Old and New Delhi Cycling and Vehicle Tour: Explore Ancient Monuments And Modern City Structures
New Delhi
Experience the best of Old and New Delhi on a cycling and vehicle tour. Explore ancient monuments like Red Fort and Qutub Minar, and marvel at modern city structures. Don't miss this unique blend of history and cosmopolitanism!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Red Fort - You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the starting point of the cycling tour in Old Delhi.\n\nExplore the streets of this part of the city which was built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in the 17th century. Ride past the Red Fort, a magnificent fort made of red sandstone that stands at the edge of Old Delhi. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it marks the end of the Mughal era in India. \n- Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid) - Next go past Jama Masjid, the largest mosque of India that can accommodate over 25 000 worshippers in its large courtyard. \n- Chandni Chowk - Then step back in time as you cycle through the streets of Chandni Chowk, the oldest market of Delhi. Notice the old houses on either side of the streets with their narrow staircases and small windows. End the tour with a traditional North Indian breakfast (beverage excluded).\n\n\n- India Gate - For the second part of the adventure, get into your car and drive over to New Delhi. Visit the splendid War Memorial at India Gate and drive up Rajpath, the Champs Elysees of India. \n- Rashtrapati Bhawan - Catch a glimpse of the stately Presidential Palace with its sprawling gardens. It is one of the largest residences of a Head of State in the world. \n- Humayun’s Tomb - Drive past Humayunâs Tomb, another UNESCO World Heritage site. \n- Qutub Minar - Then travel to the southern outskirts of Delhi to the historical Mehrauli Archaeological site and take a look at the 240 feet high Qutub Minar. Built in the 12th century, it is the tallest brick minaret in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site.\n\nAt the end of the tour, enjoy lunch (beverage excluded) at a local restaurant.\n\nAfter lunch you will be dropped back at your hotel.
What's Included
- Bicycle and helmet provided
- Complimentary mineral water (2 bottles per person)
- Meals included: breakfast and lunch (beverages excluded)
- Guided tour with a local English-speaking guide
- Comfortable transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Similar to Rome and Athens, Delhi is a city where ancient structures comfortably coexist with their modern counterparts. With this tour, experience the melding of Old and New Delhi into one expansive cosmopolis. Experience a bicycle ride through the compact passages of Old Delhi and admire the grand edifices and foliage-covered boulevards of Lutyens’ Delhi, everything within a single day.
Key Plans
• Bike trip on the constricted paths of Old Delhi
• Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar - all UNESCO World Heritage sites
• India Gate
• Presidential Palace
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- Minimum age for the tour is 18 years and maximum age is 60 years.
- Tour is designed for those who are comfortable riding a bike. It is not recommended if you are unfamiliar with biking.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Please advise any specific food allergies at time of booking.
- Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
- While fruit, vegetable and flower stands will be open, most other shops in the Delhi markets do not open until later in the morning. Shopping at the markets is not part of this tour.
- Chandni Chowk remains closed on Sundays while Red Fort remains closed on Mondays.
Location
New Delhi
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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