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15 Historical Tours in Delhi That Fill Up First

26 tours  ·  typically $33 a head

Delhi has a guide for everything and a driver at every gate. These 15 historical tours are the ones worth your day, each with its price, its running time and the catch to know before you pay.

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

3.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

4.3-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

5.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

6.3-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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Gandhi Delhi Private History Adventure Tour - The National Gandhi Museum: documents, images and ideas
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Gandhi Delhi Private History Adventure Tour

7.Gandhi Delhi Private History Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $40

Spend about four hours tracing Gandhi’s final days and legacy in Delhi. A private English-speaking guide takes you from Gandhi Smriti, where he was assassinated, to the National Gandhi Museum and Raj Ghat, where he was cremated. Hotel pickup is included for centrally located Delhi hotels. Guides have included Abhi, Indira and Audesh C. Mishra, though your guide is assigned for your tour.

“An excellent experience. The tour guide Audesh C. Mishra was a great guy who went out of his way to make our trip special and memorable, and even longer than the schedule as we were taking our time to see and indulge in the experience. He was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended on every level.”

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Delhi's historical 7 hours experience tour - Jama Masjid and the Old City
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Delhi’s historical 7 hours experience tour

8.Delhi’s historical 7 hours experience tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · from $29

Take a private, roughly seven-hour tour of Old and New Delhi in an air-conditioned car, with a rickshaw ride through the lanes around Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli spice market. Stops include Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar. Guides named in tour feedback include Shahnawaz and Sameer. Pickup and bottled water are included; lunch is not.

“This tour is very comfortable and fulfilling, even though we started at 2:00 p.m. we were able to visit many sights.”

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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

9.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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14 Days Golden Triangle with Wildlife Safari & Heritage Rajasthan - Agra’s marble icon and a demanding second day
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14 Days Golden Triangle with Wildlife Safari & Heritage Rajasthan

10.14 Days Golden Triangle with Wildlife Safari & Heritage Rajasthan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $835

This private 14-day route pairs Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur with Ranthambore and Jhalana safaris, then continues to Udaipur, Jodhpur, Pushkar, and Mandawa. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, private local guides, and an optional hotel-and-breakfast package. The itinerary mentions a cooking class, but does not show when it happens, so confirm before booking.

“Amazing India amazing. It was amazing amazing I liked it amazing would recommend. Learned a lot. Good people”

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Delhi's Arts, Dance, Music, History, Food and Heritage Tour - Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli
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Delhi’s Arts, Dance, Music, History, Food and Heritage Tour

11.Delhi’s Arts, Dance, Music, History, Food and Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $65

Spend three to four hours exploring Old Delhi on a walking tour that pairs Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli with a visit to a centuries-old haveli, its museum, live classical dance and music, and a vegetarian buffet lunch. Guide Jai Singh is named in a guest review. Hotel pickup is available if you choose the transport option.

“Jai was a very knowledgeable and kind guide. He picked us up from our hotel on time and showed us a side to Old Delhi we had never seen before. He was courteous and was very interesting. He showed us hidden walkways, spice market and a cycle rickshaw ride. Absolutely recommend!!”

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5-Day Golden Triangle Tour with Cultural Heritage-Taj & More - Day 2: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Akbar’s planned city
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5-Day Golden Triangle Tour with Cultural Heritage-Taj & More

12.5-Day Golden Triangle Tour with Cultural Heritage-Taj & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $325

This five-day private tour links Delhi, Agra and Jaipur by air-conditioned car, with door-to-door pickup, a guide and bottled water with light snacks. Highlights include the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur’s forts and palaces, and Chokhi Dhani. Guides praised by name include Ali, Aman, Raj and Mehraj, though a specific guide is not guaranteed.

“Super knowledgeable, great experience - would recommend this guide aman i highly recomm3nded to other travellers to travel with .agic carpet tours india this company is trustfully and reliable magic enjoy fun to india”

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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

13.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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1-Day Private Tour to Agra with 3 UNESCO world Heritage from Delhi by Train - Delhi pickup and the express train
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1-Day Private Tour to Agra with 3 UNESCO world Heritage from Delhi by Train

14.1-Day Private Tour to Agra with 3 UNESCO world Heritage from Delhi by Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $90

Start with a 7:00 a.m. pickup in Delhi, ride an air-conditioned express train to Agra, then visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri with a private English-speaking guide. Breakfast, lunch, station transfers, and bottled water are included. Guides on past trips have included Farid Baig, Wasim, and Khalid, though your guide may differ.

“I had a great time with this tour. I was impressed with the coordination and attention to details they spent on my trip to become successful. I got communication from Salamat clearly giving me details on the pick up place time and driver and Read more”

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Delhi/Agra: Taj Mahal Mughal & Heritage in Mulitple Ways - Seeing the Taj Mahal at sunrise or sunset
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Delhi/Agra: Taj Mahal Mughal & Heritage in Mulitple Ways

15.Delhi/Agra: Taj Mahal Mughal & Heritage in Mulitple Ways

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day · from $10

Choose a private Taj Mahal tour from Delhi or Agra by car or train, with options for sunset or sunrise, Agra Fort, Baby Taj, Fatehpur Sikri, and Sikandra. English, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish guides are available. Ali and Saeed are among the guides named by past customers.

“This was a good tour. Well organised from the pick up to drop off. The guide, Cherry was well informed and Mehar who was the driver made sure I was comfortable throughout the drive. He even brought snacks. I enjoyed the chats throughout the trip. This was a good day tour especially when limited for time.”

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