Delhi: Old & New Delhi Day Tour with Tuk Tuk Ride & Pickup

Summary

Delhi’s centuries-old mosques, spice bazaars, and modern icons in one day

You’ll wander Old & New Delhi by tuk tuk and car with a local guide, tasting street snacks near Jama Masjid, breathing in Chandni Chowk’s spice market, pausing at Humayun’s Tomb or Lotus Temple, and catching glimpses of India Gate and Parliament House along the way. Expect sensory overload — in the best way.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the swirl of incense and traffic as we stepped out near Jama Masjid. Our guide, Arun, waved us over with a grin — he’d already snagged fresh samosas from a street cart. I remember the red sandstone under my fingers on the mosque steps, still warm even though it was barely 10am. There were families snapping photos and old men nodding at each other in quiet corners. It felt like everyone had their own rhythm here.

We squeezed into a tuk tuk just outside Sunheri Masjid (I’ll never get used to how those things dart through traffic — it’s like being in a video game). Arun pointed out shops in Chandni Chowk: wedding saris shimmering behind glass, buckets of marigolds, and then the spice market — Khari Baoli. The air actually tingled with cardamom and chili; I sneezed so hard I made a shopkeeper laugh. He handed me a clove for “good luck.” It worked — I didn’t sneeze again until Qutub Minar.

The Red Fort loomed up suddenly as we rounded a corner. You can only see it from outside now (the army has most of it), but honestly that made it feel more mysterious somehow. We drove past India Gate and Parliament House — all white stone and guards in crisp uniforms — before heading to Humayun’s Tomb. The gardens there were quieter than I expected; birds hopping around the tombstones, a couple taking selfies by the fountain. Arun told us about Humayun’s wife building the tomb for him after he died — not sure why but that stuck with me.

I picked Lotus Temple over Akshardham because… well, it looks like something out of a dream? The marble was cool under my hands and there was this hush inside that made you forget Delhi’s chaos for a second. By the time we got to Qutub Minar, my feet were tired but I didn’t really care anymore. The day ended back where we started — dropped off at our hotel with dust on our shoes and way too many photos on my phone. Still thinking about those samosas though.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Old and New Delhi highlights

• Pick-up from Delhi/NCR location
• Visit Jama Masjid mosque
• Ride tuk-tuk through Old Delhi bazaars
• Explore Chandni Chowk spice market
• View and photograph Red Fort exterior
• Drive past India Gate and take photos
• Drive past Parliament House and take photos
• Visit Humayun's Tomb UNESCO site
• Visit Qutub Minar UNESCO site
• Visit Lotus Temple Bahá'í House of Worship
• Optional visit to Raj Ghat memorial
• Complimentary drop-off at chosen location

Top questions

How long does the Old & New Delhi day tour last?

You can choose between a half-day or full-day tour; pickup is flexible between 8 AM to 12 PM.

Is hotel pickup included for this Delhi city tour?

Yes, pickup and drop-off are included from anywhere in Delhi/NCR, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad or Faridabad.

What famous sites are visited during this tour?

You’ll see Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk spice market (Khari Baoli), Red Fort (outside), India Gate, Parliament House, Humayun’s Tomb or Akshardham Temple, Qutub Minar and Lotus Temple.

Is there an option for wheelchair access?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.

Are entrance fees included in the price?

Yes, all entry fees are covered as part of your booking.

Do you get to ride a tuk tuk on this tour?

Yes! There’s a rikshaw (tuk tuk) ride through Chandni Chowk included.

Can infants join this Delhi guided tour?

Infants are welcome; they can sit on an adult's lap or use a pram or stroller.

What languages does the guide speak?

The local guide provides live commentary in English (and often other languages upon request).

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or airport pickup anywhere in Delhi/NCR plus drop-off wherever you like at day’s end; all entrance fees to monuments; mineral water bottles to keep you going; an air-conditioned car with a driver who somehow never seems stressed; personalized live guiding throughout; and an unforgettable rikshaw ride through Chandni Chowk’s wild lanes before heading home dusty but happy.