Story of Spices- A Food Tour of Agra
Description
Walking down the lanes of Agra leaves one absorbed by the aroma of the different spices, various food stalls and the overall diverse cuisines of the city. Be it while looking at the century-old spice shops at Rawatpada or eating the delectable and famous mutton stew at Pakiza Meat Shop, it is a wonder how different spices and flavours blend into the living history of the city, and how modern alterations to the original dishes over time have created new flavours that still retain the cultural significance of the dish. Join us on a food tour across the old city as we take you through a journey of myriad palates, with a variety of different dishes ranging from Mughlai non-vegetarian cuisine to braj ke bhalle, and discuss how the different spices/preparations used by generations have influenced the food and living culture of the city.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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(8)
Interesting tour of Agra & its history including a few nibbles here & there of food & the spices. Khaleem was engaging & obviously loves his city. We wandered down streets & alleys that you wouldn't really stumble across. I love food tours as it tells the story of a place so I'd fully recommend you do one - you won't be disappointed !
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If you are looking to see another, better side of Agra, look no further. Agra Heritage Walks provided us a glimpse into what Agra has to offer beyond the Taj, and we were not disappointed. Between sharing incredible food and drinks through the course of the walk, accompanied by the perspectives and stories from the locals, we grew familiar with what the city has to offer in terms of food, history, culture, and people. Tahir was a charming host, incredible storyteller, and has great taste, showing us spots around town, not only for food, but for leisure, admiring the architecture, facilitating conversation, and of course, plenty for eating. Agra Heritage Walks is actively preserving the history of this community, and their work is phenomenal. Additionally, he adapted to our last minute planning and accommodated us regardless, with quick response and a smile on his face. Only compliments to Agra Heritage Walks for showing us your beautiful city. What a gem.
Thank you Beckett. Look forward to host you again.
Just wanted to throw a quick appreciation. Honestly, it was a real pleasure to have Agra Heritage Walks guide us through our visit to Agra. It really made a world of a difference. Agra Fort: The guided tour of the Agra Fort was immensely improved because of all the intriguing and in depth information provided by Khaleem, our guide for this experience. Heritage Food Walk: The guided food walk experience through the heritage streets of the city of Agra, provided by Tahir, I must say, it was curated to absolute perfection. I absolutely loved it. Truly an enjoyable experience. A must for any food lover looking for a fully curated food walk through the historical parts of Agra city. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make it such a wonderful experience for us.
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Kaleem and Tahir of Agra Heritage Walks are two local heroes of the people, for the people of Agra. Seeing the city through their passion and knowledge is the only way to go- do not miss out!
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As a food lover and sucker for trying anything new when it comes to food, I had an amazing experience with Akbarabadi food trail curated for us by Tahir Bhai. It was one of the most unique experiences I've ever had. Every food and every street had a story! Chimmanlal aloo Puri, Disco Aloo, Anjeer Halwa, Soan Halwa at Gopal Peth, Cafe Ghalib, Pakiza mutton, Daulat ki Chaat, Makhan ki gujiya.. all exceptional, unique , tasty amazing food absolutely to die for. The passion that Tahir Bhai has for the culture of Agra made it even better. If you are ever in Agra, this is an experience you should definitely try because no food blogger or Google map can help you find these locations. PS: Urdu shayari under the moon at Cafe Ghalib is another experience to look forward to
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The walk was very insightful and the story telling was awesome. The walk leader used different tools like poetry to tell history.
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It was amazing to listen to the history behind the food culture and the actual and factual stories behind the monuments.
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Agra heritage walk offers an adventure in the narrow and quaint streets of Agra to make us discover its unique charm through the perspective of some artists, who love this city and make us fall in love with it too. Those artists make us look beyond the famous Taj Mahal to see the endless wonders of the heritage of Agra that history left behind. Also, keep your eyes widely opened cause you'll see a lot of magical everyday scenes within the chaos of this fuzzy city. So go have a sip of the best chaï of Agra, do not forget to pass by the old mosque and always end a walk with a flute piece and I promise you won't be disappointed.
Thank you so much for your review Naomi. We hope to take you on a walk again.
