Delhi Food Tour: Old & New Delhi Street Eats, Rickshaw Ride

Old Delhi spice markets, street snacks, and local stories on foot & rickshaw

You’ll jump right into the heart of Delhi’s food scene—tasting over 18 different dishes from both Old & New Delhi as you walk, ride rickshaws, and even peek inside a bustling community kitchen. Expect laughter with your guide, hands-on snacks from century-old stalls, and moments that stick with you long after you’ve left.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Old and New Delhi food and sights

• Walk short distances in Old Delhi
• Ride cycle rickshaws in Old Delhi
• Visit 8-10 food joints
• Taste 18-19 different dishes
• Enjoy one full meal at the end
• Visit biggest spice market
• See charitable kitchen feeding thousands
• Drive to New Delhi by car
• Explore New Delhi food and sights

The Experience

The first thing that hit me was the smell—spices so thick in the air near Khari Baoli I actually sneezed. Our guide, Rajiv, just grinned and handed out little bottles of water before we even started walking. I’d barely landed in Delhi and suddenly I was weaving through Chandni Chowk behind him, dodging carts and listening to vendors shout in Hindi. We stopped at this tiny shop where an old man handed me something fried—I still don’t know what it was called, but it was hot and tangy and made my fingers sticky. Rajiv laughed when I tried to repeat the name. Probably butchered it.

I lost count after the seventh snack—there were samosas with flaky crusts, some sweet milky drink that cooled my throat (thank god), and then chaat piled high with yogurt and pomegranate seeds. The day trip around Old Delhi felt like a blur of colors and noise; every few blocks we’d hop onto a cycle rickshaw just to catch our breath. At one point we ducked into a Sikh temple kitchen where volunteers were rolling out dough for hundreds of people—no one seemed to mind us watching, or maybe they just liked having an audience for their chapati skills.

Later, New Delhi felt almost quiet by comparison. We switched to a car (blessed AC) and stopped at another spot that’s been open since before my grandparents were born—Rajiv said over 100 years. The last meal was heavier—something rich with lentils—and honestly, by then I could barely move but didn’t want to stop eating. It wasn’t fancy, but it felt real. There’s something about sharing food with strangers in a city this big that makes you feel less like a tourist for a second. Even now, sometimes I catch a whiff of cardamom somewhere else and think back to that afternoon.

Top questions

How many dishes do you try on the Delhi food tour?

You’ll taste between 18-25 different food items from 11-14 places during the tour.

Is hotel pickup included for this food tour?

Yes, free hotel pickup and drop-off is provided within central Delhi zones.

Are vegetarian options available on this tour?

Yes, vegetarian options are available if requested at booking.

What areas of Delhi does the tour cover?

The tour covers both Old Delhi (including Chandni Chowk) and New Delhi.

How do you get around during the tour?

You’ll walk short distances in Old Delhi, use cycle rickshaws there, then switch to a car for New Delhi stops.

Can dietary preferences be accommodated?

Yes, most dietary requirements can be accommodated if advised at booking.

Is bottled water provided during the tour?

Bottled water is included throughout the experience.

How long does the food tour last?

The tour takes about 5-6 hours total.

What’s included

Your day includes free hotel pickup and drop-off in central Delhi zones, all snacks and meals (over 18 tastings), bottled water throughout the journey, hand wipes and sanitizer for messy fingers, plus all your rides—on foot through narrow lanes, by cycle rickshaw in Old Delhi’s chaos, then by car across New Delhi’s wider streets before heading back full (and probably still thinking about dessert).