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Delhi on Foot: The 15 Best Walking Tours

25 tours  ·  typically $27 a head

Delhi rewards the ones who walk, early and with a guide who knows the lanes. These 15 walks cover the old city, the havelis and the stepwells, priced by length.

The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk - Following the lanes through Chandni Chowk
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The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk

1.The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,698 reviews · from $43Our pick

Follow a local guide through Old Delhi’s food lanes and markets on a five-hour small-group tour. Try traditional breakfast or evening snacks, visit Khari Baoli spice market and colorful Kinari Bazar, and ride by cycle rickshaw, electric rickshaw, or tuk-tuk. Food, drinks, bottled water, and transport on the route are included. The tour begins and ends at Connaught Place.

“Incredible food tour in Old Delhi. All of the food we tried was delicious and our guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable about food and the local history and culture. This is a must do tour while in Delhi.”

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Old Delhi Food, Heritage&Cultural Walk with Rickshaw ride to Masterji Kee Haveli - Khari Baoli, where spices move by the wholesale load
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Old Delhi Food, Heritage&Cultural Walk with Rickshaw ride to Masterji Kee Haveli

2.Old Delhi Food, Heritage&Cultural Walk with Rickshaw ride to Masterji Kee Haveli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 742 reviews · from $52

Join a small group of up to eight for four hours in Old Delhi with local guides such as Varun and Vivian. Walk bazaar lanes, sample street food, ride a cycle or electric rickshaw, visit the family home at Masterji Kee Haveli, and explore Khari Baoli spice market. The tour includes a meal and changes it to suit a morning or afternoon start.

“Thank you Dhruv, Vuron, and Deet for a wonderful tour and the opportunity to experience Delhi like a local. Your passion for tourism makes this tour one-of-a-kind. From your no-tipping policy to the warmth of a home cooked meal served with love, the surprises and insights you offer are truly exceptional.”

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Breakfast Walk in Old Delhi - Chandni Chowk: the heart of the walking route
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Breakfast Walk in Old Delhi

3.Breakfast Walk in Old Delhi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $80

Start at 8:30 am for a four-hour guided walk through Old Delhi. Sample breads, curries, sweets and tea at guide-tested outlets, visit Khari Baoli spice market and Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, and ride a rickshaw through the old city. Tanishqa has led many walks, though your guide may vary.

“Tanishqa, the tour and the food were all amazing! So thankful for the experience to be able to talk, taste and experience the real Delhi. Flexible and available when we were running late, changed the menu to our preferences and discussed everything and anything. Fully recommend!”

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Delhi Food Walk: Rickshaw Ride, Street Eats & Market Tour - Golgappa, chaat, and pav bhaji
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Delhi Food Walk: Rickshaw Ride, Street Eats & Market Tour

4.Delhi Food Walk: Rickshaw Ride, Street Eats & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $40

Follow an English-speaking guide through Kamla Nagar’s food stalls and market lanes, with a cycle-rickshaw ride, a Hanuman temple visit, and tastings such as momos, pav bhaji, chaat, samosas, and sweets. The three-hour tour starts at 4:00 pm, costs $40.03 per person, and caps small groups at 12. Vegetarian choices are available.

“Thoroughly enjoyed this delicious trip. Tushar was a great guide and very informative. Would highly recommend this to anyone who is a "foodie" wanting to taste street food and feel safe doing so. Favourite food - well there were many, but Bhel Puri is definitely high up there.”

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New Delhi Slum Walking Tour - Walking the lanes with a local guide
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New Delhi Slum Walking Tour

5.New Delhi Slum Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · from $28

In Zakhira, an English-speaking local guide such as Santan leads a small group through lanes, shops, and community spaces. Expect a roughly two-hour visit, local transport, conversation with residents, and complimentary chai or coffee. The focus is everyday life and community context, not sightseeing or photography.

“My family and I had a great time, enjoyed the tea, and appreciated the company’s attitude towards the community.”

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Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour - Naughara’s nine old houses
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Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour

6.Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · from $13

Follow a historian guide through Old Delhi’s narrow lanes, from Jama Masjid and the old goldsmiths’ Naughara to Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli spice market. The tour lasts about three to four hours, with a short bicycle-rickshaw ride listed as included. Food, mosque entry and hotel transport depend on the option you book. Jai Singh is a named guide.

“Knowledgeable guide who kept us safe. The guide brought us through Old Delhi. We enjoyed the experience and will definitely recommend him.”

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3-Hour Old Delhi Heritage Walking tour with Rickshaw ride - A Paratha Stop, With Food Costs to Consider
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3-hour Old Delhi Heritage Walking tour with Rickshaw Ride

7.3-hour Old Delhi Heritage Walking tour with Rickshaw Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · from $7Best value

Walk Old Delhi with an English-speaking guide, visiting Jama Masjid, Jain and Sikh sites, crowded bazaars, and Khari Baoli spice market. A cycle-rickshaw ride adds a lively change of pace. The tour lasts about three to four hours, with private and shared options; confirm pickup, food, and transport details when booking.

“Fantastic. Not to be missed !! The guide was knowledgable and friendly. The selection of sites on the tour were perfect. Time just flew !! The food served was special !! The shopping was great and totally up to one. No press of any kind. Look forward to doing other walks with the site !!”

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Old Delhi: Spices, Heritage and Bazaars Walking Tour - Looking up at Jama Masjid
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Old Delhi: Spices, Heritage and Bazaars Walking Tour

8.Spices, Heritage and Bazaars Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 3 hours · from $13

Join a small English-speaking group for a three-hour walk through Old Delhi with local guide Jai Singh. See Jama Masjid, trace lanes around Chandni Chowk, and finish among the spice shops and warehouses of Khari Baoli. The route also passes old havelis and Mughal-era bazaars. Mosque entry is optional and costs INR 450 extra.

“We really enjoyed this tour. Stopped off for some tasty treats along the way too! Thank you Jai!”

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3-Hour Old Delhi Heritage Walking tour with Rickshaw ride - A Paratha Stop, With Food Costs to Consider
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3-Hour Old Delhi Heritage Walking tour with Rickshaw ride

9.3-Hour Old Delhi Heritage Walking tour with Rickshaw ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 158 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $10

Explore Old Delhi on foot with a local guide, from Jama Masjid and the silver and wedding-goods bazaars to a Sikh community kitchen and Khari Baoli spice market. A cycle-rickshaw ride adds a useful break from the crowded lanes. Guides on past departures have included Suraj, Deepak, Neha, Javed, and Shalini; your guide may differ.

“The tour was amazing, it was totally worth it. We had Rajendra as our guide. He is just the Best! Speaks English fluently, very kind, funny, careful. We had a great time!”

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The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk - Following the lanes through Chandni Chowk
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The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk

10.The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 5 hours · from $43

Spend five hours walking Old Delhi’s lanes with an English-speaking guide such as Sonali, Dolly, Parul, or Raghu. Try 11 to 14 foods, from savory snacks to sweets and chai, and visit Chandni Chowk, the spice market, and wedding-market lanes. A short rickshaw ride is included, and the group is limited to 10.

“What an amazing introduction to Delhi. Sonali and I hit it off right from the outset and conversation, interwoven with information about the food and the stall owners and the broader history of the area, was effortless. I valued the deep and interesting historical and cultural context provided. Sonali has a natural ability to invite questions so that it was not a one-way, scripted tour, this was a truly wonderful, immersive experience. Loved that we used the Metro, rickshaws and walked a lot so you had opportunities to sit and let the vibrant activities of everyday life wash over you, as well as rubbing shoulders with local stall holders perched…”

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Old Delhi Walking Tour: Food, Culture & Spice Bazaars - Khari Baoli: spice, trade, and a sensory pause
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Old Delhi Walking Tour: Food, Culture & Spice Bazaars

11.Old Delhi Walking Tour: Food, Culture & Spice Bazaars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $19

Explore Old Delhi on a private, 2 to 3-hour walk from Chandni Chowk to Jama Masjid. Anas Khan, an anthropologist and local history writer, created the route; guides have included Lareb. Expect religious landmarks, spice tasting at Khari Baoli, a tuk tuk ride, and a final panoramic view. Tea or coffee and water are included; Jama Masjid admission is not.

“Lareb was a great tour guide. He arranged my tour last minute and made sure he could accommodate my timing after it wasn’t available. He also organized transportation making it easy to get there. He was informative and an entertaining guiRead more”

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Delhi Street Art Walk in Lodhi Art District with Chai & Food - Chai brings the walk back to everyday life
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Delhi Street Art Walk in Lodhi Art District with Chai & Food

12.Delhi Street Art Walk in Lodhi Art District with Chai & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $33

Walk Lodhi Art District with a guide who explains murals by Indian and international artists, their inspirations, and the stories behind them. The 90-minute outing includes homemade chai and light traditional bites, plus practical tips for staying safe and bargaining in India and a few Hindi words to try.

“Really nice to see the artworks of the art district with someone who obviously has great appreciation of them and knows the meanings behind each piece. Lovely touch having the homemade chai and edibles. We finished off in the Lodhi gardRead more”

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Street Art Walk with Chai & Snack - Taking time to look at the art
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Street Art Walk with Chai & Snack

13.Street Art Walk with Chai & Snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29

Walk through Lodhi Art District with JD, a local guide who shares the stories and inspirations behind murals by Indian and international artists. The 90-minute outing includes homemade chai and a snack, time among the art and gardens, photo opportunities, and practical Delhi tips, including a few Hindi phrases.

“This tour was amazing, more people need to explore the Lodhi area of Delhi, it's so calm and green. the street art was so interesting, the Lodhi gardens were incredible! Our guide was so lovely and personable. He really knew his stuff about the art too. We enjoyed some lovely chai and snacks, with some fun animal guests turning up too. This was the tour I have been most impressed with during my time in India. Book it, you won't regret it :)”

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New Delhi: Walking Tour by Night - A Rickshaw Ride to India Gate
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New Delhi: Walking Tour by Night

14.Walking Tour by Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $14

Walk through illuminated Connaught Place with a private guide, visit a temple and Sikh shrine, then ride a rickshaw to India Gate. The two-hour outing includes transport and a guide in English, Hindi, or Spanish. Rajid is one guide associated with the tour, though assignments may vary.

“Guide war toll informiert- sympathische Persönlichkeit, die auf meine Wünsche sehr flexibel eingegangen ist. Incl. Rücktransport mit Uber-TukTuk. Rajid kann ich nur weiter empfehlen.”

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Private Walking Tour: South Delhi Heritage including Qutub Minar and Mehrauli Archaeological Park - Qutub Minar, the day’s architectural high point
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Private Walking Tour: South Delhi Heritage including Qutub Minar and Mehrauli Archaeological Park

15.Private Walking Tour: South Delhi Heritage including Qutub Minar and Mehrauli Archaeological Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $104

Spend five to six hours exploring South Delhi with a private English-speaking guide. Visit Yogmaya Temple, Qutub Minar, Mehrauli Archaeological Park and Chhatarpur Temple, with air-conditioned transfers, hotel pickup and drop-off, and lunch or dinner included. Guides have included Singh and Anand; ask for an early departure if you want to beat the heat.

“Best day ever, guide was friendly and informative. On time , door to door service, took care of all the entrance issues. Kept people from trying to get you to buy stuff, was very helpful about how to get around town and avoid unsafe places. Read more”

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