Walk through the streets and bazaars of Old Delhi and experience traditional Indian lifestyles. Visit the Jama Masjid mosque, Red Fort and the Chandni Chowk market. Taste some famous snacks, and enjoy a short ride by rickshaw to the spice market.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 12 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 - 4.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Walk through the lanes and markets of Old Delhi
- Get insights into Indian culture from a local guide
- Taste the local snacks of the city, such as the "paratha" flatbreads
- Visit a lane full of ancient houses with breathtaking doors and get a chance to visit the jewellers who actually served the royal family back in time
- Travel to the Spice Market on a rickshaw and learn about the medical and health benefits of Indian spices, herbs and teas
Full description
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.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- English-speaking local guide
- Snacks (parantha aka flatbreads)
- Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
- Polaroid picture
- Metro tickets
- Red Fort tickets (if option is chosen)
- Gratuities (optional)
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Meeting point
United coffee house in Connaught Place. (Please exit from Gate 4 of Rajiv Chowk if coming by Metro/subway).
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Scarf
Not allowed
- Pets
- Shorts
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Knees and shoulders must be covered at all places of worship.
- Comfortable walking shoes/slippers are recommended.
- Shoes and slippers need to be removed at all places of worship. They can be stored for you in a safe place
- The Red Fort is closed to visitors on Mondays. However, the rest of the Old Delhi tour runs every day of the week
- As parts of the Red Fort are undergoing restoration work, some sections may have restricted entry
