Luxury Rickshaw Tour of Old Delhi

Name: Luxury Rickshaw Tour of Old Delhi
Brand: When In India Tours
SKU: 6d764eef-daec-4228-bccd-364d10ed61ef

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Summary

Your tour begins at Digamber Jain Temple, but from there, the itinerary is up to you. Your day can consists of a mix of some popular and some hidden places, including palaces, mansions, elegant shrines, popular eateries, and colorful bazaars. During the tour, you will witness the local lifestyle; see architectural marvels, multicolored facades, and decorated shops; and savor delicacies from popular eateries. To visualize the beauty of the bygone days, the trained guide gives an accurate description of the sights, along with rare pictures and sketches. The tour includes audio commentary through wireless headsets and food from famous eateries. To make the experience more holistic, a book has been specially drafted with the help of experts in the field of Indian history, and a book is given to each guest. Depending on your interests, the route may include: Historic Monuments: Jama Masjid Mosque, Red Fort, Town Hall Worship Places: Gauri Shanker Hindu Temple, Digamber Jain Temple, Christian Baptist Church, Fatehpuri Mosque & Gurudwara Sis Ganj Palaces: Begum Shamroo Palace, Gadodiya Palace, Zeenat Mahal Palace Spice Market: Khari Baoli, Asia’s largest spice market Bazaars: Chandni Chowk (literally meaning – the moonlit square), Kinari bazaar (wedding market, traditional outfits), Dariba kalan (silver street), Ballimaran (bangles, footwear) etc. Havelis: Heritage Havelis with original Mughal architecture Eateries: Centuries old shops serving the famous Old Delhi delicacies * we either go inside or drive past the above places

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

These luxury rickshaw tours of Old Delhi are designed to give you a real experience of the chaotic and congested old city, in a comfortable and safe manner. These are private tours and depending on your interest, can be customized to focus on Religions, Architecture, History, Monuments, Bazaars, Shopping, Food etc. This tour gives an insight into the history, heritage and culture of the city. Your enthusiast guides give live commentary with wireless headsets and help you to discover the real places that you will not find in the guide books. The tour includes food from some famous eateries. To make the experience more holistic, a book which has been specially drafted with the help of experts in the field of Indian history, is given complimentary. You can even make short stop-overs to buy some small little fascinating things like spices, bangles etc, which are very popular in Old Delhi

What’s included?

Bottled water
Food tasting
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Live commentary on board
English-speaking local guide
Private tour
Rickshaw ride
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operator Website

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When In India Tours

About operator:

When in India offers exhilarating yet leisurely tours of the charming Old Delhi in specially designed pedicabs (rickshaws) and includes an exclusive visit to an old haveli (mansion) built in 1860. Our one-of-a-kind tours have been covered in various newspapers, TV channels and magazines and are included among 'the top 50 trips of the world' by Outlook Traveller (a top travel magazine in India). If you are looking to explore Delhi's rich history, heritage, religions, cuisines and culture, then you will love this experience. With us, you get transported 400 years back in history and glide through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk (The Moonlit Square of India), the most popular street in Old Delhi. Take the tour and witness the architectural marvels, the multicolored facades, beautifully decorated shops, ethnically dressed men and women and get bombarded by the fragrances emanating from the potpourri of eateries that line these historical alleys. Included in the tour (exclusive offerings) are foods from famous eateries, real time live-commentary, visit to an exclusive photo-gallery and souvenir booklet. Our expert Delhi enthusiasts (passionate guides) show the city from the local's perspective and tell tales that breathe life into the history of one of the greatest heritage cities in the world and help the guests discover the real places that they will not find in the guide books. Our 'holistic tours' include visits to Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Spice Market, Wedding Market, various Religious Shrines, Silver Bazaar, Town Hall, Zeenat Mahal, old mansions, and other hidden gems. We have paired up with several Delhi hotels and have served dignitaries including the ambassadors from the American and the French Embassies and many other guests from international organization like W.H.O., U.N.E.S.C.O., World Bank, U.N.D.P., Bill Gates Foundation, U.N. and others. We also offer tours in New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.