Pondicherry Market Walking Tour

Pondicherry's heart lies not in its monuments but in its bazaars, explore the lively markets of Pondicherry and learn about the city’s rich history in the Magical Pondicherry Markets Tour.

Highlights

• Stroll the lanes and visit the different markets of Pondicherry. 
• Buy some souvenirs and hand made items from the markets.
• Company of a local guide during the tour.

Detailed overview

Explore the colorful and pulsating markets of Pondicherry, this walk won't just let you live a shopper's dream, but you'll also learn more about the vibrant city, its most famous streets and experience its bustling lanes, where you'll see an endless variety of items, flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, cloth, textiles, jewellery and even necessities!

Itinerary

• You are requested to report at Baker Street, near Clock tower by 11:00 AM or 4:00 PM as per the time slot is chosen by you.
• Meet the guide or host of the tour here and have a quick introduction session and start the tour. 
• Visit the bustling Goubert and grand market, located at the edge of the French Quarter on Vellala Street, sprawling in a large area, this market has fish, vegetables, fruits and grocery stalls. 
• Stroll around the street with many charming shops and boutiques.
• Next stop would be the market which is in MG Road, famous for food, spices, household adornments, old provincial structures and flawless streets.
• Walk up to Burma bazaar, a  market run by Burmese refugees in Pondicherry, a treasure house for DVDs, perfumes and tech products. 
• If you are taking this tour on Sunday, you should not miss the Sunday market in MG Road, where you get the things prepared by locals, handicrafts and most importantly at a good cost. 
• After the tour, you will end the tour at Cluny Embroidery, White Town.