Delhi Private City Tour with Guide & Hotel Pickup

Summary

Old Delhi Markets, Mughal Monuments & Modern Sights

Step into Old & New Delhi with a private guide: taste street snacks in Chandni Chowk, wander barefoot through Jama Masjid, pause at India Gate and Humayun’s Tomb, then find calm at the Lotus Temple before heading back by private car. You’ll catch moments — flavors, stories, even laughter — that linger long after your day trip ends.

What’s the experience like?

We were already weaving through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk when I realized how much noise could fit into a single street — rickshaw bells, vendors calling out for samosas, a kid laughing as he dodged a cart stacked with marigolds. Our guide, Ramesh, grinned and handed me a tiny paper cone of roasted chickpeas. “Try this,” he said, and honestly, I still think about that smoky flavor mixed with the smell of incense from a nearby stall. It’s not the kind of place you can just stroll through — you have to dodge and squeeze and sometimes just stop to watch an old man expertly wrapping silk saris in the shade. I tried saying thank you in Hindi (badly), which made Ramesh laugh.

Jama Masjid was next — shoes off, cool stone underfoot, sunlight bouncing off the domes. There was this quiet moment where everything slowed down: pigeons fluttering up from the courtyard, the distant hum of traffic barely reaching us inside those walls. Then back outside again and straight into the red sandstone heat of the Red Fort. Ramesh pointed out bullet marks from 1857 (I wouldn’t have noticed), and told us stories about emperors who lived here for centuries. Sometimes I’d lose track of which century we were in — Delhi does that to you.

By midday we’d swapped chaos for wide boulevards and leafy trees in New Delhi. The India Gate looked almost gentle in the haze; families picnicking on the grass nearby, someone selling sweet lime juice from a cart. At Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, we watched volunteers serve food to anyone who needed it — there’s something grounding about that kind of generosity. Humayun’s Tomb felt peaceful too, all red stone and green lawns, and then suddenly we were at Qutub Minar craning our necks up at that impossibly tall tower (Ramesh joked it was Delhi’s original skyscraper).

The last stop was the Lotus Temple — white petals against a pale sky, so quiet inside you could hear your own breath settle. We ended at Deer Park as dusk crept in; peacocks somewhere out of sight calling to each other while city lights flickered on beyond the trees. It’s funny how eight hours can feel like both too much and not enough when you’re trying to take in all of Delhi.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Old and New Delhi Highlights

• Pick up from location in New Delhi
• Visit Chandni Chowk market
• Visit Jama Masjid mosque
• Tour Red Fort
• Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
• See India Gate memorial
• Visit Humayun's Tomb
• Explore Qutub Minar
• Visit Lotus Temple
• Drop off at desired location in New Delhi

Top questions

How long does the private Old & New Delhi city tour take?

The tour lasts about 8 hours from pickup to drop-off in New Delhi.

Is hotel pickup included for this day trip in Delhi?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in New Delhi are included.

What sites are covered on this Old & New Delhi tour?

You’ll visit Chandni Chowk market, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple and Deer Park.

Is this private city tour suitable for families or kids?

Yes; infants can use prams or strollers and specialized infant seats are available if needed.

Are entry fees or meals included on this tour?

No meals or entry fees are mentioned as included; bottled water is provided during transport.

Can I be picked up from the airport for this city tour?

Yes; airport pickup is available if you provide your flight details when booking.

Is this Old & New Delhi city tour wheelchair accessible?

The tour is wheelchair accessible throughout all major stops.

What should I wear for this full-day city tour in Delhi?

Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes since there will be some walking involved.

What’s included

Your day includes private air-conditioned transport with hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in New Delhi (or even airport pickup if you ask), plus bottled mineral water along the way so you don’t have to worry about getting thirsty between stops or after spicy snacks.