NEW DELHI · INDIA
The ones worth planning a day around.
The 15 most popular historical 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“Rally great tour around old Delhi. Ate so much really great food. Met some great people on the tour & Sonali was a brilliant guide. Very personal, knowledge & just a generally lovely person”
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.”
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 great experience, Jai was very knowledgeable and a good communicator. A very interesting visit to the old town visiting the markets and looking at the old buildings.”
Old Delhi heritage walk with rickshaw ride, Jama Masjid, Gurudwara langar, and a cycle rickshaw trip into Khari Baoli spice market.
“This was a highly packed tour, where we were able to see all the sights of old-delhi. We were picked up and dropped off on time. The rickshaw ride was a nice highlight. Our guide Isha was there to take us around each sight, inform us on key facts and information and help us store…”
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.
“I enjoyed being guided to several amazing sights in Old Delhi by a friendly and informative guide.”
Gandhi Delhi private half-day tour: Gandhi Smriti, National Gandhi Museum and Raj Ghat with English guide, pickup and mobile ticket.
“Excellent guide, friendly and very informative. I really enjoyed this tour and learnt so much more about Gandhi who is truly an inspiration”
Tuk-tuk through Old Delhi spice streets, Mughal landmarks, and New Delhi icons on a 7-hour guided tour with hotel pickup for $29.
“We had a great day! So many amazing sights, such a knowledgable guide shahnawaz and very well organised including all transport, water and a great place for lunch and shopping.”
Walk Old Delhi on a food-first heritage route with 11–14 tastings, chai and water refills, plus markets and a short rickshaw ride.
“this was the best tour we had. the guide took us to the most delicious food, we had the vegetarian tour. all the food was exelent, we could not ask for more. we will probably book one more food tour when we are back in delhi in one week. thank you so much😁”
Old Delhi on foot with temples, Chandni Chowk, spice market stops, included snacks and tea, plus a short rickshaw ride.
“Zohra and her brother are excellent guides! We booked last minute and they were so kind to work with our tight schedule and be flexible based our time. We learned lots and tried street food.”
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.”
A private 5-day Golden Triangle by A/C car with driver and guide, covering Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur with calmer pacing.
“We chose this private Golden Triangle tour to explore Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, and it turned out to be a fantastic experience. Our driver, Parveen, was outstanding — always punctual, calm behind the wheel (which is saying a lot given India’s traffic!), and genuinely kind and Read more”
Old Delhi food and heritage day with rickshaw rides, spice and wedding markets, Sikh temple, and dinner at Masterji Kee Haveli.
“This was my second Old Delhi walking tour arranged through Dhruv and his passionate team. My first in 2016 was amazing, and lead to many recommendations to friends who were equally impressed by the tour and Dhruv's other touriRead more”
5-hour vegetarian Old Delhi food and temple walking tour with hotel pickup, cycle rickshaws, and tastings from Paranthe Wali Gali to Red Fort.
“This tour was 100% worth it. Gaurav (guide) and Ashish (driver) were both top notch. It was an excellent way to try several types of Delhi street food without worrying about which vendors to choose or dealing with cash in Old Delhi as a tourist. They took care of everything for a smooth and very…”
Half-day Old Delhi heritage walk with A/C transfers and tuk-tuk/rickshaw hops, visiting Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, spice lanes, and more.
“What a scam! They took my money and No one showed up - no one responded to calls or messages. Unbelievable!?”
The old city, the new capital, and the road to Agra and Jaipur.
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