New Delhi Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best New Delhi tours, Old Delhi and Red Fort walks, Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb tickets, street-food tours and Taj Mahal, Golden Triangle and Jaipur day trips. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Delhi itinerary.
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Explore New Delhi by interest
Whatever brings you to New Delhi — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Old Delhi
Rickshaw rides through Chandni Chowk, the Red Fort and Jama Masjid.
ExploreTaj Mahal
Day trips to Agra for the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort by train or car.
ExploreGolden Triangle
Multi-day Delhi–Agra–Jaipur tours with hotels and a guide.
ExploreMonuments
Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate and the Lotus Temple.
ExploreStreet food
Chaat, parathas and kebabs on guided Old Delhi food tours.
ExploreJaipur
The Pink City’s Amber Fort, City Palace and Hawa Mahal.
ExploreTiger safaris
Ranthambore National Park jeep safaris for wild Bengal tigers.
ExploreAmritsar
The Golden Temple and the Wagah border ceremony.
ExploreTop attractions in New Delhi
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Red Fort
The vast Mughal palace-fortress of red sandstone in Old Delhi.
Taj Mahal
The white-marble wonder in Agra, a day trip from Delhi.
Qutub Minar
A 73-metre red-sandstone victory tower and UNESCO site.
Humayun's Tomb
The Mughal garden-tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal.
India Gate
The 42-metre war memorial arch at the heart of New Delhi.
Jama Masjid
India’s largest mosque, towering over Old Delhi.
Lotus Temple
The serene white-marble Bahá’í temple shaped like a lotus.
Jaipur
The Pink City’s Amber Fort, City Palace and Hawa Mahal.
Delhi in 1 day
- 1Old Delhi: Red Fort & Jama Masjid
- 2Chandni Chowk rickshaw & food
- 3New Delhi: Qutub Minar
- 4Humayun's Tomb & India Gate
Delhi in 2 days
- 1Day 1: Old & New Delhi sights
- 2Street-food tour
- 3Day 2: Taj Mahal day trip
- 4Agra Fort & return
Golden Triangle itinerary
- 1Days 1–2: Delhi
- 2Day 3: Agra & Taj Mahal
- 3Days 4–5: Jaipur
- 4Return to Delhi
Delhi with kids
- 1Chandni Chowk rickshaw ride
- 2India Gate lawns
- 3National Rail Museum
- 4Taj Mahal day trip
2 hrs awayTaj Mahal (Agra)
The white-marble wonder of the world and Agra Fort, by fast train or car.
2 hrs awayAgra Fort
The mighty red-sandstone Mughal fortress with Taj Mahal views.
5 hrs awayJaipur
The Pink City’s Amber Fort, City Palace and Hawa Mahal.
Multi-day awayGolden Triangle
The classic Delhi–Agra–Jaipur circuit with hotels and a guide.
Fly/train awayAmritsar
The Golden Temple of the Sikhs and the Wagah border ceremony.
Multi-day awayRanthambore
Jeep safaris for wild Bengal tigers in a Rajasthan reserve.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every New Delhi visitor asks before booking.
The best months
October to March is the best time to visit, with cool, comfortable days ideal for sightseeing and day trips to Agra and Jaipur.
Autumn (Oct–Nov)
Pleasant weather after the monsoon and the festive season of Diwali make this a lovely, lively time to visit.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cool, sunny days and chilly mornings; the peak tourist season, though dense morning fog can occasionally delay trains and flights.
Spring (Mar)
Warm and comfortable before the heat builds — a good shoulder-season window.
Summer (Apr–Jun)
Very hot, often above 40°C. Sightsee early, keep midday for indoor sights, and stay hydrated.
Monsoon (Jul–Sep)
Humid with heavy rain showers and fewer crowds; greenery returns, but plan around downpours.
One day
Enough for the headline sights of Old and New Delhi on a guided city tour with transport.
Two days
Add a Taj Mahal day trip to Agra by fast train or car.
Three to four days
Explore Delhi at a relaxed pace with a food tour, then add Agra and the start of Rajasthan.
Five to six days
The full Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur with time at each.
A week or more
Add Amritsar’s Golden Temple or a Ranthambore tiger safari to the Golden Triangle.
Travelling with kids
Keep the pace gentle and the days shorter, mixing rickshaw rides and open spaces with the big sights.
Delhi Metro
The clean, modern and inexpensive Metro is the fastest way across the city, avoiding the notorious traffic; buy a token or a tourist card.
App cabs & autos
Ola and Uber are cheap and reliable for door-to-door trips; for auto-rickshaws, use the app or agree the fare first.
Tours with transport
City tours and day trips include air-conditioned transport with a driver — the easiest way to cover the spread-out sights and reach Agra.
Old Delhi on foot & rickshaw
The lanes of Chandni Chowk are best explored on foot or by cycle-rickshaw, ideally with a guide.
Trains to Agra & Jaipur
Fast trains like the Gatimaan Express reach Agra in under two hours; book in advance for the best classes.
From the airport
Indira Gandhi Airport links to the centre by the Airport Express Metro or a pre-paid or app taxi.
Food & water
Drink bottled or filtered water, and eat freshly cooked, hot food — a guided street-food tour points you to the safest, busiest stalls.
Beat the scams
Book tours and cabs through apps or trusted operators, ignore unsolicited “tourist office” touts, and confirm your hotel directly.
Dress respectfully
Cover shoulders and knees at temples and mosques, and remove shoes where required; carry a scarf for covering up.
Heat & pollution
In summer carry water and sun protection; in winter mornings, air quality can dip — a mask helps sensitive travellers.
Cash & cards
Cards and UPI are widely accepted, but carry some rupees for rickshaws, tips and small stalls.
Closing days
The Taj Mahal closes on Fridays and some monuments and the Lotus Temple close on Mondays — plan your days accordingly.
Taj Mahal day trips
Popular Agra trips and the fast Gatimaan Express train sell out in peak season — book ahead.
Golden Triangle tours
Multi-day Delhi–Agra–Jaipur tours with hotels need booking in advance, especially over winter.
Ranthambore safaris
Tiger-safari jeep and canter permits are limited and sell out well ahead — reserve early.
Amritsar trips
Flights and overnight trains to Amritsar fill up; book transport and tours ahead.
Food tours
Small-group street-food tours have limited places and are very popular.
Festivals
Around Diwali and Holi, demand and prices spike — book accommodation and tours early.
City & Old Delhi tours
Around ₹1,500–4,000 (about €17–45) for a guided Old Delhi or full-city tour with transport.
Taj Mahal day trips
About ₹4,000–9,000 (about €45–100) by car, more by the fast Gatimaan Express with a guide and entries.
Golden Triangle
Roughly ₹18,000–40,000 (about €200–450) for a multi-day tour with hotels, transport and a guide.
Food tours
Around ₹1,500–3,500 (about €17–40) for a guided street-food tour with plenty of tastings.
Ranthambore safari
About ₹12,000–25,000 (about €135–280) for a multi-day trip with safaris and a lodge stay.
How to save
Join group tours, use the Metro and app cabs, and travel in shoulder season for the best rates.
New Delhi through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Warm in March before fierce heat builds from April — a short shoulder window.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Sightsee early; April–May are very hot.
- Best for
- Humid with rain showers, greenery and the fewest crowds and lowest prices.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Plan around downpours and carry a rain layer.
- Best for
- Cool, pleasant weather and the festive Diwali season — a top time to visit.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Book ahead around Diwali when demand spikes.
- Best for
- Cool, sunny peak season ideal for the city and the Golden Triangle.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Morning fog can delay trains — allow buffer time.