New Delhi Trip Overview
Still can’t decide? Where to go or what to see in Delhi? Leave it to us we will handle the stress! Our Old and New Delhi City Tour has it all as you’ll experience the best of Delhi, from famous historical sites to local bazaars, with great street food to Asia’s biggest spice markets. Meet our local guide and driver at your location and settle in on your comfortable private vehicle. Your tour starts by visiting India’s biggest mosque, Jama Masjid. Here, follow the steps to the top of the minaret for a bird’s-eye view of Old Delhi. Then, ride a cycle rickshaw on the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk and explore the Spice Market. Try masala chai (Tea) and taste local snacks in Old Delhi. Next, visit Humayun’s Tomb – the first garden-tomb in India. Head off to the iconic Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick minaret. Concludes your tour, driving past the government buildings of New Delhi and make a photo stop at including India Gate, the Presidential Residence and Parliament House.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Still can’t decide? Where to go or what to see in Delhi? Leave it to us we will handle the stress! Our Old and New Delhi City Tour has it all as you’ll experience the best of Delhi, from famous historical sites to local bazaars, with great street food to Asia’s biggest spice markets. Meet our local guide and driver at your location and settle in on your comfortable private vehicle. Your tour starts by visiting India’s biggest mosque, Jama Masjid. Here, follow the steps to the top of the minaret for a bird’s-eye view of Old Delhi. Then, ride a cycle rickshaw on the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk and explore the Spice Market. Try masala chai (Tea) and taste local snacks in Old Delhi. Next, visit Humayun’s Tomb – the first garden-tomb in India. Head off to the iconic Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick minaret. Concludes your tour, driving past the government buildings of New Delhi and make a photo stop at including India Gate, the Presidential Residence and Parliament House.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
Meet our local guide and drive at your location and settle in on your comfortable private vehicle. You’ll then be taken to Old Delhi, first, visit the beautiful Jama Masjid – One of the Jewels being built by Emperor Shah Jahan, this 17th-century colossal edifice represents the architectural extravaganza of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Its tall minaret towers and protruding domes, which can be seen for miles around, are distinctive features of the Jama Masjid.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After Jama Masjid, you will explore the bazaars and Asia’s Largest Spice Market on a cycle rickshaw through the winding lanes of this palace. Later, try Masala Chai (Tea) and taste local snacks.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Humayun’s Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Humayun’s Tomb is the first of the grand dynastic garden-tombs commissioned by Haji Begum, Humayun’s Persian-born wife in the memory of her deceased husband, nine years after the Emperor’s death and is considered to be the forerunner of the Taj Mahal.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, constructed around 12th century as a Victory Tower by Qutb-ud-din Aibak who later became the Sultan of Delhi. It is the tallest brick minaret in the world, with a height of 72.5 metres. Qutub Minar is surrounded by several other ancient and medieval structures and ruins, collectively known as the Qutb complex.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
Drive past the city, make a photo stop at the iconic India Gate, an arch gate made using sandstone, is a war memorial. This imposing structure is one of the largest war memorials in the country with the names of over 13,000 soldiers written on it.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Rashtrapati Bhawan, President’s Estate, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Rashtrapati Bhavan, built as the British Viceroy’s residence, is now where the President of India resides. The building is the highlight of Lutyen’s New Delhi and was completed in 1929 with the palace having 340 rooms. Marvel at the grandiose of the place from the outside.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parliament House, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Parliament House is one of the most impressive buildings in Delhi. The Building was designed by British architect Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. This iconic building was inaugurated in 1927 by Lord Irwin, the then Governor-General of India. It is the place where the Indian Constitution was drafted.
Duration: 10 minutes
