Delhi: Private City Tour with Rickshaw Ride & Lunch

Summary

Experience Delhi’s vibrant streets temples and flavors in a day

You’ll wind through Delhi’s old lanes by rickshaw, taste lassi where locals do, stand quietly inside ancient temples, and share laughter with your guide over lunch. This private tour includes hotel pickup, entry fees, and a real slice of city life—leaving you with more than just photos.

What’s the experience like?

“Don’t worry, I’ll show you the real shortcut,” our guide Ajay grinned as he waved us away from the main road near Chandni Chowk. I’d barely caught my breath from the Qutub Minar climb — those ancient stones felt cool under my hand, like they remembered every monsoon. The city was already humming at 9am, chai sellers calling out over the traffic. We zipped across town in an air-conditioned car (thank goodness), Ajay pointing out where his grandmother used to buy sweets for Diwali. It’s funny how quickly you start trusting someone who knows every alley and story.

The rickshaw ride through Old Delhi was… chaos, but the good kind. There’s this moment when you’re squeezed between spice stalls and wedding saris fluttering overhead — it smells like cardamom and something smoky I still can’t name. Our driver shouted greetings to friends as we bounced along; I tried saying “namaste” back but probably mangled it. We stopped for lassi at a tiny shop — thick, cold, sweet enough to make me forget the heat for a minute. That taste is stuck in my memory now.

I didn’t expect to feel so quiet inside the Lotus Temple or at Raj Ghat. The city noise just faded out there; even Ajay spoke softer. Later at Bangla Sahib, watching people share food in the langar hall — nobody cared who you were or where you came from — it hit me how open-hearted this place can be. Lunch was fancy (I wore half of it on my shirt), but honestly, it was those small moments that made the day stick with me.

By sunset at Lodhi Gardens, my feet were sore and my head full of colors and stories. I still think about that view of India Gate glowing in the evening haze — not sure a photo could ever get it right. The drive back was quiet; everyone just looking out the window, letting it all settle in.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Delhi's Iconic Landmarks

• Visit Qutub Minar and Iron Pillar
• Explore Akshardham Spiritual Complex
• Visit Raj Ghat Memorial
• Rickshaw Ride in Old Delhi & Chandni Chowk
• Admire Lotus Temple
• Discover Agrasen Ki Baoli and Dhobi Ghat
• Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
• Enjoy Gourmet Lunch at Top Restaurant
• View Rashtrapati Bhavan and Mughal Gardens
• Visit India Gate War Memorial
• Stroll through Lodhi Gardens
• Visit Lakshminarayan Temple (Birla Mandir)
• Hotel Drop-Off and End of Tour

Top questions

How long does this private Delhi city tour last?

The tour covers a full day with morning pickup and evening drop-off at your hotel in Delhi.

Is lunch included during the Delhi city tour?

Yes, a gourmet lunch at one of New Delhi’s top-rated restaurants is included.

Are entrance tickets to monuments covered?

All monument entrance fees are included in the tour price.

Will there be a local guide on this tour?

A private local guide accompanies you throughout the day.

Does this tour include hotel pickup and drop-off?

Yes, round-trip hotel transfers within Delhi are provided.

Is the rickshaw ride part of the itinerary?

A traditional rickshaw ride through Old Delhi is included.

Are visits to temples part of this day trip?

You’ll visit several temples including Lotus Temple and Bangla Sahib.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

The tour is wheelchair accessible; contact ahead for specific needs.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Delhi, all monument entrance tickets so you don’t have to queue up or worry about cash, a private local guide who actually knows these streets (and shortcuts), an air-conditioned vehicle for getting around without melting, an Old Delhi rickshaw ride plus lassi tasting where locals go for refreshment, and a proper sit-down lunch at one of New Delhi’s best restaurants before heading back to your hotel in comfort.