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The 15 Best Old Delhi Tours

85 tours  ·  typically $26 a head

The walled city is best before the heat and the traffic build. These 15 cover the bazaars, the mosque, the spice market and the food lanes, compared on length, group size and how much you eat.

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 Bike Tour - Jama Masjid, admired from the outside
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Old Delhi Bike Tour

3.Old Delhi Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 616 reviews · from $30

Start at 6:30 am with Delhi By Bike for a 3.5-hour ride through Old Delhi. A guide such as Tenzin leads you past Chandni Chowk’s places of worship, Jama Masjid and the Red Fort, then into Khari Baoli spice market for chai and a rooftop view. Bikes, helmets, breakfast and drinks are included.

“I’ve done lots of tours of various cities around the world. This one stands out as being among the best. You can look at monuments and attractions by yourself any time but being able to go behind the scenes of Old Delhi was precious. The Read more”

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

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

5.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: 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

6.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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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

7.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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New Delhi and Old Delhi Private Tour 4-8 Hours - Customizable - Lotus Temple offers a quieter pause
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New Delhi and Old Delhi Private Tour 4-8 Hours – Customizable

8.New Delhi and Old Delhi Private Tour 4-8 Hours – Customizable

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · from $10

Explore New and Old Delhi in a private air-conditioned car with a driver and language-speaking guide. Visit Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Jama Masjid and more, then ride a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk. The tour lasts four to eight hours, so an early start helps you fit in more. Guides and drivers vary; past outings have included Mohit, Navin, Massood and Satya Prakash.

“You should do the tour with an early start to your day. Old Delhi gets to be very busy. Mohit our guide and Satya Prakash our driver were amazing. Driving though all the traffic and crowds. Mohit was very knowledgeable with details about the sites we visited.”

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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

9.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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Delhi By Cycle & Old Delhi - Meeting in Daryaganj and setting off
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Delhi By Cycle & Old Delhi

10.Delhi By Cycle & Old Delhi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · from $30

Start at 6:30 a.m. with a guide and co-guide, then cycle through Old Delhi’s narrow lanes, past Turkman Gate and Chawri Bazar, and into Chandni Chowk’s spice-market quarter. Hear stories of Shah Jahan, stop for chai and breakfast, and return to the starting point after three to four hours. Helmets, water and food are included.

“Wow, what an adventure this was! Even though the traffic was chaotic and busy compared to our Dutch experience, we never felt unsafe thanks to the great guidance by Shivam and Mukesh. We probably used our bike bells more in these foRead more”

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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

11.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

12.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

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

14.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

15.3-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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