Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour with Rickshaw Ride

Narrow lanes, centuries-old bazaars, a Mughal mosque, and a rickshaw into the spice market

A 3-hour heritage walking tour of Old Delhi takes you through Chandni Chowk's jewellers' lane and the Jama Masjid's Mughal courtyards, then by cycle rickshaw into the spice market to learn how traders and Ayurveda use the goods stacked around you. A guide in your chosen language leads the stops; meeting point or private pickup options are available, and on Sundays the tour runs 4 hours with breakfast included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Old Delhi heritage walk and rickshaw ride

• Visit Jama Masjid mosque
• Walk through jewellers’ lane
• Explore wedding and trousseau market
• Photo stop at painted havelis
• Visit serene Jain temple
• Pass Paranthey Wali Gali
• Visit Sikh shrine and langar
• Ride rickshaw to spice market

The Experience

The walk starts in the narrow by-lanes of Old Delhi, where your guide points out the silver shops and old façades lining the jewellers' lane before you reach the Jama Masjid. Inside one of India's largest mosques, you stand in the grand Mughal courtyards and under the domes while the guide shares stories of Shah Jahan and the Islamic heritage layered into the stone. From there you move through the wedding and trousseau market, where shops stack laces, borders, sequins and decorations—a window into North Indian wedding culture that most visitors miss.

A quiet cul-de-sac of painted havelis gives you space for photos while the guide explains the Jain merchant history and architectural details. You step inside a Jain temple to see the intricate carvings and painted ceilings, then pass the legendary Paranthey Wali Gali, famous for its sizzling stuffed breads. At Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, a historic Sikh shrine, you watch volunteers in the langar—the community kitchen—cooking and serving food, and learn about seva and Sikh history there. Knees and shoulders must be covered at all places of worship, and you'll remove your shoes inside; they're stored safely for you.

The rickshaw ride carries you into Asia's largest spice market, where you walk through fragrant lanes and learn how local traders use the spices in Indian cooking and Ayurveda. You interact with them directly instead of watching from a distance. The tour runs 3 hours on weekday departures at 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. from a meeting point, or as a private tour with hotel pickup; on Sundays it extends to 4 hours and includes breakfast. A guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language leads throughout. Comfortable walking shoes are essential, and moderate fitness helps—the by-lanes are narrow and the pace steady.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off on the private tour option.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language.
• metro or subway tickets.
• the rickshaw ride into the spice market.
• breakfast on the Sunday 4-hour departure.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Go City Adventures

Is this one for you?Book the weekday 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. meeting point tour if you're staying in Old Delhi or nearby and want to move at your own pace between stops. Choose the private tour if you're based elsewhere in the city and prefer hotel pickup to handle the logistics of reaching the start.

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Top questions

What is the Jama Masjid and what will I see inside it?

The Jama Masjid is one of India's largest mosques, built in the Mughal era by Shah Jahan. You'll see the grand courtyards and domes, and your guide explains the Islamic heritage and history woven into the architecture and the city around it.

Do I need to remove my shoes at the temples and shrines?

Yes, shoes and slippers must be removed at all places of worship—the Jain temple, the Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, and the Jama Masjid. They'll be safely stored for you while you're inside, and you'll need to cover your knees and shoulders at these sites.

What happens during the rickshaw ride to the spice market?

You ride a cycle rickshaw into Asia's largest spice market, then walk through the fragrant lanes. Your guide teaches you how local traders use the spices in Indian cooking and Ayurveda, and you interact directly with them instead of just passing through.

Is breakfast included, and when?

Breakfast is included only on the Sunday 4-hour option. On weekday tours at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., breakfast is not part of the tour, though you'll pass the famous Paranthey Wali Gali where you can buy stuffed breads if you wish.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if you book the private tour option. The 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. departures meet at a fixed meeting point instead, and public transportation options are available nearby to reach it.

What should I wear and bring for this tour?

Comfortable walking shoes are essential—the by-lanes are narrow and uneven. Wear clothes that cover your knees and shoulders, since you'll visit temples and shrines where these areas must be covered. Moderate physical fitness is needed for the steady pace and the walking involved.