Things to do

Things to do in Vadodara

Gujarat, IndiaChecked 17 July 2026

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Start with Tour Laxmi Vilas Palace, Visit Sayaji Baug (Kamati Baug), Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum. Then use the full Vadodara guide to compare travel tips, reach details, and nearby stays.

Explore things to do in Vadodara in Gujarat, India, including listed activities, hidden gems, photo spots, and practical trip notes.

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Tour Laxmi Vilas Palace

2.5 hours | Easy | Audio guide included

02

Visit Sayaji Baug (Kamati Baug)

2 hours | Easy | Free park entry

03

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring historic mosques, tombs, and a hilltop Kalika Mata temple accessible via ropeway. | 45 km

04

Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum

Located inside the palace grounds, housing a rare collection of original oil paintings by Raja Ravi Varma. | 2 km

05

Laxmi Vilas Palace facade

Photo spot listed in the Vadodara destination record.

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Indo-Saracenic minarets of Champaner mosques

Photo spot listed in the Vadodara destination record.

07

Sayaji Baug toy train

Photo spot listed in the Vadodara destination record.

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Good first tap

Tour the grand interiors of Laxmi Vilas Palace, view world-class paintings at the Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, and visit the nearby Champaner-Pavagadh UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Travel tip

The ticket for Laxmi Vilas Palace includes a free audio guide; make sure to collect it to hear the royal history.

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