Delhi City Tour: Old, New, or Both – Private Guide & Car

Four to seven hours exploring Delhi's layered history without arranging transport or tickets yourself.

A private Delhi city tour with a local guide, private air-conditioned car, and entry fees included. Choose to explore Old Delhi's bazaars and Red Fort, New Delhi's monuments like Humayun's Tomb and India Gate, or both in a single day. Pickup from your hotel or airport in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, or Faridabad is included. The itinerary and start time are yours to set. Lotus Temple is closed Mondays (Qutub Minar substituted). A valid photo ID is required at monuments.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each11 stops

1. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib30m
2. Jama MasjidEntry included1h
3. Chandni Chowkpassing by
4. Khari Baoli30m
5. Red Fortpassing by
6. India Gatepassing by
7. Parliament House New Delhipassing by
8. Presidential Palace New Delhipassing by
9. Humayun's TombEntry included1m
10. Connaught Place45m
11. Lotus Temple45m

Explore Old and New Delhi highlights

• Pick up from any Delhi location
• Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib temple
• Explore Jama Masjid mosque
• Meet guide at Sunheri Masjid
• Ride tuk-tuk through Chandni Chowk bazaars
• Visit Khari Baoli Spice Market
• Pass by Red Fort
• Pass by India Gate war memorial
• Pass by Parliament House
• Pass by President House
• Visit Humayun’s Tomb
• Lunch at recommended restaurant
• Visit Agrasen ki Baoli stepwell
• Visit Lotus Temple
• Drop off at chosen location

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from wherever you're staying: hotel, airport, or residence across Delhi and the surrounding cities. You travel in a private, air-conditioned car with a professional local guide who speaks your language. Entry fees to all monuments are included, so you skip the ticket lines and walk straight in. Bottled water comes with you throughout the day.

What you see depends on which option you book. The Old Delhi tour takes you through Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli, Asia's largest spice market, where the guide explains the aromas and uses of Indian spices as you walk. You'll ride a traditional tuk-tuk through the bazaar lanes, pass the Red Fort (a UNESCO site built by Emperor Shah Jahan between 1639–1648), and visit Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, built in 1656. The New Delhi option covers Humayun's Tomb (India's first garden tomb and a UNESCO site), India Gate (a 1921 war memorial bearing the names of over 13,000 Indian soldiers), Parliament House, and the President House. The full-day tour combines both, adding stops at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a Sikh temple with a sacred pond, and the Lotus Temple, a striking lotus-shaped Bahá'í house of worship. You'll also see Agrasen ki Baoli, an ancient stepwell with distinctive architecture.

The guide suggests restaurants for lunch: traditional Mughlai, international, or vegetarian options are all available. The tour runs between four and seven hours depending on which sites you choose and how long you spend at each one. At the end, your driver drops you at your chosen location: hotel, residence, or airport. You can customize the route after booking if you want to adjust the stops or timing.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned car with driver.
• Local guide in your chosen language.
• Entry fees to all monuments on your route.
• Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, or Faridabad.
• Tuk-tuk ride through Old Delhi bazaars (Old Delhi and Full Day options).
• Bottled mineral water throughout the tour.
• All taxes, fuel, tolls, and GST.

Options for this experience

3 options

Half-day tour of New DelhiGuide in 8 languages · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00Visit Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple and Agrasen ki Baoli, and drive past India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House and Red Fort; pickup is included

Half-day tour of Old DelhiGuide in 8 languages · 10 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:00Visit Jama Masjid, Bangla Sahib and Khari Baoli Spice Market, and drive past India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House and Red Fort; pickup is included

Full-day tour of Old and New DelhiGuide in 8 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:00Explore both Old and New Delhi, visiting Jama Masjid, Bangla Sahib, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, the Spice Market, India Gate, Agrasen ki Baoli and more; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 4h–7h, runs every day, 11 start times, from US$ 37 per person, with live guides in 8 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (under 14)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hindi, Japanese and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Maria Luxury Tours

Is this one for you?Book the half-day Old Delhi tour if you want the bazaars, spice market, and Red Fort without a full day's commitment; choose the half-day New Delhi option for the grand monuments and gardens; pick the full-day tour if you want both the historic bazaars and the Mughal architecture in a single itinerary. The private car and included pickup mean you don't coordinate transport between sites or wait in ticket lines, so the day stays on your schedule instead of the monument's.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 14).

What's included in the entry fees for this Delhi tour?

Entry to all monuments on your chosen route is included: Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Parliament House, the President House, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, and the Lotus Temple, depending on whether you book Old Delhi, New Delhi, or both. You skip the ticket lines at each site.

Can I customize the itinerary or choose when to start the tour?

Yes. You pick the start time that suits your day, and the guide will work with your preferences. If you want to adjust stops or spend more time at certain sites after booking, let the operator know and they'll adapt the route for you.

What is Khari Baoli and why is it on the Old Delhi tour?

Khari Baoli is Asia's largest spice market, located in Chandni Chowk in the heart of Old Delhi. The tour includes a walk through it so you can see the vibrant colors and textures of Indian spices and learn about their traditional uses and cultural importance from your guide.

Is the Lotus Temple always included, or are there times it's not available?

The Lotus Temple is closed on Mondays. If your tour falls on a Monday, you'll visit Qutub Minar instead, another major Delhi landmark. A valid photo ID is required to enter all monuments.

How does the tuk-tuk ride work in Old Delhi?

On the Old Delhi tour, you'll meet your guide at Sunheri Masjid and ride a traditional tuk-tuk through the bazaar lanes of Chandni Chowk. The guide shares stories about the cultural and historical significance of the area as you navigate the bustling streets.

What vehicle will I travel in, and how many people can fit?

For one to two people, a four-seater sedan; three to five people travel in a six-seater wagon; six to twelve people ride in a twelve-seater van; larger groups get a bus sized to the group. All vehicles are air-conditioned, and the driver will drop you at your chosen location at the end.