Sanjay Colony Tour: Discover Local Life

Explore Sanjay Colony Slum with local guides. Learn about community professions and social issues. Support and engage with friendly locals in New Delhi.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sanjay Colony - Join us for an educational walk through Sanjay Colony, a slum area in Delhi. During this tour, we’ll observe how residents are involved in various occupations to earn their livelihood and talk about the social challenges the community encounters.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Tip
Additional Information

Sanjay Colony is a slum located in the heart of New Delhi, India’s capital. The tour aims to support the local community, with guides who are residents from modest backgrounds. This educational tour offers insights into the various professions that locals pursue to earn a living, and it also addresses the social challenges faced by the community. The…

Location
Harkesh Nagar Okhla
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mobile09596823698
Jan 31, 2026
Authentic experience - The tour with Vijai was really a great experience! She was really very authentic and you can tell that Vijai's heart beats for this part of the city. He grew up there, and so you get to know firsthand what it's like to live there, what the challenges are, what the nice thing about it is, and where the government helps. Really eye-opening!
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J8599wznicol_m
Jan 24, 2026
Amazing and eye-opening experience ! - We were a group of four friends from Italy. We had an amazing experience under the skillful guidance of Vijai. The visit was well structured, very informative and eye opening on a reality that very few people know that well. He guided us with knowledge, kindness, precision and great sense of humor too. He also has tons of experience and his story is inspiring. Highly recommended!!
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Tryitout1
Jan 21, 2026
Informative, humbling experience which gives you a different perspective of the inhabitants lives aswell as your own. - Ecellent company which gives back to the community. Our guide Vijay is a partner in the company and lives in the slum and knows the community personally. They way he explained the purpose of the tour and the work carried out by the local people left us feeling humbled and informed. Photos are not allowed in almost all areas out of respect for the residents privacy. A slum is not what you imagine. I feel this tour is an essential activity for any visitor to Delhi to truly experience Delhi way of life and would recommend travel with locals. Excellent
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Tryitout1
Jan 20, 2026
Educational, humbling, interesting and an essential experence if visiting delhi - Vijay was our guide on this tour. He was born and raised in the colony, or slum as we call them. This tour is something which every visitor to Delhi should undertake. It is enlightening and humbling. It will change your perception of what a slum is, and of the people who live there. It will make you re evaluate what is truly important in life. Vijay and his company "tour with locals" give back the the community they live in with the help of these tours. The people we met knew him personally. I highly recommend his tour if you want to see true Delhi and the colonys way of life. Amazing. Thank you so much Vijay for showing us around and educating us.
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Compass45374797958
Jan 16, 2026
Powerful experience - We did a tour in Delhi today, and it was honestly one of the most powerful experiences of our trip. The tour felt deep, authentic, and full of stories that really connect you to the city – not just the sights, but the people, the history, and everyday life. Our guide was professional, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable, with the ability to explain complex things in a simple and engaging way, and also to know when to slow down and let the place speak for itself. We felt safe, relaxed, and truly taken care of, with a real sense of experiencing Delhi from the inside. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to see the real Delhi, beyond the typical tourist route. A meaningful experience that stays with you even after the tour ends.
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Dreamer28275502897
Jan 12, 2026
A Different Perspective on Life in the Slum - This was my first time joining a slum tour, and this place was completely different from what I had imagined a slum to be. Thank you to our guide, Vijay, for sharing the stories of this community and showing us how people earn a living here and the mindset they carry as they face daily challenges. I feel that this tour gave me more than just an experience. It allowed me to see how people in the community support one another, how they make the most of very limited resources, and how they face reality and overcome challenges together every day. Perhaps not every slum is like this one, but I believe that if you come here, you may walk away with a different and more positive perspective on what a slum can be.
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652albertob652
Jan 7, 2026
You Need to do this tour!! - A very emotional tour and a view from a different side of India. Every people should do this tour and understend that everything has multiple face. Vijay show you his slum with proud and kindness. You leave india with a plus
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Hillaryhks
Jan 6, 2026
Authentic, Eye-Opening & Led with Heart - Visiting Sanjay Colony with Vijay was one of the most meaningful experiences of my time in Delhi. What makes this tour truly special is that Vijay actually belongs to the slum and lived there himself, which gives the entire experience a depth and authenticity you simply wouldn’t get otherwise. It was a real pleasure to walk through the community with him. You can genuinely feel his love for the place and for his neighbours — he knows everyone, greets people warmly, and clearly has deep respect for the community. Rather than feeling like a “tour,” it felt like being welcomed into his neighbourhood. Vijay shared personal stories about growing up there, explained how daily life works, and introduced us to local people, homes, and small businesses. Everything was done with sensitivity and respect — never intrusive or uncomfortable. The tour challenged stereotypes and showed the strong sense of community, resilience, and warmth that exists in Sanjay Colony. This experience was eye-opening, educational, and very human. If you want to understand a different side of Delhi through the eyes of someone who truly lives it, I cannot recommend this tour highly enough.
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Federicaci740js
Jan 6, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A truly touching and eye-opening experience - This tour was deeply moving and left a strong impression on me. It was incredibly touching to see how people live in this community — facing daily challenges . The experience requires adaptability and an open mind, but that is exactly what makes it so meaningful. It allows you to step outside your comfort zone and gain a real understanding of lives that are often unseen or misunderstood. In my opinion, this is an experience everyone should do at least once in their lifetime.
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Jan 6, 2026
Life-changing Experience - This slum tour was honestly one of the most intense and meaningful experiences of my life. Walking through the slum, seeing everyday life, the strength of the people, and especially the children and their school, was deeply emotional and eye-opening. What made the experience truly special was Vijay. He is not just a guide, but a true local who knows the community deeply. He explained everything with respect, clarity, and humanity, never turning the tour into something voyeuristic, but instead into a moment of real understanding and reflection. The visit to the school and interacting with the kids was incredibly powerful. It really makes you rethink privilege, resilience, and what truly matters in life. This tour is intense, touching, and transformative — not always easy emotionally, but absolutely worth it. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to understand the reality of life in the slums beyond stereotypes. Vijay is an exceptional guide and a wonderful human being.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).