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Old Delhi Secrets: Historic Walk with Food Tasting
5.0
197 Ratings
New Delhi
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.
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:
24 hours
Highlights
- Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid) - Soon, a 20-minute walk will lead to the historic Old Delhi, which is 400 years old. The journey can be made using either the tube or a TUK-TUK. Upon arrival, the magnificent 400-year-old mosque, constructed by the esteemed emperor Shahjahan, who also built the Taj Mahal, awaits. The entry fee is INR 350 per person, so…
- Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid) - Soon, a 20-minute walk will lead to the historic Old Delhi, which is 400 years old. The journey can be made using either the tube or a TUK-TUK. Upon arrival, the magnificent 400-year-old mosque, constructed by the esteemed emperor Shahjahan, who also built the Taj Mahal, awaits. 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 continue the walk.
- Naughara - Row Of Nine Houses - This hidden heritage neighborhood was home to the goldsmiths of the Mughal emperors, who crafted handmade jewelry for them. These artisans are renowned for their stone-inlaid jewelry, incorporating gems like Lapis Lazuli and Amber. They are welcoming and allow visitors to observe their jewelry-making secrets. Additionally, you can capture photos of their heritage mansions, known as “Havelis.”
- Chandni Chowk - Enjoy a stroll through these vibrant, colorful streets, bustling with shops selling wedding attire in abundance. The lively atmosphere is filled with local wedding shoppers, and you can also savor some safe local street food.
- Khari Baoli - Discover Asia’s largest spice market, where large bags of spices are displayed for purchase by local families. Experience the bustling wholesale trade and the aromatic spices that fill the air. For those interested in learning more about Indian spices, a visit to a large spice depot is available, where detailed explanations are provided. You also have the opportunity to 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’)
- 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 fee (BUT if you book under the option “Entry included”, then we will pay entry fee
- Hotel pickup and drop (if booked the option: “Guide Only & NO Pickup drop”
- any food, drinks
- Jama Masjid Entry fee (BUT if you book under the option “Entry included”, then we will pay entry fee
Additional Information
Explore the marvels of Old Delhi on a walking tour, uncovering 400 years of heritage nestled within the intricate maze of ancient streets. Delight your senses as you stroll through bustling markets filled with stunning handicrafts, textiles, and unique cuisine, eventually leading you to Asia’s largest spice market. Discover the finest “Lassi” and…
Explore the marvels of Old Delhi on a walking tour, uncovering 400 years of heritage nestled within the intricate maze of ancient streets. Delight your senses as you stroll through bustling markets filled with stunning handicrafts, textiles, and unique cuisine, eventually leading you to Asia’s largest spice market. Discover the finest “Lassi” and “Masala Chai” spots along the way. For those eager to taste local cuisine, there’s no need to book expensive food tours in Old Delhi; simply ask your guide for recommendations. This tour is perfect for heritage and culture enthusiasts, lovers of ancient architecture, and anyone interested in experiencing local life, spirituality, and livelihoods.
Location
Jama Masjid Metro Gate Number 1
Kasturba Hospital Marg
Guide meets at Exit gate no 1 of "Jama Masjid" metro station.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(197 Ratings)
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Arletyd160
Aug 23, 2025
We took many tours around the world and for sure this one was one of the best. - Positive, Quality, Professionalism & great Value for money. We had a Fun Walking Tour with in Old elhi. This guy is absolutely amazing!
He is super passionate for the city's history, architecture and stories.
Every question we had answered with some interesting juicy story and facts.
Old Delhi’s tales and history came alive with more colors for us thanks to this tour.
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Fannyaj4966ls
Aug 20, 2025
Exceptionally knowledgeable guide, brought the stories to life with wit and charm - I joined 20 minutes late and the guide was constantly sharing his location while being on the move with other 03 members. Once I reached, he immediately made me feel welcome and caught up. He was not only exceptionally knowledgeable about the city’s history and landmarks, but also brought the stories to life with wit and charm. His ability to weave fun anecdotes into historical context made the tour both entertaining and educational. A delightful way to experience the city—highly recommended!
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Passport06176466879
Aug 16, 2025
Eine tolle Tour durch Old Delhi - It was an interesting tour with a very friendly, good english speaking guide. He told us a lot about the daily life in Delhli and was also well informed about the history of the town.
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320nazlia
Aug 15, 2025
The Best Way to See Old Delhi – Even Locals Were Impressed - Jai Singh’s Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour was one of my best experiences in Delhi. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, dedicated, and clearly passionate about the city. We explored hidden alleyways and stunning havelis that even my local friends hadn’t seen—an authentic experience, far from tourist traps. Jai answered all my questions and, showing real care, later messaged to check I’d reached my hotel safely after travelling alone in the evening.
I also urge people to join his additional tour, which features the Kathika Cultural Centre and Neem Haveli—both remarkable, lesser-known gems.
Highly recommend Jai Singh’s tours for both newcomers and locals.
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Arlety760arletyc
Aug 14, 2025
“Absolutely remarkable” - Had an awesome experience with Jai Singh as our guide. He was super informative, very passionate, and had us laughing the whole way through. The perfect blend of history and humor. One can easily tell he really knows his stuff but doesn’t take himself too seriously, which made the tour fun and relaxed. Jai is an absolute legend and his tour is legendary!
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Samaraw293
Aug 13, 2025
Most profound tour to Asia’s largest spice market, tasted the real Masala chai and the best “Samosa” snack - Our awesome Guide picked us up from our hotel in time in his SUV with a driver. Then we were taken to the deep and aroma filled labyrinth of the spice market. The views were straight of a James bond movie, dark and dim lit alleys stacked with enormous amount of spices, tough and hardy men pulling up big carts loaded with chilly bags and other rare spices of India. We were taken 01 level up to try the Masala chai while being surrounded by big bags of turmeric stems, coriander seeds, cardamom etc. The tea turned out to be the best masala chai we have ever had. Further, just outside the spice market, he offered us a very delicious samosa laced with masala curry, we are still drooling over it even after 2 days have been passed. He told that, being near to the spice market, this eating joint always put organic fresh masala in its items. We also tried a “Chhola bhatura” and then we were simply done for the day. We then enjoyed a panoramic bicycle rickshaw ride and the slow sail allowed us to make a small but beautiful video of the Chandni chowk street and then took some photos of the markets too. This was the most happening city tour of our life and there was so much happening around us, the aroma of the spices, taste of the chai tea, samosa and the dazzle and glare of the markets of Chandni chowk, everything has left an eternal impression in our memory and the guide Mr Jai Singh is now a lifetime friend too!
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Radam247
Aug 12, 2025
This was one of most remarkable city walk we had. - This was one of most remarkable city walk we had.
We had Mr Singh as our tour guide and he is so knowledgeable, informative and patient. The tour was at a very good pace and his sense of humour also made it a much more enjoyable experience for us! It was approx. 3 hours walk but it didn’t feel like it at all. We got to learn more about the Delhi history thanks to our guide!. He made our walk very enjoyable. Highly recommended for this original Old Delhi walk.
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Gp28
Aug 9, 2025
you need this tour as a first time visitor - Without a doubt the best way to start a trip to delhi. Our guide was outstanding in his knowledge and delivery of the the cities history and modern culture. 10/10
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M9616kqornellam
Aug 8, 2025
My 2nd tryst with Jai Singh in my My 2nd India visit! - I had used the services of Jai Singh during my previous india visit, I wanted to use him again in my 2nd india visit and this time to a whole new spot in Delhi. I was amazed when he remarked that he can offer at best 02 new delhi tours and equally heritage like the Old town. We did the walk among the ruins of "the lost city of delhi" and which was 1000 years old. We stumbled upon many ruins, forested patches and encountered even a wild stage! Such is the expertise and passion of Jai Singh, he never lets you down and will always show you the hidden and antique corners of delhi only ..I am impressed this time too. I will be coming back to delhi in November, due to my work purposes. And I am sure Jai Singh will again accept my challenge for showing me another different locations in the heritage parts of the city of Delhi.
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Albab675
Aug 5, 2025
We had the best time with the philosopher king “Jai Singh” in the old town - We joined this Off the Beaten Path heritage oldtown walk tour & explored an art and architecture of Delhi that we never would have thought to do on our own. Our guide Jai Singh has got a master’s degree in Philosophy and well stocked with the historical knowledge too. It was lovely to ask him questions about the local belief’s patterns and their ideologies. He led us into an ancient Hindu temple and explained a lot about the local way of life. He even showed us a temple where the god is actually a tree! Locals nourish the tree daily with water service, put sugar at its bottom for the tiny ants and insects living inside the tree. We wandered through the real Delhi & enjoyed some delicious food like a real Delhiite would. The Vegetarian sample food was absolutely delicious including the “Masala Chai” in the spice market too.
Jai Singh endured the tour was fun & informative. He was so full of energy & enthusiasm. Old Delhi heritage walking tour by Jai Singh was one of the highlights of our India tour. I can’t recommend this tour highly enough. Thanks so much Jai!
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