City Palace Jaipur at a glance
The City Palace is the royal complex of old Jaipur. You visit courtyards and museum galleries, and a separate paid tour goes through the Chandra Mahal. Part of the complex is still a residence, so you do not see every private room.
The City Palace sells its own tickets in its own categories. The state monument rates for the Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar do not apply here. This site is an independent guide and has no connection with the City Palace or its operator. Prices below are 2026 rates for Indian nationals and residents.
City Palace ticket categories 2026
Rates for Indian nationals and residents as of 2026. Rates for foreign visitors are set separately, so confirm them at the ticket counter.
| Ticket | Adult | Youth (students or children under 12) | Senior citizens and defence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum: courtyards and galleries | INR 400 | INR 200 | INR 200 |
| Chandra Mahal Royal Tour | INR 4,000 | INR 2,000 | – |
| Jaipur Centre for Art | INR 100 | INR 100 | – |
The Royal Tour tickets are sold at the counter only. If a category shows a dash, ask at the counter for the rate.
Our picks: tours around the City Palace
A guided walk, a private day by car and a flexible half or full day.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Private half-day or full-day sightseeing by car
Hotel and airport transfers, water, fuel, taxes and tea or coffee with snacks are included. Car, tuk-tuk and guide depend on the option; entry fees, meals and tips are extra.
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Private sightseeing day by car with a guide
Pickup and return, an air-conditioned private car, a guide, water, parking and fuel are included. Monument tickets and tips are extra.
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Guided walk from Hawa Mahal to City Palace
A private guided walk of about four hours. Entry is included only with the matching option; hotel transfers and tips are not.
Check availability →Jaipur tours that include the City Palace
City tours and walking tours with live prices and availability. Check whether a tour includes City Palace entry or only a stop outside.
What you can see
The parts of the complex that visitors use.
Courtyards and galleries
The museum ticket covers the courtyards and galleries. The peacock gate stands in the Pritam Niwas Chowk.
Chandra Mahal Royal Tour
The tour visits Sri Niwas, Chhavi Niwas, Shobha Niwas and Pritam Niwas. It includes a guide and refreshments. The Chandra Mahal is part of the residence that is still in use, so access does not extend to every private room.
Mubarak Mahal
The textile gallery in the Mubarak Mahal has been closed since 27 March 2026 for restoration. Plan your visit without it.
Night museum
The night museum is temporarily closed. Ask at the counter for a reopening date before you plan an evening visit.
Jaipur Centre for Art
It has its own INR 100 ticket for adults and youth alike.
Hours, closing day and getting in
Practical points for the day.
Hours
The museum and the Royal Tour run from 9:30 to 18:30. The last museum ticket is sold at 18:00. The complex closes on Dhulandi, the second day of Holi.
Parking
Parking is at Gate 2, Jaleb Chowk.
Metro
Use Badi Chaupar on the Pink Line.
Access
There are ramps where possible, and wheelchairs are available. Ask at the entrance which galleries are open.
The City Palace also sells a separate combined product that includes the Jaigarh fort. The advice on combined tickets is on the sister site: Jaipur composite ticket and combined tickets.
Fitting it into your day
The City Palace sits close to other sights of the old town.
Hawa Mahal and Pink City guide
The overview of all sights and planning pages.
Jantar Mantar
The stone instruments that stand beside the palace.
Hawa Mahal facts
Windows, storeys and design of the Palace of Winds.
The Hawa Mahal has its own entry and is covered on the tickets page. For the history of the royal city, see the history page.
City Palace Jaipur: frequently asked questions
How much is the City Palace ticket?
The museum ticket for courtyards and galleries costs INR 400 for adults and INR 200 for students, children under 12, senior citizens and defence personnel (Indian nationals and residents, 2026). Foreign rates are set separately, so confirm them at the counter.
What are the City Palace opening hours?
The museum and the Royal Tour are open from 9:30 to 18:30. The last museum ticket is sold at 18:00. The complex is closed on Dhulandi, the second day of Holi.
What is the Chandra Mahal Royal Tour?
A guided tour through Sri Niwas, Chhavi Niwas, Shobha Niwas and Pritam Niwas, with refreshments. It costs INR 4,000 for adults and INR 2,000 for youth, and tickets are sold at the counter.
Can I see all of the City Palace?
No. Part of it is still a residence. The Mubarak Mahal textile gallery has been closed for restoration since 27 March 2026, and the night museum is temporarily closed.
Does the City Palace ticket include the Hawa Mahal?
No. They are separate sights with separate tickets and different price categories.
How do I get to the City Palace?
By metro to Badi Chaupar on the Pink Line, or by car to the parking at Gate 2, Jaleb Chowk.