Old & New Delhi Private Tour: Half or Full Day with Guide

See both sides of Delhi's history in one day, with a guide who knows the stories behind the monuments.

A private guided tour of Old and New Delhi with hotel pickup, professional guide, and air-conditioned transport: half-day or full-day options available. The tour covers Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple and other landmarks, with entry tickets and lunch included on the all-inclusive option. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and several other languages, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

Options for this experience

4 options

From US$ 18.97 to US$ 39 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Half-day New Delhi: car and guide 11 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 15:30 Guide in 8 languages Lasts 5 hours. Sights to visit: explore New Delhi on a half-day basis, including Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Parliament House and Qutub Minar. Private car includes a private air-conditioned car for sightseeing with a driver, hotel or airport pickup and drop-off, and a professional tour guide. Pickup is included

Full-day tour of Old and New Delhi 17 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 14:00 Guide in 8 languages Lasts 8 hours. Air-conditioned car: pickup included. Full-day tour with car and guide to explore Old and New Delhi by private car with an expert guide and driver. Enjoy pickup and drop-off; pickup is included

Half-day Old Delhi: car and guide 12 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 17:00 Guide in 8 languages Lasts 4 hours. Old Delhi: you will visit Jama Masjid, take a rickshaw ride, and see Chandni Chowk and the Red Fort. Monument entry tickets and meals are not included. Car: private, air-conditioned. Includes a private air-conditioned car for sightseeing with a driver, hotel or airport pickup and drop-off, and a tour guide. Pickup is included

Old and New Delhi: all-inclusive 9 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 14:00 Guide in 8 languages Lasts 8 hours. Sights to visit on the full-day tour: Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Raj Ghat and Agrasen Ki Baoli. Car includes a private air-conditioned car with driver, tour guide, monument entry tickets, snacks, newspaper and a water bottle. Pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Old and New Delhi highlights

• Pick up from hotel or meeting point
• Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib temple
• Explore Jama Masjid mosque
• Walk through Chandni Chowk market
• Visit Khari Baoli spice market
• Pass by Red Fort
• See India Gate monument
• Pass by Parliament House
• Visit Agrasen ki Baoli stepwell
• Visit Humayun's Tomb
• Visit Lotus Temple
• Tour ends and drop off

Stops and time spent at each 12 stops

1. New Delhi passing by
2. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib 30m
3. Jama Masjid Entry included 1h
4. Chandni Chowk passing by
5. Khari Baoli 30m
6. Red Fort passing by
7. India Gate 15m
8. Parliament House New Delhi passing by
9. Agrasen Ki Baoli - Leamigo 30m
10. Humayun's Tomb Entry included 1h
11. Lotus Temple 45m
12. New Delhi passing by

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned car with driver.
• professional guide in your chosen language.
• hotel pickup from Delhi, the National Capital Territory, or the surrounding National Capital Region.
• all applicable taxes and charges. On the all-inclusive option, monument entry tickets and lunch at a restaurant are also included.

Times

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• Every day 06:00 06:30 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 15:00 15:30 16:00 17:00

Information

Private guided tour of Old and New Delhi with hotel pickup, visiting Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, and India Gate with a multilingual guide.

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

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

Book up to the start time

Ages Adult (14 and older) · Child (4 to 13 years) · Infant (under 4): free

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

You're picked up from your Delhi hotel or a meeting point and travel in a private air-conditioned car with a professional driver and your guide. The route depends on which option you choose: the half-day tour focuses on Old Delhi's crowded markets and historic sites, while the full-day version adds New Delhi's monuments and broader cityscape. Either way, the guide handles the route and timing, so you move through the day without planning stops or managing transport yourself.

Old Delhi is where the sensory overload hits first. Jama Masjid, one of India's largest mosques, rises with grand domes and minarets. Your guide explains the Mughal architecture and the building's place in Delhi's religious life. Then you walk into Chandni Chowk, a market so dense with spice shops, jewelry stalls, and sari vendors that the narrow side streets barely fit two people across. Khari Baoli, Asia's largest wholesale spice market operating since the 17th century, sits nearby. The colors and aromas are the point here, and your guide navigates you through without getting lost in the maze. The Red Fort, where Indian independence was first celebrated, anchors Old Delhi's history. It's been a symbol of power since Shah Jahan's reign and has seen the shift from Mughal to British rule to independence.

The full-day option adds New Delhi's planned monuments: India Gate, the All India War Memorial in the heart of the city; Parliament House (Sansad Bhavan), seat of India's government; Humayun's Tomb, a Mughal architectural landmark; and the Lotus Temple, a modern spiritual structure. You'll also visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, one of Delhi's most important Sikh temples, where you can observe prayers and learn about the community kitchen (langar) that serves free meals to all. Agrasen ki Baoli, a historic stepwell, rounds out the architectural range. If you book the all-inclusive option, lunch at a restaurant is included. Otherwise, the tour is guide and transport only. Tour duration runs 7 to 8 hours depending on the option, and travel time is counted as part of that.

The guide is a live professional in your chosen language (English, Spanish, Italian, French or several others), and the car is private, so the pace and focus stay yours. Pickup covers Delhi, the National Capital Territory, and the surrounding National Capital Region. Wheelchair accessibility is built in across all sites and surfaces, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 13 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What's the difference between the half-day and full-day Old & New Delhi tour options?

The half-day tour focuses on Old Delhi: Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli spice market, and Red Fort. The full-day option includes all of that plus New Delhi's landmarks: India Gate, Parliament House, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, and Agrasen ki Baoli stepwell. Both run with a private guide and car. The full day gives you the broader sweep of Delhi's history and architecture.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is included only if you book the all-inclusive option. The other options are guide and transport only. When lunch is included, you'll eat at a restaurant during the tour.

Does the tour include entry to the monuments?

Monument entry tickets are included if you select the all-inclusive option. The half-day and full-day car-and-guide options do not include tickets. You'd pay for entry separately at each site.

What is Khari Baoli, and why is it on the tour?

Khari Baoli is Asia's largest wholesale spice market, located in Old Delhi and operating since the 17th century. It's a working marketplace packed with vendors selling spices, dried fruits, and other goods. Your guide takes you through to show you the scale and energy of Old Delhi's commerce and daily life.

Can I do this tour if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces at the sites are accessible, and the private car makes getting in and out straightforward. Let your guide know about any mobility needs when you book so they can plan the route and pacing accordingly.

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