NEW DELHI · INDIA
The ones worth planning a day around.
The 15 most popular heritage walking tours in and around New Delhi. The short list worth planning a day around, with prices, timings and the operator behind each one.
Old Delhi food and heritage walk with spice markets, rickshaw rides, and guided tastings. Small group, come hungry, $43.
Most Popular“I went on an empty stomach and enjoyed walking around the parts of old Delhi stuffing myself full with delicious food while learning some history of the area.”
Small-group Old Delhi walk with cycle rickshaw ride, Khari Baoli spice market stop, and a home-cooked meal at Masterji Kee Haveli.
“Thank you Dhruv, Vuron, and Deet for a wonderful tour and the opportunity to experience Delhi like a local. Your passion for tourism makes this tour one-of-a-kind. From your no-tipping policy to the warmth of a home cooked meal served with love, the surprises and insights you offer are truly exceptional.”
Walk Delhi’s Zakhira slum with an English-speaking local guide, using public transport, small-group pace, and tea or coffee included.
“Very interesting visiting the Puppet slum! Listening artist playing instruments and making paintings. Highly recommended! The guide is super nice!”
Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour from Meena Bazaar to Khari Baoli with a historian guide, Jama Masjid, rickshaw rides, and optional food stops for $13.
“A+++ !!! Jai was the best tour guide I've ever had, and I've been on a lot of tours :) From coming to find us at the start when we were lost, to accommodating our varied unexpected detours, to detecting our interest in niche aspects of IndiaRead more”
Old Delhi heritage walk with rickshaw ride, Jama Masjid, Gurudwara langar, and a cycle rickshaw trip into Khari Baoli spice market.
“Walk with Kanika was amazing. In total 4 people. Smooth pick-up at hotel. We travelled with the metro. Lot's of explanation about history but also daily live and how to get around. I have never been downtown Old Delhi before but the walk was a good opportunity to get used to the traffic, the bussy…”
A 3-hour small-group walk through Old Delhi’s Jama Masjid lanes and Khari Baoli spice market, led by Jai Singh, for $13.
“Saw exactly what I like: a slice of authentic local life in Delhi. He will provide you with history and regale you with stories of the past. The spice market will delight your olfactory senses and you will enter sections of the city few tourists tread. J”
A guided walk through Old Delhi’s biggest mosque, markets, temples, and Khari Baoli spice lanes, plus a cycle rickshaw ride.
“Fabulous tour , many interesting places to see , my guide was extremely welcoming , friendly and knowledgeable her English was super . Good humour and was very informative. Had a wonderful time and would recommend this tour”
Walk Old Delhi on a food-first heritage route with 11–14 tastings, chai and water refills, plus markets and a short rickshaw ride.
“Parul was an excellent guide. Very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about not only the food scene but also the local culture and history. The food we had was delicious - I particularly liked the butter chicken, the samosa, and the lassi! We were all stuffed! Be warned! This tour is not for the faint of…”
Old Delhi food and spice walk from Chandni Chowk to Jama Masjid with spice tasting, a tuk-tuk ride, and local stories.
“Lareb was a great tour guide. He arranged my tour last minute and made sure he could accommodate my timing after it wasn’t available. He also organized transportation making it easy to get there. He was informative and an entertaining guiRead more”
Old Delhi on foot with temples, Chandni Chowk, spice market stops, included snacks and tea, plus a short rickshaw ride.
“Amazing tour, we were with 5 girls and felt super safe with the guide 😃”
Old Delhi heritage walk with bicycle rickshaw: private guide, pickup, key mosques, bazaars, and spice markets in 3–4 hours.
“Tailored made for us for our last day in Delhi.”
5-hour vegetarian Old Delhi food and temple walking tour with hotel pickup, cycle rickshaws, and tastings from Paranthe Wali Gali to Red Fort.
“Gaurav Soni is extremely knowledgeable and personable. It was a pleasure to explore Old Delhi with him. His explanation of the history and culture of the markets, food shops and vendors was encyclopedic and captivating. My driver, Ashwani, was courteous and safe. I would definitely recommend this tour and guide.”
Half-day Old Delhi heritage walk with A/C transfers and tuk-tuk/rickshaw hops, visiting Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, spice lanes, and more.
“Tariq is a great guide of Delhi! We really enjoyed our tour which took in some interesting sights and experiences in both new and old Delhi. Prompt pick up from our hotel and a comfortable journey in an air conditioned car were included. We saw so much more than we would on our own. I…”
Walk Old Delhi’s hidden lanes to Jama Masjid and Khari Baoli, with street-food tastings, bottled water, and a private Italian-speaking guide.
“8 hours visit”
Taste Old Delhi street food, explore Chandni Chowk and spice bazaars, and learn Delhi’s heritage with a friendly guide on a small group walk.
“The experience was really good. We were two girls and we felt safe everytime and discover delicious food ! Raj, our guide, is a really kind person and took care of us as a family. We are so grateful to him for all the places and food he makes us discover ! Dhanyavaad Ali a…”
The old city, the new capital, and the road to Agra and Jaipur.
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