Old Delhi Group Tour by Rickshaws

4.9
(79 reviews)

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore Old Delhi like a local, on our specially designed Rickshaws. These tours are based on a unique concept and give insight into the history, heritage and culture of the city. Visit some popular monuments, religious places, bazaars, heritage havelis and sample the popular Old Delhi food. Our local enthusiastic guides give live commentary with wireless headsets, breathing life into the history of one of the greatest heritage cities in the world. They also help you to discover the real places that they will not find in the guide books. Our rickshaws have been specially designed for your safety and comfort, which provides a luxurious ride in an otherwise chaotic and vibrant city. We take you to some interesting and hidden places to sample the amazing local food of Old Delhi.

What's Included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
English speaking tour escort/host
Live commentary on board
Food tasting
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

All our Rickshaw drivers wear Red T-Shirts with ‘When in India’ printed on the back side. Once you reach the meeting place, look for our guys to ensure you are at the right place.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

You will join a small group and the tour covers the main sites that include palaces, mansions, elegant shrines and colorful bazaars. During the tour, you will witness the city's culture through architectural marvels, multicolored facades, decorated shops, and ethnically dressed men and women. You will also be sampling some delicacies from the popular eateries. Your guide will be giving an accurate description of the sights with the help of wireless audio headsets. To make the experience more holistic, a book has been specially drafted with the help of experts in the field of Indian history, which is given complimentary. 

We either go inside or drive past the following places--

Historic Monuments: Jama Masjid Mosque, Red Fort, Town Hall

Worship Places: Gauri Shanker Hindu Temple, Digamber Jain Temple, Christian Baptist Church, Fatehpuri Mosque & Gurudwara Sis Ganj

Palaces: Begum Shamroo Palace, Gadodiya Palace

Spice Market: Khari Baoli, Asia’s largest spice market

Bazaars: Chandni Chowk (literally meaning – the moonlit square), Kinari bazaar (wedding market, traditional outfits), Dariba kalan (silver street), Ballimaran (bangles, footwear) etc.

Havelis: Heritage Havelis with original Mughal architecture

Eateries: Centuries old shops serving the famous Old Delhi delicacies

The tour includes: entrance fees, rickshaw ride with puller, famous Old Delhi snacks, a visit to haveli (old mansion), an English-speaking guide, aerated drinks, bottled water and group transmission systems with live commentary

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
City Tours
Tuk Tuk Tours
Small Group
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