Guided Tour of Gaiety Theatre

Publication history

Recorded identity and destination

Provider

Shimla Walks

Provider register

28c24d24-e123-4b15-867c-685c75662016

Fulfillment owner

Independent provider

Destination

Shimla

Destination reference

shimla

Recorded listing

Offering Type

activity

Title

Guided Tour of Gaiety Theatre

Slug

guided-tour-of-gaiety-theatre

Short Description

This guided experience showcases Asia’s only authentic Victorian Gothic revival theatre built in 1887.

Description

A guided tour of building that still keeps the colonial history alive in the summer capital, known as the Gaiety Theatre. It was built in the year 1887 during Queen Vitoria's Jubilee year, designed by the British architect Henry Irwin in the Gothic Revival style. It served as the best mode of entertainment during that era. It still serves as one of the most important cultural hub for the town. During the tour you will be told about the different sitting areas, the lights used, the importance of the curtains and the history of the theatre including the famous plays that took place. It is a 15-20 minutes detailed tour about the building, it's importance and it's history as well as the current era importance.

Theme Tags

history

Pricing Basis

per_person

Duration Minutes

20

Max Group Size

8

Min Group Size

4

Pickup Type

fixed_meeting_point

Meeting Point Description

Fixed Meeting Points / Gaiety Theatre

Parking Instructions

Inclusions

Guided tour of the theatre, Entry Ticket, A well conversed English Speaking Guide/Local Explorer

Exclusions

Travel Insurance Transport, Anything not included in the Inclusions

What Makes It Special

A guided historical tour of a theatre build during the year 1887 by the British in Gothic Revival style.

Private Customizable

Yes

Difficulty Level

easy

Age Restrictions

All ages welcome

Health Restrictions

No specific health restrictions

Physical Fitness Requirement

No fitness requirement

Weather Dependency

No

Accessibility Notes

People with motor joint problems are not reccommended as the experience includes a walk, climbing stairs and going through narrow spaces.

Kids Suitability Notes

Suitable for kids

Group Fit

—

Guest Effort Copy

low_effort

Is High Risk

No

High Risk Categories

—

Trained Guide Declaration

No

Safety Equipment Declaration

No

Emergency Protocol Declaration

No

Weekly Off Days

MON

Seasonality

year_round

Season Start

—

Season End

—

Blackout Dates

—

Request Receiving Start Time

09:00:00

Request Receiving End Time

19:00:00

Same Day Request Cutoff

—

Suggested Time Slots

10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00

Recorded media evidence