Guided Tour of Gaiety Theatre

The green and gold Victorian auditorium looking toward the stage
Actors in costume mid-scene on the Gaiety stage
A guide pointing out the gallery and chandelier to a visitor
The stone-arched corridor hung with framed photographs
The tiered green seating of the auditorium from the side
The auditorium from the stage, green tiers rising to the gilt ceiling
The auditorium from the balcony looking down to the stage
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Guided Tour of Gaiety Theatre

Provider: Shimla Walks

20 min4–8 peopleEasy
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This guided experience showcases Asia’s only authentic Victorian Gothic revival theatre built in 1887.

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.

Why this stands out

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

Inclusions
  • Guided tour of the theatre
  • Entry Ticket
  • A well conversed English Speaking Guide/Local Explorer
Not included
  • Travel Insurance Transport
  • Anything not included in the Inclusions
Good to know
Age
All ages welcome
Health
No specific health restrictions
Fitness
No fitness requirement
Accessibility
People with motor joint problems are not reccommended as the experience includes a walk, climbing stairs and going through narrow spaces.
Kids
Suitable for kids
Meet & contact

Fixed Meeting Points / Gaiety Theatre

Provider usually responds 09:00–19:00 IST.

₹144per person · incl. taxes