Why choose this New Delhi tour ?
Old Delhi is known for its rich history and vibrant street life. It is home to several iconic landmarks are also UNESCO world heritage sites such as the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk market, one of India’s oldest and busiest markets. A tour of Old Delhi will give visitors a glimpse into the city’s Mughal-era architecture, food, and culture.
On the other hand, New Delhi is the modern part of the city, built by the British during their colonial rule in India. It is characterized by wide, tree-lined avenues, impressive government buildings, and grand monuments like Raj Ghat – a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, the India Gate and the Parliament House. A tour of New Delhi will offer visitors a chance to explore the city’s colonial history and its modern-day politics and culture.
Travel India one day offers Best Old and New Delhi City Tour which provides a unique experience giving visitors a glimpse into the rich history, culture and architecture of the capital city of India.
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What makes The best Private Old and New Delhi City tour in 8 Hours a unique experience ?
We will pick you up from your desired location in New Delhi at 9 AM and start the Best Private old and New Delhi City Tour.
Our professional Guide will meet you there and explain the rich culture and heritage of this place in the history of India. It is Asia’s biggest market of 17th century and is a one stop for all necessary things. You will find everything ranging from spices, jewelry, clothes, mouth watering food to infinite things.
The Masjid e Jahan Numa, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, will be your second stop. Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656 at a cost of one million rupees, and was inaugurated by Imam Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari from Bukhara, present-day Uzbekistan.
The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India. Constructed in 1639 by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as the palace of his fortified capital Shahjahanabad, the Red Fort is named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone and is adjacent to the older Salimgarh Fort, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546 AD. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years, until 1856. It is located in the centre of Delhi and houses a number of museums.
It is said that in the year 1664, the eighth Sikh Guru came to visit the King and cured people who were contracted with smallpox and cholera epidemic by distributing them water from the tank. That water tank, used by the Guru, still exists today inside the gurudwara and is believed to possess medicinal properties.
The India Gate (originally called the All India War Memorial) is a war memorial located astride the Rajpath, on the eastern edge of the “ceremonial axis” of New Delhi, India, formerly called Kingsway.
India Gate is a memorial to 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in the period 1914–21 in the First World War, in France, Flanders, Mesopotamia, Persia, East Africa, Gallipoli and elsewhere in the Near and the Far East, and the Second Anglo-Afghan War. 13,300 servicemen’s names, including some soldiers and officers from the United Kingdom, are inscribed on the gate. The India Gate, even though a war memorial, evokes the architectural style of the triumphal arch like the Arch of Constantine, outside the Colosseum in Rome, and is often compared to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, and the Gateway of India in Mumbai. It was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens.
Humayun’s tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun’s first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1569-70, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects chosen by her.
The Qutub Minar, also spelled as Qutb Minar, is a minaret that forms part of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, India. Qutb Minar is a 73-metre tall tapering tower of five storeys, with a 14.3 metres base diameter, reducing to 2.7 metres at the top of the peak.
The Lotus Temple, located in Delhi, India, is a Bahá’í House of Wors The Lotus Temple, located in Delhi, India, is a Bahá’í House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its flower like shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Bahá’í Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification.hip that was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its flower like shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Bahá’í Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification.
In the evening, we will drop you at your desired location in New Delhi and will end this tour with endless amazing memories.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note that Akshardham Temple, Gandhi Smriti are closed on Monday, however some other sites will be incorporated in the tour on Monday. Like Birla Temple and Iskcon Temple.
- A pick-up and drop off at the airport is available on request. Flight details must be provided at the time of booking
- Kindly wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
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The best Private Old and New Delhi City tour in 8 Hours Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Private transport for full day city tour of Delhi
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick up and drop off in Delhi
- Private transportation
- Mineral water in the car
Not Included
- Entrances of the monuments
- Gratitude (Tip to the Driver and guide)
- Entry/Admission – Red Fort
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by TRAVEL INDIA ONE DAY.
- 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 40 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.
