Delhi: Old and New City Full-Day Guided Tour
ID: GYG828802-1315988
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the historic and modern sides of Delhi on a full-day guided tour. Visit the historical sites and you can explore the real culture of India.
Explore the historic portion of Delhi on a full-day tour of the city. Visit the Red Fort, ride a rickshaw through the bustling shopping area of Chandni Chowk, and see the Jama Masjid. Stop for an authentic local lunch and see the Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick minaret.
After pickup from your hotel, set off towards the Red Fort, which was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who also built the Taj Mahal. Afterwards, you’ll weave through the bustling shopping area of Chandni Chowk by rickshaw, ending up at the Jama Masjid, a 17th-century mosque that is the largest in India.
After stopping for an authentic local lunch, head into New Delhi, visiting the Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick minaret, before stopping at the Tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. Next it’s off to the India Gate, a memorial to the Indian soldiers who died during World War I, before heading to the Lotus Temple, elegantly designed in the shape of a lotus flower.
To cap things off you’ll drive past the Presidential House and the Parliament Buildings before being driven back to your accommodation.
Highlights
- Explore the 2 main sections of India's capital, New and Old Delhi.
- Weave through the bustling shopping area of Chandni Chowk by rickshaw
- Visit the Jama Masjid, a 17th-century mosque that is the largest in India
- Explore New Delhi and visit the Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick minaret
- See the Tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and the India Gate
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dress code is smart casual
Photography is allowed, but drones are not permitted
Some areas may require the removal of shoes; socks are recommended
The Lotus Temple is closed on Mondays
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.