Old and New Delhi guided tour: UNESCO sites and Chandni Chowk
The Red Fort stays behind army gates, so you see it from outside while your guide explains what lies within.
A guided tour of Old and New Delhi with a private English-speaking guide, covering UNESCO World Heritage sites including Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb, plus the spice markets of Chandni Chowk and a tuk-tuk ride through Old Delhi bazaars. Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off are included. Monument entry tickets are included in some options and optional in others.
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Explore Old and New Delhi highlights
- Pick-up from Delhi/NCR location
- Visit Jama Masjid mosque
- Ride tuk-tuk through Chandni Chowk bazaars
- Explore spice market at Khari Baoli
- View and photograph Red Fort exterior
- Drive past India Gate and take photos
- Drive past Parliament House and take photos
- Visit Humayun's Tomb or Akshardham Temple
- 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
- New Delhi passing by
- Jama Masjid 1h
- Chandni Chowk 1h
- Khari Baoli passing by
- Red Fort 30m
- Humayun's Tomb 1h
- India Gate passing by
- Parliament House New Delhi passing by
- Qutub Minar 1h
- Lotus Temple 1h
- Raj Ghat 30m
- New Delhi passing by
What’s included
- Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off anywhere in Delhi or the surrounding areas.
- a private guide speaking your choice of language.
- round-trip transport in an air-conditioned car with a driver.
- a tuk-tuk ride through the bazaars of Chandni Chowk.
- mineral water throughout the day.
- monument entry tickets in the full-day options that include them.
- Every day 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00
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Guided tour of Old and New Delhi with a private guide covering Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk spice market, Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb.
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from your hotel or airport between 8 AM and noon, then heads straight into Old Delhi. Your first stop is Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, built in 1656 with a red sandstone courtyard that opens onto the surrounding bazaars. From there you ride a tuk-tuk through the lively markets of Chandni Chowk, where your guide points out how these bazaars have served the city for centuries, then walk through Khari Baoli, the spice market, where the air fills with the smell of turmeric, cardamom and dozens of other Indian spices.
The afternoon moves into New Delhi's monumental core. You drive past the Red Fort (most of it is occupied by the Indian Army, so you see it from outside), then pass India Gate and Parliament House, stopping to photograph both while your guide gives their history. The tour includes either Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and India's first garden tomb, or Akshardham Temple, depending on your choice. Qutub Minar, another UNESCO site in the Mehrauli area, comes next: a minaret that anchors the larger Qutb complex. The day ends at Lotus Temple, a Bahá'í House of Worship shaped like a flower, consecrated in 1986.
A private guide travels with you throughout, speaking English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of several other languages. Transport is in an air-conditioned car with a driver. The tuk-tuk ride through Chandni Chowk is included as its own experience. Mineral water is provided. The tour runs between four and eight hours depending on which option you choose: the half-day covers Old Delhi or New Delhi alone, while the full-day combines both. Drop-off happens anywhere in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad or Faridabad.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Hindi, Russian and Japanese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 15).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is Jama Masjid like when you walk through it?
Jama Masjid is India's grandest mosque with a red sandstone courtyard built in 1656 using the labor of 5,000 workers. It sits amid the busy bazaars of Old Delhi, next to the Red Fort, and your guide walks you through the courtyard itself.
Can I actually go inside the Red Fort, or do I just see it from outside?
The Red Fort is viewed from outside because about 70% of the building is occupied by the Indian Army. You'll stop to take photos while your guide explains the fort's history and what lies within the sections you can't enter.
What happens at the Chandni Chowk spice market?
At Khari Baoli, the spice market in Chandni Chowk, you walk through the bazaar and explore the different spices sold there (turmeric, cardamom and many others) learning about their uses and how they've shaped the market for centuries.
Do I choose between Humayun's Tomb and Akshardham Temple, or do I see both?
You choose one or the other depending on your preference. Humayun's Tomb is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and India's first garden tomb. Akshardham is a modern Hindu temple. Your guide can help you decide based on what interests you most.
How long does the full tour take?
The full-day tour combining Old and New Delhi runs between four and eight hours depending on how much time you spend at each stop and which monuments you choose to enter.
Is pickup from my hotel included?
Yes, hotel or airport pickup is included. You choose your pickup time between 8 AM and noon, and drop-off happens anywhere in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad or Faridabad at the end of the day.
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Old and New Delhi guided tour: UNESCO sites and Chandni Chowk
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