If you want to explore the capital city of India then book this One Day Old & New Delhi Tour by private car to experience the rich history and culture of Mughal empire in India. This day trip will take you in the narrow streets of Chandani Chowk market where you will get a chance to experience the rich culture of India and you can also taste some delicious local dishes here followed by the exploration of New Delhi to discover modern day architectures and historical monuments that were built centuries ago and now they are the world heritage sites. This one-day tour comes with complimentary pick-up from the airport and drop at your desired place anywhere in the national capital region so that you can focus on your enjoyment instead of worrying about the transport.
ITINERARY
OLD DELHI SIGHSEEING
You will be exploring Old Delhi in the first part of the wonderful tour after your pick-up from the airport with a warm welcome by our team members. The sightseeing will start with your visit to the vibrant Chandni Chowk that is one of the busiest markets in India and a good place to discover rich culture and tasty local food items. You can also take a Rickshaw Ride in the narrow streets of this market if you want to interact with people to gather a deep insight of local Indian culture.
Next place in the list is the Red Fort that was built by emperor Shah Jahan in 17th century and this huge fort is now one of the most famous historical monuments in India. It was declared as a world heritage site in 2007 and many Mughal rulers used to live in this fort for more than 200 years. This fort has become a national symbol in 1947 and national flag is being hosted here on every Independence Day since then. You can also explore Jama Masjid that is located close to this fort and it is one of the largest mosques and one of the major centers of Islamic worship in the country.
NEW DELHI SIGHTSEEING
You will be discovering New Delhi in the second part of this amazing trip and the sightseeing will start with a visit to the Janpath Market that is located in Connaught Place area which is one of major business hubs in the capital. Next place that you will be visiting today is India Gate that was built in 1931 as a war memorial in the memory of soldiers who died in first world war followed by your visit to the Humayun’s Tomb that is a great example of Mughal architecture in India.
Other places where you will be visiting are the flower shaped Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar which is the tallest minaret in India that was built as a victory tower. If you still have some time then you can also visit Akshardham Temple which is one of the most stunning temples in India built from pink sandstones and white marble. The driver will drop you at your desired place such as airport or a hotel after completing this wonderful sightseeing tour in the capital of India with warm wishes.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Professional Tour Guide
Private AC Car with Driver
Complimentary Water Bottle
Monument Entry Fee (if selected)
Buffet Lunch (if option selected)
All Taxes, Fuel Cost & Parking Charges
Tips, Gratuities & Alcoholic Drinks
Anything Not Mentioned in Inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is one day enough to explore Old and New Delhi?
The itinerary of this tour is specially designed so that you can explore both New and Old Delhi in a single day while being comfortable. You will be exploring prominent places in Old Delhi in the beginning such as Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk market where you can also enjoy a rickshaw ride in the narrow street to get familiar with local culture. The sightseeing in New Delhi will start in the afternoon and you can easily explore Connaught Place, India Gate and Humayun’s Tomb in few hours. You can also explore Delhi Haat and Qutub Minar in the evening before returning to the hotel or going to the airport to catch a flight. We always recommend to start this tour early in the morning so that you do not miss any important place in hurry.
Are English-speaking guides included in this tour?
One day Delhi tour comes with an expert tour guide who can peak your selected language including English. We can provide you a tour guides in many foreign languages such as German, Spanish and Italian but you have to inform us well in advance as the availability of linguistic guides is very limited. All of our guides have valid licenses from Ministry of Tourism and they have deep knowledge of historical monuments and the culture of India. They will be able to explain all historical facts in detail and they are good story teller too. They will also be able to help you with the camera if you need any kind of assistance in photography during the sightseeing.
Do you provide hotel pickup and drop in this tour?
Yes, we provide complimentary pick-up and drop service from any hotel in Delhi and we can also customise the itinerary based on your pickup location so that you can complete the sightseeing in less time. If you are staying in a hotel near the airport then you should explore Qutub Minar in the beginning but if you are staying in central Delhi then you should start the sightseeing from Old Delhi. This would be the most convenient way to explore all important places comfortably in minimum time so that you can spend the spare time in other activities such as a street food tour or shopping at Janpath or Delhi Haat. Your pick-up and drop points might be different as well such as we can pick you from the hotel and drop you at the airport if you want to catch a flight.
Can I include shopping stops in the itinerary?
Most tourists from all over the world love to buy something from India such as some unique handicraft items that will become a sweet memory of their life and Delhi is the perfect city to buy these things. This is the main reason we have included some colourful markets for shopping such as Connaught Place and Janpath that has many renowned shops. Delhi Haat is also a very good place to buy hand-made carpets, textiles and handicrafts. If you want to buy something special then let us know and we would be more than happy to include a famous market in the itinerary to fulfil this requirement. We are open to make changes according to your interests because we want to deliver unique experiences to all of our guests in India.
Can I try famous street food of Delhi during this tour?
Delhi is not only known for diversified and rich culture but it is also famous for delicious street food items that foreign travellers love to taste. Chandni Chowk market is one of the major food hubs where tourists love to taste “Parathas” and “Jalebi” which is actually a sweet. A small market near Jama Masjid is well known for delicious “Kebabs” that you should try if you like non-vegetarian food. You can also visit Chawri Bazaar to taste “Golgappe” and “Aloo Tikki Chaat” that most tourists like. We strongly recommend to eat at some famous hygienic places and drink mineral water only to take good care of your health. You tour guide in Delhi would be the best person to let you know where you should eat and where to avoid.