Private Old and New Delhi Tour with Guide

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Itinerary

1. 9:00 AM, or on 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.

   30 min

2. Explore & admire the monuments of Old Delhi, ie Jama Masjid (The Friday Mosque) is a congregational mosque commissioned by the fifth Mughal ruler 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, it is often regarded as the apotheosis of Indian mosque design.

   30 min

3. Enjoy a ride on a rickshaw to one of the oldest markets of Delhi. Old Delhi's main chaotic wholesale market 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 Square".

   30 min

4. Drive around & photo stop at the Red Fort from outside as 70% of the building is acquired by the Indian Army. Therefore you see it from outside and click some pictures.

   10 min

5. Visit Raj Ghat which 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. Stroll up the broad avenue & enjoy the cool breeze.

   15 min

7. Drive around for photos at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official home for the President of India. its vast mansion and architecture are breathtaking. Few official residential premises of the Head of the State in the world will match the Rashtrapati Bhavan in terms of its size, vastness and its magnificence.

   Passes by

8. Drive around for photos at The Parliament House where The government of the largest democracy in the world sits & manages a country of 1.3 billion people.

   Passes by

9. Have a break for delicious buffet lunch (IF ALL-INCLUSIVE OPTION SELECTED)

   1 h

10. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is one of the most important & Sacred Sikh Shrine. The grounds include the Gurudwara, a kitchen, a large (holy) pond, a school, and an art gallery. As with all Sikh Gurudwara, the concept of Langer (Community Kitchen) is practised, and all people regardless of race or religion may eat in the Gurdwara kitchen (langar hall). The food is prepared by gursikhs & volunteers. At the Gurdwara, visitors are requested to cover their head and not to wear shoes. Anyone can volunteer in the Gurudwara.

    45 min

11. Agrasen Ki Baoli is one of the oldest monument of Delhi and is, by far, one of the most preserved Baoli (stepwell) the city. This Step-well from the 10th century is with ornate stone details, including soaring arched walls & alcoves

    15 min

12. Finally, visit Qutub Minar (a world heritage site). The tall minaret was constructed in 1192 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak and later completed by his successor Iltutmish. 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, which is an ideal leisurely place for visitors. Each of the 5 storeys and tower of Qutub Minar has unique designs. Standing mightily as it was before till date.

    1 h

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 26% 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 3089 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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