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1. Your tour starts with a pick up from the hotel/airport/railway station. Explore five of the most famous points of interest and get to know more about Delhi from your knowledgeable guide. Jama Masjid: Built in the 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the Jama Masjid is one of India’s largest mosques. Made using marble and limestone, the mosque is one of the best examples of the Mughal style of architecture and features three great gates, four towers and two tall minarets.

   30 min

2. Red Fort: A historic fort and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Red Fort was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the early 17th century, when he decided to shift his capital to Delhi. Every year on 15th August, the Indian Independence day, the Prime Minister hoists the Indian flag at the fort’s main gate and delivers a speech from its ramparts.

   30 min

3. India Gate (Drive Past): The India Gate is a war memorial constructed in memory of 70,000 British Indian soldiers who fought in World War I. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, it is often compared to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

   Passes by

4. Rashtrapati Bhawan (Drive Past): The Rashtrapati Bhawan serves as the residence of the President of India.

   Passes by

5. Humayun’s Tomb: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Humayun’s Tomb is an early example of fine Mughal architecture in India, built in 1565. Humayun's Tomb is often said to be the inspiration behind the Taj Mahal and is the first garden styled tomb on the Indian Subcontinent. The main highlight of this tomb, inspired by Persian architecture, is the four garden squares with water passage channels surrounding the tomb.

   40 min

6. Qutub Minar – The Qutub Minar is a soaring tower of victory and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its construction was commenced in 1193 under the supervision of Islamic ruler Qutub-ud-din-Aibak, immediately after the defeat of the last Hindu Kingdom in Delhi. The marble and red sandstone built structure is nearly 73 meters tall and tapers from a 15-meter-diameter base to just 2.5 meters at the top.

   45 min

7. Connaught Place: The Connaught Place is one of the largest commercial, financial, and business centres in New Delhi. Developed as a showpiece of Lutyens’ Delhi, it is counted amongst the top heritage structures in New Delhi.

   30 min

8. Chandni Chowk: Designed by Shah Jahan’s daughter Jahanara and later built by the Mughal Emperor in the 17th century, Chandni Chowk is the oldest & biggest bazaars of Old Delhi. A bustling marketplace, Chandni Chowk is the largest wholesale markets of the city, dotted with many famous attractions nearby.

   2 h

9. Lotus Temple: A Bahá'í House of Worship, the Lotus Temple is a flower shaped monument, inspired from a lotus flower. The temple features nine doors, each of which opens into a central hall and welcomes people of all faiths & religions. The temple has also won numerous awards & recognitions for its architecture and is one of the most visited attractions of the city.

   20 min

10. Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi. Close to it, and east of Daryaganj was Raj Ghat Gate of the walled city, opening at Raj Ghat to the west bank of the Yamuna River. Later the memorial area was also called Raj ghat.

    15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in New Delhi

• Its from-price is 35% below the median of the 6327 experiences we list in New Delhi.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1589 of 6327.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About New Delhi

New Delhi pairs the stately avenues of India's capital with the bazaars and Mughal monuments of Old Delhi, a city of layered empires and great food.

The planned capital centres on a grand ceremonial avenue running from India Gate to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the presidential palace. Nearby, Humayun's Tomb, a forerunner of the Taj Mahal, sits in formal gardens, and the Qutub Minar, a towering sandstone minaret, rises in the south. The Lotus Temple and the vast Akshardham complex add striking modern landmarks.

Top-ranked sights in New Delhi: India Gate, Jama Masjid (Masjid e Jahan Numa), Chandni Chowk.

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