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2-Day Old and New Delhi Tour with UNESCO Sites and Rickshaw Ride

2 Days Round trip from Old Delhi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Old and New Delhi with a professional local guide
02 Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and Humayun's Tomb
03 Enjoy a rickshaw ride through the vibrant lanes of Chandni Chowk
04 Discover spiritual harmony at Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

Discover Delhi over two days on a guided journey through the iconic landmarks of Old and New Delhi. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and Humayun's Tomb, enjoy a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, and visit Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Drive past grand colonial-era buildings, experience local markets, and learn about Mughal, British, and modern Indian history with a professional guide and comfortable private transport.

Explore the vibrant bazaars of Old Delhi by rickshaw.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Delhi

Languages English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Old Delhi Heritage and Mughal Landmarks

09:00 - Hotel pickup
Meet your guide at your hotel in Delhi or NCR.
Receive a brief introduction to the tour and the day's programme.
09:30 - Jama Masjid
Visit India's largest mosque.
Learn about Mughal architecture and Islamic traditions.
10:15 - Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk
Explore the vibrant bazaars of Old Delhi by rickshaw.
Pass through spice markets, jewellery lanes, and lively street food areas.
11:15 - Red Fort UNESCO World Heritage Site
Enjoy a guided walk through the historic Mughal citadel.
Learn about Mughal emperors, royal palaces, and imperial history.
13:00 - Lunch break
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, either pre-arranged or at your own expense.
14:00 - Raj Ghat
Visit the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.
Spend time in quiet reflection while learning about his life and legacy.
15:00 - Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Experience Sikh culture and traditions.
Visit the community kitchen known as the Langar.
16:30 - Return to hotel
Travel back to your hotel.
Enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 02

New Delhi UNESCO Sites and Colonial Landmarks

09:00 - Hotel pickup
Meet your guide at your hotel in Delhi or NCR.
09:30 - Qutub Minar UNESCO World Heritage Site
Explore India's tallest brick minaret.
Learn about early Indo-Islamic architecture and its historical significance.
11:00 - Humayun's Tomb UNESCO World Heritage Site
Visit the monument that inspired the Taj Mahal.
Learn about Mughal garden tomb architecture.
12:30 - Lunch break
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
13:30 - Lotus Temple
Visit the Bahá'í House of Worship.
Admire its distinctive lotus-shaped design, noting that it remains closed on Mondays.
14:45 - India Gate
Visit the war memorial and stop for photographs.
Learn about its role in India's modern history.
15:15 - Drive past government buildings
Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Presidential Palace.
View Parliament House and Secretariat buildings from the outside.
16:30 - Optional market visit
Visit Connaught Place or a local handicraft market if time permits.
17:30 - Drop-off at hotel or airport
Conclude the tour with a drop-off at your hotel or the airport.