Why choose this New Delhi tour ?
Discover Old and New Delhi with your own private guide on a 9-hour tour that covers UNESCO World Heritage sites and narrow lanes lined with crumbling havelis (traditional townhouse). In Old Delhi, visit monuments such as the Red Fort (Lal Quila), Jama Masjid, and Raj Ghat before taking a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk Bazaar. In New Delhi, tick off famous sites including Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, and India Gate, and look at the Parliament House and President’s House from the outside. Private 9-hour tour of Old and New Delhi Learn about the history and landmarks of Old and New Delhi from your private guide Visit Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated Take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar, one of Delhi’s oldest traditional markets See UNESCO World Heritage sites like India Gate, the Red Fort (Lal Quila), and Jama Masjid Includes private driver and vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off
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Next, venture to the Jama Masjid the country’s largest mosque, built in 1656, where thousands of Muslims offer prayers daily. The great mosque of Old Delhi is both the largest in India and the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan. The mosque’s courtyard is capable of holding 25,000 devotees.
Finally, go to the Raj Ghat this is the place where Mahatma Gandhi, the pioneer of truth and non-violence was been cremated. See the abode of eternal flame that contains the Epitaph ‘He Ram’, the last word spoken by Mahatma Gandhi after he was shot.
Visit Humayun’s Tomb (A Unesco World Heritage Site), the tomb is an early example of Mughal architecture. This tomb is of great interest in relation to the Taj Mahal.
Tour Qutub Minar, (A Unesco World Heritage Site), the Qutab Minar is a soaring tower of victory. It was construction was commenced in 1193, immediately after the defeat of the last Hindu Kingdom in Delhi. It’s nearly 73 meters high and tapers from a 15-meter-diameter base to just 2.5 meters at the top.
Go to India’s Gate the national monument of India. Constructed in memory of 90,000 British-Indian soldiers who fought in WWII. The structure was built under the leadership of Sir Edwin Lutyens. The architectural complex is made of red stone and granite.
Drive past the official residence of the President of India and the Parliament House. The Presidents house is a famous attraction of New Delhi. It remained the home to the former British Viceroy of India till 1950. The Parliament House is a circular colonnaded building. It currently houses ministerial offices, numerous committee rooms, and an excellent library. Conceived in the Imperial Style, the Parliament House consists of an open verandah with 144 columns.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Private Full-Day Tour of Old and New Delhi
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Holiday Journey India – Tours & Activities.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Kolkata.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
