India · City Tours

The Best of Delhi in a Day

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in New Delhi. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Delhi’s top landmarks in one full-day private tour
02 Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, and Qutub Minar
03 Ride through the bustling lanes of Chandni Chowk by rickshaw
04 See India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan
05 Walk through Janpath and Connaught Place
06 Travel with private AC transport and hotel pickup/drop-off

Discover Delhi’s rich history, grand monuments, and lively local markets on this full-day private city tour. From Mughal-era landmarks to ceremonial avenues and bustling bazaars, this experience brings together many of the capital’s most iconic sights in a single day.

Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, and Qutub Minar, take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, and see landmarks such as India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan. With private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and the option to include a guide, entrance fees, and lunch, it’s a convenient way to experience the best of Delhi.

Discover Delhi’s rich history, grand monuments, and lively local markets on this full-day private city tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Delhi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

9:00 AM - Meet your private guide at your hotel in Delhi and start your tour of the city.9:30 AM - Visit the Red Fort (Monday closed), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an iconic example of Mughal architecture. Explore the various buildings within the fort complex, including the Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, and the Moti Masjid.12:00 PM - Take a short rickshaw ride through the bustling streets of Chandni Chowk, one of Delhi's oldest and busiest markets. Then, visit Raj Ghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, and pay your respects to the "Father of the Nation."1:00 PM - Drive to India Gate, a war memorial dedicated to the Indian soldiers who died during World War I. Admire the impressive structure and take a walk around the lawns.1:00 PM - Lunch break.2:00 PM - Visit Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India. Marvel at the grandeur of this impressive building and learn about its history and significance.3:00 PM - Enjoy a walking tour of Janpath and Connaught Place, two of Delhi's most popular shopping and entertainment areas. Browse for souvenirs and grab a bite to eat.4:00 PM - Visit Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a beautiful example of Mughal architecture. Admire the intricate carvings and the stunning Persian-style gardens.5:00 PM - Visit Qutub Minar, the tallest minaret in the world and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the impressive tower and the surrounding complex, which includes several other impressive structures and ruins.6:00 PM - Your tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel in Delhi.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in New Delhi. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
English speaking local guide, if option selected.
Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
Lunch, if option selected.
Bottled water in the car.
Government Taxes.

What's Not Included

Camera charges at monuments.
Gratuities and optional activities.
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Know before you go

INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
Infants must not sit on laps
Not suitable for pets
Not wheelchair accessible
Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking or at least 3 days prior to the trip date. Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.

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