Free Tour: Old Delhi’s Culture through Stories & Flavors
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Discover Delhi’s hidden gems on this free tour! Explore a tapestry of cultures and religions through its iconic temples, mosques, churches, and gurudwaras. Dive into the city's rich history and legendary food scene on this diverse journey.
NOTE: This tour is primarily designed for international visitors.
I will explain the history of Delhi through emblematic places, how it was founded, curiosities, the history of old city and much more. You can enjoy this city like a local! If you want to know everything about this fantastic city, let me invite you to this walk around the street of Chandni Chowk. Once you are in old city, this walking tour never goes amiss
Highlights:
• The Red Fort (The UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE) (from outside) MONDAYS CLOSED • Red Jain temple (free entry) • Begum Samru Palace (The most gossip character of Indian history) • Dariba Kalan (The most famous and old silver jewellery market) • Sis Ganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple) (free entry) (A significant shrine) • Sunheri Masjid (It means Golden mosque) • Paranthe Wali Gali (Flatbread Lanes) • Kinari Bazar (Wholesale market for fancy laces borders and tassel) • Nau Ghara (About Nine Houses) • Chandni Chowk (The moonlight Square) • Town Hall (Used to be a Royal Palace) • Fatehpuri Mosque (The second-largest mosque of Old Delhi) (free entry) • Asia's Largest Spice Market (All types of spices and dry fruits) Welcome all. Respect all.
Meeting point
Ticket counter of the Red Fort
Before you go
- Length
- About 3h
- Languages
- English
- Usual start times
- 09:00, 14:30 (Delhi time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 14 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 3h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Ticket counter of the Red Fort . The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 14 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 09:00 and 14:30. Times are local to Delhi.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
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