New Delhi Trip Overview
Welcome to the food tour that chronicles the history of Delhi as you sample the iconic delicacies that defined each era. We’ll take you on a culinary sojourn where you’ll learn how food cultures in Delhi changed as the city underwent many identities.
There is no one Delhi. However, one can see the many histories and centuries of Delhi being preserved by the diversity of people today who call it home. That also reflects in the capital’s food.
The tour takes you on Delhi’s culinary history so you must bring an appetite. As we try the most iconic food delights of Delhi, marvel at the change in landscape as you pass by Jama Masjid, Red Fort and through historic lanes of Old Delhi to architectural marvels of New Delhi.
Laden with history and stories and so much taste – this is a food tour you won’t want to miss!
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Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, Delhi, India
Welcome to the food tour that chronicles the history of Delhi as you sample the iconic delicacies that defined each era. We’ll take you on a culinary sojourn where you’ll learn how food cultures in Delhi changed as the city underwent many identities.
There is no one Delhi. However, one can see the many histories and centuries of Delhi being preserved by the diversity of people today who call it home. That also reflects in the capital’s food.
The tour takes you on Delhi’s culinary history so you must bring an appetite. As we try the most iconic food delights of Delhi, marvel at the change in landscape as you pass by Jama Masjid, Red Fort and through historic lanes of Old Delhi to architectural marvels of New Delhi.
Laden with history and stories and so much taste – this is a food tour you won’t want to miss!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Old Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
We start our tour with Old Delhi and travel back in time to the 17th century when the city was called Shahjahanabad. Exquisite architecture and extravagance defined Delhi then and that also reflected in the cuisine that was elaborate and artful and represented the close living of many communities such as the Mughals, Kayashths, Baniyas etc.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Connaught Place, G-22 Marina Arcade, New Delhi 110001 India
We now learn how the British rule and years of partition altered the capital’s culture fabric and food significantly. We learn about the influences on food during the British rule, the birth of a new cuisine of Anglo Indian food. We discuss the culinary journey of Delhi’s food as we enjoy what is definitely India’s most beloved beverage, which was popularised by the British.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Regal Building, Hanuman Road Area, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India
Delhi saw an overnight transformation with the partition with Muslims fleeing the city for Pakistan and arrival of Hindu refugees. Our food walk then continues with the stories of partition in iconic dishes that have today become iconic transcontinental dishes
Duration: 1 hour
