4-Hour Private Lahore Fort Walking Tour with Mughal Heritage

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Walk through the past splendour of the Lahore Fort
• 02 Visit Sheesh Mahal, Naulakha Pavilion, and the Picture Wall
• 03 Gain insight into the living and ruling style of Mughal rulers
• 04 Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a local guide

Explore the Lahore Fort, also known as Shahi Qila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, on this private 4-hour walk with a local guide. Discover the fort's remarkable history and architecture as you visit the Dewan-e-Khas, Dewan-e-Aam, Sheesh Mahal, Summer Palace, Naulakha Pavilion, and the celebrated Picture Wall. Along the way, gain insight into the living and ruling style of the Mughal emperors who once ruled the Indian sub-continent.

Explore the Lahore Fort, also known as Shahi Qila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981, on this private 4-hour walk with a local guide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Lahore

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore the History and Architecture of Lahore Fort

• Meet your guide at Greater Iqbal Park, Gate 1. On this tour, you will learn about the fort's history and architecture and gain insight into the living and ruling style of the Mughal emperors who once ruled the Indian sub-continent.
• Your expert local guide will show you the Dewan-e-Khas, where the emperors used to meet courtesans and state guests, and the Dewan-e-Aam, where the issues and concerns of local people were discussed.
• Then see the Sheesh Mahal (Glass Palace), Summer Palace, and Naulakha Pavilion. These beautiful additions are attributed to Shah Jahan and were his favourite places to spend time with his family.
• Before you finish the Greater Iqbal Park Gate 1 tour, your guide will show you the Picture Wall. Commissioned by Emperor Jahangir, it is the crown jewel of Lahore Fort and is loved for its artistic beauty. During the tour, feel free to ask your guide questions about anything and everything related to Lahore City.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking professional guide
• Transport included

What's Not Included

• Tip to the guide
• Entrance fee, if any

Know before you go

• The Shahi Qila, also known as the Lahore Fort, is the pride of Lahore and was inducted as a World Heritage Site in 1981 by UNESCO. Mughal emperors reconstructed the fort in the 17th century, but its history dates back to the 11th century.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel pickup

Tour start

H8Q7+56P, Fort Rd, Walled City of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.