Laxmi Vilas Palace Tours and Tickets

Laxmi Vilas Palace is an ornate palace in Vadodara, Gujarat. Part of it still serves as the private residence of the descendants of the royal family of Baroda. Another section of the 170-room palace is open to the public and provides a glimpse into the lives of the area’s former rulers.

Laxmi Vilas Palace is located in the city of Vadodara, roughly a 2-hour drive southeast of Ahmedabad and 3 hours north of Surat. The palace itself is around a 5-minute drive from Vadodara Junction railway station. Many people visit the palace with Maharaja Fatesingh Museum, a 10-minute walk away.

Yes, you’ll need to buy a ticket to visit the interiors of Laxmi Vilas Palace. Tickets include audio guides, which are available in multiple languages. For added value, purchase a combination ticket that grants you access to the Maharajah Fatesingh Museum, a 10-minute walk away.

Yes, guided tours of Laxmi Vilas Palace are available. Although palace admission includes a free audio guide, a tour with a guide allows you to ask questions and see things you might not otherwise notice. Tours also often visit other spots in Vadodara and Champaner, an hour's drive away.

Laxmi Vilas Palace was built in the Indo-Saracenic style, wildly popular in India in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Indo-Saracenic architecture blends elements of traditional Indian and Mughal architecture with neo-classical and Gothic Revival features.

Yes, visitors can explore the interiors of Laxmi Vilas Palace, at least part of them. While some palaces are private residences, you can visit key sights, including the Durbar Hall, a grand, elegant room where state receptions and audiences with the maharajas once took place.