A Wonderful Way to Experience Old Delhi as a Solo Traveler
JD was very accommodating when I had to reschedule my tour twice for personal reasons. He arranged for his co-host, Stanley, to accompany me, and Stanley was wonderful.
We met at Lal Qila, which was easy to find, and despite the rain, the tour was very comfortable. We explored the Jain temple, Chandni Chowk, the hidden Naughara heritage alley, the spice market, and Fatehpuri Masjid. We also ate our way through Old Delhi with lots of delicious vegetarian food, from samosa and jalebi to chole bhature, chai, and mango lassi!
We finished with a rickshaw ride back to Lal Qila, and Stanley was kind enough to take the metro with me and make sure I got safely to my hotel station.
As a solo female traveler, I really appreciated feeling safe and comfortable throughout the experience. Old Delhi can be very crowded and overwhelming to navigate alone, and having Stanley with me made it much easier. I also learned so much about the history and culture of Old Delhi. Definitely recommend this experience!
N.B.
This review was originally posted on Airbnb, where I booked the experience. I’m sharing it here as well in case it helps other travelers planning their Old Delhi experience. 😊
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Getaway34569596916
October 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Old Delhi Food Tour
What a fabulous day we had with Stanley. He was so attentive and knowledgeable. The food was delicious, and there was so much food (have a light breakfast!). Stanley made us feel cared for and cherished. We would highly recommend this tour. Thank you!"
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BrookeAroundTown
September 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Street food as a window into Delhi culture
After enjoying JD’s cooking class so much, we joined him for a walking street food tour of Old Delhi that ended up being another highlight of our trip! There are few better ways to understand a city than through its everyday culinary traditions, but Chand Chowk would be seriously overwhelming to navigate as a foreigner... JD has meticulously vetted food stalls (ensuring that food prep standards are incredibly high, only filtered water is used, etc) so you can rest assured you won’t get sick from anything you eat— and as a very enthusiastic foodie who’s paid the gastrointestinal price more times than I can count, this was the PERFECT way to get the street food experience without the risk! Not only that, but JD has added stops at a Jain Temple, Sikh mega-kitchen, and other cultural sites to break up all the munching and provide additional context to your exploration. We learned so much, enjoyed so much, and left with a true appreciation of Old Delhi and its melting pot of cultural identity.
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Thank you so much for this amazing review! Doing both the cooking class and the Old Delhi street food walk with us was so special, and I am thrilled that both experiences ended up being highlights of your trip.
Chandni Chowk can certainly feel like a sensory overload to navigate on your own. As a fellow foodie, making sure that every single stall we visit maintains strict hygiene standards and uses clean, filtered water is something I take very seriously, so you can focus entirely on enjoying the flavors without a single worry.
I am also so glad you appreciated the cultural stops along the way. Visiting the Jain Temple and experiencing the selflessness of the Sikh mega-kitchen adds so much depth to understanding how diverse cultures, faiths, and food traditions coexist in the heart of Old Delhi.
If you ever want to check out our other cultural walks for a future visit, you can find us online at Explore Real India.
When you want to recreate some of those flavors in your own kitchen or dive deeper into the history and cultural insights we talked about, you can search Amazon for my books:
Art Of Indian Cooking - 65 Recipes of Spices, Stories & Soul
Don’t Just Visit India. Feel It.: Understanding India Before You Arrive
Let's stay in touch on Insta too. You can find our daily updates by searching for Art of Indian Cooking and Food Tours Delhi.
Thank you again for your incredible warmth, enthusiasm, and support across both tours. It was a true pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to Delhi again in the future!
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tinasorridere
September 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
India 2026
Tour Guide was Excellent and Very Informative.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! I am so glad you found the experience informative and had a great time exploring with us. Sharing the history, stories, and local culture of the city is always our favorite part of hosting.
If you ever want to check out the other cultural walks or experiences we offer, you can find our website online at Explore Real India (just add com at the end).
To keep exploring from home or try making some of our local dishes yourself, you can find both of my books on Amazon by searching for their exact titles:
Art Of Indian Cooking - 65 Recipes of Spices, Stories & Soul
Don’t Just Visit India. Feel It.: Understanding India Before You Arrive
We would also love to stay in touch on Instagram, where you can follow along with our daily kitchen recipes and city food walks at @Art of Indian Cooking and @Food Tours Delhi.
Thank you again for joining us in Delhi, and safe travels wherever your journey takes you next!
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E2396RXneilg
September 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour of Delhi Markets and Temples
We all really enjoyed the tour, and Stanley was an excellent guide. Really looked after us when one of our party felt unwell. Sites and food were all wonderful. Thank you
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Thank you so much for sharing this. Hosting your group was a real pleasure!
I am so proud of Stanley for stepping up and looking after your friend when they weren't feeling well. Taking care of people and making sure everyone feels safe and comfortable is always our main priority as hosts, so hearing that he took good care of your group means everything to us. I'm really glad the rest of the day, the historical sites, and the local food were such a hit.
If you ever plan another trip or want to see the other cultural walks we run, you can find everything on our website at Explore Real India (explorerealindia com)
To keep exploring from home, you can search Amazon for my two books: Art Of Indian Cooking - 65 Recipes of Spices, Stories & Soul if you want to cook those flavors yourself, and Don’t Just Visit India. Feel It.: Understanding India Before You Arrive for a deeper look into the culture.
We would also love to stay in touch on Instagram—you can catch our daily kitchen updates and city walks at @Art of Indian Cooking and @Food Tours Delhi.
we would love to host you all again whenever you are back in Delhi!
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507salimh
September 14, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A great tour and a fantastic guide!
Fantastic day with JD! This was a tour we had done in 2025 and we came back with friends to do it again and everyone loved it! Highly recommend this wonderful tour.
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Thank you so much for coming back to explore Delhi with us again! Hosting you in 2025 was a real pleasure, but having you return and bring your friends along is the highest compliment we could ever ask for as hosts. I am so glad that everyone in your group had such a fantastic day.
If you or your friends ever want to check out the other cultural experiences we run, you can find us online at Explore Real India (just add com at the end).
When you want to recreate some of our local flavors at home or dive deeper into the cultural side of traveling in the country, you can find both of my books on Amazon by searching for their exact titles:
Art Of Indian Cooking - 65 Recipes of Spices, Stories & Soul
Don’t Just Visit India. Feel It.: Understanding India Before You Arrive
We would also love to stay in touch on Instagram, where you can follow along with our daily kitchen recipes and city walks at @Art of Indian Cooking and @Food Tours Delhi.
Thank you again for your incredible support and for trusting us with your friends. Safe travels, and we hope to welcome you all back to Delhi again in the future!
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jackp178
September 14, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Must Do in Delhi
What an incredible tour - maybe my favorite ever! Stanley is such a good guide. What's best about this tour is the variety. He explains some history, you learn a lot about the city, and he walks you through the major religions of India. You also get to try incredible food throughout. Tour covered so much without feeling rushed and I truly enjoyed every aspect
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share this! Calling this experience maybe your favorite tour ever is the absolute highest compliment our team could ask for.
Stanley is a fantastic host, and I will be sure to pass along your kind words to him. He will be so happy to hear that you enjoyed the mix of local history, the introduction to India's major religions, and all the food stops along the way. Striking that right balance so you can see a lot without ever feeling rushed is always our main priority.
If you ever want to check out the other cultural walks or experiences we offer, you can find our website online at Explore Real India (just add com at the end).
To keep exploring the food and culture from home, both of my books are available on Amazon by searching for their exact titles:
Art Of Indian Cooking - 65 Recipes of Spices, Stories & Soul
Don’t Just Visit India. Feel It.: Understanding India Before You Arrive
We would also love to stay in touch on Instagram, where you can follow our daily recipes and city food walks at @Art of Indian Cooking and @Food Tours Delhi.
Thank you again for joining us in Delhi, and we hope to host you again in the future!
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mart_nm377
August 5, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent tour and guide!
An excellent experience with JD and his colleague, highly recommended! We visited temples, monuments, and parts of the market that we would not have been able to see without a good guide. The food spots are super authentic and delicious, and they are chosen with great care to ensure they are suitable for foreigners. They answered all our questions and made us feel very comfortable. Thank you JD and team!
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Muchísimas gracias por compartir una reseña tan linda y por tus amables palabras!
Saber que disfrutaste tanto explorando los rincones escondidos de los mercados, los monumentos y la serenidad de los templos nos llena de alegría. Mostrar a nuestros viajeros la verdadera alma de la ciudad de una forma segura, relajada y cómoda es lo que más nos apasiona.
Garantizar que cada parada de comida callejera sea 100% auténtica, deliciosa y completamente apta e higiénica para nuestros visitantes internacionales es siempre nuestra máxima prioridad. Para quienes lean esto y quieran ver un poco de los puestos, los coloridos mercados y los platillos que probamos, compartimos nuestros recorridos diarios en Instagram en Food Tours Delhi.
Ahora que ya conoces los sabores de las calles, ¡en tu próximo viaje a Delhi tienes que venir a nuestra casa familiar para aprender a cocinar estos platillos tradicionales y preparar un buen masala chai desde cero! Puedes ver el ambiente de nuestra cocina y recetas caseras en Insta en Art of Indian Cooking.
De parte de todo el equipo de Explore Real India, te agradecemos de corazón tu confianza, tus preguntas y tu genial compañía. ¡Fue un auténtico placer recibirte!
¡Te deseamos los mejores viajes por el mundo y esperamos darte la bienvenida de nuevo muy pronto! 🙏
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stanleyj199
August 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best food tour
This was so much more than just a food tour—it was the perfect combination of Old Delhi food, culture, history, temples, and local experiences. If you’re looking for the best Old Delhi Food Tour, Delhi Street Food Tour, or a Chandni Chowk Walking Tour, this experience is a must.
We visited the beautiful Jain Temple, admired the historic Hindu Temple from the outside, and explored a peaceful Sikh Gurudwara, where we even had the opportunity to visit the community kitchen (Langar) and learn about its traditions.
The highlight was tasting some of the most delicious and authentic street food in Old Delhi. Every food stop was 100% safe, hygienic, and personally handpicked by the Explore Real India team, making it an ideal experience for international travelers who want to enjoy safe street food in Delhi. The tour is also vegetarian-friendly, with plenty of incredible local specialties to try.
We wandered through the vibrant narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk, explored Asia’s largest spice market (Khari Baoli) with its incredible sights and aromas, and enjoyed a memorable cycle rickshaw ride through Old Delhi, offering a unique perspective of this historic neighborhood.
A huge thank you to Explore Real India for creating such a unique Old Delhi Food Tour, Delhi Temple Tour, Old Delhi Cultural Tour, and heritage walking experience. Whether you’re searching for the best food tour in Delhi, a vegetarian food tour, a Delhi sightseeing tour, or an authentic Old Delhi cultural experience, this tour truly has it all. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Delhi!
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What a generous, heartwarming review—thank you so much!
Reading your detailed breakdown of the day puts the biggest smile on my face. Showing guests the magic of Old Delhi is about far more than just filling plates. It’s about creating those core memories—whether that’s winding through the bustling lanes on a cycle rickshaw, taking in the incredible scents of Khari Baoli, or experiencing the profound spirit of community at the Sikh Gurudwara’s kitchen.
Curating 100% safe, hygienic, and delicious vegetarian street food so international travelers can indulge with total confidence is something we take immense pride in. For anyone following along who wants a look at the exact food stops and neighborhood spots we visit, we love sharing our daily walks on Insta at Food Tours Delhi.
Now that you've experienced those spices out on the historic streets, we’d love to have you back to learn how we blend and cook with them at home! We host interactive cooking sessions right in our family kitchen (you can catch a glimpse of our home recipes on Insta @ Art of Indian Cooking).
On behalf of our entire Explore Real India team, thank you for trusting us with your time in Delhi and for recommending our experience so thoughtfully to fellow travelers.
Wishing you many more incredible journeys ahead, and we hope our paths cross again soon!
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Safari46533691221
July 31, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Overall great
If you’re searching for the best Old Delhi Food Walk or an authentic Delhi Food Tour, this experience is absolutely worth it. It offers the perfect mix of street food, local culture, heritage, temples, and hidden gems that most visitors would never discover on their own.
Our journey took us through the bustling lanes of Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk, where we enjoyed a variety of authentic Delhi street food from carefully selected vendors. Every stop was clean, hygienic, and personally chosen by the Explore Real India team, making it a great option for anyone wanting to experience safe street food in Delhi. There were also plenty of delicious vegetarian food options, making this a fantastic vegetarian food tour in Delhi.
Along the way, we visited the beautiful Jain Temple, saw a historic Hindu Temple, and explored a welcoming Sikh Gurudwara, including a visit to its community kitchen, which was a memorable cultural experience.
One of my favorite parts was walking through Khari Baoli, Asia’s largest spice market, where the colorful spices and lively atmosphere make it one of the most fascinating places in Delhi. The traditional cycle rickshaw ride through Old Delhi was another highlight and gave us a unique way to experience the charm of Chandni Chowk.
A big thank you to Explore Real India for creating such an unforgettable Old Delhi Walking Tour, Delhi Food Walk, Spice Market Tour, and Old Delhi Cultural Tour. If you want to experience the real flavors, history, and traditions of Delhi, this is one of the best food tours in Delhi and a must-do for every traveler.
事業者からの返答
This review put a massive smile on my face—thank you so much for writing such a lovely, thoughtful summary of your time with us!
Helping visitors uncover those serene heritage temples and secret food corners right in the middle of Chandni Chowk’s electric energy is what makes these walks so satisfying for our team. I'm especially thrilled that the cycle rickshaw ride through Khari Baoli and the peaceful experience at the Sikh Gurudwara stood out as highlights for you.
Ensuring every single bite is authentic, delicious, and 100% safe for foreign travelers is our absolute top priority. For anyone reading along who wants a visual peak at the street food stalls and dishes we visit, we showcase our daily culinary walks over on Insta at Food Tours Delhi.
Now that you’ve experienced all those amazing spices at the market, you’ll have to come back so we can teach you how to cook with them in our family kitchen! (You can take a look at our home-cooked recipes on Insta under Art of Indian Cooking).
On behalf of the whole Explore Real India team, thank you again for your kind recommendation and wonderful company. Wishing you endless fantastic travel adventures ahead!
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