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The 15 Best Historical Tours in Delhi

55 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Sultanate, Mughal, colonial and independent India are all still standing here, often within one kilometre of each other. These 15 tours put them in order, priced and timed, with a note on how much of each is spent in a car.

The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk - Meeting at Rajiv Chowk and reaching the old city
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The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk

1.The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,698 reviews · from $43Our pick

Taste Old Delhi on a five-hour food and heritage walk with local guides, spice markets, rickshaw rides, and 10 to 15 street-food samples.

“This tour was an excellent way of getting introduced to many different very tasteful snacks and meals in Delhi. Sonali was a very engaged guide sharing both historical information as well as stories of local culture. Thank you so much for a fantastic tour!”

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Old Delhi Food, Heritage&Cultural Walk with Rickshaw ride to Masterji Kee Haveli - Walking the lanes of Old Delhi
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Old Delhi Food, Heritage&Cultural Walk with Rickshaw ride to Masterji Kee Haveli

Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour - Meeting at Meena Bazaar near Jama Masjid
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Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour

3.Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · from $13

Explore Old Delhi on foot with Jama Masjid, Naughara, Chandni Chowk, spices, street food, and a short rickshaw ride for $13.

“Knowledgeable guide who kept us safe. The guide brought us through Old Delhi. We enjoyed the experience and will definitely recommend him.”

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3-Hour Old Delhi Heritage Walking tour with Rickshaw ride - Starting at Jama Masjid and Chawri Bazar
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3-hour Old Delhi Heritage Walking tour with Rickshaw Ride

4.3-hour Old Delhi Heritage Walking tour with Rickshaw Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · from $7Best value

Walk Old Delhi’s crowded bazaars, taste local snacks, visit Jama Masjid and a Sikh temple, then ride through Khari Baoli spice market.

“Walk with Kanika was amazing. In total 4 people. Smooth pick-up at hotel. We travelled with the metro. Lot's of explanation about history but also daily live and how to get around. I have never been downtown Old Delhi before but the walk was a good opportunity to get used to the traffic, the bussy streets and the people.”

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Old Delhi: Spices, Heritage and Bazaars Walking Tour - Meeting at Jama Masjid Metro Station
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Old Delhi: Spices, Heritage and Bazaars Walking Tour

5.Spices, Heritage and Bazaars Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 3 hours · from $13

Explore Old Delhi on a small-group walk through Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli’s famous spice market for only $13.

“Brilliant experience! Jai was an incredibly knowledgeable and friendly guide. We went on an incredible walk through Old Delhi. Lots of chai and food stops. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a truly unique and authentic tour of the city.”

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3-Hour Old Delhi Heritage Walking tour with Rickshaw ride - Starting at Jama Masjid and Chawri Bazar
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3-Hour Old Delhi Heritage Walking tour with Rickshaw ride

Gandhi Delhi Private History Adventure Tour - The National Gandhi Museum and its paper trail
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Gandhi Delhi Private History Adventure Tour

7.Gandhi Delhi Private History Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $40

Visit Gandhi Smriti, the National Gandhi Museum, and Raj Ghat on a private Delhi tour with an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup.

“I had a great experience on the Gandhi's Delhi Small Group Adventure Tour with Abhi, and I had a great afternoon exploring more of Delhi. Abhi and our driver for the afternoon Sonny, who was very friendly and professional, took me to Read more”

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The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk - Meeting at Rajiv Chowk and reaching the old city
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The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk

9.The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 5 hours · from $43

Taste 11 to 14 Old Delhi specialties, ride a rickshaw, browse spice and wedding markets, and hear local stories on this five-hour food walk.

“The Great Indian Food Tour, Old delhi food and Heritage Walk was a great experience. We tried a lot of amazing and tasteful food while getting to know more about the city's culture and history. Strongly recommend!”

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Timeless Treasures: An Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour - Chandni Chowk, where Delhi gets loud and practical
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Timeless Treasures: An Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour

10.Timeless Treasures: An Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $22

Taste Old Delhi street food, ride a rickshaw, and explore Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli with guides Ritesh or Zohra.

“Zohra gave me an absolutely beautiful tour of Old Delhi market, including the incredible spice market. Her kindness and warm guidance made the experience feel so personal and welcoming. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the area aRead more”

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Private 5 Days Heritage Golden Triangle Tour By Car & Driver

12.Private 5 Days Heritage Golden Triangle Tour By Car & Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $450

Review of a private 5-day Golden Triangle tour by car, covering Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, the Taj Mahal, forts, markets, and stepwells.

“We chose this private Golden Triangle tour to explore Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, and it turned out to be a fantastic experience. Our driver, Parveen, was outstanding — always punctual, calm behind the wheel (which is saying a lot given India’s traffic!), and genuinely kind and Read more”

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Full Day Old Delhi Food, Heritage, Cultural experience&visit Masterji Kee Haveli - Starting near Chawri Bazar at 8:30 am
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Full Day Old Delhi Food, Heritage, Cultural experience&visit Masterji Kee Haveli

13.Full Day Old Delhi Food, Heritage, Cultural experience&visit Masterji Kee Haveli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $141

Explore Old Delhi by rickshaw, street food, markets, Sikh heritage, and a family meal at Masterji Kee Haveli on this full-day tour.

“Today I spent a fantastic day with my friend Varun. Varun was keen to stress from the very start that he is not a tour guide, but my friend in India. This immediately put me at ease and it led to what was an incredible way to spend my first Read more”

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Old Delhi Cultural, Temples, Heritage Walking Street Food Tour - From your Delhi hotel to Chawri Bazaar
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Old Delhi Cultural, Temples, Heritage Walking Street Food Tour

14.Old Delhi Cultural, Temples, Heritage Walking Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $50

Taste Old Delhi’s vegetarian street food, ride rickshaws, visit temples and markets, and explore Mughal and Sikh heritage with hotel transfers.

“Gaurav Soni is extremely knowledgeable and personable. It was a pleasure to explore Old Delhi with him. His explanation of the history and culture of the markets, food shops and vendors was encyclopedic and captivating. My driver, Ashwani, was courteous and safe. I would definitely recommend this tour and guide.”

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3-4 Hour Old Delhi Heritage Walk Tour with Tuk Tuk Ride Wherever Required - Jama Masjid and the Mughal beginning
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3-4 Hour Old Delhi Heritage Walk Tour with Tuk Tuk Ride Wherever Required

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