New Delhi Trip Overview
Experience the culture and history of Old and New Delhi on a private 8-hour tour to the Indian capital’s most famous landmarks: Jama Mosque, Old Delhi Market, India Gate, Raj Ghat, Parliament, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar and much more.
* Explore Delhi’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
* Discover Delhi your way with the assistance of a local guide
* Admire the cultural, spiritual and historical landmarks of India’s capital
* Enjoy the services of a private driver and an air-conditioned vehicle
* Take a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi and visit the Kinnari Bazaar
Additional Info
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
Explore New Delhi Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Experience the culture and history of Old and New Delhi on a private 8-hour tour to the Indian capital’s most famous landmarks: Jama Mosque, Old Delhi Market, India Gate, Raj Ghat, Parliament, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar and much more.
* Explore Delhi’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
* Discover Delhi your way with the assistance of a local guide
* Admire the cultural, spiritual and historical landmarks of India’s capital
* Enjoy the services of a private driver and an air-conditioned vehicle
* Take a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi and visit the Kinnari Bazaar
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
At 09:00 AM or your given time Benefit from pick-up at a location of your choice in Delhi / Gurugram / Noida, and explore India’s capital from the comfort of a private, air-conditioned car & professional chauffeur. Admire the monuments of Old & New Delhi. Your tour guide would meet you on the way and assist you all day. Start with Old Delhi, Mughal Emperor Shahjahan founded Old Delhi in 1639 which was formerly known as Shahjahanabad. Till the end of the Mughal dynasty, it remained the capital of the Mughals.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
Admire the monuments of Old Delhi, such as the Mughal mosque Jama Masjid (The Friday Mosque) which is the congregational mosque of Old Delhi. It was commissioned by the fifth Mughal ruler known as Shah Jahan. Who was a noted patron of Islamic architecture whose most famous work is the Taj Mahal, in Agra. It is the largest mosque in India & Due to its magnificence and size, it is often regarded as the apotheosis of Indian mosque design.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Near Red Fort, New Delhi 110006 India
After the Jama Masjid, climb into a cycle rickshaw/ tuk-tuk Sit back and enjoy the views as you ride past the several colourful and busy bazaars of Old Delhi while your guide explains the important role that they play for the locals. ride through Khari Baoli, Asia’s largest spice market which has existed since the 17th-century. Get hands-on information about the wonderful world of spices and their medicinal and health benefits. Build up your appetite as you take in the enticing sights and smells at the famous Chandni Chowk.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Drive around & stop for photos at the Red Fort from outside as most of the building is acquired by the Indian Army. Therefore you see it from outside and click some pictures.
Stop At: Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi Road, New Delhi 110002 India
Next visit Raj Ghat which is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi the father of the nation there is an elementary square platform of black marble, symbolizes the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated followed by his assassination in 1948. A dedicatory ritual takes place each Friday, in his memory.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
Stop for photos at India Gate which is an Arc-de-Triomphe-like 140 feet high gateway that was constructed as a War Memorial in memory of the 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives during the First World War. An eternal flame burns night and day to commemorate the brave soldiers who lost their lives fighting in the India-Pakistan War of 1971.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajpath, New Delhi 110004 India
Drive around for photos at The Rashtrapati Bhawan which was the
Viceroy’s House before independence. The splendour of the Rashtrapati Bhavan is multi-dimensional. its vast mansion and architecture are breathtaking. Few official residential premises of the Head of the State in the world will match the Rashtrapati Bhavan in terms of its size, vastness and its magnificence.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Parliament House, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Drive around for photos at The Parliament House was designed by British architect Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. The Parliament houses the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and a library hall. where a country of 1.3 billion people is managed. The government of the largest democracy in the world sits in the parliament house.
Stop At: Humayun’s Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Humayun’s tomb which is a world heritage site & final resting place of the second Mughal Emperor Humayun. It is the first garden-tomb in the Indian subcontinent & was commissioned by Humayun’s chief consort Empress Bega Begum in the year 1565. The design of Humayun’s tomb is a typical Mughal architecture with Persian influences.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
Finally, visit Qutub Minar which is a world heritage site. The tall minaret was constructed in 1192 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak. An exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture & has survived the ravages of time impressively. This great masterpiece is surrounded by lush green gardens Qutub Minar is the favourite destination of tourists. It is India’s one of the most visited monument. After your tour, you will be driven back to the Hotel. Your tour ends with sweet memories of Delhi.
Duration: 1 hour
