Tourists in Vadodara will be able to board an air-conditioned mini bus, which will take them on a guided tour of the city.

The service was kicked off today on the World Tourism Day in the city.

While, the service will be handled by the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat, Vadodara Municipal Corporation(VMC) would provide the tour guide, literature about famous landmark, monuments and places to the tourists. VMC will also handle booking at its Pravasi Gruh opposite the railway station. Vadodara District Tourism Development Committee and district administration is also contributing to this idea.

According to sources, the bus would start the journey at the station and take a circular route in which famous spots, including EME temple, Planetarium at Sayajibaugh, Kirtimandir, Maharshi Arvind Ashram near Lakdi Pul, Fatehsinh Museum would be covered before its return to the station.

The bus service will be divided into two parts: on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, city tour will be conducted, while on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the tour will cover city tour and tourist places located near the city. The main attraction of the tour will be visit to Lakshmi Vilas palace and Fatehsingh Rao Museum, which were not open to tourists.

A special discount offer has been given for the month October. District collector office intends to start industrial and religious tours if this primary tour succeeds.