Laithmukhrah Walk in Shillong: 2-Hour Guided Tour

Walk the old city's hidden corners and hear the stories locals tell

A 2-hour guided walking tour of Laithmukhrah, Shillong's old town, led by a local storyteller in English or Hindi. You'll pass through Police Bazar, the Cathedral and colonial-era schools while learning the city's history, local tips and the anecdotes that shape how residents see their own place.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided walking tour of Shillong city

• Explore Lady Hydari Park and Elephant Falls
• Visit Don Bosco Centre museum
• Pass through Police Bazar market
• See Cathedral and smaller church
• View Don Bosco Technical School
• Visit St Anthony’s High School
• See St. Edmunds School and College

The experience

The walk covers the heart of old Shillong on foot, moving through Police Bazar (the city's major market and local shopping hub), past the Cathedral with its stained glass and acoustics, and by Don Bosco Technical School, St. Anthony's High School, St. Edmunds School and College. Your guide is a trained storyteller who speaks English and Hindi, mixing historical detail with curious anecdotes, local gossip about past and present figures, and the kind of talk that makes a place feel lived-in rather than curated for visitors.

The route takes you beyond the typical tourist stops to discover hidden places and forgotten nooks of the old city. You'll see Shillong through a local's eyes and pick up recommendations for where to spend money wisely and what's actually worth your time: the kind of intel that changes how you move through a city after the tour ends. The pace is built around conversation and storytelling, so you're not rushing between photo stops.

You can book this as a shared group tour or as a private experience. The walk is suitable for all fitness levels, and all areas, surfaces and transportation options are wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can come in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• A trained storyteller guide who speaks English or Hindi.
• local tips and recommendations for exploring the city and saving money.
• access to hidden corners and forgotten nooks of old Shillong that typical tours skip.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guided walking tour lasting 2 hoursGuide in English or Hindi · 09:00 and 17:00

Private ExperienceGuide in English or Hindi · 09:00 and 17:00Snacks are included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 17:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Yo Tours Goa

Is this one for you?Book the shared tour if you enjoy meeting other travelers and want a standard group pace. Choose the private experience if you prefer a custom route or want the guide's full attention for deeper questions about the city and its people.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's inside Police Bazar and why do locals shop there?

Police Bazar is Shillong's major market and the popular shopping haunt for residents. Your guide will point out where locals actually go and what makes it different from the tourist-facing shops elsewhere in the city.

Is the Cathedral on the walk worth seeing if I'm not religious?

The Cathedral is included on the route and is noted for its excellent acoustics and stained glass windows: architectural features worth experiencing whether or not you attend services. Your guide will explain its place in the city's history.

How much walking is involved and what's the pace like?

The tour lasts 2 hours on foot through the old town. It's suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the pace is built around storytelling and conversation rather than rushing between stops.

Can I book this as a private tour instead of joining a group?

Yes, you can choose the private experience option at checkout. Both versions follow the same route and are led by the same kind of trained storyteller guide.