Private Night Tour of Jaipur: Monuments, Food & Drink

Jaipur's monuments glow at night, and you see them from outside while the city sleeps.

A private night tour of Jaipur in an open jeep, departing at 5 pm from your hotel or airport with a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or German. You watch the sunset from Monkey Temple or Tiger Fort, then drive past Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and Jal Mahal lit up after dark, stop to photograph the Birla Mandir temple, browse the old city's heritage shopping streets, and finish with dinner and unlimited drinks at a private space or heritage restaurant. The tour runs 6 to 7 hours and includes all pickups, water, taxes and parking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Night tour of Jaipur city

• Pickup from hotel at 5 pm
• Visit Monkey Temple or Tiger Fort for sunset
• View Amber Fort at night from outside
• See Jal Mahal Water Palace at night
• Visit Hawa Mahal and admire architecture
• View Albert Hall Museum at night
• Visit Birla Mandir temple
• Explore heritage shopping areas in old Jaipur
• Enjoy drink and dinner party
• Drop off at hotel or designated place

The experience

How do you see Jaipur's palaces and forts when they're closed to visitors? You don't go inside. You experience them from outside at night, when the monuments are lit and the streets are quieter. This tour starts with pickup from your hotel, airport or railway station at 5 pm and heads straight to Monkey Temple or Tiger Fort to catch the sunset before the light fades. From there, the open jeep takes you past Amber Fort's night-lit walls, then to Jal Mahal, the Water Palace, where you can photograph the structure surrounded by water in the dark. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or German, so the stories behind each stop come through in your language.

The route then moves into the old city to Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, and the Albert Hall Museum, both framed by night lighting that shows off their architecture differently than daylight does. You'll stop at Birla Mandir temple and walk through the heritage shopping areas (jewellery shops, small and big cross roads, and ancient buildings), where you can browse without the daytime crowds. The pace is built around what you want to see and photograph, not a fixed schedule rushing you through.

Dinner and drinks happen at a private space or one of Jaipur's heritage restaurants, with unlimited beer or whisky, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and snacks included. Bottled water, all taxes, fuel and parking are covered. The jeep drops you back at your hotel or your chosen endpoint once the evening winds down.

What’s included

• Private open jeep or car for the night tour.
• hotel, airport or railway station pickup and drop-off.
• unlimited beer or whisky.
• dinner with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options and snacks.
• bottled water.
• all government taxes, fuel and parking charges.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or German.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 17:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (16 to 54 years) · Senior (55 to 85 years) · Youth (12 to 15 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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

Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Rajasthan Discovery Private Day Tour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Jaipur's major monuments lit up at night without the daytime heat and crowds. The 5 pm start catches the sunset before moving into the evening, and the open jeep lets you photograph each stop comfortably. Moderate fitness is needed for walking through the old city's shopping streets and temple areas.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 15 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What's the difference between seeing Jaipur's monuments at night versus during the day?

At night, the monuments are closed to entry, but you see them lit from outside, which shows off their architecture in a different light and lets you photograph them without daytime crowds. The streets are quieter and the city feels less rushed.

Does the tour include entry to any of the monuments?

No, the monuments are viewed from outside only. You photograph and appreciate Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jal Mahal and Birla Mandir from the outside, but don't go inside them.

What time does the tour start and how long does it run?

Pickup is at 5 pm from your hotel, airport or railway station. The tour runs 6 to 7 hours, so you'll be back by late evening.

Is dinner included, and what are the options?

Yes, dinner is included at a private space or heritage restaurant in Jaipur, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Unlimited beer or whisky, snacks and bottled water are also included.

Can I book this tour if I have dietary restrictions?

Yes, let the operator know your dietary requirements at the time of booking so they can arrange appropriate meals at the restaurant.