What to do and see in Pune, Maharashtra: The Best Bus Tours

May 31, 2021 Trinity Boughner

Education, the arts and music are staples of life in the culture-rich city of Pune. The Pataleshwar Cave Temple, dating to the eighth century and dedicated to the god of the underworld, is a marvel of rock-cut architecture. For a panoramic city view, climb to temple-topped Parvati Hill.
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1. Full Day Private City tour of Pune with a licensed Guide

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On this 8-hour private tour, visit Pune’s most significant attractions, including Aga Khan Palace, Pataleshwar Caves, Raja Dinkar Museum, Shaniwar Wada Fort &  Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati (Ganesha)Temple.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, English Speaking Professional guide, Transport by private AC vehicle

Exclusions: Any Meals during the tour, Entrance ticket to the Monuments., Tips/gratuities

Reviewed By Cbyon

Kanika was the perfect guide - knowledgeable, chatty (just enough) and reassuring (India can be daunting). The tour itself was the perfect length and was also the ideal mix of cultural and historic. It also provided some much-needed conversation (especially when you’re traveling alone) as well as local insights.

2. Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Pune with Commercial Return Flights

Pune, Maharashtra, India Nikita Holidays
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3:30am Pickup from Hotel or anywhere in Pune and drop-off Pune Airport and Flight to Delhi. Arrivalin Delhi Airport and 3 hours drive to Agra by expressway. First visit Taj Mahal and after Taj Mahal take a Lunch break. Second we visit Agra Fort and some shopping in Agra. After Agra Sightseeing drive back to Delhi and drop at Delhi Airport flight to Pune. Arrive in Pune airport and drop at your Hotel or anywhere in Pune.

Inclusions: All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle, Commercial Return Flight Tickets (Pune - Delhi), Professional private live tour guide, Monument entrance fees, Live Demonstration of Marble craftsmanship, Live Demonstration of Handmade Embroidery (Zardozi), Live Demonstration of Hand Knotted Carpet weaving, Pickup offered from hotel or any other desired pickup location in Pune

Exclusions: Lunch, Drinks, Gratuities (recommended)

Reviewed By Sachin_7724

Hi Sharma ji, I had planned this trip to make my first marriage anniversary memorable. Have made all bookings and waiting from more than 2 months. Because of drastic increase in covid cases in Delhi during divali and formers protest I was in big tension and in confusion whether to travell or not. It was at high risk and not sure about anything till the last minute. But starting from when I book the cab to last hour of our onboard to trip you made it flawless without small error. We were safe And didn’t face single issue throughout the trip. Our driver Dharmendra Sharma was very cool and Happy person. He took care of us a lot and he was very friendly and gave many suggestions while visiting monuments. His driving is awesome. I have reached Delhi Airport back with so much of Satisfaction and Happiness. Thank you so much for your wonderful service I will cherish this forever. Keep up the good work and will refer my many friends here. I am taking many memories from here!! And a big Thanks you!!!

3. Singhagad-Panshet-Lavasa Trip (Guided Full Day Sightseeing Tour)

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Experience the popular gateway near to Pune, explore the astounding scenery of Singhagad Fort, panoramic view of the landscape, clouds drifting over the mountains and enjoy the preachy breeze, Panshet Dam nestled in the lap of Sahyadri mountain ranges and Lavasa a well developed township stylistically based on the Italian town Portofinoon known for it's picturesque beauty on this guided tour to Pune's most perennial favorite gateway. Enjoy the local food at the top of the fort and listen the heart warming stories of its glorious past, an experience not to be missed if you are in Pune and develop a great perspective of the city, its culture and life of a local.

Inclusions: 1. Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi, 2. Car for all the destinations, 3. Water Bottle and Local Snacks, 3. Great local tips and recommendations

Exclusions: 1. Entry fee to any historical site, 2.Lunch

Reviewed By Ramraj900

I enjoyed the Boat Ride in the Lake.Being there in the peace with stunning view was breathtaking.Even the walk on the Ghats was one of a kind experience.

4. Mumbai to Lonavala Monsoon Drive in Private Vehicle

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Experience the season of love and romance in the beautiful Western Ghats. Lonavala one of the most spectacular hill stations near Mumbai. Wearing a cloak of serenity and mostly covered with a layer of mist during monsoon, this little hill town has been a perfect hideaway for mountains and monsoons lovers.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Pickup & Drop, Local English Speaking Guide, Toll Tax & Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Gratuities, Personal Expenses

Reviewed By Prudhvi1993

Vikrant who was my guide was very helpful and he is a great guy to have a conversation with and at the same time enjoy the city of Mumbai. He is very helpful and courteous. Both me and my wife had a great time learning about Mumbai and we will definitely use his service again to explore Mumbai a little more since we only had a day last time. Try to sign up with them for a great experience.

5. Lasya: Culture Travel into the world of Arts, Craft, Food & History of Pune

Roopali Hotel, Deccan, 1227, Fergusson College Rd, Ganeshwadi, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411011, India ImmerseGo Adventures
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ImmerseGo offers Impact tours around Arts, Culture and Sustainability. These tours are first of their kind thematic storytelling weaving an interesting mesh of history, performing arts, craft, textiles, architecture and food to enable you to relive how India would have been in its yore and how it has evolved over the years through discussions with artisans, historians and ethnographers. ImmerseGo Culture Tours enable to bring to the fore a dialogue with artisans and stories around culture, heritage, rituals, customs, gender, urban issues, economics, migration in a context. Lasya is a window to Pune. These tours will enable you to view India, you will never see through its monuments and markets but will allow you to feel India and heal India by creating the impact that every journey can. All the tours upskill artisans and build income generating opportunities for traditional artisans in order to provide an interesting experience to tourists. Look forward to hosting you.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, All transfers/sightseeing by air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Guide, 3-nights accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast , Entrance fees of sights mentioned

Exclusions: Gratuties, Porterage, Flights, Food and drinks, unless specified

6. Best of Pune Private City Tour with Lunch and Transport.

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For first-time visitors, Pune is notoriously crowded and overwhelming. For many years now, Pune is a City that has primarily been perceived as a Business, Industrial and Student City. However, the truth is Pune has a rich history from the 17th Century when it was the base of the Maratha Empire and Pune has always been known as the Cultural Capital of Maharashtra. In the 6 hours that you will spend with us exploring Pune, we assure you that you will be pleasantly surprised and fascinated with the ancient spiritual History, Rich Culture, Time-Tested Traditions, and Vast Diversity that this vibrant City has to offer. Navigate this busy and chaotic Indian city with ease on a private sightseeing tour, during which you’ll receive the undivided attention of your friendly, knowledgeable and helpful guide. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off mean you’ll avoid trying to find a meeting place, and a customizable itinerary lets you create a schedule according to your personal preferences.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or any other location., Private friendly and knowledgeable guide., Delicious local Lunch in a traditional Cafe., Unlimited mineral water and soft drinks., Tea, Coffee, local snacks, refreshments etc., All Entry Fees, Taxes, Toll Fees, Parking Fees, Allowances etc.

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Reviewed By ManishS3387

We were on a long awaited holiday to Mumbai with our 12 year old son few months back. One of the main reasons we wanted to visit Mumbai was to do the Bollywood Tour and hopefully with luck on our side, meet our favourite actors and actresses. We were very lucky to find Mr. Rahil Khan through the excellent reviews of his company on Tripadvisor. We were not disappointed at all. When Mr. Rahil heard that how eager my wife and son were to meet the actors, within a short notice of few hours he organised the visit to the Studio for us. We could not believe that how easily Mr. Rahil got access for us to meet all the actors and actresses who all seemed to be good friends with him. (We later got to know that Mr. Rahil Khan is an actor and director himself). All the stars were very nice and were very happy to meet us and they agreed to take plenty of pictures with our family. This was the highlight and once in a lifetime experience for us which we will never forget. My son and wife were overjoyed. We also got to see live filming of a television show and web series, which was a very thrilling experience. The sound recording room and live dance show were great fun and very enjoyable. We were well looked after by WOB team who work in a dedicated and sincere manner to make sure that you have a great enjoyable day. We highly recommend the Bollywood Tour with Mr. Rahil Khan and his team. It is more than value for money. Thank you. Manish Sehgal.

7. Khadakwasla Dam, Sinhagad Fort and Panshet Dam Tour by Car

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This Car tour is a car tour of the Khadakwasla Dam, one of the major drinking water sources of the Pune City, it is also very beautiful to visit early morning. The next spot is the Sinhagad Fort, once a pillar of the Maratha Dynasty. On this Fort the guest will be able to learn about the Maratha Dynasty that ruled Pune. Here the guest will be able to enjoy delicious fire cooked meal. Last but not the least is the Panshet Dam located away from the city, which is famous for seasonal bird watching and Scenic Photography.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water, Authentic Maharashtrian Lunch (Vegetarian/ Non - Vegeterian), Parking Fees

Exclusions: Fuel surcharge

Reviewed By Edward L

Only for the ones that wants to really see Pune intimately. The walking tour through the heart of downtown Pune. My tour guide Gaurav had many good local stories as well as good knowledge of local Pune history. Some of the sites visited are actual live temples that are still in use.

8. 3-Day Tour to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur from Pune with one-way Commercial Flight

Pune, Maharashtra, India Nikita Holidays
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Pickup at 6am from hotel or anywhere in Pune as per your flight time and drop-off Pune airport and flight to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi airport and Delhi city tour visit India Gate, Qutub Minar and Lunch. After Lunch we drive to Agra by expressway. Agra visit Taj Mahal and after Taj Mahal take a Lunch break. Second we visit Agra Fort and some shopping in Agra. Jaipur visit Amber Fort and City Palace. After Sightseeing drive back to Delhi and drop at Delhi Airport flight to next destination.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, 2-nights accommodation on twin sharing with breakfast (If booked with option including Hotels), All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle, Commercial one-way Flight Ticket (Pune - Delhi), Professional private live tour guide, Monument entrance fees, Live Demonstration of Marble craftsmanship, Live Demonstration of Handmade Embroidery (Zardozi), Live Demonstration of Hand Knotted Carpet weaving, Live Demonstration Cutting and Polishing of Gemstones

Exclusions: Lunch, Drinks, Gratuities (recommended)

Reviewed By Sachin_7724

Hi Sharma ji, I had planned this trip to make my first marriage anniversary memorable. Have made all bookings and waiting from more than 2 months. Because of drastic increase in covid cases in Delhi during divali and formers protest I was in big tension and in confusion whether to travell or not. It was at high risk and not sure about anything till the last minute. But starting from when I book the cab to last hour of our onboard to trip you made it flawless without small error. We were safe And didn’t face single issue throughout the trip. Our driver Dharmendra Sharma was very cool and Happy person. He took care of us a lot and he was very friendly and gave many suggestions while visiting monuments. His driving is awesome. I have reached Delhi Airport back with so much of Satisfaction and Happiness. Thank you so much for your wonderful service I will cherish this forever. Keep up the good work and will refer my many friends here. I am taking many memories from here!! And a big Thanks you!!!

9. Private Half-Day Food Walking Tour in Pune

City Tours India Pune

Sample the delicious local food of Pune city on this private 4-hour walking tour. Try tasty wine biscuits, mawa cakes, wada paw, ginger soda, bun maska, mango mastani and more. A private chauffeur and local guide ensures your full safety and attention on this tour.

Inclusions: Personal Local food expert guide, Visits to the famous eateries of east Pune., Private chauffeur with air-conditioned car, Hotel/airport pick and drop-off in Pune city

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By Daniel K

I am not really a bird-watcher but instead just like to experience different cultures and get out of the city and into nature. The car ride is long and we stopped along the way on the side of the road for some coffee. The boat ride was great and we were able to see many species of birds, including flamingos and storks. There were not a lot of flamingos due to the time of year, so be thoughtful to that if that is the goal. After the sanctuary we went to a temple which was constructed with all hand carved stones - it was beautiful. Overall, great day - 8 hours total to and from hotel.

10. Private Tour: 4-Hour Walking Tour of Old Pune

City Tours India Pune

Experience the sights, sounds, and aromas of the vibrant city of Old Pune on this private, 4-hour walking tour. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour, and visit Shaniwar Wada Fort, the copper smith's colony, a bamboo workshop, Dagdusheth Ganpati, and more in the company of your own personal guide and private tour

Inclusions: Private guide, Personal chauffeur with air-conditioned car, Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off, Fuel, parking, surcharge and government taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance tickets to attractions

Reviewed By Daniel K

I am not really a bird-watcher but instead just like to experience different cultures and get out of the city and into nature. The car ride is long and we stopped along the way on the side of the road for some coffee. The boat ride was great and we were able to see many species of birds, including flamingos and storks. There were not a lot of flamingos due to the time of year, so be thoughtful to that if that is the goal. After the sanctuary we went to a temple which was constructed with all hand carved stones - it was beautiful. Overall, great day - 8 hours total to and from hotel.

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