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Delhi: Old and New Delhi Private Sightseeing Tour

1. Delhi: Old and New Delhi Private Sightseeing Tour

Embark on a private tour that combines the best of Old and New Delhi, creating a full-day experience. Learn about Indian history and culture from your personal guide as you discover major landmarks. Choose between the standard option and the upgraded option, with entrance fees and lunch included. Get picked up in the morning from your accommodation or directly from the airport (if option selected). Relax in an air-conditioned vehicle as you drive to the biggest mosque in India, Jama Masjid. Step inside to explore & enjoy the explanation of your tour Guide, then your tour guide will take you in the colors and aromas of the Chandni Chowk area at the market. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through a narrow street if you choose Included option & Explore the biggest market of Spices here. Hear the commentary about the Sikh religion at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Also, experience the world's second-largest donation kitchen here. Approximately 50 thousand people get their meal every day here and then Visit the 16th-century tomb of Emperor Humayun and see the India Gate by the drive-thru. If you opted for the included lunch option, stop to taste the best North Indian and Mughlai food. After lunch, drive by the Parliament House and the Presidential Palace. Then Drive up to the most popular visit of Delhi Qutub Minar tower and then visit the Lotus Temple of the Baha'i religion & Akshardham Temple of the Hindu Religion before returning to your hotel or the airport with your driver.

Old Delhi: Private Tour of Chandni Chowk, Tuk Tuk & Food

2. Old Delhi: Private Tour of Chandni Chowk, Tuk Tuk & Food

Discover Old Delhi on a guided tour. Explore Chandni Chowk on a tuk-tuk tour, stop at the local markets to try delicious street food, and see the India Gate. Begin your tour with a pickup from your hotel and drive to Old Delhi to visit Jama Masjid, also known as the Masjid-i Jehan-Numa. Visit this massive mosque, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and dating from the 1600s. Next, hop aboard a tuk-tuk and roam the streets of Chandni Chowk, the heart of Old Delhi. Explore this busy shopping area and enjoy the tantalizing smells wafting out from the markets full of spices, dried fruit, essential oils, and traditional sweets. See silver jewelry and vivid saris for sale. Stop to try local street food with your guide, learning the best stalls for each type of food in the area. After eating, continue to the Red Fort. Decide if you wish to pay to enter or just admire this historic fort from the outside. Finish your Old Delhi tour with a visit to India Gate. This war memorial sits astride the Rajpath, on the eastern edge of the ceremonial axis of New Delhi, formerly called Kingsway. Return to your hotel, driving past Parliament House.

Delhi: Old and New Delhi City Highlights Private Guided Tour

3. Delhi: Old and New Delhi City Highlights Private Guided Tour

Your full-day tour of India’s capital begins with the historic portion of the city, Old Delhi. After pickup from your hotel, set off towards the Red Fort, which was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who also built the Taj Mahal. Afterwards, you’ll weave through the bustling shopping area of Chandni Chowk by rickshaw, ending up at the Jama Masjid, a 17th-century mosque that is the largest in India. After stopping for an authentic local lunch, you’ll head into New Delhi, visiting the Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick minaret, before stopping at the Tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. Next it’s off to the India Gate, a memorial to the Indian soldiers who died during World War I, before heading to the Lotus Temple, elegantly designed in the shape of a lotus flower.  To cap things off you’ll drive past the Presidential House and the Parliament Buildings before being driven back to your accommodation.

Old Delhi: Street Food Tour

4. Old Delhi: Street Food Tour

Discover the rich variety of Indian cuisine on a guided street food tour through Old Dehli. Each region of India has its unique street food and Delhi is no exception. Visit the top vendors in Old Delhi and try the local specialties such as chole bature, dahi bhalla, and aloo chat. Enjoy parathas, lassi, and the very sweet jalebis and the local equivalent of rice pudding and bread and butter pudding. All of these dishes are vegetarian but meat eaters will have the option to try Indian fried chicken in the buzzing Matia Mahal neighborhood toward the end of the tour. In addition to sampling the best of Old Delhi’s street food, explore the largest spice market in Asia, take a stroll along Chandni Chowk, and stop to admire the imposing Jama Masjid. Take in the hustle and bustle of the narrow streets as you visit different locations by rickshaw.

3-Hour Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour With Rickshaw Ride

5. 3-Hour Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour With Rickshaw Ride

Benefit from a pick-up by a local guide and walk to the nearest metro station to start your tour of Old Delhi. If your hotel is far from the metro station, your guide will pick you up by tuk-tuk and take you to the station. Explore the Red Fort, spread over 255 acres, connecting Old and New Delhi. Built in 1648, this Fort has royal residences, sections for public audiences used by Mughal emperors and fountains. Learn the history of Shah Jahan, who also commissioned the Taj Mahal in Agra, and admire the architecture of an era gone-by. Ride the metro to experience Delhi's lifeline first hand. Upon arrival in Old Delhi, stroll the streets to discover the heritage buildings and watch the lifestyle and culture come to life. Go to the Jama Masjid mosque, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656. Dive down the lanes of Old Delhi to visit the bazaars, where your guide will share ancient stories. Stop on one of Old Delhi's most famous streets to taste an Indian paratha flatbread, commonly served as a snack. Go to one of the city's gurudwara (Sikh temples), and then travel by cycle rickshaw to the spice market to get an insight into the produce on sale. 

Delhi: Old and New Delhi Private One Day Tour

6. Delhi: Old and New Delhi Private One Day Tour

Discover Delhi's UNESCO World Heritage Sites and other famous landmarks on a private full-day tour. Wander through local bazaars and markets, and see the Red Fort, India Gate, the Jama Mosques, and more. Begin your day with pickup from your Delhi hotel and make your way to the Red Fort for an outside view. Then, go to the Jama Masjid, old Delhi’s main mosque. From there, hop on a cycle rickshaw (if option selected) for a tour of the bustling Chandni Chowk Market. Next, explore the Kinnari Bazaar (wedding market), the textile market, the Nai Sarak book market, and the Khari Baoli-spice market. Afterward, board your private vehicle once again to head to the city’s imposing Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to admire its impressive architecture. Continue with a visit to the Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. The tour will also stop at Humayun’s Tomb and the Qutub Minar, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as India gate, the Houses of Parliament, the Lotus Temple, and much more. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back off at your Delhi hotel.

Old Delhi: 3-Hour Tuk-Tuk/Rickshaw Tour

7. Old Delhi: 3-Hour Tuk-Tuk/Rickshaw Tour

This tour gives you a great introduction to the authentic old world charms of Delhi and helps you escape the nuisance of walking amongst the traffic. Meet your guide at the meeting point near Red Fort, then climb into a tuk-tuk, a modified version of the cycle rickshaw. Sit back and enjoy the views as you ride past the several colorful and busy bazaars of Old Delhi while your guide explains the important role that they play for the locals.  Your first stop is Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. Spend some time walking around the red sandstone courtyard and if you are lucky, you can even climb up a minaret to see the views. Return to your tuk-tuk and ride through Khari Baoli, Asia's largest spice market which has existed since the 17th-century. Get hands-on information about the wonderful world of spices and their medicinal and health benefits. Build up your appetite as you take in the enticing sights and smells before stopping for a quick snack at the famous Chandni Chowk.  Head to your next stop, Gurudwara Sis Ganj, a significant prayer house for Sikhs. Spend some time interacting with locals and try your hand at langar, the community kitchen service. End the tour at Jain Mandir, home to a charitable hospital for birds. Learn about the tenets of the Jain religion before being returned to your initial meeting point near the Red Fort.

Delhi: 6-Day Golden Triangle Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur Tour

8. Delhi: 6-Day Golden Triangle Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur Tour

Day 1: Delhi Airport Pickup Be welcomed at the airport and relax on your transfer to your Delhi hotel, before settling in for a relaxing first night.  delhi 3 star hotels: inn tawang/sunstar grand/suncourt Yaytri or similar delhi 4 star hotels: golden grand/radisson blu dwarka delhi 5 star hotels: itc welcome dwarka/Radisson Blu Day 2: Delhi City Tour Begin your adventure by visiting some of the key sights in Delhi such as India Gate, President House, Parliament House, Himayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple and Jama Masjid. Embark on a rickshaw ride through the Chandni Chowk Market to explore Kinnari Bazaar, Parantha Wali Gali (an Indian breakfast street), and several local markets. Make a final stop at the Fateh Puri Mosque, built in the 17th century stay in same hotel. Day 3: Delhi - Agra Leave your hotel after breakfast before proceeding to Agra, with a visit to the Baby Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, before going to explore one of the most famous emblems of India. Spend the afternoon discovering the grand form of the Taj Mahal.  Agra 3 star hotels: taj Villa/taj resort/atulya taj or similar. Agra 4 star hotel: Royal Regent/Howard Plaza/Crystal Sarowar or similar. Agra 5 star hotel: courtyard by merriot/jaypee palace/clark shiraz or similar. Day 4: Agra - Jaipur  After being collected early from your hotel, experience the sunrise over the Taj Mahal before proceeding to Jaipur. On the way you visit Fateh-pur-sikri, and later on in the day you visit the engineering accomplishment of the Chand Baori Step Well before being transferred to your hotel. Agra 3 star hotels: king palace/nahargarh haveli or simiar Agra 4 star hotel: ramada/golden tulip or similar. Agra 5 star hotel: radisson blu city center/hilton/trident or similar. Day 5: Jaipur City Tour Head to see the Jaipur-Amber Fort and the visually stunning Water Palace. Visit also the Hawa Mahal and City Palace. See the Observatory of Jaipur, built in India in the first half of the 18th century stay in same hotel. Day 6: Jaipur - Delhi  Finish your tour with a final breakfast in Jaipur before being returned to Delhi where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.

Eat Like a Local: Chandni Chowk Street Food and Walking Tour

9. Eat Like a Local: Chandni Chowk Street Food and Walking Tour

What better way to explore a city than its food! Explore India and its culture and tradition in this amazing food and heritage walk of the glorious city of Old Delhi! You tour will start with your guide picking you up from your hotel and taking you on a metro ride.  After reaching Old Delhi, your first stop will be at Gurudwara Sis Ganj, (Sikh Gurudara with an important historic reference) where you can learn about the community kitchen service. Begin your food walk with, some sweet jalebis (deep fried sweet dish made by corn flour and sugar syrup) and samosa (fried triangular bread stuffed with potatoes) from a 100-year-old shop. Walk ahead with your guide to try Raj Kachori (kind of chat filled with fresh yogurt, sweet and sour sauces in a crispy edible bowl.) Once you’re done here, get ready to stuff some gorgeous paranthas (Indian flatbread filled with a variety of stuffing’s like cheese, cashews, chilli, and lemon to name a few!), Kulia ki chaat (different fruit bowls filled with chickpeas and masala) and a very unique fruit sandwich. After this, walk towards the spice market to see the whole world of spices and then fill your belly some more with dishes like rabri-faluda (rice noodles), chole bhatura (chickpeas curry and fried bread) and a chilled glass of Lassi! (Sweetened yogurt) Finish your gastronomic journey with some chilled and mouth-watering kulfi (Indian ice cream with more than 50 flavours) before your guide takes you back to the metro station.

Old Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Private 6-Hour Tour

10. Old Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Private 6-Hour Tour

Start this commendable tour firstly by visiting 17th century ‘Jama Mosque’. Then, gear up for a tuk-tuk ride to the Asia’s largest spice market known as ‘Chandni Chowk’. Afterwards this visit one of the biggest Hindu temples known as ‘Swaminarayan Akshardham’ Later, you will head to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a famous Sikh shrine which offers food (Lungar) 24/7. After this, stop for lunch and then move to the Lotus temple, known as the 21st century Taj Mahal. Pass by ‘the presidential house’, known to be the second biggest after Quirinal Palace in Italy and ‘India Gate’, which is a war memorial of India. In the end, with the lifetime experience of the spirituality of Delhi, head back towards the hotel or airport as per your preference.

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What people are saying about Chandni Chowk

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4.8 / 5

based on 1,230 reviews

Vishva was my tour guide and he was amazing plus he speaks Spanish so that really helps. The tour included all I was expecting. I’ll definitely recommend this tour and the guide

The tour was very good. The guide VP Singh showed us around the city and old city as well. I highly recommend the tour to anyone who doesn’t know what to do coming to Delhi.

The tour was amazing, it was totally worth it. We had Rajendra as our guide. He is just the Best! Speaks English fluently, very kind, funny, careful. We had a great time!

Excellent tour guide , very informative and knowledgeable and very helpful with everything, we learn so much about history of Delhi.

Wonderful trip and super guide, thank you so much! Unforgettable experience. Thank you Sam.