New Delhi Cycle Tour: A Historic and Cultural Journey through India's Capital
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New Delhi
Embark on a historic and cultural journey through India's capital with the New Delhi Cycle Tour. Explore the narrow backlanes of Old Delhi, visit iconic landmarks like Connaught Place and India Gate, and experience the vibrant life of this great capital city.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Experience a different side of New Delhi with an early morning bike ride. Heading out before the city awakens, we discover hidden gems on two wheels before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.

We take a stop at one of the most busiest market in New Delhi- Connaught Place which was build during the British Era. Then we cycle to the most famous Sikh Temple of the city where we educate you about the Sikh culture and show you the biggest community kitchen in Delhi. In Sikh culture community service is their main agenda thus everybody is provided food for free whosoever is in the need. To accomodate the entire population they need to plant such massive kitchens inside the temple. If you want you can also help them in making some food or in serving the needy. While exploring the lush green parts of Lutyens Delhi we reach the President Estate and have a marvelous view from right outside it. After following through the lawns of India Gate we finally reach the war memorial which is built in the shape of Arch de Trimphoe in Paris.

Followed by this we reach at the ancient stepwell which was used to store water for the travellers, unfortunately not much water is left there anymore. In India Dhobi Ghats are very famous, thus we have few in Delhi too where the people wash your clothes with hands and have a massive setup. They believe washing clothes with hands is much faster and better for the cloth. Thus you experience the same on the tour and see how they operate early in the morning.

We end the tour by sitting for exciting Indian Breakfast at a famous cafe.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Starts/Ends:
5.30am to 9.30am (Mar - Sept) & 06:30am to 10.30am(Sep - Feb).

Mountain bikes with disc brakes & helmets are provided, all you need is comfortable clothes (avoid shorts if you can as we will be visiting some religious places) and a sense of adventure. Padded bike pants would only be required if you scare easily. This tour is by no means for only experts or skilled cyclists. The pace is leisurely and not that of the Tour de France, so if you can ride a bike you are most welcome to join.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Mountain Bikes
  • Helmets
  • Safety Jackets
  • Water Bottle
  • Breakfast
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Local speaking language Co-Guide

WHY OUR INSIDERS CHOOSE THIS TOUR-

This is a cycling tour with a difference, aimed to make you feel like a local and introduce you to Old Delhi’s hidden gems! Learn about art, food and architecture while discovering the city’s secret sites.

Points of Interest

  • New Delhi
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Tour escort/host
  • Certificate
  • Use of bicycle
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • Safety Jacket
  • Breakfast
  • Use of helmet
  • Beverages
  • Tea and coffee
  • Food tasting
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Camera tickets at monuments
Additional Information

Participating in the cycle tour of New Delhi is a truly monumental way to experience Delhi’s more recent past. Starting from the narrow routes of Old Delhi, transversing through charming, old-world ‘socialist’ government quarters, and culminating in a breathtaking panorama of the Presidential Palace and India Gate surrounded by impeccably tidy, tree-lined broad streets - the New Delhi tour is an energizing and thorough representation of the lives of local residents who contribute to this great capital’s fabric today.

Key tour attractions include-

Connaught Place

Sikh Temple

Presidential Residence

India Gate

Stepwell

Dhobi Ghat

The New Delhi tour’s main focus is on Lutyens Delhi, which features verdant, cycle-friendly roads. The course will be devoid of traffic and ease of ride. The tour will be organized to ensure we cycle and share experiences throughout. The journey will have multiple breaks, and we also take you inside the monuments for a closer look.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Wear clothes keeping in mind Indian traditions
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Recommended to carry your cameras/Go pro
Location
New Delhi
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sharonrh4870sq
Mar 14, 2024
Unique view of the city - We loved our tour with TJ! We woke up bright and early and started with the old wall at sunrise. We learned about spices, architecture, and visited the inside of a Sikh temple. We finished with a breakfast, sampling dishes from around the country. Great overview of Delhi with an expert guide :)
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Imraanm2019
Jan 7, 2024
Old City Bicycle Ride - We rode as a family with kids. The ride & tour were fantastic, enjoyable & safe. It's an early morning ride & the route is manageable. Mostly flat road in Old Delhi. We were apprehensive about riding in the chaos of Old Delhi but were guided safely through the roads & alley ways of the Old City by Taranjit who has a passion for the city & makes the ride through the city also very informative. The organisation was great & prompt. Spin Monkey also made special arrangements for our kids 10 & 12 to ride along, so we knew they were safe. A great way to explore Delhi Old City. The breakfast stop was also a nice touch & Taranjit knows the loc foods. Would definitely recommend - a great experience.
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943amrinders
Oct 7, 2023
Marvelous expedition - It was an amazing tour and explored the tiniest roads of old Delhi. Spin Monkey shared the detailed information of Delhi’s heritage places and buildings. Thumbs up to Spin Monkey 👍
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Ananya705
Dec 18, 2018
Amazing experience. Would definitely recommend. - The New Delhi Cycle Tour was absolutely fabulous. It was very informative as numerous anecdotes were told about the various sights. All queries and questions were answered by the guides. The tour was well organised from the very onset, we met at the prescribed location and were given some ground instructions. Spin monkey is very very well equipped and really ensured our safety. Geared cycles, safety helmets and neons jackets were provided. When I accidentally detached the chains on the cycle 🙈, they efficiently fixed it on spot. In addition to feeling super-duper fit, the tour was a lovely way of seeing New Delhi. Would recommend it to anyone and everyone who wants to experience New Delhi. Attached some pictures to provide snippets on my experience.
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Enrichingonthego
Oct 25, 2018
Best birthday present to my 10 year old son... - Gwen a dear friend and I caught up once who with some context mentioned about this cycle ride. It was Ronnie (my son's) birthday and the idea of cycle ride could just be perfect. For this Sunday early morning ride, we were much ahead of the reporting time, not sure of what to expect and here we find Anchit already in command of the scene and arrangements. Setting the cycles and all enthusiastic, beaming with smile . He was soon joined by his colleague and the man gave us the most interesting introduction of the New Delhi part of the city. Gaurav was another bundle of energy, eagerness and knowledge. And there came a surprise in the form of Ronnie’s cycle decorated with wonderful 'birthday balloons and a beautiful placard in front of the cycle- Happy birthday! Surreal and all of this is happening at 6 in the morning when the surrounding is still in slumber. Ronnie is all excited and so are we. Let’s Spin was the cheer and we were on the roll. The teamwork, coordination of Anchit and Gaurav on the go was brilliant. They were extremely patient, helpful, great conversations, care for Ronnie and all of us- he and Anchit just made the difference. Not getting into the details of each attractions and monument which I would like to keep as a surprise to discover. Finally after ride back to this restaurant for an excellent breakfast which was another display of Spin Monkeys and the teams attention to details and service. The birthday cake came as a surprise when Ronnie was just thinking that we will go back home and cut the cake! Super. My wife who was reluctant to join wants to go back again with her friends for this ride and so do we. Couldn't have been a better day!
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Fieldsy101
Aug 19, 2018
Early morning bike tour of Delhi - We headed out under the cover of darkness from our hotel. To meet our tour guide Gaurav. It was a good time to go at sunrise as the traffic was a lot lighter. Gaurav is a brilliant guide he is very knowledgable and informative of the history and the culture of Delhi and India. He had a great sense of humour. I believe he said his great grandfather served in the British army. The visit to the Sikh temple was very humbling to see how many people volunteer to help daily to prepare and cook three meals a day for 25000 visitors. From all races and religions. All welcome. We went to all the main sights in New Delhi and a surprise step well also. Finished the tour with traditional Indian breakfast from north and south of India. Very nice ! Totally recommend this as a great way to see New Delhi.
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