Old & New Delhi Tour: Private Car, Rickshaw, UNESCO Sites

Rickshaw through the oldest market, then monuments across two centuries of Delhi

A full-day private tour of Old and New Delhi with your own driver and English-speaking guide, covering Jama Masjid, a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours and includes private transportation, bottled water and all entry fees. Pickup is arranged for you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Old and New Delhi highlights

• Visit Jama Masjid mosque
• Enjoy rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk
• Drive past Red Fort
• Visit Raj Ghat memorial
• Drive by India Gate and President House
• Visit Humayun's Tomb
• Visit Qutub Minar tower
• Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

Stops and time spent at each 9 stops

1. Jama Masjid 45m
2. Chandni Chowk Entry included 30m
3. Red Fort passing by
4. Raj Ghat 30m
5. India Gate passing by
6. Deer Park passing by
7. Humayun's Tomb 30m
8. Qutub Minar 45m
9. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib 45m

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned car with driver.
• rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• entry to Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar.
• bottled water throughout.
• parking fees and GST.

Times

• Every day No fixed time

Information

Private tour of Old and New Delhi with air-conditioned car, English-speaking guide and rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk: visit Jama Masjid, Red Fort.

Group Private

Live guide English

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

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Public transport nearby

More information The pickup points, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

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The experience

Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, opens the day: its courtyard holds more than 25,000 people and anchors Old Delhi's spiritual center. From there you move into Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest and busiest markets in the city, built in the 17th century by the same Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal. A rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes is how you actually see it: the stalls, the crowds, the rhythm of the place that a car cannot reach. Your guide rides with you and explains what you're passing through.

The Red Fort comes next: the historic residence of the Mughal emperors, still standing in Old Delhi. Then Raj Ghat, the resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, a quiet memorial that shifts the tone of the day. As you move into New Delhi, the architecture changes. You drive past India Gate and the President's Palace, both laid out by British architect Edwin Lutyens on Rajpath, and see the government buildings that define the newer city's grid. Humayun's Tomb, commissioned in 1558 and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, shows Mughal architecture at its height. The day ends at Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world and another UNESCO site, a tower that rises above everything around it.

Your own car and driver mean you move at a pace that works for you, and the guide speaks English throughout. Water is provided, parking is handled, and the route is planned so the major sites fit into a single day without rushing between them.

Top questions

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 Chandni Chowk and why is a rickshaw ride through it part of the tour?

Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, built in the 17th century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. A rickshaw ride is the way to experience the narrow lanes and street-level energy of the market that a car cannot reach.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does this tour include?

Two: Humayun's Tomb, commissioned in 1558 and designated in 1993, and Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world.

Does the tour include entry to all the monuments, or do I pay separately?

Entry fees to all sites are included in the tour price, along with private transportation and your guide.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, transportation is wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.

How long is the full tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs 8 to 9 hours. Pickup is arranged for you, so the start time depends on where you're staying in Delhi.

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