Why Pune? : Heritage and Food Walks through Old Pune

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Our walk starts from Shaniwarwada, once a residence of the Peshwas where we cover key locations inside the palace and set a context for our heritage walk.

   1 h

2. We'll hear fascinating stories of the former residence of the revered king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, appreciating Pune's political landscape from when it was a village

   10 min

3. A 400 year old temple gives us a local vibe of the religious character of the city and helps us appreciate the city's origins.

   15 min

4. The house of a former statesman adds to our political understanding, helping us appreciate the then changing demographics and people of the Old City.

   10 min

5. The house of a former revolutionary, we'll see a beautifully maintained house and hear fascinating stories of Pune's contribution to India's freedom movement.

   20 min

6. House of a former reformer, we'll be able to appreciate Pune's political, social, educational and reformist aspects.

   10 min

7. We pass through Pune's most iconic Ganesh and one of India's richest temples appreciating its history and splendour.

   Passes by

8. A quaint temple, making our way through the bustling Tulshibaug market helps us appreciate the stunning architecture and the history of the area.

   20 min

9. A colonial era vegetable market helps us appreciate Pune's transition into a colonial city and beyond. We also close the heritage walk with a lot of connections with the city's past, present and the future.

   15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 39 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Two great yours with a top guide.

  I did this and a tour to Sinhaghad Fort with Dhruva and can thoroughly recommend both. Dhruva combined historical sites with carefully chosen local foods. He also went into detail with my question. I'd have done a further tour if I'd had time. Highly recommended.

  J5188CTdominicmAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5It was such an enjoyable,...

  It was such an enjoyable, interactive tour through the historical sites, lively streets and into majestic and sometimes hidden temples I would have probably missed on my own. The guide, Dhruv, was very kind and informative, shared lots of interesting details, and I came back learning a lot not just about Pune, but the history of Maharashtra. I especially appreciate his willingness to help me find stuff at the market, even if it took us more time than planned. Thank you once again for the memorable experience, Dhruv, I recommend it to everyone!

  Andrea_KAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Wonderful Heritage Walk with Dhruv!

  We had an absolutely delightful experience exploring the old town of Pune with Dhruv as our guide. My daughter and I were both completely captivated by his deep knowledge of the city's history — he brought every street, temple, and old building to life with fascinating stories and context that we would never have discovered on our own. Dhruv has a wonderful way of explaining Pune's rich historical significance — from its Peshwa-era heritage to the everyday life of the old town — making it engaging and easy to understand for both adults and kids. He was patient, warm, and clearly passionate about sharing the city's culture and legacy. If you're visiting Pune and want more than just a surface-level tour, book with Dhruv. He doesn't just show you the city — he helps you understand and appreciate it. Highly, highly recommend! --- Want me to tweak the tone (shorter/more casual) or adjust for a specific platform like Google, TripAdvisor, or Airbnb Experiences?

  TanchikJAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Amazing Heritage Walk!

  I had a great time doing this heritage walk with Dhruv. I was just the only person for this walk but Dhruv made me feel so comfortable and welcome. His knowledge on the history and geography of this region is immense and there's a lot to learn from him. I highly recommend this walk to everyone who's in Pune!

  AmitKumar_JJuly 2026via Viator

• 5Engaging and informative

  Great experience, visiting some of Pune's most historically important sites! It is made special by Dhruva's knowledge about the places and all the relevent people, along with his passion for the subject. Would definitely recommend, irrespective of whether you are a Punekar or someone visiting the city!

  Siddharth_GJuly 2026via Viator

• 5Great tour with a great guide!

  Dhruv is an amazing tour guide and knows a great deal about the city and the places he takes you too. You learn a lot about the Marathas and the Peshwas and what impact they had on the region. Highly recommend!

  Rahul_JJune 2026via Viator

Know before you go

How it compares in Pune

• Its from-price is 79% below the median of the 102 experiences we list in Pune.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 102.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Pune

Pune is a university city on the Deccan plateau in Maharashtra, with Maratha forts and palaces, hill views, old markets and a strong café culture.

Pune stands on the Deccan plateau where the Mula and Mutha rivers meet, about 560 metres above sea level, with the Western Ghats rising to the west. It was the seat of the Peshwas, the Maratha prime ministers, and Shaniwar Wada, their fortified palace of 1732, still has its great gate and gardens. The Aga Khan Palace, where Mahatma Gandhi was held in the 1940s, and the Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati temple are among the city's best-known sights.

Top-ranked sights in Pune: Khadakwasla Dam, Shree Narayani Dham, Laxmi Road.

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