Top Maharashtra Half-day Tours

Discover Warli art, culture and way of life with this unique Swadesee experience. On this enriching journey we will visit the Warli heartland, only a few hours north of Mumbai. The Warlis are famous all over the world as they capture their knowledge, beliefs and cultural inheritance into their beautiful paintings, murals and art-forms. Their art is a reflection of their society and way of life, a society in which men and women work together in a sustainable, eco-friendly way of life. Nature is not exploited, it is worshipped and respected instead. We have much to learn from them.

One of the largest forts in the Mumbai Metropolitan region, Vasai Fort is not just an oasis of green in a space starved city, it is a site of immense historical importance. The events that took place here have a very direct impact on every Mumbaikar’s life. Spread over 110 acres today, this fort is less than an hour away from Mumbai, but will take you hundreds of years back into time. Over the course of 3 hours, we will physically visit most of the fort’s ruins and structures, and at the same time be transported back into time as we learn about the different kingdoms that controlled the fort over different eras and their impact on modern Indian history and culture. We will be also treated to great views of the fort’s structures, its surroundings and the skyline of Mumbai from across the creek. If time permits, we will also visit a secret tunnel that runs beneath the fort.

Taste the cornucopia of gastronomic delights in Pune during this small-group food walking tour. Join a group of no more than 15 as you sample delicacies like ‘mawa’ cakes, mango ‘mastani,’ ‘wada paw,’ wine biscuits, ginger soda, and much more. You’ll sample these foodstuffs during stops at some of Pune’s historic local eateries.

Take a private bike tour of the campus of Savitribai Phule Pune University for a look at its British colonial-era architecture and lush greenery. You'll hear about the academic studies of the celebrated university, have lunch at the canteen, and breathe in the fresh air of this urban oasis.

Sinhagad is a hill fortress and popular trekking gateway, explore the astounding scenery of Sinhagad Fort, panoramic view of the landscape, clouds drifting over the mountains and enjoy the preachy breeze 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.

Experience the history and culture of Pune on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about the city’s ancient heritage from an informative local guide and visit sites like Aga Khan Palace, where Mahatma Gandhi was once imprisoned, the historic Tulsi Baug market, and the popular pilgrimage site Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.

Night out in pink city promises you a rollicking good time. Jaipur may seem outwardly traditional with all its dazzling traditional architecture, but its nightlife rises to the same electric energy as any other hotspot destination. Come and join us for this awesome Pub Crawl, meet new people in energetic, fun, friendly and most certainly wild atmosphere, have fun and make memories with the cheeky host. Yo Tours follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not, this walking tour will be a unique, fun and memorable experience for you. Many of our guests say that "the walking tour with Yo Tours™ was the highlight of their visit to the city".

On this tour you will experience the best of Pune's sightseeing, food, culture, markets and history in a single tour. This tour is built specially for those people who have little time in the city but wish to make the most out of it, this is a curated experience ready to take you on a engaging and exciting journey through Pune.

On this tour, visit a local home in Pune for an interactive cooking session followed by lunch or dinner. Your host-cum-cooking instructor will also take you to the local market from where you can help pick up fresh ingredients for the meal, depending upon the availability of the season. Interact with your host and learn more about the cooking techniques that make a perfect meal.

The Zoroastrian Heritage carried in the most efficient and perfect way is via successfully carrying the legacy of Irani cafes in Pune. Often people search for places with affordable snacks and good vibes to spend some leisure time and can't think of a better place than Irani cafes to do so. Having a number of tales behind the cafes and the recipes would leave one curious enough to visit the place and experience it on their own. Explore the best of the heritage cafes with a travel buddy; he will help you get acquainted with the neighbourhood and also recommend things to eat at these cafes.

Pune also known as a cultural capital of India, has lots to offer to people visiting the city. From being his educational and IT, Thos Metropolitan city has still reserved its historical monuments and religious centers which has played an important role during the Maratha Kingdom and India's freedom struggle. If you just have one day and want to explore the best of Pune cultural and religious spots, then this is a tour for you. The tour is designed for travelers to visit all the famous, different, and culturally rich religious spots along with the guide. This tour covers an 8th-century temple built by carving basalt rock caves, the temple located on a hillock, a temple which gave birth to the most popular festival in Maharashtra, a temple built in the middle of a lake, a temple built by the Queen for his son, who went on to become one of the greatest King in India and so on. The tour ends by dropping the guests to their respective centrally located hotels in Pune.

This tour is designed for Social Media friendly people, now lit up your Instagram with amazing clicks around the famous landmarks and monuments in Pune. In this tour, we have kept in mind how important it is for a few of us to keep up with our social media on different platforms. This takes us around the most visited places on Instagram of the city and experiences with regards to local culture, history, lifestyle & markets. In this tour, we take you to a temple complex which is great presentation of Local life. The park is huge and offers a beautiful landscape. You visit Koregaon park, a high street neighborhood with empty streets and huge banyan trees. The roots from these trees give a great photographic opportunity. You also visit Aga Khan Palace, an Italian-Islamic architecture surrounded by a lush green garden that offers beautiful photo clicking sites. The last spot is Patleshwar temple which is 1300 years old cave temple offers huge pillars and houses century old trees.

Pune is amongst the favorite hotspot for Nightlife in India and Koregaon Park happens to be one of the best neighborhoods to party till wee hours. Pune Pub Crawl offers entry to 4 of the most exciting clubs with a complimentary drink at each pub Enjoy one of the best Nightlife Experiences in India. Come and join us for this awesome Pub Crawl, meet new people in an energetic, fun, friendly, and most certainly wild atmosphere, party and make memories with a host. The Crawl starts at 8:00, where you meet your host for the night, who will hop clubs with you. We will hop from one pub to another, experiencing the nightlife of the city with one complimentary drink at each venue. Fellas, it's not just about booze! Some talks, some fun games, some dance, the best of the music genre, and even more fun to make it a night to remember.

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.

Pune exemplifies an indigenous Marathi culture and ethos, in which education, arts and crafts, and theatres are given due prominence. Pune is the cultural capital of Maharashtra. You will experience the rich heritage and culture of Pune. It is the home of great freedom fighters like Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Agarkar and Gopal Krishna Gokhale. You will get to know the glimpse behind India's freedom movement. We Punekars and our love for food is no secret. Nothing comes close to our fondness for delicious snacks, so you will taste the most delicious and mouth-watering food ever you had. This Pune's experience will change you forever!

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.

Get an insider’s view of Pune, one of South India’s most vibrant and cities, during this culture-themed walking tour. Explore the history-filled arts hub with your own private guide, covering the highlights of the Maratha Empire. Visit an 18th-century palace, get a peek inside Pune’s most famous temple, and shop for souvenirs at Laxmi Market, a bustling local shopping bazaar.

Pune was the epicenter of India’s freedom movement in the 19th and 20th centuries. In this day tour, we take guests through a heritage trail across Pune where many freedom fighters waged crucial battles against the British.  We will visit heritage sites where key events of India’s freedom movement unfolded. The highlights include a visit to the Aga Khan Palace where Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned, Kesariwada where Lokmanya Tilak stayed and published his freedom dailies Kesari & Maratha, and Phulewada where Mahatma Phule the great social reformer, opened up the well to provide drinking water to the backward classes.

They say Cricket is a religion in India! One of the best ways to experience India’s culture is through Cricket. In this guided tour, guests visit the world’s biggest cricket museum which displays rare of cricket memorabilia and personally autographed cricket-related items by the legends of the game. Then the guests visit a cricket academy and get a real feel for the game by getting to play in the nets with a professional kit and interact with former and future players

A guided half-day trip of 4 hours to a hill fortress of Sinhagad from Pune. Understand the history behind this stronghold fortress and also explore many significant places around this centre of attraction. Explore the Sinhagad fort which is believed to be built around 2000 years ago. Take a tour of the Khadakwasla Dam and more. Enjoy the authentic Maharashtrian cuisine at top of the fort.

Take a 4-hour tour of the cultural capital and the second-largest city of Maharastra, visit the most prominent monuments, temples, markets and palaces.

This is a Private Tour by Car. Explore the city of Pune along with a Punekar by car. Know about the History, Culture and Life in Pune on this tour. This five-hour tour will make you explore all the sights in the city of Pune.

The Zoroastrian Heritage carried in the most efficient and perfect way is via successfully carrying the legacy of Irani cafes in Pune. Often people search for places with affordable snacks and good vibes to spend some leisure time and can't think of a better place than Irani cafes to do so. Having a number of tales behind the cafes and the recipes would leave one curious enough to visit the place and experience it on their own.

The Instagram tour of Pune is specially designed for all the social media-friendly people and has. In this tour, we have kept in mind how important it is for a few of us to keep up with our social media on different platforms. This takes us around the most visited places on Instagram and experiences with regards to local cuisine, culture, history, lifestyle & markets. Pune is the second largest city of Maharashtra state in India which also served as a home to the Peshwas and the set as the capital for the Maratha empire from 1674 to 1818. The tour starts with the pick up from centrally located hotels in Pune and visiting the famous photogenic places in Pune. Our Guide or the professional photographer will assist in clicking pictures at these famous spots. Out of all the pictures clicked,30 pictures will be retouched and will be sent to you over email post the tour. The guests will be dropped to their respective hotels in Pune post the tour.