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3-Hour Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour With Rickshaw Ride

1. 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: 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.

Old Delhi: Street Food Tour

3. 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.

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.

Unlock Delhi: Food and Photography Full Day Tour

6. Unlock Delhi: Food and Photography Full Day Tour

Our food and photography walking tour of Delhi is an immersive and memorable experience that will allow you to learn about the city's culture, history, and food while capturing its essence and beauty with your smartphone or digital camera, regardless of your photography expertise. Experience the bustling energy of Delhi's downtown as people start their day. Begin with a visit to a famous temple, then hop on a rickshaw to weave your way through the narrow streets, capturing the vibrant colors and lively actions of this famed old town. Delve into the vibrant food culture of Delhi that will leave your taste buds craving for more. At carefully selected food stops, you'll discover hidden gems that have been serving authentic delicacies for generations, each with their own unique history and flavor. Whether it's the aromatic Indian fried breads with potato gravy, delicious sweet Jalebi's, or the mouth-watering tangy & spicy chaat, you'll be spoilt with the diverse array of culinary delights. Come with an open mind, a hungry stomach, and a sense of adventure, and be prepared to be blown away by the flavors and aromas that make Delhi a food lover's paradise. Afterwards, get ready to be transported to another world as you visit Khari Baoli, Asia's famous centuries-old spice market. The air is heavy with the aroma of exotic spices that have been traded here for generations. Wander through the narrow lanes and let your senses be dazzled by the colors, textures, and scents of the countless spices on display. Hop on the Delhi Metro and move to the greener side of the city - the Lutyens Zone or New Delhi as it is called. Capture stunning shots of the magnificent Raisina Hill and other colonial buildings with remarkable architecture. Visit Gurudwara Sikh temple, a colorful place, and sneak into their giant kitchen preparing meals for up to 100,000 people. Frame the peaceful mood in your pictures. Then we do a sit-down lunch stop at a Mughal-Indian specialty restaurant, where you'll experience the rich and exotic flavors of Delhi's famous cuisine (if selected). With so many food choices in Delhi, you'll be spoiled for choice! After the indulging lunch, take a leisurely walk through the nearby Lodhi Garden at golden hour, and capture the vibrant hues of the iconic monument, perfect for your photo collection. With the perfect balance of food, photography, and culture – our food & photography walk is an experience you won't want to miss!

Delhi: Flavors and Food Stories of New Delhi

7. Delhi: Flavors and Food Stories of New Delhi

Your tour will start with the highly democratized common man’s food (Chaat) and Kebabs at Delhi’s most happening market. From there you will head towards the Momos Trail, Delhi’s recent food love. It will be at this point that you will sit down for a big dinner of North Indian theme. During this dinner you will try Delhi’s best butter chicken and naan bread, followed by a little surprise at the end. Your food experience is not complete without a visit to a "mega kitchen" of Delhi which feeds thousands of people everyday, and you will be free to volunteer a few minutes towards the “art of gratitude” by cooking for others. Your transportation will be taken care of in an air-conditioned car with the company of your guide who also doubles as one of Delhi’s "grub" experts.

Old Delhi Food Walk

8. Old Delhi Food Walk

Enjoy the delectable savory and sweet flavors of Old Delhi's street food in this food walk which highlights the culinary delights of this amazing city. Follow your expert food guide through bustling streets and bazaars on a journey for the most delicious food dishes Delhi has. Visit 7 to 9 different food spots including small street food vendors and various shops, some of which have been in business for more than 100 years. Taste traditional Indian street food dishes and multiple flavorful cuisines. As part of the tour, enjoy rickshaw rides, a visit to the spice market and walk through some of the most colourful and eclectic markets you'll see in India.

Old Delhi: Food Tour With Local Chef

9. Old Delhi: Food Tour With Local Chef

Enjoy a 4-5 hour walk around Old Delhi in the company of an expert local guide who will help you discover the best foodie dishes in the city and their history. Visit 8-10 food joints and taste up to 17 different food dishes. Your guide, who is a chef, will teach you everything you need to know about local cooking ingredients in a specially designed introductory session.  You will also visit a few local kitchens and some of the oldest food stalls in the city. Learn more about various aspects of food including the history, ways of eating, tasting, cooking, and much more in an informative yet easy to understand way.

New Delhi: Full-Day Food Tour with Local Chef & 25 Dishes

10. New Delhi: Full-Day Food Tour with Local Chef & 25 Dishes

If you’re the kind of foodie who wishes to know all details about various ingredients, ways of cooking and methods of experiencing different types of food, then you should choose these food walks. In addition to normal food tasting, you learn about usage and other details of spices in a specially designed Introduction to Spices and Visit to Kitchen sessions. A special food tour of Delhi with a local chef, which gives you an insider’s view of the city’s food culture, food joints, kitchens and related businesses. The presence of a chef with an intimate knowledge of city and it’s cuisine makes it a special food tour unlike any other. These are really helpful if you wish to learn about different types of the ingredients, not just limited to spices used in Indian cooking and also know how and where they’re cooked. Your expert food guide will explain various aspects of food like history, ways of eating, tasting, cooking and others in informative yet easy to understand way.

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3.9 / 5

based on 35 reviews

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!

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

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

Saurabh was very flexible in working around what I wanted to do. Lots of go history and insights.

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