Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour
Description
Discover the wonders of Old Delhi in a walking tour, discover 400-year-old heritage hidden inside dense labyrinths of antique lanes. Relish your senses by walking in the middle of Bustling bazaars housing dazzling handicrafts, textiles, unique food and ultimately find your way to the Asia’s largest spice market. You will find best “Lassi” and “Masala Chai” points also. If looking to sample local food, then no need to book any costly food tours in Old Delhi, just feel free to ask your guide. This tour is set for heritage and culture lovers, admirers of ancient architecture and also for those trying to peep inside the local life, spirituality and livelihoods.
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Soon we walk for 20 minutes to reach 400 year old historic Old Delhi. We try either the tube OR TUK-TUK. We enter this beautiful imposing 400 year old Mosque built by the great emperor "Shahjahan". The same man who built "Taj Mahal". The entry fee of the mosque is INR 450/- Per Person, hence going inside is optional , hence if you don't want to pay & enter, then take photos from outside and we can continue the walk.
We enter this hidden heritage neighborhood of "Goldsmith" of "Mughal" Emperors. They were housed by the "Mughal" emperors to craft handmade jewelry for them. What stands them apart that hey make Stone inlaid jewelry. Like they place gems like "Lapis Lazuli", Amber in the jewels. They are quite welcoming to let you see their secrets of Jewelry making. Also explore taking the photos of their "Havelis" (heritage mansions)
Enjoy walking this vibrant colorful streets which sells wedding clothes and attire in enormous amount. Whole street is lively with local wedding shoppers and enjoy trying some local safe street food.
Explore Asia's biggest spice market, walk among the large bags of spices put on display for buying purposes by the local families. Enjoy the hustle bustle of the wholesale trade and also enjoy the aroma of the spices that fills the air. If you are more interested in knowing about the Indian spices, then we take you to a big spice depot, where they explain in detail about the spices. And you have a chance to grab few spice / tea pouches of high quality.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(287)
Excellent informative tour of some of the more hidden places of Old Delhi that a tourist may not venture to alone
Dear Mr Graham, It was a pleasure to serve you in Old Delhi. Thank you for the kind words of appreciation and the time you took to post the review. I feel honoured to know that I was able to match your expectations. Hope to see you again! Best Regards - Jai Singh
I too notch services by Jai Singh in old Delhi he took a care of our family and we really enjoyed his company
Dear Mr Chan, It was a pleasure to serve you and your family in Old Delhi. Thank you for the kind words of appreciation and the time you took to post the review. I feel honoured to know that I was able to match your expectations. Hope to see you again! Best Regards - Jai Singh
It is a very interesting and entertaining tour. Jai is very knowledgeable and kind. I recommend it 100%
Dear Mr Raul, It was a pleasure to serve you and your partner in Old Delhi. Thank you for the kind words of appreciation and the time you took to post the review. I feel honoured to know that I was able to match your expectations. Hope to see you again! Best Regards - Jai Singh
Jai Singh is an amazing guide. Deeply knowledgeable on local History and traditions he takes you on a journey through small alleys and into old homes. He clearly loves showing old Delhi to his visitors. Highly highly recommend !
Dear Ms Catherine, It was a pleasure to serve you and your friend in Old Delhi. Thank you for the kind words of appreciation and the time you took to post the review. I feel honoured to know that I was able to match your expectations. Hope to see you again! Best Regards - Jai Singh
If you only do one tour while in Delhi, definitely do this one. Definitely the most worth it, because you will discover amazing places that you wouldn't have discovered on your own.
Dear Sir, It was a pleasure to serve you in Old Delhi. Thank you for the kind words of appreciation and the time you took to post the review. I feel honoured to know that I was able to match your expectations. Hope to see you again! Best Regards - Jai Singh
With so many tour options, I was fortunate to have selected Mr. Jai Singh. Among other things, he was an absolute gentleman, a Delhi historian, an overall friendly and affable person to be around who was willing to push the limits to REALLY show me the underbelly of Old Delhi. Positives: *He really knows Delhi and the backstory for each of the places visited. *He listens to you! I provided him with a list of things I wanted to see and he delivered. And, had add-on's and surprises on top of that. *Hey, I'm a first timer here. HE offered hotel pickup. Thank you *He reads the room well. He displays a genuine interest when I was tired or needed a break as well as pushing the pace when I was ready. And, I SAW Old Delhi like I hadn't in my previous two visits. *Although I'm sure it's part of the cost of booking with him, he OFFERED to pay for miscellaneous items out of his own pocket . He paid for drinks when we were thirsty; out of the generosity of his own heart, he paid for the snacks and Haveli visit. What an absolute gentleman! Mr. Jai Singh was in large part, a reason why I thought India was so great. *We visited a Haveli! Don’t know what a haveli is? Book w/ Mr. Jai Singh for this quiet retreat. Negatives: None On the fence but not enough to drop his score: *It became obvious early on in my trip that guides, drivers, anyone in general had some sort of agreement with different vendors. This trip was not about shopping for me. Yet, every guide including Mr. Singh took me to a store to 'view.' I left with a 130.00 USD scarf which I did not intend on purchasing which my wife ended up loving so there's that....
Dear Sir, It was a pleasure to serve you in Old Delhi. Thank you for the kind words of appreciation and the time you took to post the review. I feel honoured to know that I was able to match your expectations. Hope to see you again! Best Regards - Jai Singh
From meeting Jai and the quick tuk tuk ride to the mosque, we knew we were in good hands. His knowledge, manner and understanding of what would appeal to us made the whole morning truly delightful. Another fabulous quirk was Jai’s ideas when it came to photos and settings. If you book this tour, settle in for a wondering introduction to Delhi culture.
Dear Ms Kelley, It was a pleasure to serve you in Old Delhi. Thank you for the kind words of appreciation and the time you took to post the review. I feel honoured to know that I was able to match your expectations. Hope to see you again! Best Regards - Jai Singh
An excellent, informative and enjoyable tour by the very friendly and knowledgeable Mr Jai Singh. Through WhatsApp we received clear and ongoing communication and met up easily. The tour took us round many interesting Old Delhi spots and we very much enjoyed a couple of rickshaw rides and chai stops. The only way to see and experience the real Delhi. Highly recommended tour and guide
Dear Mr Brad and Ms Gillian, It was a pleasure to serve you in Old Delhi. Thank you for the kind words of appreciation and the time you took to post the review. I feel honoured to know that I was able to match your expectations. Hope to see you again! Best Regards - Jai Singh
Great afternoon in Old Delhi, seeing parts you might not stumble upon yourself with interesting context from Jai.
Dear Mr Barton, It was a pleasure to serve you in Old Delhi. Thank you for the kind words of appreciation and the time you took to post the review. I feel honoured to know that I was able to match your expectations. Hope to see you again! Best Regards - Jai Singh
Jai was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, and personable, and generous. I mentioned that I was interested in my photography so he went out of his way multiple times to find me unique “hidden gem” spots. He helped me track down my ancestral home. The tour was meant to be 3h and he spent an extra hour just out of a desire to go above and beyond. Just superb! Highly Reccomend.
Dear Mr Gautam, It was a pleasure to serve you in Old Delhi. Thank you for the kind words of appreciation and the time you took to post the review. I feel honoured to know that I was able to match your expectations. Hope to see you again! Best Regards - Jai Singh
