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15 Food & Drink Experiences in Delhi Worth the Money

52 tours  ·  typically $38 a head

Mornings matter in Delhi, before the heat and the traffic arrive. These are the 15 food & drink experiences worth setting an alarm for, with costs and timings laid out.

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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Old Delhi Street Food Tour - Tuk-tuk to Chawri Bazar
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Old Delhi Street Food Tour

3.Old Delhi Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · from $40

Join a local guide at Rajiv Chowk for a four-hour Old Delhi food walk by metro, cycle rickshaw and on foot. Sample vegetarian favorites such as paratha, aloo chaat and jalebi, visit Khari Baoli spice market, and see Jama Masjid from outside. A meat option is offered near the end. The group is capped at 18, and private tours are available.

“The guide was great and he had a girl that he was training to help keep track of everyone in an old Delhi. He chose some good spots to taste the food. For me, it was a little hard because the food was pretty spicy. But we got a nice introduction to the area and to the foods in india.”

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Delhi: Old Delhi Street Food Tour with Rickshaw Ride - The rickshaw ride through the market
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Delhi: Old Delhi Street Food Tour with Rickshaw Ride

4.Old Delhi Street Food Tour with Rickshaw Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 403 reviews · 4 hours · from $43

Spend four hours exploring Old Delhi on foot, by metro and by rickshaw with an English-speaking guide. Sample favorites such as chole bhature, dahi bhalla, jalebi and Matia Mahal fried chicken, and visit Chandni Chowk, the spice market and Jama Masjid. Guides vary; Naresh, Kavita and Khushi are among those who have led the tour.

“We loved this tour - everything was incredibly well planned and we got to see parts of Delhi that we definitely wouldn’t have seen otherwise! Our tour guide was super informative and really lovely. We ate so many different dishes which were all really nice, and we were always offered more of anything! The street food vendors were all really nice and everything was very clean and safe. Such a great part of our trip and we would reccomend it to anyone visiting Delhi.”

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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

5.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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Old Delhi: Private Tour of Chandni Chowk, Tuk Tuk & Food - Chandni Chowk at street level
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Old Delhi: Private Tour of Chandni Chowk, Tuk Tuk & Food

6.Private Tour of Chandni Chowk, Tuk Tuk & Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 345 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

A four-hour private Old Delhi tour pairs hotel pickup and an air-conditioned car with Jama Masjid, a tuk-tuk ride through Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli spice market, street food stops, the Red Fort and India Gate. Your guide helps you navigate crowded lanes and choose local dishes. Food and entry fees cost extra.

“This is the best way to see the city in a short time. The market is exciting and energetic and the only way not to get lost and to find the best food is with a knowledgeable guide. Ankush was a fantastic guide and I would recommend this tour if you are short on time to discover this beautiful city.”

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Old Delhi Street Food Tour – Explore Spices in Chandni Chowk - Ballimaran’s lanes and food stops
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Old Delhi Street Food Tour – Explore Spices in Chandni Chowk

7.Old Delhi Street Food Tour – Explore Spices in Chandni Chowk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · from $34

Explore Old Delhi by tuk tuk and on foot with a local guide, tasting snacks, stopping for chai in a spice mansion, and visiting Khari Baoli, Ballimaran, Naughara, and Chandni Chowk. The four-hour tour costs $34 per person, with vegetarian or non-vegetarian options. Guides have included Anas, Arham, Kevin, and Suhani; your assigned guide may differ.

“The Pani Puri in Ghantewala is amazing! Easy 10/10. Nabil is really a food specialist. He knows his work. Very knowledgeable and approachable too. He will guide you to the best street food in the Old Delhi. The history is as rich as the food we ate. Really memorable experience. I am a satisfied client. Will definitely book with them again. Every food we ate was clean acceptable.”

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Old Delhi Food Tour: A Night Time Feast - A vegetarian skewer with a surprising character
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Old Delhi Food Tour: A Night Time Feast

8.Old Delhi Food Tour: A Night Time Feast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $38

Join Faizy for a 3.5-hour evening food walk through Chandni Chowk, Ballimaran and the Jama Masjid area. Expect generous portions, locally chosen food stops, stories about Delhi’s food and culture, and a tuk-tuk ride. The small group is limited to 10, and dietary alternatives can be arranged where possible if you share your needs in advance.

“The best tour I have done in Delhi. Faizy is really informative about the food you're eating and will explain why you are eating it with the meanings behind the name. Great communication throughout and even helped with directions for my onward travel 10/10”

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Old Delhi Food-Spice Market-Temples Tour Soon Featured on NETFLIX - Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib and the Langar Kitchen
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Old Delhi Food-Spice Market-Temples Tour Soon Featured on NETFLIX

9.Old Delhi Food-Spice Market-Temples Tour Soon Featured on NETFLIX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $49

Follow a local guide through Chandni Chowk’s lanes for included tastings of jalebi, samosa, parantha and more. Visit Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib and its communal kitchen, see the spice market and historic temples, ride a rickshaw, and finish with rooftop views. Groups are capped at 12; guide JD, also known as Jandee Bindra, is named in many accounts of the tour.

“Great solo tour of old Delhi.Highlight for me was the Sikh temple.Guide was super knowledgeable and very accommodating.”

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Chandni Chowk Delhi Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - The Sikh Temple Kitchen Adds Meaning
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Chandni Chowk Delhi Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

10.Chandni Chowk Delhi Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · from $39

Join a guide such as Ranveer or Gajendra for a four-hour walk through Chandni Chowk, with 15+ food and drink tastings, a Sikh temple kitchen visit, and a spice market stop. Expect generous portions, busy lanes, and plenty of walking. The small group is capped at eight, and the tour starts and ends by Lal Qila metro station.

“Come hungry, you will be more than full by the end of this tour. What an absolute amazing few hours spent with Ranveer! He was very communicative about the places we visited and all the foods we tried. He also ensured our group was always safe when crossing the streets or navigating the chaotic alleys of Chandni Chowk market. We particularly enjoyed our time at parathawale and Nagori Tea. Cannot recommend this tour enough! Book it now!”

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The Legendary Delhi Belly Food Tour - Khari Baoli: spices on a wholesale scale
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The Legendary Delhi Belly Food Tour

11.The Legendary Delhi Belly Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · from $26

Madventures by Madpackers leads a small-group food and culture tour through Old Delhi, from Khari Baoli’s spice market to the paratha shops of Gali Paranthe Wali. Expect brunch, snacks, tea or coffee, market walks and a visit to a Sikh gurudwara. The tour lasts about three to six hours and meets and ends in Old Delhi.

“It took us an hour through the Delhi rush hour to get to the meeting point on time which we did. Once we arrived, I messaged the guide to see where he was only for him to message back and say he can’t do it today, he can do tomorrow. WHY NOT MESSAGE US EARLIER?! Read more”

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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

12.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 Food Tour Safari - The Capital of Flavors - Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib and the story of Guru Tegh Bahadur
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Old Delhi Food Tour Safari – The Capital of Flavors

13.Old Delhi Food Tour Safari – The Capital of Flavors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · from $8Best value

Meet your private guide in Paharganj for a five-hour Old Delhi food and heritage tour. Sample street food, including treats such as jalebi and masala chai, visit Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib and Khari Baoli spice market, and ride a rickshaw through the lanes. Vegetarian-only and heritage-focused options are offered.

“We had an amazing time on the food tour; Sonal was super friendly and personable, as well as knowledgable about Old Delhi and all it had to offer. We tried delicious foods that we wouldn’t have found on our own, and also toured some of Old Delhi’s hidden sights. Thank you Sonal, you gave us a great experience of Delhi!”

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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

14.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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Chandni Chowk Old Delhi Food Tour with Spice Market - Khari Baoli’s spice trade
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Chandni Chowk Old Delhi Food Tour with Spice Market

15.Chandni Chowk Old Delhi Food Tour with Spice Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $45

Spend three hours walking Chandni Chowk with a guide, tasting vegetarian street food and tea or coffee, and riding a cycle rickshaw through Old Delhi. The route takes in Khari Baoli spice market, Kinari Bazaar, historic havelis, a Jain temple, and a Sikh gurdwara. Guides Gajendra and Achaleshwar have led tours here.

“Gajendra was very friendly and communicated very well. He took us around the winding streets of Chandni Chowk and tried lots of street food. He explained a lot about each of the food we had. He even took us on a little walking tour of variRead more”

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