Old & New Delhi Tour: Private car, rickshaw ride, UNESCO sites

See eight centuries of Delhi in one day without arranging the route yourself

A private full-day tour of Old and New Delhi covering UNESCO-listed landmarks like Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, and Humayun's Tomb, plus a rickshaw ride through the crowded lanes of Chandni Chowk market. The tour includes hotel or airport pickup, an air-conditioned car with driver, a live guide in English or Spanish, and drop-off at your chosen destination. You choose between visiting with or without entry tickets to the monuments.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each8 stops

1. Jama MasjidEntry included30m
2. Khari BaoliEntry included30m
3. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib30m
4. Chandni ChowkEntry included1h
5. Qutub MinarEntry included45m
6. Humayun's TombEntry included30m
7. Presidential Palace New Delhipassing by
8. India Gate15m

Explore Old and New Delhi highlights

• Pick up from chosen location
• Tuk tuk ride at Sunehri Masjid
• Explore busy Old Delhi bazaar
• Visit Jama Masjid mosque
• Walk through Chandni Chowk market
• Visit Khari Baoli spice market
• Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
• Visit Qutub Minar UNESCO site
• Visit Humayun's Tomb or Akshardham Temple
• Drive past India Gate and Parliament House
• Complimentary drop off at chosen location

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel, airport, or anywhere in Delhi between 8 and 10:30 am. Your guide and driver take you first to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, built in 1656 with red sandstone carved by hand and inlaid with marble. You walk the courtyard and hear how 5,000 workers and 1,000 skilled artisans built it. From there, the real texture of Old Delhi unfolds: a rickshaw ride through the narrow passages around Sunehri Masjid and into Chandni Chowk, Asia's largest bazaar. Your guide explains how the market still anchors daily life for locals, and if you want to stop for street food, the guide helps you navigate the stalls.

Khari Baoli, the spice market tucked inside Chandni Chowk, hits all the senses at once: your guide walks you through the rows of vendors and explains what you're seeing. You also visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a Sikh temple with a water tank believed to have healing properties since the eighth Sikh Guru visited in 1664. The afternoon shifts to New Delhi's wider streets and monuments: Qutub Minar, the tallest minaret built in 1192 and part of a UNESCO complex; Humayun's Tomb, the first garden tomb built by the Mughals and predating the Taj Mahal by 60 years; and India Gate, the war memorial with the names of 13,300 British Indian servicemen carved into it. You drive past the Presidential Palace and Parliament House for photos before heading back.

The tour runs about eight hours door-to-door. You travel in a private air-conditioned car with a driver, so you're not sharing the vehicle or waiting for other groups. Water bottles are provided. If you book the version with tickets, entry to the monuments is included. If you choose without tickets, you see them from outside or skip them. The rickshaw ride through Old Delhi is included on all options. That's the part that makes the narrow bazaar navigable instead of overwhelming. Drop-off happens at any destination you choose: your hotel, the airport, or anywhere else in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, or Ghaziabad.

What’s included

• Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off at any destination in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, or Faridabad.
• private air-conditioned car with driver.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language.
• rickshaw ride through Old Delhi.
• complimentary water bottles. Entry tickets to monuments are included if you book the version with tickets.
• they are not included on the without-tickets option.

Options for this experience

4 options

New Delhi Tour, Half DayGuide in 5 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Lasts 4 hours and includes a car and guide only. Visit India Gate, President's House, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Humayun's Tomb, and Lotus Temple. Pickup is included.

Old Delhi Tour, Half DayGuide in 5 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00Lasts 4 hours and includes a car, tuk tuk and guide. Visit Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk Bazaar, Khari Baoli Market, Red Fort (outside view), Birla Temple, and Agrasen Ki Baoli. Pickup is included.

Old and New Delhi, admission tickets not includedGuide in 5 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00A full-day combined tour covering Jama Masjid, Bangla Sahib, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Spice Market, India Gate, and more. Pickup is included.

Old and New Delhi, admission tickets includedGuide in 5 languages · 9 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00Full-day combined tour of Old & New Delhi, covering Jama Masjid, Bangla Sahib, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Spice Market, India Gate, and more. Pickup is included.

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Information

Lasts 8h, runs every day, 11 start times, from US$ 22 per person, with live guides in 5 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 and 12:00

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (under 15)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by INDIA TAJ TOURS

Is this one for you?Choose the version with tickets if you want to walk inside Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, and the other monuments: entry is arranged and you don't queue at the gates. Pick the version without tickets if you'd rather spend more time in the bazaars and markets, or if you're short on time and want to see the exteriors and the Old City atmosphere instead.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 15).

How does the rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk actually work on this tour?

The rickshaw ride takes you through the narrow passages around Sunehri Masjid and into the crowded lanes of Chandni Chowk market itself, so you experience the bazaar from inside it rather than just driving past. Your guide is with you to explain the market's role in local life and help if you want to stop for street food.

What's the difference between the tour with tickets and without tickets?

The version with tickets includes entry to Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, and other monuments, so you walk inside them. The version without tickets lets you see them from outside and spend more time in the bazaars and markets of Old Delhi instead. Both include the rickshaw ride and all the same stops.

What happens if my flight lands late? Can I still do the tour?

Pickup is available from the airport, and you choose your start time between 8 and 10:30 am. If you're arriving the same day, a later morning start works. If you're arriving late in the evening, you'd want to book for the next day. Let the operator know your flight details at booking.

Does the tour work for people who can't walk long distances?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces you visit are accessible. However, Chandni Chowk and the spice market involve crowded, narrow passages that are difficult to navigate in a wheelchair. If mobility is a concern, discuss it with the operator when booking so they can adjust the route or timing.

What should I wear and bring?

Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. You'll be on your feet at several stops, especially in the bazaars. Water bottles are provided, but bring sunscreen and a hat for the outdoor monuments. If you're visiting religious sites like Jama Masjid or Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, cover your shoulders and knees.