Jaipur Sightseeing Tour: Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal & Guide

Eight to ten hours moving through Jaipur's forts, palaces and bazaars with a guide who knows the city

A full-day guided tour of Jaipur with a local English-speaking guide, private air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup covers Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, City Palace, Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal, plus a rickshaw ride through the city center and time in the local bazaars. Lunch is included in one option. Monument entrance fees are separate. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours and departs after breakfast.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

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4. Jal Mahalpassing by

Full day Jaipur city tour

• Pick up after breakfast at 9 AM
• Drive to Amber Fort and explore
• Visit Sheesh Mahal inside Amber Fort
• Visit historic stepwell with stairways
• Tour City Palace, Jaipur
• Explore Jantar Mantar astronomical instruments
• Drive to Jal Mahal for photos
• Enjoy Rajasthani or multi cuisine lunch
• Stroll local shopping places in Jaipur
• Enjoy rickshaw ride in city center
• Return to hotel with driver

The experience

The day starts at 9 AM with pickup from your hotel, then a scenic drive to Amber Fort on the city's outskirts. The 16th-century sandstone fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the approach itself carries a panoramic view from uphill. Inside, you'll walk through royal chambers including Sheesh Mahal, the Hall of Mirrors, and see the peacock and royal paintings that line the fort walls. Your guide walks the site with you, explaining the architecture and history as you move through the complex.

After Amber Fort, the tour takes you to Jantar Mantar, a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built in 1734 by Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur. The site holds the world's largest stone sundial and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there you'll visit City Palace, a royal residence that still functions as an administrative building, and Hawa Mahal: the five-story pink sandstone structure famous for its 953 small windows. A historic stepwell with symmetrical stairways is also on the route, known for its rainwater catchment design.

Midday brings a stop at Jal Mahal, the 18th-century floating palace on Man Sagar Lake: a photo opportunity before lunch. If you've booked the option that includes a meal, your guide will take you to a Rajasthani or multi-cuisine restaurant. Otherwise you choose where to eat. The afternoon wraps with a rickshaw ride through the main city center and time to stroll the local shopping areas, where you'll find Rajasthani textiles, artificial jewelry and souvenirs. Your driver then returns you to your hotel.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned car for the full day.
• a language guide who walks the monuments with you.
• hotel, airport or railway station pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water throughout the tour.
• and a rickshaw ride through the city center.

Options for this experience

3 options

Jaipur Pink City Tour led by Local GuidesGuide in English or Japanese · 08:00 and 09:00Excellent rating. Duration: 8 hours. Sightseeing in Jaipur City, transport by private car. Pickup is included.

Pink City Jaipur Tour with a GuideGuide in 6 languages · 08:00 and 09:00Excellent rating. Duration: 10 hours. Sightseeing in Jaipur City, transport by private car. Tour guide language included. Pickup is included.

Lunch-Inclusive Sightseeing Tour of JaipurGuide in 6 languages · 08:00 and 09:00Excellent rating. Duration: 10 hours. Sightseeing in Jaipur City, transport by private car. Tour guide language included. Pickup is included.

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Information

Lasts 8h–10h, runs every day at 08:00 and 09:00, from US$ 28 per person, with live guides in 6 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 09:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and JapaneseOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 39 pickup points.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 54 years) · Senior (55 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jev Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private car and guide to pace your day across forts, palaces, and bazaars. You move at your own speed rather than keeping to a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What's inside Amber Fort that makes it worth the visit?

Amber Fort is a 16th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site with royal chambers, including Sheesh Mahal, the Hall of Mirrors, and walls decorated with peacock and royal paintings. The approach from below offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is included in the "Jaipur Sightseeing with Lunch" option at a Rajasthani or multi-cuisine restaurant. The other options don't include a meal, so you can choose where to eat on your own.

Will I need to pay extra for the monuments?

Monument entrance fees are not included in the tour price and are paid separately at each site.

How does the rickshaw ride work?

A rickshaw ride through the main city center is included as part of the afternoon, giving you a local way to move through Jaipur's streets before shopping in the bazaars.