🏨 Old and New Delhi Heritage Private City Tour Activity

Old and New Delhi Heritage Private City Tour

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From $40.00

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Delhi, Delhi

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Delhi is a historical and cultural city. It has many names but the most popular names are Old Delhi and New Delhi. These are the two different phases of its long historical journey which saw many different sites and development within its periphery under many rulers like Rajputs, Sultans, Mughals and British from 9th century to 19th century.

This heritage tour takes you to old and new parts of Delhi which include three world heritages sites and many other attractive areas that constitute the modern present attractions of Delhi.

The cultural co-existence of India that is presented in this tour along with many old and modern contrast of the people of India would be very interesting by exploring Old and New Delhi in one day.
Old and New Delhi heritage city tour also focuses on the guest different needs and preferences while exploring the city, its people, culture, religious and daily lives to give you more authentic way to learn the real India.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water

Parking Fees

Private transportation

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Lunch

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 5
YOUTH: Age: 6 - 14
ADULT: Age: 15 - 60
SENIOR: Age: 61 - 90

Additional Info

Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Specialized infant seats are available
Take care of your belongings (mobile, handbags, camera etc.) in old Delhi market areas or any attractions while walking or standing in ques in different streets filled with people. Also take care of yourself while crossing the road or streets while the tr
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Specialized infant seats are available
Take care of your belongings (mobile, handbags, camera etc.) in old Delhi market areas or any attractions while walking or standing in ques in different streets filled with people. Also take care of yourself while crossing the road or streets while the tr
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid)

Jama mosque is an old and an impressive mosque of India. It is built with red sandstone and white marble during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan from 1650 to 1656.
This is the largest mosque of India. the main prayer hall is provided with 11 arch and beautiful Arabic inscription panel add to its beautification. This mosque has three domes and two bay depth prayer hall which has a courtyard of about 99 meter square to provide the space for about 25000 people at one time. The use of different stones provided with a pillared corridor to look around the old city and bazaars of Chandni chowk amaze the visitors and expand their experience.
one can have a birds eye view of the mighty
Red Fort from the eastern main gate of Jama Mosque.
The Local market and many different types of shops that surround the Jama Mosque is popularly known as Chandni chowk or old Delhi Bazzars attract the attention of visitors.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Chandni Chowk

The old bazaar of Chandni chowk through the narrow streets you can enjoy a Tuk-Tuk or Rickshaw ride here to explore major streets to learn about the local and traditional ethnic markets and the people around here.
This was the area mostly used by the courtiers and traders during the Mughal period. The Chandni Chowk area is surrounding the Jama Masjid and going deep backside with many narrow streets, pathways, shops of cloths, garment, jewelry, shoes, spices and many more. This is always a congested market area.
By sitting on a rickshaw one can safely see the numerous activities of the market in a little crazy way, and continuously listening the music of vehicles sounds and horn blows which create alarm of alertness for all, can make you a little hasty, thrilling and annoying sometimes.
You may get the chance to see monkeys, cows and bullock carts among the local people on the streets.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Red Fort

The symbolic Red fort is a massive citadel built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648 as a part of his capital city of Shahjahan-Abad is located on the eastern side of the old Delhi with its high red sand stone ramparts.
The original name of this fort was Quila-e-Maula but later it became popular as Red Fort because of its Red sandstone color. The fort reminds the history of Great Mughals and the changes which occurred until the independence of India.

• Admission Ticket Free

Raj Ghat

The cremation ground of Mahatma Gandhi where after his assassination the last rituals were performed. It is a beautiful garden where all sorts of visitors visit to learn a great deal of the life and sacrifices of Mahatma Gandhi.
The lush green garden with a sacred stone and an eternal flame to commemorate the simple and educative life of a social and popular leader of India.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Agrasen Ki Baoli - Leamigo

The 10th century old Stepwell built to harvest the rainwater now a popular tourist attraction of Delhi. This rubble stone arch design stepwell is 60 meter long and 15 meter wide with many layers and steps to collect the water.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

India Gate

India Gate is a popular destination for the local and foreign visitors. located in a beautiful garden looking over the President house on its west are the part of New Delhi.
the 42 meter high impressive gate has the resemblance of the Arch of Triumph Peris.
The gate is originally the War Memorial of British Indian Army who sacrificed their lives in the First world war and Third Anglo Afghan War. their name has been inscribed on the surface of India gate to give them homage and respect.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The President house of India is commonly known as Rahtrapati Bhawan is located in New Delhi and in close proximity of India gate. The republic day celebration is celebrated on the famous Kartavya path primarily known as Rajpath that connect the Rashtrapati Bhawan to India Gate.
There are many other official buildings near the President House. This is a massive building built as the part of new capital of India during the colonial period in 1931. This beautiful building is built with red and pink sandstone and baked bricks where the iron and steel were not used. The architecture defines the mix character of Indo-Islamic and British architectural style.
The Rashtrapati Bhawan is a official residence of the President of India. It is a powerful seat of the political administration of the biggest Democratic Republic government of India.

• Admission Ticket Free

Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan)

Its a beautiful Hindu temple of Delhi. The temple of Lakshmi Narayan with many different manifestation of Hindu culture and other details to learn about the Hinduism. Popularly known as Birla temple as the contribution to built this temple has been done mostly by the Birla family and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Humayun's Tomb

Humayun tomb is the last resting place of the Second Mughal Emperor of India. This is a beautiful monument in a lush green garden with many pathways and water channel that surround the main tomb.
It has many cells in its lower platform with the tomb structure in red sandstone and white marble, which pleases the eyes of visitor.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Lotus Temple

This beautiful garden temple in the shape of Lotus is a house of worship of Bahai religion, it is located near the popular computer market of Nehru Place which is free for all sorts of visitor irrespective of cast, creed or religion to enjoy the peaceful and green garden of Lotus Temple yo meditate of their own sacred religion. It is marble structure in the shape of white Lotus flower with 27 petals and surrounded with nine artificial lake is an attractive and popular monument for domestic as well as international travelers.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar or the tower of Qutub-ud-din Aibak built in 12th century is a world heritage monument. The tower has five story with many different art and architectural features and Koranic inscription on its surface which make this Minar an impressive monument.
The other attractions of the complex of Qutub minar are, Quwattul Islam mosque, Alai Darwaza, Alai Minar and Shamsuddin Iltutamish tomb with many great Indo-Islamic art and architectural designs describe the historical and cultural development of Delhi and India.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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