Delhi: Old & New City Private Tour with Rickshaw Ride & Sikh Kitchen

Old Delhi chaos to Mughal tombs with street food and Sikh kindness

You’ll ride a rickshaw through Old Delhi’s wildest markets, taste fresh chai among spice sellers, help make roti at a Sikh temple kitchen, and wander Mughal gardens at Humayun’s Tomb: all with your own guide and driver handling every detail. Expect noise, color, kindness, and moments you’ll replay long after leaving.

Options for this experience

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From US$ 15 to US$ 38 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

5-hour Old Delhi tour 14 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:00 Guide in 6 languages Duration: 5 hours. Private vehicle. Not included: a visit to Jama Masjid, a rickshaw ride, Chandni Chowk, Agrasen Baoli, or the Raj Ghat monument, entry tickets, and meals. Includes pickup.

5-hour New Delhi tour 8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:30 Guide in 6 languages Duration: 5 hours. Private car: private sedan or private SUV. Not included: a visit to Lotus Temple, Humayun Tomb, Lodi Garden, India Gate, or the Qutub Minar monument, entry tickets, and meals. Pickup is included.

Without tickets 10 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 13:00 Guide in 6 languages Duration: 8 hours. Old and New Delhi by sedan, SUV, minivan, or tempo. Includes Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun Tomb, India Gate, Parliament House, Jama Masjid, a rickshaw ride, Chandni Chowk, and Red Fort. Pickup is included.

With entrance tickets 11 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 13:00 Guide in 6 languages Duration: 8 hours. Private vehicle: private SUV, sedan, or minivan. Includes a private car, driver, guide, entrance tickets to all monuments, and a rickshaw ride. Meals not included. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Full day tour of Old and New Delhi

• Pick up from hotel or location
• Enjoy tuk-tuk ride in Old Delhi bazaars
• Explore Asia’s largest spice market
• Visit Jama Masjid mosque
• Experience street food in Chandni Chowk
• Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and make roti
• Drive past India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan
• Explore Humayun’s Tomb
• Visit Raj Ghat memorial
• Explore Qutub Minar complex
• Visit Lotus Temple
• Drop off at original or preferred location

Stops and time spent at each 12 stops

1. New Delhi passing by
2. Chandni Chowk Market 1h
3. Jama Masjid 1h
4. Khari Baoli passing by
5. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib 30m
6. India Gate passing by
7. Presidential Palace New Delhi passing by
8. Humayun's Tomb 1h
9. Raj Ghat 30m
10. Qutub Minar 1h
11. Lotus Temple 1h
12. New Delhi passing by

What’s included

• Your day includes private air-conditioned car transport with hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Delhi or nearby cities.
• all monument entrance fees if selected.
• an expert local guide throughout.
• bottled water in the vehicle.
• taxes.
• plus a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, and time to try your hand at making roti during lunch service at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib before returning comfortably at day’s end.

Times

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• Every day 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 14:00 15:00 15:30 16:00

Information

Let Delhi surprise you: ride a rickshaw in Chandni Chowk, taste spices, join a Sikh kitchen, and see Humayun’s Tomb. Private car, guide, and hotel pickup included.

Group Private

Live guide English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Book up to 1h before

Ages Adult (15 and older) · Child (under 15)

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

I didn’t expect to start my day squeezed between two aunties on a rickshaw in Chandni Chowk, but here we were: our guide Rishi grinning as he waved us into the tuk-tuk. The driver shouted something over his shoulder (Rishi translated: “Hold tight!”) and we lurched into the maze. There was this moment when the scent of frying samosas hit me at the same time as someone selling marigolds brushed past, so many layers of sound and smell that I just gave up trying to process it all. Rishi pointed out spice shops older than my country, and I tried saying “mirch” for chili powder. He laughed, so I probably butchered it.

Jama Masjid was quieter than I’d imagined: huge red stones still warm from the sun, even though it was barely noon. People moved slowly across the courtyard, some praying, others just sitting in silence. We wandered through Khari Baoli next. I sneezed twice from all that chili dust in the air. It’s weird how you can feel so anonymous in a crowd like that: nobody cares what you’re doing, everyone’s just busy living their own day. We stopped for chai (Rishi insisted), and honestly, it tasted different here, spicier maybe? Or maybe it was just the context.

The private car felt like a small miracle after that chaos. Air conditioning humming quietly while we zipped past India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan: both grand but somehow less alive than Old Delhi’s streets. At Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a volunteer handed me a dough ball for making roti in the langar kitchen. My circle looked more like Australia than India but nobody minded. There was this gentle patience as they showed me how to flatten it right. The smell of ghee and hundreds of people eating together. It sticks with you.

Humayun’s Tomb was our last big stop before heading back: a calm place with birds flitting around domes and couples taking selfies under arches. Our guide told us stories about empresses and architects that made history feel less distant somehow. By then my feet hurt but I didn’t really want to leave yet, you know that feeling? Delhi’s got this way of making you want five more minutes everywhere you go.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 15).

How long does the Old & New Delhi tour take?

The private city tour typically lasts a full day (about 8 hours), depending on your chosen pickup time and pace.

Is hotel pickup included in this Delhi city tour?

Yes, hotel or airport pickup is included from anywhere in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad or Faridabad.

What are the main stops on this private tour?

You’ll visit Jama Masjid, Khari Baoli spice market, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (with kitchen), India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan (outside), Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar and Lotus Temple (if open).

Is food included or do we buy our own?

No set meal is included but you can sample street food in Chandni Chowk or join the free community lunch at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.

Can I customize the itinerary?

Yes, the tour can be tailored to your interests if you request changes after booking.

Is this tour suitable for wheelchair users?

Yes, it is wheelchair accessible including transportation options and most sites visited.

Are monument entry fees included?

Entry fees are included only if you select the “with tickets” booking option. Otherwise you pay separately at each site.

What should I wear for visiting religious sites?

Dress modestly. Cover shoulders and knees for mosques and temples. Head coverings may be required at some locations like Jama Masjid or Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (scarves usually provided).

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