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8-Hour Private Delhi City Tour with Red Fort and Lotus Temple

8 Hours Round trip from Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the grand Red Fort, built by Shah Jahan in 1648
  • 02 Admire Qutab Minar and its five distinct levels with projecting balconies
  • 03 Explore Humayun's Tomb, considered the forerunner of the Taj Mahal
  • 04 Witness the flower-like Lotus Temple with its 27 marble-clad petals
  • 05 Enjoy shopping in Delhi with your guide's help to find the best bargains
  • 06 Get suggestions on some of the best places to eat along the way

Discover the essence of Delhi on this private full-day tour, exploring some of the city's most iconic monuments and architectural landmarks. Visit the grand Red Fort, admire the towering Qutab Minar, and explore Humayun's Tomb, considered the forerunner of the Taj Mahal. Experience the serene beauty of the Lotus Temple, then enjoy time for shopping with your guide's assistance to find the best places for jewellery, handicrafts, art, fabrics, clothing, and souvenirs. Along the way, your guide can also suggest some of Delhi's best places to eat.

Visit the grand site of Red Fort, built by Shah Jahan in 1648.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Delhi
Languages English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Private Full-Day Tour of Old and New Delhi

  • Pick up from your hotel lobby at 8:00 a.m. and begin your private Delhi city tour.

  • Visit the grand site of Red Fort, built by Shah Jahan in 1648. The Mughals used the Delhi Red Fort as their residence, and it was one of the most influential political centres. The Red Fort houses museums displaying royal items and portraits, and it also has beautiful gardens.

  • Admire the commemorative tower of Qutab Minar, built by Allauddin Khilji in the 13th century. Look closely at its five levels, each clearly distinguished by a projecting balcony.

  • Head to Humayun's Tomb on Mathura Road. Built in the mid-16th century by Haji Begum, wife of the second Mughal Emperor, the tomb displays Mughal characteristics such as high arches and double domes. It is considered the forerunner of the Taj Mahal.

  • Witness the flower-like Lotus Temple, also known as the Bahai Temple, completed in 1986 and notable for its extraordinary 27 free-standing marble-clad

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Delhi 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Sightseeing by private air-conditioned car

  • Private uniformed and experienced chauffeur

  • Approved tour guide

  • Bottled water

  • All parking fees, tolls and taxes, allowances, fuel, and interstate taxes

What's Not Included

  • Monument entrance fees

  • Any meals and additional services

  • Tips or gratuity for the guide and driver

What to bring

  • Please carry valid ID proof, such as a passport or driving licence.

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

  • Adult pricing applies to all travellers.

  • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.

  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.

  • Wheelchair accessible.

  • This tour is also available in Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, and English.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Delhi, India
Tour start
Delhi, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Delhi.

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