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Private Full-Day Tour: Discover Old and New Delhi Heritage
4.9
602 Ratings
New Delhi
Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Delhi on this private full-day tour. Explore iconic landmarks, such as Humayun Tomb and Qutub Minar, and discover the city’s old and new heritage.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid) - Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, with its courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. It was begun in 1650 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, and more than 5,000 workers toiled for six years to complete it.
- Chandni Chowk - The Chandni Chowk is one of the busiest and oldest streets of Delhi. The western end of Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli, is considered one of Asia’s largest spice markets, a street entirely dedicated to all kinds of spices, dried fruits, nuts, and herbs. Enjoy a rickshaw ride here and explore the best of Chandni Chowk along your way.
- Khari Baoli - The second largest spice market situated in Old Delhi, famous for all kinds of herbs and spices. A haven for chefs and food lovers.
- Red Fort - The Red Fort was constructed in 1648 by the 5th Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, and served as the residence of the emperor for about 200 years, until 1857. The Red Fort’s innovative architectural style, including its garden design, influenced later buildings and gardens in Delhi.
- Humayun’s Tomb - Humayun’s Tomb, located in Nizamuddin East, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, and was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. Humayun’s Tomb is the Mughal monument that inspired the Taj Mahal.
- India Gate - At the center of New Delhi stands the 42-meter India Gate, an Arc-de-Triomphe-like archway in the middle of a crossroad. It was built as a memorial to the 70,000 Indian soldiers killed in World War I. The gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931.
- Rashtrapati Bhavan - The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India, located at the western end of Rajpath in New Delhi, India.
- Parliament House - The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the Republic of India. It is a bicameral legislature composed of the President of India and the two houses: the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.
- Lotus Temple - The Lotus Temple (closed on Mondays) is the last of seven major Bahai temples, built in 1986 out of pure white marble. Around the blooming petals are nine pools of water that light up in natural light.
- Qutub Minar - Visit Qutub Minar, a soaring 73-meter tower, and the tallest brick minaret in the world. It was built in 1193 by Qutub-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu kingdom, and is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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What's Included
- Entrance fees included with all-inclusive option
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
- Exclusive private tour experience
- Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned private vehicle
- Enjoy a fun rickshaw or tuk tuk ride
What's Not Included
- Still and video camera fees.
- Food and drinks
- Tips and Gratuties
Additional Information
Savor the historical depth of Delhi, both ancient and modern, on this exclusive 8-hour tour. Navigate India’s capital city in a climate-controlled vehicle, accompanied by a government-certified guide. Discover Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, the Presidential Residence, India Gate, Parliament Street, Lotus Temple, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, among other attractions.
- Ages 2 and under free
- Note: This is a suggested itinerary that completes in 8-9 hours. May be customized as per your schedule.
Location
Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid)
6 km North of Connaught Pl., across from Lal Qila
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(602 Ratings)
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Jacob_m
Jul 17, 2024
Wonderful Personalized Delhi Tour!!! - It was a wonderful personalized experience! Communication with the tour company was perfect, I booked late in the evening and the tour organizer sent me Guide and Car details within a few hours. My guide Asim was an amazing professional guide, very knowledgeable, friendly and super keen to make the experience joyful and interesting. He explained everything thoroughly and was constantly making sure that I am enjoying the explanation. Our driver was skilled, respectful and patient throughout the tour. Definitely recommend!!! this tour to others.
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Cvbp6wpw9k
Jul 12, 2024
Best Delhi Tour. Thanks!!! - I had a really good time on this Old and New Delhi day trip. My guide Asim was very knowledgeable about the history and architecture of every building we visited and easily answered any question that I had. Our driver Sunil was a very skilled driver, accommodating and communicative with all of my needs. I also experienced the rickshaw ride in Old Delhi and it was amazing. Day ran really smoothly and lunch was also delicious. Highly recommend using this company and the individuals that facilitated it. Thank you!!
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311davisj
Jul 6, 2024
Old Delhi Tour - Thanks for your services. Our driver was punctual and got us on/off on time. The city of Old Delhi awakens our senses with smells, sounds and colors. Unless you had a guide, it was difficult to find an exciting rickshaw ride alone. The spice market was packed with people and fragrance was in the air. Thanks to Asim and Sunil. Both were excellent!
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Georgemf6175yp
Jul 6, 2024
Best Delhi City Tour - It had been long day in Delhi, this city offer so many sights to see. Each has its own vibes. Started out early to avoid the crowd and got the best pictures.Our Guide was very flexible and gave us as much as time we needed at every monument . Car & driver was top notch, packed with ample amount of cold water bottle and tissues. We heartily recommend this day excursion and company. See You Soon!!!
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Venture42928005203
Jun 26, 2024
Great Delhi Trip - It was a great Delhi Trip. Guide Asim was excellent and have a great knowledge about delhi monuments. Driver Sunil was very kind and skilled driver. I would definitely recommend this company for Delhi full day tour.
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Gouravg755
Jun 13, 2024
Delhi Trip - It was a fantastic day full of lots of sightseeing and the guide was knowledgeable and informative, everything was worked in a clockwise direction but the heat was so intense that we had to turn it down a bit. It takes a few days to travel in and out of the entire Delhi city. The driver was a gentleman and made us sit comfortably in his air-conditioned car, which was a blessing. highly recommended!
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Nomans211
Jun 2, 2024
AMAZING TRIP!!! Very well organized - I highly recommend this one day trip to Delhi, and I thought it was one of the best days of my trip to India. First of all, the communication was excellent. Asim was the organizer, he called us for verification before the trip and called our driver to Delhi. The car driver, Ajay was a very nice person and knew the city very well. Guide Manu was extremely knowledgeable about history, art and was able to answer many questions with historical details. He was professional, polite, pleasant, and friendly. I was very satisfied with this tour. I would recommend this company to my friends.
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709donaldj
May 26, 2024
First visit to Delhi - The tour was very good with a variety of locations to give a great overview of Delhi in a short period of time. The history was good and the guide Manu was very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend.
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L2323ezpriscillab
May 14, 2024
Delhi trip with Asim - Our day trip of Delhi was transformed into an beautiful experience and thanks to the expertise of our guide Asim. His impressive knowledge and remarkable flexibility actually made our day. As we have travelled the narrow streets and historic landmarks of Delhi, he explained us with fascinating insights into the city's rich history, culture, and architecture. His storytelling brought each site to life and explained every tales of empires and dynasties. Also thanks to our driver for the hassle free ride within the whole Delhi. I highly recommend this tour!!!
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Go55250072916
May 9, 2024
Colourful and historical tour of old and New Delhi - Had such an amazing full day tour.
From seeing the spices in Delhi to Ghandi assassination site with shopping and tea in between , several mosques and humyun tomb . Saw New Delhi and had a delicious lunch . My guide was so informative and knew the answer to every question no matter how small or complicated . Very kind and helpful guide and driver . I couldn’t have done Delhi without them . In just a day got to experience so much and get a small glimpse of life in India . The history is fascinating .
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