Old Delhi Food Tour: Street Eats, Spice Market & Rickshaw Ride

Old Delhi’s food walk through crowded markets and timeless flavors

You’ll wind through Old Delhi’s wildest markets with a local guide, sampling legendary street food from family-run stalls and sipping lassi in the spice-scented air. Expect laughter on rickshaw rides and more flavors than you can count — this is where Delhi’s heart beats loudest.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Old Delhi food and markets

• Start culinary and cultural experience
• Visit Chawri Bazaar and sample food
• Walk around Khari Baoli spice market
• Explore Chandni Chowk market area

The Experience

I’ll never forget the first bite — hot, tangy, a little messy — standing in Chawri Bazaar while rickshaws honked and someone behind me argued about cardamom prices. Our guide, Rajat, grinned as I tried to pronounce “kachori” (I got it wrong, obviously). The air was thick with frying oil and incense. I’d read about Old Delhi food tours before but didn’t expect to feel so instantly awake in all that noise and color.

We ducked into tiny shops that have been around longer than my grandparents. One place served jalebi so fresh it burned my fingers. Another handed out spiced lassi in clay cups — cool and gritty at the rim. Rajat knew everyone; he’d wave or shout a greeting over the crowd. At Khari Baoli, Asia’s biggest spice market, my nose tingled from cumin and dried chilies. I think I sneezed three times in a row (my friends still tease me).

Chandni Chowk was chaos — wedding saris next to piles of mangoes, kids darting between stalls. We squeezed onto a rickshaw for a break, bumping past shops selling bangles and shoes. Somewhere between bites 10 and 12 (I lost count), I realized how much history you can taste here. The Old Delhi food tour isn’t just eating; it’s people-watching, listening to stories about families who’ve cooked the same dish for decades. I still think about that spiced potato thing we had near Deer Park — can’t remember the name, but wow.

Top questions

How many dishes do you try on the Old Delhi food tour?

You’ll taste 14-16 different dishes from 7-9 different spots.

Is the Old Delhi food walk vegetarian?

Yes, all included food is vegetarian unless specified otherwise.

Does the tour include visits to Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli?

Yes, you’ll explore Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli spice market during the tour.

Are drinks like water included on this food tour?

Bottled water is included along with snacks and tastings.

Do you need to be physically fit for this Old Delhi tour?

A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended due to walking and crowds.

Is there a local guide on this Old Delhi street food tour?

Yes, a local guide leads the group through all stops and markets.

Can children join this Old Delhi culinary walk?

Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Does this Old Delhi tour include rickshaw rides?

You’ll get to ride rickshaws between some stops during the experience.

What’s included

Your day includes guided walks through Chawri Bazaar, Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli spice market and more; bottled water to keep you going; plenty of snacks; all tastings at each stop; plus stories from your local guide — just bring your appetite and comfortable shoes.