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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.

Delhi: Old and New Delhi City Highlights Private Tour

2. Delhi: Old and New Delhi City Highlights Private 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: Private Tour of Chandni Chowk, Tuk Tuk & Food

3. 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.

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

4. 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: 3-Hour Tuk-Tuk/Rickshaw Tour

5. 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.

Old Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Private 6-Hour Tour

6. 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.

Delhi: 2-Day Delhi & Taj Mahal Tour by Car

7. Delhi: 2-Day Delhi & Taj Mahal Tour by Car

Discover some of India's most iconic monuments over 2 days with the help of a private driver and guide. Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad or Ghaziabad and travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned car. Day 1: Visit the famous monuments and government buildings of both Old Delhi and New Delhi such as: Gandhi Smriti, Humayun’s Tomb, Akshardham, Presidential house, Jama Masjid, Chandni chowk, India Gate, Parliament House, and Qutub Minar. Depart on a 3.5-hour journey to Agra in the evening. Day 2: Wake early to watch the sunrise over the majestic Taj Mahal. Explore the spectacular marble mausoleum from the outside and inside. Return to your hotel for breakfast and check out before going to the Red Fort. After, return to Delhi.

From Delhi: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur 3-Day Guided Trip

8. From Delhi: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur 3-Day Guided Trip

Day 1 - Pick-Up in Delhi, Old and New Sightseeing, Drive to Agra. Your sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi will begin with a pick-up from your chosen location at 09:00 AM. Our driver will be there to welcome you, and your tour guide will join you on the road. Your first stop will be Old Delhi, with visits to Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Red Fort and a rickshaw ride. Later, you will continue the tour to New Delhi, where Humayun Tomb, India Gate, Parliament House, Qutub Minar and Lotus Temple await. In between, you will take a lunch break. After that, you will start your journey to Agra and arrive to your hotel there at around 05:00 PM. You will stay overnight in Agra City. Day 2 - Agra Sightseeing Tour and Drive to Jaipur. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel at 6:30 AM for a beautiful sunrise view of the Taj Mahal. After exploring the sunrise view, you can return to the hotel for breakfast and a short rest. After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, you will visit Agra Fort. Afterwards, you will proceed to Jaipur, with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri along the way. Once you arrive in Jaipur, you can check into your hotel and stay overnight. Day 3 - Jaipur Sightseeing Tour and Drive back to Delhi. After breakfast and checkout, our driver and guide will pick you up from the hotel to begin your Jaipur Sightseeing tour. You will visit the Amber Fort, explore the Jal Mahal (outside), Hawa Mahal (outside), City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Panna Meena Ka Kund. After lunch and sightseeing, you will be driven back to Delhi, arriving around 8PM-9PM. From there, you can be transferred to your hotel or airport in Delhi.

Delhi: 3-hour Old Delhi Rickshaw Ride and Guided Tour

9. Delhi: 3-hour Old Delhi Rickshaw Ride and Guided Tour

Embark on an amazing and fun journey to Old Delhi on this 3-hour rickshaw tour. Experience the best of India and its age-old traditions. Your tour will begin with the guide picking you up from your hotel, following which you will take the metro to Old Delhi. After reaching Old Delhi, hop on a rickshaw and soak up the lifestyle and culture of this colorful country, visiting historic markets like the jewelry market of Chandni Chowk. Following that, head towards the grand Jama Masjid (India’s second-largest mosque), built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan.  Make your way to the most colorful lane in old Delhi, Kinari Bazaar and stop for a quick snack break and sample parantha (stuffed flatbread) at a 150-year-old restaurant. After this delicious break, you'll head to the beautiful Gurudwara (a Sikh temple) where you will learn about the selfless and humanitarian services of the community kitchen. Last but not least, check out the spice market (Asia’s largest) where you can learn about the wonderful world of spices whilst learning about their health benefits.

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What people are saying about Chandni Chowk

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sanjay is a very good German-speaking guide. He responded to all of our requests and was very competent. He told us a lot of insider information about Idien. Very friendly, we can recommend him very well

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.

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

It was a really good Tour. All the dishes were very tasty and the guide explained very much. Absolutely recommendable!