Private Old and New Delhi Sightseeing Tour

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Itinerary

1. At 09:00 AM or your given time pick-up from your preferred location in Delhi / Gurugram / Noida. Our driver will come to receive you and a sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi begins. Your tour guide would meet you on the way & assist you all day & will give you recommendations of sites to visit.

   30 min

2. Admire the markets & spiritual sites of Old Delhi, start with, Jama Masjid (The Friday Mosque) is the congregational mosque commissioned by the fifth Mughal ruler known as Shah Jahan. Who was a noted patron of Islamic architecture whose most famous work is the Taj Mahal. It is the largest mosque in India & Due to its magnificence & size.

   30 min

3. Next, enjoy A ride on a rickshaw to one of the oldest markets of Delhi, This chaotic wholesale market lined by hawkers and porters offering full medieval bazaar experience. During the reign of Shah Jahan, there was a tree-lined canal running through its centre, reflecting the moon. Hence, the name "Chandni Chowk" came to being which means "moonlight place". Shopping at Chandni Chowk is fun as the market is distributed in several streets and these narrow streets are inundated with vibrant varieties of clothes, Spices perfumes, electronic items, jewellery, candles & much more. Apart from shopping, this place is equally famous for its eateries, Street food, and Indian snacks.

   30 min

4. Drive around & explore(Photo stop) the Red Fort from outside like 70% of the building is acquired by the Indian Army. Therefore you see it from outside and click some pictures.

   10 min

5. After you have visited old Delhi next visit, Raj Ghat An elementary square platform of black marble on the banks of Yamuna River symbolizes the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated followed by his assassination in 1948. A dedicatory ritual takes place each Friday, in his memory.

   30 min

6. Stop for photos at India Gate which is a War Memorial in memory of the soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War. An eternal flame burns night and day to commemorate the brave soldiers who lost their lives fighting in the India-Pakistan War of 1971.

   15 min

7. Stop for photos at Presidential Palace official home of the President of India. The splendour of the Rashtrapati Bhavan is multi-dimensional. its vast mansion and architecture are breathtaking.

   15 min

8. Drive around The Parliament House which was designed by British architect Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. It is one of the most impressive buildings in New Delhi. The Parliament House where a country of 1.3 billion people is managed. The government of the largest democracy in the world sits in the parliament house.

   Passes by

9. The Humayun's tomb (Unesco world heritage site) was a very first garden-tomb in India commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum (also known as Haji Begum),] in 1565 AD.

   1 h

10. Finally, visit Qutub Minar (Unesco world heritage site) The tall minaret was constructed in 1192 AD. The soaring conical tower is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture & has survived the ravages of time impressively. This great masterpiece is surrounded by lush green gardens.

    1 h

11. After your tour, you will be driven back to the Hotel. Your tour ends with sweet memories of Delhi.

    1 h

Cancellation

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

Know before you go

How it compares in New Delhi

• Its from-price is 18% below the median of the 6327 experiences we list in New Delhi.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• 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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