Delhi: Old & New Delhi Private Full or Half-Day Guided Tour Full-Day New&Old Delhi Private Tour with Guide Service Only.
ID: GYG747140-1207880
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore Old and New Delhi with a private guide on a full-day tour. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to UNESCO world Heritage sites including Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple, and more.
Start your day with a pickup from your hotel, airport, or train station in Delhi. Meet your guide at Sunheri Masjid and sit back in your tuk-tuk. Ride past the several colorful, busy bazaars of Old Delhi while your guide explains the important role they play for the locals.
Stop at Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. Walk around the red sandstone courtyard and visit the famous market for spices in the Chandni Chowk. Let your senses experience Indian Spices like never before. Learn interesting facts and discover the various uses of spices.
Visit the Red Fort, a massive structure built by Shah Jahan between 1639 and 1648. It served as the main residence for the Mughal emperors. Marvel at the architecture which reflects upon the Indo-Islamic and Mughal style.
Stop at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a Sikh temple. It is said that in the year 1664, the eighth Sikh Guru came to visit the King and cured people who were contracted with smallpox and cholera epidemic by distributing them water from the tank. That water tank, used by the Guru, still exists today inside the Gurudwara and is believed to possess medicinal properties.
Continue to the famous war memorial, India Gate. Witness the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' which has the names of 13,300 Indian army servicemen carved on the wall who died during the First World War. After seeing India Gate, you will also drive past Parliament House and the President's House.
Visit Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the first Garden Tomb of India which was built by Humayun's wife after his passing. Choose to visit either the tomb of Humayan or Akshardham Temple.
Stop at Qutub Minar in the Qutub complex. See the tallest minaret that was erected in 1192 which is also a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in Mehrauli.
Finish your day with a visit to Lotus Temple, a Bahá'í House of Worship that was built in December 1986. Discover why it is famous for its flower-like shape and its significance to the city. Participants can also choose to visit Raj Ghat or Raj Ghat Gate as an added stop.
In the evening, end this memorable journey with a drop-off to your preferred destination.
Highlights
- Discover the sights of Old and New Delhi on a private full-day tour
- Visit the famous monuments of both Old Delhi and New Delhi
- See the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Jama Masjid and Qutub Minar
- Explore the city's attractions like Raj Ghat, Parliament House, and Chandni Chowk
- Enjoy the convenience of hotel, airport, or train station pickup and drop-off
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Akshardham is closed on Monday. You will be taken to Humayun's Tomb as an alternative
• Lotus Temple is closed on Mondays. You will be taken to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib as an alternative
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.