Old & New Delhi Tour: Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, India Gate

See both sides of Delhi without planning the stops or navigating the traffic yourself.

A private Old and New Delhi city tour with a local guide and air-conditioned car covers Jama Masjid, a traditional tuk-tuk ride through Chandni Chowk, the Khari Baoli spice market, and your choice of a major New Delhi monument, plus India Gate and the government district. Pickup from your hotel or airport is included. The guide speaks your language and helps you choose which sites fit the day's pace and opening hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Jama Masjid45m · entry included
2. Chandni Chowkpassing by
3. Khari Baoli30m
4. Red Fortpassing by
5. India Gate20m
6. Parliament House New Delhipassing by
7. Presidential Palace New Delhipassing by
8. Connaught Place45m
9. Lotus Temple45m

Explore Old and New Delhi highlights

• Pickup from hotel or airport
• Visit Jama Masjid mosque
• Take tuk-tuk ride in Chandni Chowk
• Explore Khari Baoli spice market
• See Red Fort from outside
• Visit chosen New Delhi monument
• Visit India Gate landmark
• Drive past Parliament House
• Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan
• Lunch break in central Delhi
• Visit historic stepwell
• Visit Lotus Temple
• Drop-off at preferred location

The experience

How do you see both the medieval bazaars and the modern capital in one day without spending half of it stuck in traffic or figuring out which monument to prioritize? This tour starts with pickup from your hotel, airport, or residence anywhere in Delhi and the surrounding cities, then moves straight into Old Delhi at Jama Masjid, one of India's largest mosques. Your guide walks you through the courtyard and explains the Mughal architecture and history while you're standing in it, not reading about it later.

The tuk-tuk ride through Chandni Chowk is the part most travelers remember. You're moving through narrow lanes packed with shops, street vendors, and the everyday chaos of Old Delhi while your guide points out what you're actually looking at instead of just seeing a crowded market. From there you walk into Khari Baoli, the spice market, where the air changes completely: you're surrounded by the smell and sight of herbs, teas, nuts, and traditional Indian spices stacked in bins and hanging from stalls. The Red Fort passes by as you continue through Old Delhi. Your guide explains it from outside while the car moves on, saving time for the stops that matter more to you.

The afternoon splits between your choice. You pick one major New Delhi monument (Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, or Akshardham) based on what interests you, what's open that day, and how much daylight is left. Your guide helps you decide in real time, not before you book. After that comes India Gate, where you stop for photographs and learn its history, then a drive through the government district past Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhavan (the President's residence), seen from outside. A lunch break happens in central Delhi at a restaurant your guide recommends based on what you want to eat. The tour ends at the Lotus Temple, the Bahá'í House of Worship with its famous lotus shape and quiet interior, before your driver takes you back to your hotel, airport, or wherever you need to be.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned car with driver (on the Car + Guide and All-Inclusive options).
• private local guide in your chosen language.
• hotel or airport pickup and drop-off (on the Car + Guide and All-Inclusive options).
• bottled water.
• a traditional tuk-tuk ride through Chandni Chowk (on the All-Inclusive option).
• monument entrance tickets (on the All-Inclusive option).

Options for this experience

3 options

Delhi full day tour, guide onlyGuide in English · 283 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30Additional tour/activity: Private full-day Old and New Delhi sightseeing tour. Class of service: private guide service. Duration: 8 hours. Meals and/or drinks: not included. Route: Old Delhi and New Delhi, customizable. Vehicle type: not included. Included: private guide for 8 hours plus customized Delhi sightseeing. Pickup is included.

Full-day Delhi (car and guide)Guide in English · 283 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30Additional tour/activity: Private full-day Old and New Delhi sightseeing tour. Class of service: private tour. Duration: 8 hours. Meals and/or drinks: not included. Route: Old Delhi and New Delhi, customizable. Vehicle type: private air-conditioned car with driver. Included: private car, driver, guide, and pickup and drop-off. Pickup is included.

All-Inclusive Delhi Full-DayGuide in English · 283 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30Additional tour/activity: Private full-day Old and New Delhi sightseeing tour. Class of service: private tour. Duration: 8 hours. Meals and/or drinks: not included. Route: Old Delhi and New Delhi. Vehicle type: private air-conditioned car with driver. Included: private car, driver, guide, monument tickets, and pickup and drop-off. Includes pickup.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hindi, Japanese, Russian and Urdu

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by AR INDIA TOUR

Is this one for you?Choose the All-Inclusive option if you want to move through the day without stopping to buy tickets or negotiate the tuk-tuk separately. Everything is arranged and paid for. Pick the Car + Guide if you prefer to decide which sites to enter and how much to spend on each one. The Guide Only option works if you're comfortable with your own transport and just want the expertise and local knowledge.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hindi, Russian, Japanese and Urdu.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

What's the difference between the three options I can book?

The All-Inclusive option includes monument entrance tickets and the tuk-tuk ride, so nothing extra comes out of your pocket at the sites. The Car + Guide option gives you the private vehicle and guide but you pay for entries and the tuk-tuk separately. The Guide Only option is just the guide meeting you. You arrange your own transport. All three include the guide's expertise and the same route.

How long does this tour actually take?

The tour runs six to eight hours depending on traffic, how long you spend at each stop, and which monument you choose. Your guide adjusts the pace on the day itself, so if you want more time at one site, another gets shortened.

What is Khari Baoli like when you get there?

Khari Baoli is a wholesale spice and dry-goods market in Old Delhi where the narrow street is lined with shops selling herbs, teas, nuts, and traditional Indian spices in bulk. It's crowded and aromatic, and your guide explains what you're seeing and the market's role in Delhi's trade history.

Can I pick which New Delhi monument to visit, or is it decided for me?

You choose between Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, or Akshardham, and your guide helps you decide based on opening hours, traffic conditions, and what's left of the day. The choice happens on the tour itself, not when you book, so it fits what actually works that morning.

Is lunch included, or do I pay for it separately?

Lunch is not included in any option. Your guide recommends restaurants in central Delhi (Indian, Mughlai, vegetarian, or international), and you choose where to eat and pay there.