Gandhi Delhi Private History Tour: Three Historical Sites

Four hours tracing Gandhi's life through three sites where history still stands

A private four-hour tour of Delhi's Gandhi sites with an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup. You visit Gandhi Smriti (the Birla House where he was assassinated), the National Gandhi Museum with documents and relics from his life, and Raj Ghat, the cremation garden. The guide shares stories of his philosophy and courageous life, and tips on what else to see during your stay.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Gandhi Smriti40m · entry included
2. Gandhi Museum20m · entry included
3. Raj Ghat20m · entry included

Explore Gandhi's historical sites in Delhi

• Visit Birla House Memorial
• Watch videos at multimedia museum
• Explore Gandhi Museum exhibits
• Visit Raj Ghat cremation site

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel in central Delhi. Your private guide meets you and the two of you head to Gandhi Smriti, the Birla House where Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in 1948. Inside, a multimedia museum holds real videos of Gandhi: footage that brings his presence into the room. You'll spend time understanding his life, his message of non-violence, and the philosophical legacy that still shapes millions of people worldwide.

Next is the National Gandhi Museum, where you have plenty of time to move through documents, photographs, and relics spanning his work and philosophy. This is not a quick walk-through. The guide lets you absorb what matters to you. From there, the tour ends at Raj Ghat, the green garden where Gandhi was cremated. It's a quiet place, and the guide will tell you that other Indian leaders were also cremated there at different points in history.

Your guide speaks English and knows the stories behind each site, not just dates, but the reasoning and the courage. At the end, you'll get recommendations for other things to see, eat and do around Delhi. The whole day is private. It's just you, your party, and the guide.

What’s included

• Private transportation with hotel pickup in central Delhi.
• English-speaking guide for the full four hours.
• entry to Gandhi Smriti with access to the multimedia museum.
• entry to the National Gandhi Museum with time to explore documents and relics.
• visit to Raj Ghat.
• tips on other things to see, do and eat in Delhi.
• gratuities for the guide are optional.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 13:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Intrepid Urban Adventures - India

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the stories and the history without translation delays: good for anyone who wants to understand Gandhi's philosophy and the details of each site without needing a translator or a group setting.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6).

What exactly is Gandhi Smriti and why is it the first stop?

Gandhi Smriti is the Birla House where Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948. It's now a memorial with a multimedia museum showing real videos of Gandhi, so you see him and hear his voice. It's the most direct way to connect with his presence before visiting the other sites.

How much time do I spend at each location?

The tour runs four hours total with three stops. The National Gandhi Museum gets plenty of time for you to explore documents and relics at your own pace. The guide doesn't rush you through. Gandhi Smriti and Raj Ghat each take as long as you need to absorb what you're seeing.

What will I learn about Gandhi's philosophy on this tour?

The guide shares stories of Gandhi's life and his message of non-violence and truth, explaining how his philosophy of non-violent protest shaped India's independence movement and continues to resonate worldwide. The museum and the sites themselves hold the evidence of his thinking.

What should I wear to these sites?

Dress conservatively with clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing works well in Delhi's heat and shows respect for the sacred nature of these memorials, especially Raj Ghat.

Does the tour include food or drinks?

No, food and drinks are not included. Public transportation options and cafes are available nearby if you want to stop during or after the tour. The guide can recommend places to eat in the area.