Old Delhi Half Day Small Group Tour

Delhi, India

Discover the diversity and color of Delhi's action-packed streets, learn about India's struggle for independence and visit Hindu temples on this small group tour. From the labyrinthine backstreets and the striking Jama Masjid, to the bustle of Chandni Chowk, this old-world walled city within a modern metropolis is fascinating. Get an insight into local life and unearth the secrets of Old Delhi.

Travel on the metro to the old part of Delhi with your local guide.  There's a chance to kick start the trip with a cup of chai before diving into the sights, sounds and smells of Old Delhi. This part of town includes street food, vibrant bazaars, temples and living historical sites which you'll visit.  Goods on offer range from wedding paraphernalia to chains of Marigolds.  Continue on foot, walking through narrow alley ways to visit the people, sites and smells of Old Delhi and no two trips will be the same as there is always something happening in this part of town. Your local guide will take you on a real life experience.

 For lunch you'll will stop at the very famous Paratha Wali Gali to taste the delicious stuffed fried bread with fresh creamy curd and home made pickles.  This is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach as the fresh ingredients are flipped over tawa (hot plates). Stops include significant historical sights linked to the 1857 Mutiny, also known as India's First War of Independence. Your local guide will provide you with a background into India's more recent history and struggle for independence.Visit local temples dedicated to the various Hindu gods get an insight into Hinduism.

At the end of the trip you are free for personal exploration or alternatively your local guide can assist with arranging a taxi back to your hotel.

USD $31.00

Traveler Reviews

Review by: Kymberly D	February 2012
Without having this trip I would never have experienced a most wonderous and real side of Delhi. It was a really amazing and intimate experience I went to places I would never have had the courage or the contacts to do so. Wondering around the streets of Delhi on your own is nothing compared to this marvellous opportunity to meet real residents, eat with locals and experience real Delhi Life. Thank you so much. My guide was very professional and yet warm, informative and I felt totally safe. Unforgettable!

Review by: Carlie S	February 2012
This tour was a fantastic introduction to Delhi and was the highlight of my time in Delhi. Our guide was so friendly and made the tour feel like it was a friend showing you around their home town as opposed to an organised tour. Old Delhi and it's markets could definately be a bit intimidating on your own but with our guide I felt totally comfortable and would have definitely discovered a lot more about the area and streets than I would have on my own. It was great to use poublic transport to get around too. Lunch and a cup of chai along the way made you feel like one of the locals and it was interesting to learn about the history of this part of Delhi and also seek out the worship places of some of the different religions in the area. I couldn't recommend this tour more highly.

Review by: John B	December 2011
The trip was okay once I took it. The company didn't understand where my hotel was, and instead of picking me up as agreed, told me to take the metro. If I could do that, I wouldn't need a guided tour! Finally they agreed to pick me up, but the driver came at the wrong time and couldn't speak English. But, I finally got there and had a nice tour. I had to pay for a taxi to get back to the hotel.

Review by: jillian d	November 2011
I loved this small group tour of Old Delhi and our guide was very good. We did not do much walking as got caught in a traffic jam while in a rickshaw down a little alley but that was fun too

Review by: Mark H	September 2011
The tour was a bit disjointed and a little confusing. The tour guide was not able to provide a cogent historical background at the start of the tour and from there was not able to place into context the sites we were visiting. In particular the visit inside the Red Mosque was completed without the tour guide. I did however find the tour a good introduction and was able to cover a fair bit of ground afterwards by myself. Given the price i think the value was reasonable.

Review by: Richard	August 2011
Get ready for the real sights and sounds of Delhi, and to have you eyes opened. Although hotter than any human could reasonably endure, we enjoyed the half-day and got a very good feel for old Delhi, including the Sikh Temple, the Mosque and the old market. Keep your hands on your property because of the mass of humanity -- and as much as they tug at your heart, be prepared for beggar kids.

Review by: Cynthia W	March 2011
Excellent walking tour and introduction to Old Delhi. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly and the tour helped orient us so that we could explore easily on our own for the rest of the day. Highly recommended.

Review by: Yvonne B	March 2011
This was a brilliant way to spend 4-5 hours and a great was to get a 'local' experience. Tour guide was very knowledgeable, experience was brilliant. Old Delhi is an interesting place that I would have struggled to navigate alone. I would definitely recommend this experience for anyone wanting to look further than the standard tourist attractions and touts in many other areas of Delhi.

Review by: vig	March 2011
It was absolutely fantastic an unforgettable trip!

Review by: Neil R, United Kingdom	December 2009
A superb trip! Great value for money! A real insight into the real Delhi!

Review by: Vas A, Greece	November 2009
This Old Delhi half day small group tour was for me a fantastic experience! We were a small group of 3 persons, and all we remained absolutely satisfied.

Review by: Stephanie G, United States of America	November 2009
Our guide was wonderful. He was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour fascinating. It was a complete experience, which included walking the back streets of Old Delhi, the Spice Market, and visiting a mosque and a Siikh Temple, as well as sampling some wonderful street food. I'd been so careful about what I was eating while in India, but he made the tasting of the food so tempting that I threw all caution to the wind and was so pleasantly rewarded. Some of the best food I'd had in India. The tour was all I'd hoped for.

Review by: Stepahine G	November 2009
Our guide was wonderful. He was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour fascinating. It was a complete experience, which included walking the back streets of Old Delhi, the Spice Market, and visiting a mosque and a Siikh Temple, as well as sampling some wonderful street food. I'd been so careful about what I was eating while in India, but he made the tasting of the food so tempting that I threw all caution to the wind and was so pleasantly rewarded. Some of the best food I'd had in India. The tour was all I'd hoped for.

Review by: Helen R, United Kingdom	September 2009
This was an excellent tour with a great tour guide! It gave me a chance to experience the 'real' Delhi and take the photos to prove it. I would recommend this to any traveler because the guide was very professional and friendly. Although I had just met the guide his English was fantastic and I felt safe, this was an important aspect to me whilst being a lone female traveler.

Review by: William R, United States of America	May 2009
We had an excellent guide, who was very knowledgeable. He provided a good introduction to Old Delhi. I would book such a tour again.