Delhi Shopping Tour: Custom Fashion, Spices & Chandni Chowk Markets

Summary

Delhi’s wild markets, fabric hunts and spice scents with a local

You’ll jump from Delhi’s indie fashion boutiques to the tangled heart of Chandni Chowk with a local female consultant guiding every step. Taste fresh jalebis, get custom outfits stitched in hours, sample spices at Khari Baoli, and ride tuk tuks between markets. By the end you’ll feel like you’ve shopped with family.

What’s the experience like?

“Don’t trust the mannequins,” our consultant grinned as she tugged me past a row of them in Shahpur Jat. “They never fit like real people.” I laughed — honestly, I’d already been sizing up a blue lehenga on one of them, but she was right. That morning had this sticky warmth to it, and the lanes were full of shopkeepers waving swatches or calling out prices. We ducked into a tiny boutique where the tailor measured me (with a tape that looked older than me) and promised my kurta would be ready by evening. I didn’t believe him at first, but apparently in Delhi shopping tours, that’s just how things work.

By midday we’d swapped boutiques for chaos — Chandni Chowk is loud in a way you feel in your bones. Our guide steered us through Kinari Bazaar where gold threads and sequins caught the sun, then into Dariba Kalan for jewelry so intricate I was scared to touch it. Somewhere between shops she handed me a jalebi hot from the pan — sticky syrup on my fingers, ghee in the air. A guy selling cardamom tried to teach me how to say “elaichi” properly; Li laughed when I tried it (I probably butchered it). It’s easy to get lost here — not just literally, but in all the colors and smells and noise.

We ended at Khari Baoli — Asia’s biggest spice market, apparently — and I swear my nose still remembers that mix of chili and dried rose petals. The guide showed us which teas to buy for gifts (and which ones are mostly dust), and let us taste some weirdly floral attar oils. There was even time for street food tasting before we squeezed into a tuk tuk back toward INA Market. Honestly, I thought shopping would be tiring, but with someone who knows every shortcut and stallholder by name? It felt more like wandering with an old friend who just happens to know where the best pashminas are hidden.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Delhi's famous shopping markets

• Visit Shahpur Jat fashion street
• Shop at Dariban Kalan jewelry market
• Browse embroidery at Kinari Bazaar
• Explore Chandni Chowk shops and food
• Discover spices at Khari Baoli market
• Shop textiles at INA craft bazaar

Top questions

How long does the Delhi shopping tour last?

You can choose either a half day or full day tour depending on your schedule.

Is pickup included in this Delhi shopping tour?

Yes, hotel pickup is included along with air-conditioned transport.

Can I get clothes tailored during the tour?

Yes, expert tailors can create custom-fitted dresses within 4-6 hours using fabrics you select.

Are there vegetarian or vegan food options during street food tasting?

The street food tasting includes vegetarian options; ask your guide about vegan choices on arrival.

Which markets are visited on this Delhi shopping tour?

You’ll visit Shahpur Jat Fashion Street, Chandni Chowk (including Kinari Bazaar & Dariba Kalan), Khari Baoli spice market, and INA Market.

Is this tour suitable for families or kids?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels; specialized infant seats are available if needed.

Are entrance fees or taxes included?

Yes, all entry fees and taxes are included in your booking price.

Do guides speak English?

Your female consultant speaks English fluently and can help translate or negotiate prices as needed.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup by air-conditioned vehicle (or tuk tuk when needed), bottled water throughout, all entry fees and taxes covered up front so you don’t have to worry about cash at each stop. You’ll taste local street food in Chandni Chowk and get expert help with custom tailoring or finding unique souvenirs before heading back comfortably at day’s end.