Craft & Heritage Walk of Old Jaipur

Jaipur may be known for its majestic forts and palaces, but its soul lies in the vibrant streets of the Old City, where craftsmanship, commerce and tradition thrive side by side.

On this privately guided walking tour, you’ll explore a lesser-seen side of Jaipur: the energetic Old Quarter where generations of artisans practise their trade. From stonecutters and jewellers to textile dyers and metalworkers, the area is a hive of activity—and serious business.

It’s here that locals and out-of-town buyers come to source everything for show-stopping Indian weddings. Gold jewellery inlaid with colourful stones is a speciality, echoing Mughal preferences for red, green and white. Jaipur’s global reputation for diamond and emerald cutting is well deserved. Along the way, you might also sample local street food—another layer of life in this engaging, unsanitised part of the city.

This is not a shopping excursion. Your guide is a knowledgeable local, passionate about the city’s heritage and crafts. Their focus is on revealing the rhythms, stories and personalities that make this district tick, not on leading you to a sale.

What You’ll Do

• Explore Jaipur’s Old Quarter on foot with a private local guide

• Encounter traditional craftsmen at work in their shops and workshops

• Learn about Mughal-era jewellery traditions

• Observe how the city’s commerce supports weddings and wider trade

• Taste local street snacks along the way