Old Delhi food tour: 13 dishes, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli

Taste your way through Old Delhi's markets and mansions, one dish at a time.

The Great Indian Food Tour is a walking tour through Old Delhi that combines food tasting with heritage stops across Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli spice market and traditional lanes. You eat 13 to 15 different dishes (vegetarian or non-vegetarian options), and travel by cycle rickshaw or tuk-tuk between stops, guided by a local storyteller who explains the Mughal history woven into the streets. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours and includes all food, drinks, entry fees and transport within the old city.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Khari Baoli30m
2. Chandni Chowk40m

Explore Old Delhi food and heritage

• Start with briefing and traditional breakfast
• Visit oldest Spice Market and enjoy tea
• Explore old traditional markets and try food
• Walk through beautiful lane with mansions and Jain temple
• Visit famous Chandni Chowk square and eat more food
• Explore colorful market shops

The experience

You start with a briefing and a traditional Old Delhi breakfast (or evening snacks, depending on which time slot you choose), then move through the lanes on foot and by rickshaw. The route takes you to Khari Baoli, one of the oldest spice markets in the city, where you stop for tea and hear stories about Old Delhi and its people. From there you explore traditional market areas, trying dishes at each stop, then walk through one of the most beautiful lanes in the old city: lined with nine historic mansions and ending at an optional free visit to one of the oldest Jain temples.

The tour ends at Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi's most famous square, where you eat more food and take in the energy of the place before leaving. Your guide is a local who knows the heritage and the food traditions, speaking English throughout. You choose between vegetarian or non-vegetarian when you book, and the operator asks in advance if you have any food allergies. Bottled water and snacks are included, and the rickshaw or tuk-tuk rides between stops are part of the package.

What’s included

• Bottled water and snacks throughout the walk.
• 13 to 15 traditional food items and drinks (vegetarian or non-vegetarian, your choice).
• cycle rickshaw, electric rickshaw or tuk-tuk rides between stops.
• entry tickets and fees to all sites.
• a local guide who speaks English and shares stories about Old Delhi's Mughal heritage.

Options for this experience

2 options

Vegetarian DelightGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 16:30On this Old Delhi tour, we explore the city's vegetarian dishes.

Non Vegetarian DelightGuide in English · 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00This walk takes in both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine of Old Delhi.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 17:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 80 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by THE LOST COMPASS

Is this one for you?Choose the morning vegetarian option if you want a traditional Old Delhi breakfast to start your day, or the evening non-vegetarian option if you have a free afternoon and prefer snacks and a longer food walk through the markets. Either way, the rickshaw rides and fixed route mean you're not navigating the old city's lanes on your own or figuring out where to eat. The guide handles the pacing and the stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

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.

How much food do I actually eat on this Old Delhi tour?

You taste 13 to 15 different food items across the walk, eaten at different stops in the markets and lanes rather than all at once. The exact dishes depend on whether you choose the vegetarian or non-vegetarian option.

What is Khari Baoli and why does the tour stop there?

Khari Baoli is one of the oldest spice markets in Old Delhi, and the tour visits it to explore the market itself and sit for tea while your guide shares stories about the market's history and the people who work there.

Do I need to arrange my own way to Old Delhi, or is transport included?

The tour includes cycle rickshaw, electric rickshaw or tuk-tuk rides between stops within Old Delhi, but hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Public transportation options are available nearby to reach the starting point.

What happens at Chandni Chowk, and is it the last stop?

Chandni Chowk is Old Delhi's most famous square and the final stop on the tour, where you explore the area, eat more food, and finish with memories of the old city before the tour ends.

Can I visit the Jain temple on this tour?

Yes, the tour passes through one of the most beautiful lanes in Old Delhi that ends at one of the oldest Jain temples in the city, and the visit is optional and free.