A Fascinating experiences laden tour to the 400 Year Old & timeless "Old Delhi". Discover hidden historic alleys and quarters of an erstwhile Imperial "Mughal City". A journey to a bygone era, to the private mansions or Haveli's of Old Delhi and to the ancient temples hidden inside narrow bylanes.
You can try and taste local delicious food, rich cultural & heritage experience with short cycle rickshaw rides in this fascinating Old Delhi Walking Tour. Also explore bustling markets called "Bazaars" functioning since 400 years, including Asia's largest "SPICE MARKET" where your senses will get alive. Discover local culture, see some hidden heritage treasures and panoramic views of the old city.
Have a seamless and wonderful experience of Old Delhi and avoid getting scammed by the fake guides/touts.
Meet our guide outside the Gate No 4 of "Jama Masjid" metro station, after a quick briefing about the secrets to be unravelled, we start walking.
Soon we can see the Massive Stairs of "Jama Masjid" while walking through an ancient Bazaar which in the bygone era was reserved only for the royal ladies. Even the sellers were women who were selling precious gems to royal ladies. Now this market has become a congested market with small shops and multiple shoppers.
Now, we are landing on the giant stairs and steps of "Jama Mosque", it is the biggest mosque of India built by the builder of "Taj Mahal" Emperor, "Shah Jahan".
NOTE: Entrance Fee of the "Jama mosque" is INR 350 Per Person, but it will be worth your money. Still those who don't want to enter the mosque, they can have a photo-stop from outside.
Soon we will enter into a maze of alleys, secretly hiding ancient "Havelis" of Old Delhi. "Havelis" were simply the opulent private mansions of elite merchants of Old Delhi, they belong to a bygone era, with elaborate archways, latticework "Jharokhas" and the quintessential chowk in the middle.
Now we are entering a dazzling and colourful market "Kinari Bazaar", where locals shop for: Laces, Stones, Beads. Literally locals shop for: All Things Blingy & Beautiful From Kinari Bazaar. Be surprised to find a 200 years old "Hindu Temple" where guide can explain you a bit of "Hindu" belief systems in a calm and quaint environment.
Now we are entering the most opulent and historic "Haveli" of Old Delhi, here a famous "Mughal" poet and philosopher used to live. This "Haveli" you can explore from inside peacefully and enjoy a slice of history.
Spice Market: We shall walk towards the largest spice hub of Asia! Be amazed to see the bustling bazaar full of prized Indian spices and also varieties of Indian Tea!
Finally, we we end the walk in Spice market. Those who want to take the metro train / Uber, they can take a short rickshaw ride to reach the end of "Chandni Chowk" street, costing only INR 40 Per Person, it shall save time and labour. Then they can either take the Metro train OR Uber as per their choice.
NOTE: I know the different areas of the country. So not only will I be your guide in Old Delhi, I will also serve as a link to plan other tours also for you in different parts of my country.
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Start city: New Delhi , NCR, India
Pick up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Exit gate no 4 of Jama Masjid metro station or hotel pick up (depending on chosen option)
Ends at: Exit gate no 4 Jama Masjid metro station
Nearest airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
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0% cancellation fee - 7 days or more before the travel date
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