Old Delhi and Temples tour with a Local
Description
Start your day by exploring religious establishments in Delhi. With your knowledgeable guide explore different temples. After you finish exploring temples, take a walking tour towards Old Delhi, Mughals capital in the 17th century and get bemused by the traditional way of selling things.
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Itinerary
This exclusively designed full-day tour will start with your driver picking you up from your hotel at 9:00 in the morning. After getting briefed about the tour, travel towards the Lotus Temple, Bahai’s faith built this beautiful Lotus flower shaped temple that gives glimpses of Sydney Opera House.
Your next stop would be moving to Akshardham temple, a cultural and religious complex built so large that it is 3rd largest Hindu temple. With your guide explore the intricate carvings on the wall and learn how a saint revolutionized the concept of Hinduism.
Follow your guide and travel to New Delhi to your next stop, gurudwara (Sikh temple) will allow you to take a sneak peek in the lives of Sikhs. Visit their community kitchen (langar service) to see how everyday food is being served for thousands of people and understand their selfless devotion and service to humanity!
After you’re done with your temples tour, get ready to explore Old Delhi and learn about Old Delhi history and hop on a cycle rickshaw to observe how people operate their wholesale businesses. Visit the Famous second-largest Congregational mosque in India(Jama Masjid) and get your nostrils filled with the smell of flavored spices that define Indian cuisine.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your hotel lobby near reception.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(5)
Thoughtful itinerary which passes through a wide range of religious buildings, Baha'i, Muslim, Hindu, and Sikh. The guide was articulate and helpful, and having a private driver was an efficient way of covering the sights of an often overwhelming city. The guide managed to fit in a walk through the old market, stopping for the most delicious lassi ever. A highlight was visiting the massive kitchen at the Sikh temple, filled with an assembly line of volunteers and machines preparing thousands of meals for pilgrims. Highly recommended way to learn more about Delhi and varied Indian practices.
Hello Mam, Thank you so much for appreciating my work as a guide for your trip. It gives me immense pleasure to provide local experiences to my guests and make them happy. Looking forward to hosting you sometime future in your visit to Delhi. Thanks Deepak
We have used Deepak several times when we have visited Delhi, and we will continue to use him on any future trips. We have used him for the Old Delhi, temples, and food tours. He has a wealth of information about the city, temples, and history. One of the things we like most about having Deepak as a guide is that he adjusts the level of detail we're interested in for each place we visit. He knows when we want to learn more, and when we have learned enough about a location and are ready to move on. He has great communication skills including speaking English well. And he's also entertaining - we had a lot of fun with all of our experiences with him! My colleagues/friends highly recommend working with Deepak!!
Dear Paul, Thanks a lot for your kind and lovely feedback about my services as a guide. It had always been my pleasure to have you,Mark and his colleagues on a trip to Delhi to absorb Delhi's culture and traditions. I hope to see you soon in your next visit to Delhi. Regards, Deepak
When we wanted to visit the markets in Delhi, we weren't sure what to expect but were lucky to have hired Deepak. He is very friendly (made us feel like we were travelling with an adventurous local friend), professional and knowledgeable, has an amazing level of English and also made us feel really safe. He made sure we get to experience some of what the locals do by taking us not only to the historic (most touristic) landmarks but also to the Chandni Chowk and spice markets and to eat local food such as the delicious paratha bread. We liked him so much that we decided to book him again for another tour of Delhi which included Qutub Minar, India Gate and Lodi Gardens and others. This tour was once again a memorable experience thanks to him. I cannot stress enough how good and friendly Deepak is. Recommended for your next visit.
Dear Moises, Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. I feel happy that you and Maite, really found in me a local friend rather than a traditional guide. I always try to make my clients comfortable so that this process of exchange of cultures and knowledge keeps going on. See you on your next visit to India! Deepak
I highly recommend him as a tour guide. He was able to enhance the real Experience. Touring around, eating at local restaurants and overall getting to know the city as if you were a local. Because of his high education, he is extremely knowledgeable in history and science. Great experience overall!!
Dear Jorge, It was really a great privilege for me to have you and your family on a tour of Old Delhi and Temples. I am on a mission to make experiences of my clients happy and it feels great you were satisfied with my services. Looking forward to seeing you soon! Best Regards, Deepak
Deepak was a fantastic guide through Old Delhi! We enjoyed fantastic street food and visited beautiful temples. He is extremely knowledgeable and felt more like a friendly travel companion rather than a tour guide. It was a great way to spend the day and a good value for the money. I highly recommend it!
Dear Jamila, It was really a great evening having spent with you, your dad and sister. Guests like you really keep me motivated to work in a positive manner and provide genuine experiences. I always want to be a local companion rather than being called a traditional tour guide. See you soon! Best Regards, Deepak
