Delhi Full Day Food Tour with Chef & Tea Tasting Experience

Summary

Explore Delhi’s Best Street Food with a Local Chef Guide

If you want to eat your way through Delhi in one day—sampling everything from street snacks in Old Delhi to rare teas in New Delhi—this tour is a must. Led by a local chef who knows all the best spots (even some locals don’t), you’ll try more than two dozen dishes and discover corners of the city most visitors miss.

What’s the experience like?

The morning air in Old Delhi is thick with the smell of frying samosas and cardamom. We kicked off our day right in the heart of Chandni Chowk, squeezing past rickshaws and spice vendors, following our chef-guide who seemed to know every shortcut and secret alley. First stop: a tiny shop older than my grandparents, where we tried jalebis hot from the pan—sticky, sweet, and gone in two bites. The owner grinned as he handed us napkins, telling us his family’s been making them since before independence.

By midday, we’d already lost count of how many snacks we’d tasted—chaat with tangy tamarind, parathas stuffed with everything you can imagine, even kulfi that melted faster than I could eat it in the Delhi heat. Our guide kept us moving, always pointing out something new—a wall mural here, a hidden shrine there. At one point, we ducked into Deer Park for a breather; the sudden quiet was a relief after the city’s constant honking and chatter. Even the birds sounded surprised to see us.

Later in New Delhi, we hit up a modern café for a tea tasting session. The tea master poured us tiny cups—Assam, Darjeeling, masala chai—and explained the difference between first and second flush like it was wine. I never realized tea could taste so different from one cup to the next. By the end of the day, I was full but somehow still tempted by every aroma drifting from the next stall. If you’re curious about what real Delhi tastes like—beyond what guidebooks tell you—this tour’s for you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Full Day Food Tour in Delhi

• Intro to Delhi food scene
• Visit oldest food shops and sample specialties
• Street food in Old Delhi and tea tasting (optional)

Top questions

How many food items will I get to try?

You’ll sample around 24-30 different dishes from about 12-15 carefully chosen shops across Old and New Delhi.

Is this tour suitable for vegetarians?

Absolutely! Just let us know your dietary preferences when booking and we’ll make sure you get plenty of vegetarian options.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, we offer pickup and drop-off from hotels within central Delhi at no extra charge.

What if I have food allergies?

Please mention any allergies or dietary restrictions when booking so we can plan accordingly.

Is the tea tasting always available?

The tea tasting is included when available—sometimes it depends on timing or season—but there’s no extra cost if it’s offered during your tour.

What’s included

Your day includes all food tastings (snacks and meals), bottled water, an expert local chef as your guide, hotel pickup and drop-off within central Delhi, plus an optional tea tasting session if available. Just bring your appetite!