Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour
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42 Ratings
New Delhi
Uncover Old Delhi's hidden gems with an expert guide. Explore haunted step-wells, spice markets, and Mughal-era secrets. Experience local transport and cuisine.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ugrasen Ki Baoli - Discover this 800-year-old breathtaking stepwell, also rumored to be haunted. Feel the chills as you witness the imposing stone steps descending into the dark waters below. Many secret dungeons and tunnels, now sealed by authorities, are said to have trapped those who ventured inside, never to return. Capture some stunning photos to remember your visit.
  • Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid) - We’ll take public transport for a 20-minute ride to the historic Old Delhi, which is 400 years old. You can choose between the tube or a TUK-TUK. We’ll visit the magnificent 400-year-old mosque built by the great emperor Shahjahan, the same ruler who commissioned the Taj Mahal. The entry fee is INR 350 per person, so entering is optional. If you prefer not to pay, you can take photos from outside, and we’ll continue our walk.
  • Naughara - Row Of Nine Houses - Explore this hidden heritage neighborhood once home to the goldsmiths of the Mughal emperors. These artisans crafted handmade, stone-inlaid jewelry featuring gems like lapis lazuli and amber. They are quite welcoming and may show you their jewelry-making secrets. Don’t miss the chance to photograph their havelis (heritage mansions).
  • Chandni Chowk - Stroll through these vibrant, colorful streets bustling with wedding attire shops. The lively atmosphere is filled with local wedding shoppers, and you can also sample some safe, local street food.
  • Khari Baoli - Visit Asia’s largest spice market, where you can walk among large bags of spices displayed for sale by local families. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the wholesale trade and the aromatic spices that fill the air. If you’re interested in learning more about Indian spices, we’ll take you to a large spice depot where experts will explain the details. You can also purchase high-quality spice or tea pouches.
What's Included
  • Short Bicycle Rickshaw Ride
  • Walk led by a historian guide
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • any food, drinks
  • “Jama Masjid” entry fees which is usually INR 350 Per Person
Additional Information

Discover the secret historic spots of antique Old Delhi with an expert Guide. The antique quarters discovered by you , do not find a mention in the usual guiding books/blogs. Discover something truly local and historic. Get your adrenaline by visiting an haunted ancient step-well, get soaked in the aroma of prized Indian spices while walking down the Spice market. Busting a secret neighborhood of Mughal era goldsmiths and their ancient houses definitely is a worth taking this tour. Also get a taste of local public transport and local food

Location
Barakhamba Metro Station Gate No-3
Barakhamba Road
Guide meets at Exit gate no 3 of "Barakhamba" metro station.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Luciaav7468bp
Jun 26, 2024
A real trip through the history - Jay was fantastic!.... So fully of knowledge and insight, with a great sense of quirky humor which we enjoyed. A real trip through history, offering us a perspective we had not had before regarding erstwhile Imperial "Mughal" and "British" age
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307meddyr
Jun 25, 2024
Jay was exceptional!” - What a great tour of delhi! All the best stops with interesting stories to keep it entertaining. A haunted stepwell, grand mosque, haveli dharampura, with a few monuments thrown in the mix. A stop midway for a pint of Guinnness. I highly recommend this tour. Bring extra money...you'll want to tip well...it's that good
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Sashasr3564yg
Jun 24, 2024
humorous guide who entertained us as well as informed us about local history and stories. - Guide was lively, enthusiastic and humorous one, who entertained us as well as informed us about local history and stories. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would recommend this individual to any role where excellent communication is needed. Many thanks for making our weekend in Delhi special.
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Ayaley2024
Jun 24, 2024
Guide recommended a place where had the best delicious vegetarian food - Jai is a great guide. He likes telling the stories and love the interaction with people. It rained that day, still Jai led us around with pide. He guided us through the condensed city center. Enjoyed the 3 hours in full. His recommendations for trying local food was awesome, we never had so much tasty vegetarian food in our entire life.
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Raque0587721121
Jun 23, 2024
“Very interesting, fun and informative” - Our guide Jai told us about history and nowadays society in Delhi and India with much passion and enthusiasm. He could answer every question we had and we felt very good informed. Besides he gave us practical tipps and Information how to go and what to do in Delhi. We can really recommend this Tour and this guide! Raquel and Nimitta from Italy
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Violaineb922
Jun 22, 2024
Get a great guide tour and local tips also for your further India travel - Mr Singh was incredibly good! I really appreciate the tour, he did the best to us to enjoy and made the journey to be great. He tell us a lot of local tips and things that just locals knows! The group is really small what made it even better.
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348viktoriad
Jun 22, 2024
It's also a great option if you are a solo traveler and want to meet people - Joy was our guide and he did a great job of showing us the parts of Delhi that likely go over looked by many visiting Delhi. It's also a great option if you are a solo traveler and want to meet people as it primarily smaller groups.
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526farahk
Jun 21, 2024
Best historian overview of Old Town - Exceptionally engaging guide with a wealth of knowledge. Such a delight to be part of and get an in-depth overview of Old town and its history and impact on the world stage.
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577marunab
Jun 20, 2024
Best to see under the shortest time frame - If you are short on time and want to see a lot... I would definitely recommend! Absolute great experience thanks to Mr Singh, He really knew the history, stories and best places to go in Old Delhi. We had a very fun day and I'm extremely grateful to him
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292aurel
Jun 20, 2024
wanted to stay always with the guide! tour was so harming and fun - One of the best travel experience we had in Delhi. Took the morning tour. Amazing 3 hours walking passed with precious and rich informations about the history of Delhi and India as a whole. Our tour guide was so passionate about this city that his informations and his magic words went right into our hearts. Would have liked this tour never end but we had to say goodbye near the Spice market. I'm really grateful to the guide for offering this kind of magical experience!
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