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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“This tour was amazing. Our guide Sonali, was brilliant. Her commentary was knowledgeable and engaging and the food spots selected were fabulous. It was a very informative tour, a must do if in Delhi!”
Small-group Old Delhi walk with cycle rickshaw ride, Khari Baoli spice market stop, and a home-cooked meal at Masterji Kee Haveli.
“This was one of our favourite ever memories. Our tour guide Varun was an expert in the knowledge and navigation of Old dehli. Without him we wouldn’t of known to go and see some of the things we did. We tasted some beautiful street fRead more”
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.
“Tour was a bit short; guide was not as knowledgeable as I expected; more time spent in places that took commission for sales than exploring; at least the haggling over rickshaws etc was avoided.”
A 3-hour small-group walk through Old Delhi’s Jama Masjid lanes and Khari Baoli spice market, led by Jai Singh, for $13.
“The tour was great. We explored the important landmarks but also wandered off to some hidden gems. He was knowledgeable and very helpful. Can recommend!”
A guided walk through Old Delhi’s biggest mosque, markets, temples, and Khari Baoli spice lanes, plus a cycle rickshaw ride.
“Brilliant tour. Very informative guide. Neha was really friendly and helped us a lot”
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.
“Great experience, the guide is very well prepared, lots of informations and nice places seen, also flexible tour. I recommend it 100%”
Walk Old Delhi on a food-first heritage route with 11–14 tastings, chai and water refills, plus markets and a short rickshaw ride.
“Tour was really great, would recommend to everyone. Parul was a great guide and showed us a wide range of food as well as showing the local sights. It was a great way to experience the busy streets of old Delhi!”
Old Delhi on foot with temples, Chandni Chowk, spice market stops, included snacks and tea, plus a short rickshaw ride.
“Zohra gave me an absolutely beautiful tour of Old Delhi market, including the incredible spice market. Her kindness and warm guidance made the experience feel so personal and welcoming. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the area aRead more”
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.
“Today I spent a fantastic day with my friend Varun. Varun was keen to stress from the very start that he is not a tour guide, but my friend in India. This immediately put me at ease and it led to what was an incredible way to spend my first Read 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.
“Driver was prompt and courteous so we arrived in a nice car, safely and on time. The rickshaw drivers work really hard in difficult circumstances, so thanks very much for that! Vickram was an excellent host for the food tour and also showed uRead more”
Half-day Old Delhi heritage walk with A/C transfers and tuk-tuk/rickshaw hops, visiting Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, spice lanes, and more.
“Inside view of Old Delhi seeing the mosque's. temple, Red Fort. Tarik provided incredible historical insight in this fantastic walking tour. I always felt safe and never rushed.”
The old city, the new capital, and the road to Agra and Jaipur.
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