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Old Delhi: Street Food Tour

1. 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.

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

2. 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: 3-hour Old Delhi Rickshaw Ride and Guided Tour

3. 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.

Old Delhi: 3.5-Hour Small-Group Bike Tour with Breakfast

4. Old Delhi: 3.5-Hour Small-Group Bike Tour with Breakfast

Greet your guide early in Central Delhi and hop on your bicycle. Then, get your helmet and head into the early-morning streets. Absorb the city’s mellow atmosphere before it comes alive for the day as you watch early-bird locals go about their business. Cycle the narrow lanes and stop to see landmarks that encapsulate Old Delhi’s 400-year history. Take in the 17th-century Jama Masjid mosque and admire the Red Fort, the red-sandstone fortress-palace with walls rising above the old quarter. Pedal into Chandni Chowk, one of Delhi’s oldest markets, to experience its early bustle, and view the colorfully decorated shops and vividly dressed locals. Then, delve into the nearby wholesale spice market—the largest in Asia—awash with spice, herb, and nut stalls. Finally, head to a well-known flatbread (paratha) stop for an authentic Indian breakfast before your tour ends at the original meeting point.

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What people are saying about Chandni Chowk

Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 136 reviews

The Tour was amazing! The driver drove us around Old and New Delhi where our guide explained everything to us and attented perfectly to our needs. Unfortunately due to having the tour on Monday some of the top sights like Red fort and Lotus temple were closed. But we used that time to wander around the local markets of Old Delhi and visit the Dili Haat as well. Which is an amazing market to find everything.

Its an excellent way to get a taste of Delhi. The guide is helpful, informative and super kind. We visited 7 spaces by metro, riksha, and walking. You can taste different but authentic food. The food was absolutely safe. I was alone on the tour, so it took only 2,5 hours.

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

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

The whole day was perfect. The guide was so helpful. Thank you.