lunch are not included. Pickup is included.

Tour with car, guide and entranceUp to 12 per booking · Guide in 8 languages · 15 departure times: the first at 03:00, the last at 10:00Car, guide and entrance tour: this option includes a private car, a guide and skip-the-line entry to the monuments. No meals are included. Pickup is included.

All Inclusive TourUp to 12 per booking · Guide in 8 languages · 15 departure times: the first at 03:00, the last at 10:00This option comes with a private air-conditioned car, skip-the-line entry to the monuments, a buffet lunch and guide services. Pickup is included.

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Information

Lasts 12h–15h, runs every day, 15 start times, from US$ 5.95 per person, with live guides in 8 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: 03:00, 03:30, 04:00, 04:30, 05:00, 05:30, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Bangla, Hindi and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to2h before

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

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Akbran Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're based in Delhi and want to see Jaipur's five main monuments in one day with a private car and guide: the early 5 a.m. start and fixed route let you move between sites at your own pace and reach each landmark before crowds.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hindi, Russian and Bangla.

What is Hawa Mahal and why was it built?

Hawa Mahal, or the Palace of Winds, was constructed in 1799 by Raja Pratap Singh as a structure where the royal ladies could observe the city and street life through its 953 small windows without being seen from outside. The windows are carved in pink and red sandstone and remain one of Jaipur's most recognizable landmarks.

How long is the drive from New Delhi to Jaipur?

The drive from New Delhi to Jaipur takes approximately five hours each way in a private air-conditioned car. The return journey is the same length, so plan for ten hours of driving time across the full day.

What is included in the tour and what costs extra?

Every option includes private round-trip transport, hotel or airport pickup and drop-off, bottled water and a professional guide. Buffet lunch and entrance fees to the monuments are add-ons you select at checkout. The Car and Guide Tour option covers only transport and the guide, while the All Inclusive Tour bundles everything together.

Can I customize the departure time or the order of the monuments?

The standard departure is 5 a.m., but the tour is flexible and can be customized according to your preference. Discuss timing adjustments with the operator when you book.

Is Jantar Mantar really a UNESCO World Heritage site?

Yes. Jantar Mantar was built by Raja Jai Singh in 1734 and is designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The complex contains 19 astrological instruments and houses the world's largest stone sundial.