Old Delhi Group Tour by Rickshaws

Highlights

A comprehensive introduction for first-time visitors
Receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 10
Leave navigating to someone else

Summary

You will join a small group and the tour covers the main sites that include palaces, mansions, elegant shrines and colorful bazaars. During the tour, you will witness the city's culture through architectural marvels, multicolored facades, decorated shops, and ethnically dressed men and women. You will also be sampling some delicacies from the popular eateries. Your guide will be giving an accurate description of the sights with the help of wireless audio headsets. To make the experience more holistic, a book has been specially drafted with the help of experts in the field of Indian history, which is given complimentary. We either go inside or drive past the following places-- 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 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 The tour includes: entrance fees, rickshaw ride with puller, famous Old Delhi snacks, a visit to haveli (old mansion), an English-speaking guide, aerated drinks, bottled water and group transmission systems with live commentary

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Discover the chaotic charm of Old Delhi the traditional way on a rickshaw tour that reveals an inside glimpse into the historic neighborhood. As well as receiving personalized attention in a small group limited to 10, you’ll be party to historical and cultural commentary that you’re unlikely to find in the guidebook.

What’s included?

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Bottled water
Food tasting
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Live commentary on board
English speaking tour escort/host
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

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.