1 day · New Delhi itinerary
Delhi in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary
Only have one day in Delhi? You can still ride a rickshaw through Old Delhi, see the Red Fort and Qutub Minar, and admire Humayun’s Tomb. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Delhi — plus the best-rated tours to book.
At a glance
- 1Old Delhi: Red Fort & Jama Masjid
- 2Chandni Chowk rickshaw & food
- 3New Delhi: Qutub Minar
- 4Humayun's Tomb & India Gate
Morning: Old Delhi
Start in Old Delhi with the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, then ride a cycle-rickshaw through the spice lanes of Chandni Chowk — a guided tour makes the chaos easy.
Midday: food and Qutub Minar
Sample street food in the old city, then head to south Delhi for the towering Qutub Minar and its ancient ruins.
Afternoon: New Delhi
Finish with the beautiful Humayun’s Tomb and a stop at India Gate, lit up as the evening crowds gather on the lawns.
Book the experiences in this itinerary
Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in New Delhi — prices per person.
