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Experience the dizzying pace of daily life in Delhi.
Wander Delhi's chaotic streets and alleyways.
Explore local markets, temples, and historical sights.
Indulge in a sweet chai and tasty morsels from street stalls.
Inclusion
Local English speaking guide; Entrance fees; Metro ticket; Rickshaw ride; All Vegetarian Meal; Chai & Local snacks.
Exclusion
Hotel pick-up and drop-off; Red Forth Entrance Fee; Items of a personal nature; Tips or gratuities for drivers or guide.
Hours of operation
Available Monday – Saturday at 9:00am.
Duration
Approximately 3-4 hours.
Location
Meeting point: Hotel Jivitesh Lobby, 11 Pusa Road, opposite Metro Pillar 87, Near Karol Bagh Metro Station, New Delhi (India).
Finish point: At the end of your Delhi tour you are free for personal exploration or alternatively your local guide can assist with arranging a taxi back to your hotel.
Itinerary
Kick start your day in Delhi with a trip on the metro and a cup of chai, just like the locals. It'll set you up just find for a tour of Delhi highlights and local experiences.
This Delhi city tour has it all - you'll experience the best of Delhi with great street food, markets, bazaars, temples, and famous historical sites.
Stop and sample a samosa from a street stall, wander through narrow alleyways, and see the sights, smells, and people of Delhi front and center. Explore a local market where goods on offer range from wedding paraphernalia to cow dung on a string (seriously).
Check out sights linked to the 1857 Mutiny (also known as India's First War of Independence), a ruthless put down by British colonial forces and precursor to a later more peaceful struggle for independence led by Mahatma Gandhi in the early 1900s. Your local guide will provide a background into India's more recent history and struggle for independence.
Pay a visit to local temples dedicated to the various Hindu gods, and gain insight into the religion of Hinduism, at one of the more spiritual moments on our Delhi tour.
At the end of your Delhi city tour, your guide can assist with arranging a taxi back to your accommodation or is happy to provide tips and suggestions for further exploration in Delhi.
Additional Information
Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate.
Participant restrictions
This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour. Children younger than 6 are permitted at no extra cost, but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.
Policies
This tour is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.
If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point.
Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
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