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

1. 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.

Old Delhi: Street Food Tour

2. 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

3. 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. 

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

4. 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.

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

5. 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.

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What people are saying about Chandni Chowk

Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 23 reviews

Wonderful experience! I missed a flight, had an extra day in Delhi, and booked this tour with one hour notice. I got extremely lucky with Raj as an expert tour guide, who knew every detail I asked about and chaperoned me through the busy magic of the city; and with Vishnu as an experienced driver, whose skills in navigating the traffic chaos are remarkable. At the end of the day, I had not only tasted the fascination of Delhi, but I felt like I had made two friends. I hope to come back soon, with more time for an extended experience.

I had a great tour of Old Delhi with Dharmendra (guide) and Naval (driver). Dharmendra was friendly and knowledgeable, and although it was only a half day tour we did lots. Highlights for me were the spice market and all the foods we tried. I definitely recommend this tour if you have limited time and want to make the most of it!

tushar is a great guide. knows a lot about New Delhi and can answer any questions. he is very polite, helpful and smile never comes off his face. he done excellent job during the whole tour. tushar, thank you very much for today.

Really informative, a full on introduction to Old Delhi and street food, go hungry you’ll be full by the end, everything is covered. Stanley our guid was amazing, charming and well informed.

Highly recommended! 6-7 stops at various food spots in Old Delhi. Accompanied by a welcoming and nice guide :)