Amritsar city tour
- 6h 9m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Amritsar with our guided city tour. Begin at the revered Golden Temple, a symbol of Sikh spirituality and architectural splendor. Marvel at its golden dome, explore the two-storied marble structure, and witness the selfless service at the 'Guru Ka Langar.' Visit the Durgiana Temple, a Hindu shrine echoing the Golden Temple's architectural charm. Explore the historical Gobindgarh Fort, originally built by Gujjar Singh Bhangi and later enhanced by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, housing the famous 'Zamzama' cannons. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Punjab at the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, displaying rare paintings, weapons, manuscripts, and coins. Conclude your day with an excursion to the vibrant Wagah Border, witnessing the ceremonial flag-lowering ceremony. Your Amritsar city tour promises a blend of spirituality, history, and cultural richness.
Inclusions
What's included
- Government taxes.
- English-speaking private tour guide.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle from picks up till drop off to your hotel.
- Bottled water in vehicle.
- Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
What's not
- Gratuities & optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel for guided city tour of Amritsar. Visit:
Golden Temple (Harmander Sahib) - famous for its full golden dome, it is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs. The mandir is built on a 60-ft square of marble and is two storied structure. Maharaja Ranjit Singh had upper half of the building build with approximately 400 kg gold leaf. The Golden Temple is surrounded by a number of other famous temple like the Durgiana Temple. The central Sikh Museum is atop the Clock Tower. The ‘Guru Ka Langar’ offer free food to around 20,000 people every day. The number shoot up to 1,00,000 on special occasions.
The Durgiana Temple - though a Hindu temple, its architecture is similar to the Golden Temple. This temple derives its name from the Goddess Durga, the chief Goddess deified and worshipped here. Idols of Goddess Laksmi (goddess of wealth) and Vishnu (the protector of the world) are also deified here and worshiped.
Gobindgarh Fort - It was originally built by Gujjar Singh Bhangi, the local chieftain in the 18th century Gobindgarh was conquered and enhanced in the early 19th century by Maharaja Ranjit Singh who renamed it after the 10th Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. The fort had five cannons which included the famous two ‘Zamzama' cannons, also called ‘Bhangiyon-de-tope'. It is reported that Maharaja Ranjit Singh kept his treasure at the Toshakhana which included the famous Koh-i-noor and supplies for an army of 2000 soldiers in the fort. In 1849, the British captured the fort and made significant changes were made during the period.- It was originally built by Gujjar Singh Bhangi, the local chieftain in the 18th century Gobindgarh was conquered and enhanced in the early 19th century by Maharaja Ranjit Singh who renamed it after the 10th Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. The fort had five cannons which included the famous two ‘Zamzama' cannons, also called ‘Bhangiyon-de-tope'. It is reported that Maharaja Ranjit Singh kept his treasure at the Toshakhana which included the famous Koh-i-noor and supplies for an army of 2000 soldiers in the fort. In 1849, the British captured the fort and made significant changes were made during the period.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum - Maharaja Ranjit Singh was called the lion of Punjab played a decisive role in Indian history and established very vast kingdom with the help of sword. This Museum is most important and cultural pride of the Punjab. It is famous for its rare and priceless collections, particularly Paintings, Weapons and Armours, Manuscripts & Coins.
Excursion to Wagah Border (30kms/ one way); late afternoon excursion to visit Wagah Border, it is particularly known for the elaborate Wagah border ceremony that happens at the border gate, two hours before sunset each day. The flag ceremony is conducted by the Pakistan Rangers and Indian Border Security Force (BSF).
After sightseeing drop off to your hotel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Agora Voyages Pvt. Ltd.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Amritsar
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 171 experiences we list in Amritsar.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Amritsar
Amritsar is the Sikh holy city of Punjab, built around the gold-domed Golden Temple and its community kitchen, close to the Pakistan border.
Amritsar was founded in 1577 by Guru Ram Das around a sacred pool, and at its centre the Harmandir Sahib, known as the Golden Temple, rises from the water with a gilded dome. Pilgrims of every background walk the marble causeway to the shrine and eat in the langar, a free kitchen that serves a very large number of meals every day. The lanes of the old city lead to the temple's gates.
Top-ranked sights in Amritsar: Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), Attari-Wagah Border, Jallianwala Bagh.
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