Delhi: Old and New City Highlights Full-Day Tour Half-Day New Delhi Tour with Hotel Pickup and no Entry Fees
ID: GYG821707-1306551
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore the historic and modern sides of Delhi on a full-day tour. Visit the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, the Qutub Minar, the Tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun, and more.
Discover the highlights of Delhi on a full-day tour of the city. Explore the historic portion of the city, Old Delhi, and the modern portion, New Delhi. Visit the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, and more.
Begin your tour with pickup from your hotel and set off towards the Red Fort, which was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who also built the Taj Mahal. Afterwards, 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, see 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, drive past the Presidential House and the Parliament Buildings before being driven back to your accommodation.
Highlights
- Discover the historic Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore the bustling shopping area of Chandni Chowk by rickshaw
- Visit the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, and admire its beauty
- See the Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick minaret
- Drive past the Presidential House and the Parliament Buildings
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Red Fort is closed on Mondays
Dress code is smart casual
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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.
