Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour

Uncover Old Delhi’s hidden gems with an expert guide. Explore haunted step-wells, spice markets, and Mughal-era secrets. Experience local transport and cuisine.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ugrasen Ki Baoli - Discover this 800-year-old breathtaking stepwell, also rumored to be haunted. Feel the chills as you witness the imposing stone steps descending into the dark waters below. Many secret dungeons and tunnels, now sealed by authorities, are said to have trapped those who ventured inside, never to return. Capture some stunning photos to remember your visit.
  • Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid) - We’ll take public transport for a 20-minute ride to the historic Old Delhi, which is 400 years old. You can choose between the tube or a TUK-TUK. We’ll visit the magnificent 400-year-old mosque built by the great emperor Shahjahan, the same ruler who commissioned the Taj Mahal. The entry fee is INR 350 per person, so entering is optional. If you prefer not to pay, you can take photos from outside, and we’ll continue our walk.
  • Naughara - Row Of Nine Houses - Explore this hidden heritage neighborhood once home to the goldsmiths of the Mughal emperors. These artisans crafted handmade, stone-inlaid jewelry featuring gems like lapis lazuli and amber. They are quite welcoming and may show you their jewelry-making secrets. Don’t miss the chance to photograph their havelis (heritage mansions).
  • Chandni Chowk - Stroll through these vibrant, colorful streets bustling with wedding attire shops. The lively atmosphere is filled with local wedding shoppers, and you can also sample some safe, local street food.
  • Khari Baoli - Visit Asia’s largest spice market, where you can walk among large bags of spices displayed for sale by local families. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the wholesale trade and the aromatic spices that fill the air. If you’re interested in learning more about Indian spices, we’ll take you to a large spice depot where experts will explain the details. You can also purchase high-quality spice or tea pouches.
What's Included
  • Short Bicycle Rickshaw Ride
  • Walk led by a historian guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop (if booked under the option ‘Guide with Pickup & drop too’)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop (if booked the option: “Guide Only & NO Pickup drop”
  • any food, drinks
  • “Jama Masjid” entry fees which is usually INR 350 Per Person
Additional Information

Discover the secret historic spots of antique Old Delhi with an expert Guide. The antique quarters discovered by you , do not find a mention in the usual guiding books/blogs. Discover something truly local and historic. Get your adrenaline by visiting an haunted ancient step-well, get soaked in the aroma of prized Indian spices while walking down the Spice market. Busting a secret neighborhood of Mughal era goldsmiths and their ancient houses definitely is a worth taking this tour. Also get a taste of local public transport and local food

Location
Barakhamba Metro Station Gate No-3
Barakhamba Road
Guide meets at Exit gate no 3 of "Barakhamba" metro station.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Judysmithj88
Sep 1, 2024
Ended up doing more walks in another parts of the city too! - Highly recommend this fabulous walk since the story-teller very knowledgeable, well researched, and really interested in providing detailed information. He made me really connect with the city. I took the Old delhi walk, Lodhi gardens walk later with the tour company again. Very much appreciate the guide for sharing the deep history of Delhi hand its culture
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Ninasp8677uk
Aug 31, 2024
Grab the essence of the city, it's tastes and authentic flavor - While Walking around with Jay in the Old town, I felt like I already knewhim and his city, since forever. His stories, knowledge, and hospitality made my experience far better than i had ever expected. Would recommend his walks to anyone who is visiting delhi, so they can enjoy every essence of the city the way I did.
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Y17gaclaras
Aug 28, 2024
A must do free walking tour in old delhi - Joy, our tour guide has good knowledge of delhi and provides interesting insights into the city. he is friendly and provides good tips for other attractions and food.
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Rosepc7958kk
Aug 27, 2024
very well-informed guide and narrated Old delhi historical tales beautifully - We had an amazing Old Delhi Chandni Chowk walking tour with Joy Singh. The storyteller was very well-informed and narrated historical tales beautifully. We reached the pick-up stop a little late but he compensated for that time and ended up spending an extra half an hour with us. He was very generous with his time and answered our questions patiently.
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Clairejohnsonc3
Aug 27, 2024
Magnificent Old town with a lot of action, experience got augmented by expert guide - Had a great time, exploring by walking Old Delhi with our guide. The city itself is such a magnificent subject. It's beauty and history was enhanced by the walk. Our guide was a compelling story teller and a great historian!
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Rhondapy5912yl
Aug 23, 2024
Old Delhi heritage walk with recommendations for the local food and a fun bicycle rickshaw ride. - Absolutely loved the tour and our guide! We actually scheduled another tour with him just because we enjoyed that guide so much! Thank you!
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573odieg
Aug 20, 2024
Do Ask the guide for good snacks points and relish your taste buds like anything, bustling grand markets were amazing! - We booked the late afternoon slot for this tour, and the tour was an absolute delight and total fun! Me and my wife had a great time while trying many delicious snacks, sweets and navigating through grand old markets of Old Delhi. “Masala Chai” offered by the guide was a treat. We shall definitely recommend this guide and the tour!
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Sabba8825724989
Aug 19, 2024
walking, snacking food tasting tour, it s a best free walking tour in Delhi! - That was a great tour snacking our way through the heritage old town; we saw a lot of bustling activities of trade and commerce. Our morning and afternoon turned to be a great adventure. On top of that we had the company of a very guide telling a bagfull of tales and stories about the past grandeur of Old Delhi. Thank you Mr Joy
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U832mnsabrinaw
Aug 16, 2024
an experience not to be missed while you are in Delhi. Old Delhi is the topmost spot to be done - Old Delhi’s bustling markets and area astonishes your senses when you enter as a traveller, As an honest opinion Spice market tops the area and even the meandering tiny lanes. Guide navigates the turns easily and showed us the actual city hidden behind the walls. Also the spice market’s air was completely filled with spices too! It was hilarious because of the spices that are intense you’ll be sneezing all the time. But, it’s an experience you cannot miss when you’re here.
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Gilliand234
Aug 15, 2024
Old delhi food and heritage walk - A brilliant authentic experiences I have ever had!! As compared to other Old Delhi experience, this experience comes at a great economical price. Almost a free walking tour in Delhi! The guide informed me about various famous local food of Old Delhi, and i can judiciously spent my money on tasting and sampling the food that is needed and is easy on my appetite. Again that was better then the costly food tours of Old Delhi that force you to eat all kind of food available in the market. The Old Delhi walk tour experience and the Spice market was a perfect gateway and glimpse of the daily culture and life of Delhi and its ancient neighbourhoods. Without a local with you, it never easy to understand the importance of the city. Thanks to the knowledge and his openness to receive queries, Jay Singh made me so comfortable in walking down the city.
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