Delhi: Old & New City Private Tour with Tuk-Tuk Ride & Entry Fees

Summary

Delhi’s contrasts by tuk-tuk, from Red Fort to spice markets

You’ll weave through Old Delhi by tuk-tuk with a local guide, taste spices at Khari Baoli market, stand beneath Mughal arches at Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb, and find quiet in sacred places like Gurudwara Bangla Sahib—all with private pickup and entry fees included. Expect lively streets and unexpected moments that linger long after you return.

What’s the experience like?

“Don’t worry about the horns—you’ll get used to them in five minutes,” our driver grinned as we squeezed into the narrow lanes of Old Delhi. I laughed but honestly, he was right. The first stop was Jama Masjid, where the stone felt warm under my feet and pigeons darted around the domes. Our guide, Anjali, told us stories about emperors and prayers echoing through centuries. I tried to wrap my scarf like the women nearby but gave up after a few tries—nobody seemed to mind.

The tuk-tuk ride through Chandni Chowk was pure chaos—in a good way. It smelled like cardamom and diesel, and every turn brought a new splash of color or someone selling something I couldn’t quite name. At Khari Baoli, Asia’s largest spice market, Anjali handed me a pinch of something orange (she called it haldi) and my fingers smelled of turmeric all day. There was this moment when an old man winked at me as I sneezed from all the pepper dust—he probably sees that every hour.

I didn’t expect how quiet it would feel inside Gurudwara Bangla Sahib after all that noise outside. We watched volunteers serve food in the langar hall; the clatter of steel plates mixed with soft chanting. Then there was India Gate—kids running around, couples taking selfies—and later Humayun’s Tomb, where sunlight hit the red stone just right. By afternoon, my energy dipped but Anjali kept us moving with jokes about Delhi traffic (she wasn’t wrong). The Lotus Temple was closed that day (Monday), so we lingered longer at Qutub Minar instead—its carvings are even sharper up close than in photos.

At some point I stopped trying to keep track of what was “old” or “new” Delhi—the lines blur when you’re actually here. By drop-off time, I felt dusty and happy and oddly attached to our little group. Sometimes travel isn’t about ticking off sights—it’s more about those tiny things you carry home with you, like turmeric stains on your fingers or the sound of distant prayers at dusk.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Old and New Delhi highlights

• Pick-up from your location
• Visit Jama Masjid mosque
• Ride tuk-tuk through Old Delhi bazaars
• Visit Khari Baoli spice market
• Pass by Red Fort
• Visit Agrasen Ki Baoli stepwell
• Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
• Visit India Gate war memorial
• Photograph President House and Parliament
• Visit Humayun's Tomb
• Visit Lotus Temple
• Visit Qutub Minar
• Drop-off at your chosen location

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Delhi city tour?

Yes, complimentary pickup is included from hotels or airports in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad or Faridabad.

Can I choose my own start time for the tour?

Yes, you can select any pickup time between 7am and 3pm when booking.

Is entrance to monuments like Red Fort covered?

If you select the option with entry fees included during booking, all monument entrances are covered.

Are meals or snacks provided on this tour?

No meals are included but complimentary water bottles are provided; you can buy snacks along the way.

Is this tour suitable for wheelchair users?

Yes, transportation options and most areas visited are wheelchair accessible.

How many people will be on my tour group?

This is a private tour—only your group will participate.

What happens if Lotus Temple is closed?

The Lotus Temple is closed on Mondays; your guide will adjust timing or spend more time at other sites if it’s closed.

Does this tour include both Old Delhi and New Delhi attractions?

Yes, you’ll visit highlights from both Old Delhi (like Jama Masjid) and New Delhi (like India Gate).

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or airport pickup anywhere in Delhi NCR (including Noida and Gurugram), private air-conditioned transport with a local guide throughout your journey, skip-the-line entry fees if selected during booking, a lively rickshaw ride through Old Delhi’s bazaars, all parking fees and tolls covered for you—and complimentary water bottles plus umbrellas if needed before drop-off wherever you choose in town.