Mehrauli in South Delhi is home to the 200-acre Mehrauli Archaeological Park, located right next to the iconic Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of Delhi’s lesser-known heritage areas, the park is rich in history and remains inhabited in contemporary times. It contains over 100 notable monuments, including the ruins of Lal Kot, Delhi’s oldest existing fort, built by the Tomar Rajputs in the 11th century. The park also preserves architectural remnants from the Khalji, Tughlaq, Lodhi, Mughal and British periods. The Qutub Minar, built in the early 13th century, is one of India’s most celebrated examples of Indo-Islamic architecture. Rising over 72 metres, its red sandstone and marble tower features intricately carved bands of inscriptions and ornamentation. The surrounding Qutub complex also includes the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, Iron Pillar and the unfinished Alai Minar, reflecting Delhi’s rich medieval architectural heritage.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $54.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Experience the lesser known monuments and history of this continuously inhabited region of Delhi . The area is renowned to attractions like the Tomb of Balban, established in 1287 CE, when India's first real arch and true dome were created. Other fascinating monuments include the Jamali and Kamali Mosque which is believed to be the abode for the Djinns , one of the haunted sites of India and an early 17th century Quli khan’s tomb which was refurbished by a British resident in Delhi into his summer retreat palace.
Visit the distinguished minaret of Delhi and it's accessorial monuments
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Mehrauli and Qutub Minar lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $30 per person for this New Delhi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $54. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet the Tour Guide at the Parking of Jamali Kamali or Mehrauli Archaeological Park. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by India City Walks.
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Loveleen at India City walks gave us such a wonderful experience. She is extremely knowledgeable and explained the history of the area so well and helped us discover, enjoy & appreciate hidden gems in our city which we never end up visiting otherwise
Mehrauli archeological park is one of the must visit places in Delhi. We explored different architectural styles in the park. From Jamali Kamali mosque to Rajon Ki Bawali and Metcalfe House had its unique styles and structures. It was amazing.
An enlightening heritage walk through Mehrauli Park, rich with history, stunning architecture, and culture with India city walks
The walk was very informative and very wonderfully presented by India City walks. amazing experience!! The entire experience was well guided, with amazing information and history.
The walk was conducted excellently by Tushar who explained the historical aspects of the Mehrauli Archaeological Park in a very lucid and interesting manner.
thank you very much for your review and kind words for our team member. We look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes
Great Tour conducted by young, energetic and passionate walk leaders. The area comes alive when the experience is conducted by people who love their work. This is unmistakably noticed in over two hours of the trip. This part of Delhi is not that well known, but it adds to the value of the experience. I would want to return and explore and revisit at my pace. Thank you, India City Walks, for introducing me to this piece of history.
I recently had the opportunity to experience PATA India Heritage Walk in association with India City Walks on 3rd Feb’24 in Mehrauli, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. The tour was a perfect blend of history, culture and fun. The tour was well-organized. The team of India City Walks was knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about sharing Mehrauli’s rich heritage. I highly recommend the India City Walks for anyone who intends to visit Delhi or our country’s heritage and legacy. The Team of India City Walks very courteous, helpful and attentive to everyone’s needs. 100% fruitful walk!
Had the chance to experience their walk & to say the least, it was incredible. Their team is very passionate & a great way to take us back in time!
Delhi Walks With Nidhi & Team N facilitated by PATA 🇮🇳 india. Representing India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC),looking forward for more walks.Thank You all.
It was a ‘Believe It Or Not’ experience. Indeed made !ncredible by Amir and Tushar with their excellent knowledge of historical facts, woven with shayari and the superb art of storytelling!! Quite an enriching and priceless experience.
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