Top 10 Day Tours In New Delhi, India - Updated 2024

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Philip 
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Ranil George
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Ranil George
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Welcome to the capital of one of the most populous nations on earth. But New Delhi isn’t just home to the various government buildings of the biggest democracy in the world, its location within the bustling metropolis of Delhi means you’ll be right on the doorstep of some of India’s rich past. Indeed, the city is chock full of historic landmarks that will leave visitors just itching to embark on a little exploration. From the iconic 17th century Red Fort to the majestic 16th century Humayun’s Tomb and the picture-perfect 13th-century tower of Qutub Minar - you’ll find plenty of enchanting targets at which to point your camera. Then there are the city’s famously vibrant cultural charms - from its bazaars to the taste sensations of its innumerable eateries. But where do you start when you’re confronted with such a feast for the senses? These top day tours in New Delhi will certainly help you go some way towards exploring its many charms.

1. See the sights of New and Old Delhi on a day tour (from USD 13.0)

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The picturesque landmarks of Old and New Delhi await those who opt for this eight-hour tour through some of the city’s historic and spiritual sites. India Gate, the Lotus Temple, and the Presidential Buildings are just some of the Delhi locations that you’ll encounter with your English-speaking guide as they whisk you around the city in an air-conditioned car. Other top attractions include the likes of world heritage sites like Humayun’s Tomb - which is thought to have been a design forerunner to the famous Taj Mahal - and the 13th-century tower of Qutub Minar. What’s more, those who opt for the ‘all inclusive’ option will not have to pay any entry fees.

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Delhi: Old and New Delhi Private Guided City Tour

Duration: 3.0 to 8.0 hour

461 reviews

2. Hit Delhi's bustling markets and bazaars (from USD 67.0)

Delhi’s bustling markets will make for a memorable cultural experience during a visit to the city. This four-to-six hour tour lets participants select three or four different market and bazaar sites around the city - enabling you to visit the areas you want and at you own pace. Options range from the modern malls at Gurgaon through to the famous Chandni Chowk with its mix of unique clothing, jewellery, and electrical goods. Arty fans may prefer Hauz Khas, while those looking to pick up a bargain or two will likely wish to make a beeline for Paharganj. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are offered as well, so you’ll have no difficulty getting to and from the start of the tour - or getting your cherished mementoes back to your accommodation.

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Private Custom Shopping Tour: Delhi's Bustling Markets

Duration: 4 to 6 hours

12 reviews

3. Tour impressive temples on this 10-hour tour (from USD 52.0)

Delhi’s sprawling cityscape is home to a host of famous temples ­- from the iconic modern Lotus Temple to the eighteenth century golden dome-topped edifice of the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. This 10-hour tour will visit both sites as well as the Swaminarayan Akshardham - an impressive Hindu temple that is adorned with rich carvings. Entrance fees to all three sites are included in the tour, as well as a buffet lunch. Guides will also allow time for a little shopping after the temple visits - giving people plenty of time to pick up treasured souvenirs of their trip. And the tour also includes hotel and airport drop-off and pick-up options - taking the hassle out of getting to and from the tour, and even enabling you to fit it in before your flight on your day of departure.

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Private Full Day Temple Tour in Delhi

Duration: 8 hours

10 reviews

4. Tease those taste buds (from USD 85.0)

One for food lovers now. Let’s face it, India boasts some fantastic cuisine, so it’d be a little strange not to indulge those taste buds during your visit to Delhi. Well, this six-hour tour whisks you around some of the bigger culinary delights as well as the lesser known spots while travelling around Old and New Delhi. Participants will visit up to ten different culinary spots and taste around eighteen to nineteen differing dishes. And all of this is simply to whet the appetite before you tuck into a filling meal at the end of your tour. What’s more, your experience will include such enticing and exotic sights as the largest spice market in the city, as well as the memorable chance to travel by rickshaw between some of the stops. There is even a hotel pick-up service available - taking the hassle out of your culinary exploration.

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Delhi Indian Food Experience Tour with Rickshaw Ride

Duration: 6 hours

76 reviews

New Delhi Tour Guide

Rajeev

Rajeev

I am a full-time licensed tour guide living in Agra, India. I received my Regiinal Level Guide certificate in 2007 from the Ministry of Tourism now I have a Pan India license. Before I discovered the tourism industry, I worked in the law, medical and insurance fields. I have a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biology and Organic Chemistry. After achieving my Masters of Science in Organic Chemistry, I went to law school. My passion for history and culture led me to my profession today. I still enjoy learning science. I use it to understand the healing power of plants: mainly herbs, fruits and vegetables. My hobbies include collecting postage stamps, coins, paper money, reading, music, and of course, gardening. I also love photography, which I have become very good at. Many tourists have enjoyed my personal sightseeing tours. I enjoy meeting people and showing them my world. My lifelong experiences here, combined with my studies, allow me to help people get to know the real India. If you enjoy learning about this way of life, I am the one to come to! I work mainly in Agra, but will create tours to places outside of the city. While my tours are mostly walking tours around the city, I can arrange for transportation as well. If you need accommodation services, I can provide that too. Traveling to India is not just a journey, but an experience!

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New Delhi Tour Guide

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Farman Guia Turstico

Hello Travellers people calle me Farman a experienced freelance tour guide. I work with several Free Tours company and we would love to show you around and give you the best tips and recomendations. If you travel in India you will discover a new aspect of this wonderful city. If it is your first visit i warn you one thing: you will fall in love in love with India and you will end up coming back.

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New Delhi Tour Guide

Zeeshan Ali

Zeeshan Ali

Namaste!! I Take privilege to share about myself. My name is Zeeshan. I was born and raised in the rich history of India, in the Beautiful City of Agra, I had no Doubts to become a Tour Guide because I couldn't stop myself been attracted towards the charm for History & Architecture of monuments located at Agra from my childhood. I Chose to become a Tour Guide to fulfill my Passion & to learn, share about the Customs, Tradition, Culture, History & Architecture of my Incredible Country which has a Unity in Diversity. I am 34 years old and 14 of them I Dedicated as a Tour Guide. I am Educated, Professional, Sociable, Punctual & friendly. I can interest you by presenting interesting facts about India. I always take into account the wishes of my Clients and create individual plans of Excursion. I help my Clients in choosing the Best Stops, Stores, Cafes & transfers. I did my Masters in Indian History (Medieval Period). I believe my Journey has just begun as I discovered an enormous amount of knowledge of History, Architecture & Culture of North India by reading & Travelling So I am very Well Versed to Deliver the Tour just like a local. I consider myself a Professional in this field, I am happy that my clients take their India Tour Memories as an Experience to Cherish it throughout their lives. In easy words, you can travel with me like an old family friend from India.

5. Experience the rustic culinary sensations (from USD 200.0)

Back to food options now, this twelve-hour tour - complete with earthen stove prepared meals - will give your taste buds a real workout. A couple of traditional Indian meals are included in the price - a mouthwatering lunch in a traditional farmhouse and a Punjabi breakfast in a dhaba roadside eatery. Your visit will also include village and farm visits and even an ox-cart ride. And those who really want to immerse themselves in the experience can also opt for a thirty-six-hour version of the tour which includes dinner in an Indian home as well as a cooking class - the latter of which will come in handy when looking to show off your Indian food skills upon your return home.

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Food Tour With Cooking Class in Local Village from Delhi

Duration: 12 hours

18 reviews

6. Enjoy a private tour of iconic Delhi sights (from USD 56.0)

Another private tour option now - this time taking you around some of Old and New Delhi’s sights - and even throwing in a memorable rickshaw ride to boot. Sights you’ll enjoy on your travels include everything from the UNESCO world heritage site of the thirteenth century Qutub Minar Tower to the colourful shopping bazaars of the city. India Gate and Jama Masjid are just some of the other locations you’ll visit - although you’ll also be able to personalise your trip if you so wish. Hotel pick-up and drop-off and buffet lunches are among the added perks thrown into the price of this nine-hour tour.

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If you’re ever in New Delhi and find yourself yearning for an adventure, do what I often do—go for an early morning bike ride to India Gate. It's serene at dawn, with the city slowly waking up. Rent a cycle or an e-bike from a metro station; it’s super easy. As you pedal down Kartavya Path, the lush gardens come alive with the first light, and the grand Rashtrapati Bhavan in the distance is a sight to behold. Trust me, there's no better way to feel the pulse of the city while soaking in its historic beauty. It’s my go-to for a quick escape and a bit of exercise. 

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Private Full-Day Tour visit Old and New Delhi with Rickshaw Ride

Duration: 9 hours

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7. Marvel at Delhi's Mughal heritage on this seven-hour tour (from USD 72.0)

The rich Mughal heritage of Delhi’s past is the front and centre on this seven-hour tour. The guides will give you an insight into the influence and history that the Mughals had on Delhi and India. Sites include the likes of the Humayun Tomb, the picture-perfect Lodi Garden, the Sai Baba Temple, and the Akshardham Temple, where the tour ends. You’ll also get the chance to enjoy the majestic musical fountain displays at the latter site. What’s more, you’ll be able to get picked up and dropped off at your hotel, to take the hassle out of your daily transport.

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Delhi Mughal Heritage Tour with Lodhi Garden and Humayun Tomb

Duration: 5 to 6 hours

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8. Traverse the religious spectacles with your own private guide (from USD 55.0)

We’ve all been there. You want the knowledge that a tour guide gives you, but you’d rather not be a face in the crowd among dozens of fellow tourists. Well, this private tour will enable you to enjoy the Akshardham Temple and some of Delhi’s other spiritual sites without having to vie for attention with fellow travellers. This private tour - which lasts for six hours, will teach you a little about India’s rich religious backdrop and take you on such varied attractions as a 3D theatre and a boat ride. You’ll also get to visit the likes of Chattarpur Temple - India’s second largest temple complex - as well as enjoy stops at the modern Lotus Temple and Hare Krishna’s ISKCON temple. A hotel pick-up and drop-off service provide added convenience to your exploration.

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South Delhi Spiritual Private Tour: Akshardham, ISKCON Temples

Duration: 4 to 6 hours

24 reviews

9. Explore Delhi at your own pace with a hop-on-hop-off bus tour

If it’s a more flexible holiday itinerary you’re after then this next ‘tour’ may be the option for you. The Delhi Super Saver enables you to hop-on and hop-off local tour buses as you see fit. What’s more, there are one and two-day passes available, allowing you to visit up to twenty-two key sites across the city at your own pace. The buses feature audio commentary, highlighting places of interest as you pass by. And those places of interest are nicely varied - from the stunning edifice of Humayun’s Tomb to the National Gallery of Modern Art. The buses are also air-conditioned, for added comfort in Delhi’s hot climate.

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Delhi Super Saver: Sightseeing Tour by HOHO Bus

Duration: 8 to 10 hours

96 reviews

10. The world's your oyster with your own custom tour (from USD 82.0)

Why settle for predetermined tours around the usual sights when you can explore wherever your whim takes you? This private custom tour is exactly that. You’ll have roughly eight hours to explore the city sights you want to visit, with an English-speaking guide on hand in your own private, air-conditioned transport - for extra comfort in Delhi’s heat. Sites you may wish to visit range from Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation memorial to the striking Red Fort or even the culinary delights of Chandi Chowk market - the world is your oyster. You could even opt for a little souvenir hunting with your experienced guide. And there’s a hotel and airport pick-up and drop-off service available - for added flexibility that fits around your schedule.

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Private Custom Delhi: Explore Delhi with local experts

Duration: 8 hours

159 reviews

Time to explore New Delhi's cultural delights

Whether it’s ancient landmarks that are as fascinating as they are beautiful or the hustle and bustle of a memorable bazaar shopping experience - there are plenty of rich and varied tour options available to travellers visiting New Delhi. What tickles your fancy?

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