Old Delhi Food, Heritage&Cultural Walk with Rickshaw ride to Masterji Kee Haveli
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Introducing an unforgettable experience: Immerse yourself in the heart of India's rich history and flavors. You will experience local culture, see some hidden heritage treasures, walk through the local bazaars, travel through Old Delhi on foot and by rickshaw, visit the region's oldest Spice Market, taste the best safe street food, and interact with different business owners who are there from several generations, and visit a Haveli for a traditional home-cooked complimentary meal. Our expert LOCAL FRIEND unveil tales of Old Delhi's captivating heritage. A charismatic rickshaw ride leading to the grandeur of Masterji Kee Haveli—a hidden gem echoing tales of yesteryears. Join us for an enriching journey, where every step narrates a story, and every taste encapsulates history. Unveil the treasures of Old Delhi with us. MASTERJI KEE HAVELI dot com promotes a cultural tourism in India. Please send an email for special request or if incase, you do not find our availability.
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This tour is conducted by Truly Old Delhi Locals living in Old Delhi. In this tour, you will experience local culture, see some hidden heritage treasures, walk through the local bazaar and interact with different business owners who are there from several generations, sample some safe street food and visit a Haveli for a traditional home cooked complimentary meal. You will get an opportunity to get introduced with local life on the street and also get to know the life of locals behind the doors by visiting visiting Masterji Kee Haveli -an Old Private Mansion in the old city in which single family is living from generations. You will take a walk through a Whole sale & local bazaars. You will experience the markets & meet with established merchants selling truly Indian fare. The market sells everything round the year.
Khari Baoli (Spice Market) is a street where your senses will get alive This is Asia's largest wholesale spice market selling all kinds of spices, nuts, herbs and food products like rice and tea. Operating since the 17th century, the market is situated at the western end of the Old Delhi.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please do not offend us by offering tips.
- While we make every effort to provide on-time service, tour start and finish times may be delayed due to several factors, including less or more number of participants, age group of the participants, weather conditions, individual's energy level, traffic, road conditions, mechanical problems or any other conditions beyond our control. We are not liable for any inconvenience or expense caused as a result of such delay. We assume no liability or responsibility for injury, loss, or damage to persons or property, delay, or expense arising from or caused by weather conditions, acts of God, war, accident, government restrictions or regulations, from any act or omission of any individual, traffic, road conditions, mechanical problems, or any other cause or condition beyond our control. We are not responsible for the quality and safety features of public and private transport. We reserve the right to cancel or change any tour, advertised schedule, or route without notice and assume no liability or responsibility for any conditions beyond our control that may result in an interruption or canceling of any tour. However, if we cancel the entire tour, we will give you a full refund. We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or destroyed personal effects.
- You would be happy to know that we have been awarded Traveler's Choice 2022 Best of The Best Experiences in India, the 10 BEST EXPERIENCES in Asia, and among Best of The Best Around the World 2020 by TripAdvisor. This latest award is a further recognition and appreciation of the high quality of our tours and our customer's satisfaction. TripAdvisor had earlier awarded us the Certificate of Excellence 2013 to 2021 with 5 stars rating for nine consecutive years and we are in their Hall of Fame.
- Strongly suggest taking the Metro train ( Yellow Line ) from the nearest metro station to your hotel or using Uber Radio Taxi to come to this part of the city. If you are coming by your transport, you must ensure that you come from the Ajmeri gate side and your driver calls Tour Leader before he starts from the hotel to understand the location and meeting point. After the tour, we may help to drop you back at the same meeting point or coordinate with your driver / Uber and drop you back up to your car at Hamdard building, Asaf Ali Road accordingly.
- What to wear: Because of the little conservative society in Old Delhi - Ladies, please dress modestly, carry a scarf if possible (wear clothes which cover your shoulders and your legs up to the knee at least, Please ensure you are carrying a cap for adequate protection against the sun. Usually, you must take off footwear to visit Indian houses but check with your host as this rule may apply only to some areas of the house.
- Warning based on some recent incidents: There are many shops as Government Tourist Office in the city, but they are not the real ones, they are impostors. Govt. Tourist has only one office, which is at Janpath Road. If someone tells us, that the tour is canceled or the area is closed today because of some demonstration, request not to get into any kind of stories.
- On your voucher you can see a google map link to to view the meeting point.
Reviews(757)
My college students and I had ANOTHER exceptional experience with Masterji Lee Haveli's Old Delhi walk! We made a special stop in Delhi during our India travels JUST to do this tour (which I began doing in 2013.) Varun was an exceptionally knowledgeable, kind, and sweet friend guiding us through the remarkable sights, sounds, and people of Old Delhi. You MUST do this tour!!
Thank you so much for returning to Masterji Kee Haveli and for making a special stop in Delhi just to experience our Old Delhi walk again! Knowing that you first joined us in 2013 and continue to bring your college students to discover Old Delhi with us is an incredible compliment. ❤️ Varun will be especially touched by your kind words. We truly believe that the best way to experience India is through its people. Our walks are not simply about monuments and sightseeing—they are about the stories, traditions, food, families, neighborhoods, and everyday life that make each place unique. This philosophy is at the heart of what we do across India. We now offer carefully curated local experiences in destinations throughout the country, with one dedicated person in each city acting as an ambassador for their own city. We deliberately work with local people because we believe locals make all the difference. Some of our city ambassadors even come from royal families and share these experiences purely as a passion for their heritage, culture, and hometown. And our experiences go beyond walking tours. Guests can also stay with us at the Masterji Kee Haveli homestay, giving them an opportunity to experience Indian hospitality in a much more personal way. We also have our own transportation fleet with English-speaking drivers, allowing us to create seamless, personalised journeys across India—from local experiences to multi-city travel. Thank you again for your wonderful recommendation. We are thrilled that you and your students chose to make Delhi a special stop on your India journey, and we hope to welcome you back to discover even more of India with our local ambassadors! 🇮🇳 Come as a traveller, leave as a friend. Warm regards, The Masterji Kee Haveli Team
You are told at the beginning that you are with a local friend, not a guide - and walking around Old Delhi with Varun felt like that. We sampled delicious foods and treats, walked through the narrow streets, visited several houses of worship, and gained wonderful insights about local culture and history. Our tour was just two of us - one who had spent a lot of time in Delhi, and the other who was new, and we both enjoyed it and learned new things. Definitely recommend to others! The best tour for curious people. :)
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review! We are delighted that walking through Old Delhi with Varun felt less like being on a traditional tour and more like spending time with a local friend. That is exactly the experience we hope to create. ❤️ Old Delhi is best discovered through its people, stories, flavours, hidden lanes, and places of worship—not simply by ticking off a list of monuments. We are especially happy that both of you enjoyed the experience despite having very different levels of familiarity with Delhi. Our aim is always to make the experience meaningful for both first-time visitors and those who already know the city well. Your description of it as “the best tour for curious people” means a lot to us. Curiosity is really at the heart of what we do! This philosophy also extends beyond Delhi. Through Masterji Kee Haveli, we curate local experiences across India, with a dedicated local ambassador in each destination who knows and loves their own city. We believe local people make all the difference. Some of our ambassadors even come from royal families and share their heritage and traditions because of their genuine passion for their home and culture. We also welcome travellers to experience India through our Masterji Kee Haveli homestay, and our own fleet of vehicles with English-speaking drivers helps us create comfortable, personalised journeys across the country. Thank you again for recommending us to fellow curious travellers. We hope to welcome you back someday—there is always another lane, story, flavour, or friendship waiting to be discovered in India! 🇮🇳 Come as a traveller, leave as a friend. Warm regards, The Masterji Kee Haveli Team
The tour for t he beginning til l the end was great, full of experiences only local person can provide. I had a lot of fun and I have learn a lot about the culture habits and history. Highly recommend
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience exploring Old Delhi with us and, most importantly, that you had fun while learning about the culture, traditions, daily life, and history of this fascinating part of the city. You captured exactly what we aim to offer: an experience that only a local can provide. Old Delhi is not just about seeing famous landmarks—it is about walking through its narrow streets, meeting people, tasting local flavours, discovering hidden corners, and understanding the stories and traditions that make the city so special. This local-first philosophy is also what we follow across India. We have local ambassadors in different cities, because we believe the people who live there and truly know their city make all the difference. Some of our ambassadors even come from royal families and share their heritage out of genuine passion. Beyond our Old Delhi experiences, we also offer the Masterji Kee Haveli homestay, as well as our own transportation fleet with English-speaking drivers, allowing us to create personalised experiences and journeys across India. Thank you again for recommending us! We hope to welcome you back to India and introduce you to another city, another local ambassador, and another side of India that you might otherwise never discover. Come as a traveller, leave as a friend. Warm regards, The Masterji Kee Haveli Team
We had wonderful tour of Old Delhi with Raj. He took us right into the thick of things, provided us with fantastic photos to remember the day, and was very hospitable taking us into the haveli for a meal. His personal experience of this amazing area of the city was invaluable, and certainly gave us one of the highlights of our stay in India. Thank you, Raj!
Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your Old Delhi experience with Raj became one of the highlights of your stay in India. ❤️ That is exactly what we hope to create—not simply a sightseeing tour, but an opportunity to step into the real Old Delhi, experience its energy, meet its people, taste its food, and understand the stories and traditions that make this part of the city so extraordinary. We are especially happy that Raj’s personal knowledge of the neighborhood, his hospitality, and the photographs he captured helped make the day memorable. And of course, welcoming you into the haveli for a meal is one of our favorite ways to share Indian hospitality! At Masterji Kee Haveli, we strongly believe that local people make all the difference. This is why we have local ambassadors across different cities in India—people who genuinely know, love, and belong to their cities. Some even come from royal families and share their heritage as a passion. Our experiences also extend beyond walking tours. We offer the Masterji Kee Haveli homestay, along with our own transportation fleet and English-speaking drivers, so we can help travellers experience India comfortably and personally across multiple destinations. Thank you again for choosing to discover Old Delhi with us. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to Raj! Come as a traveller, leave as a friend. Warm regards, The Masterji Kee Haveli Team
The tour was very interesting. The guide having grown up in the area made the tour much more personal. Definitely a tour worth considering, and you get to see a part of Old Delhi that is not often visited by tourists.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful review! We are delighted that you enjoyed exploring Old Delhi with us and especially appreciated having a local who grew up in the neighborhood share the experience with you. We believe this is what makes our Old Delhi experience different from a conventional sightseeing tour. When you explore with someone who has genuine roots in the area, you don't just see Old Delhi—you get to understand its people, traditions, stories, food, culture, and everyday life. And yes, we love taking our guests beyond the usual tourist routes to discover the lesser-seen side of this incredible city. This local approach is something we follow across India. We have local ambassadors in different cities, because we believe locals make all the difference. Some of our ambassadors even come from royal families and share their heritage because of their genuine passion for their city and culture. We also offer the Masterji Kee Haveli homestay, as well as our own transportation fleet with English-speaking drivers, allowing us to create personalised experiences throughout India. Thank you again for recommending us. We hope you will return one day and discover another hidden side of India with one of our local ambassadors! Come as a traveller, leave as a friend. Warm regards, The Masterji Kee Haveli Team
Fabulous experience wandering the lane ways of old Delhi, curated beautifully by Dharuv and Varun. History , culture , incredible street food & a wonderful surprise at the end ….. loved every minute 🙏
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are thrilled that you loved every minute of your Old Delhi experience with Dhruv and Varun. ❤️ Old Delhi is best experienced on foot, and we are delighted that you enjoyed wandering through its narrow lanes, discovering its history and culture, tasting incredible street food, and uncovering some of the lesser-seen sides of the city. We are especially happy that the surprise at the end added an extra special touch to your day! Dhruv and Varun will be delighted to know that their efforts helped make your experience so memorable. We believe our role is not simply to show you Delhi, but to help you feel the city through its people, flavors, stories, traditions, and everyday life. Our philosophy extends across India: locals make all the difference. We have dedicated local ambassadors in different cities, each bringing their own personal connection and knowledge of their hometown. Some of our ambassadors even come from royal families and share their heritage because of a genuine passion for their culture. We also offer the Masterji Kee Haveli homestay, our own transportation fleet with English-speaking drivers, and authentic local experiences across India. Thank you again for calling it a “Must do” experience! We hope your next Indian adventure brings you back to us to discover another city through one of our local ambassadors. “The magic of India is found in the moments you never planned for.” Warm regards, The Masterji Kee Haveli Team
We were part of small group of 10 & had an amazing tour of Old Delhi with Varun. He was so thoughtful, energetic & knowledgeable about Old Delhi. Throughout the tour we tasted LOTS of street food & NO ONE became unwell. We were in amongst all the noise, smells, chaos & all that Old Delhi had to offer. We loved it all + had a ride on the bicycle rickshaw + the iconic green & yellow tuk tuk. A fantastic tour & at all times felt very safe. We ended with a beautiful home cooked meal in a private home. Highly recommend this tour with Varun.
Thank you so much for this fantastic and wonderfully detailed review! We are delighted that your small group of 10 had such an amazing time exploring Old Delhi with Varun. ❤️ We love the way you described the experience— “noise, smells, chaos & all that Old Delhi had to offer”—because that is exactly what makes this part of Delhi so captivating! Our aim is not to take guests around Old Delhi as spectators, but to immerse them in its streets, flavors, people, traditions, history, and everyday rhythm. We are especially happy that Varun's energy, thoughtfulness, and knowledge helped your group feel comfortable throughout the experience. And yes, sampling the many street-food delights is an essential part of discovering Old Delhi! We are glad everyone enjoyed the culinary adventure and stayed well. 😊 The bicycle rickshaw and iconic green-and-yellow tuk-tuk added another wonderful layer to the experience, and we are thrilled that you felt safe and looked after throughout the day. And then, of course, ending with a home-cooked meal in a private home—this is one of the experiences we are most proud to share. For us, hospitality is not simply something we provide; it is something we love sharing as part of our culture. Our philosophy goes beyond Delhi. Across India, we work with local ambassadors in different cities, because we believe locals make all the difference. Some of our ambassadors even come from royal families and share their heritage because of their genuine passion for their city and culture. We also offer the Masterji Kee Haveli homestay, our own transportation fleet with English-speaking drivers, and carefully curated local experiences throughout India. Thank you again for recommending Varun and our Old Delhi experience so warmly. We hope to welcome your group back someday to discover another side of India! “India is not a place you simply visit—it is a place you experience with all your senses.” Warm regards, The Masterji Kee Haveli Team
A wonderful experience if you want to know and experience old Delhi from a local. Raj is a master sharing his stories and his story, making this a highlight for anyone looking to have a deep and beautiful contact with culture, history, and food...
Thank you so much for this beautiful review and for your 100% recommendation! ❤️ We are delighted that you chose to experience Old Delhi with Raj and that he was able to give you the kind of deep, personal connection with the city that we strive to create. Raj sharing not only the history of Old Delhi, but also his own stories and experiences, is exactly what makes our approach different from a conventional guided tour. For us, Old Delhi is not simply a collection of monuments. It is a living neighborhood filled with people, stories, culture, history, traditions, aromas, and incredible food. We want our guests to experience the city through the eyes of someone who genuinely belongs to it. Raj will be thrilled to hear that he helped make your visit a highlight of your time in Delhi! This local philosophy is at the heart of what we do across India. We have local ambassadors in different cities, because we firmly believe that locals make all the difference. Some of our ambassadors even come from royal families and share their heritage because of their genuine passion for their city and its culture. We also offer the Masterji Kee Haveli homestay, our own transportation fleet with English-speaking drivers, and authentic local experiences across India—connecting travellers with the people who truly know their destinations. Thank you again for recommending us so enthusiastically. We hope to welcome you back one day to discover another part of India through the eyes of a local. “The deepest way to discover a place is through the stories of the people who call it home.” Warm regards, The Masterji Kee Haveli Team
It was really aan interesting sightseeing and a great guide, and in the end a visit to a private house with lunch Thank you very much
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are delighted that you enjoyed your Old Delhi experience and found it both interesting and insightful. We believe the best way to discover Old Delhi is through a local perspective—not simply visiting the famous sights, but walking through the neighborhood, hearing its stories, understanding its culture, and experiencing the warmth of local hospitality. We are especially happy that the visit to a private home and lunch was a memorable part of your experience. Sharing a meal is one of the most personal ways to experience India, and we love giving our guests a glimpse of hospitality that goes beyond the usual tourist experience. Our philosophy extends across India, where we work with local ambassadors in different cities because we believe local people make all the difference. Some of our ambassadors even come from royal families and share their heritage out of genuine passion. We also offer the Masterji Kee Haveli homestay, along with our own transportation fleet and English-speaking drivers, helping travellers create comfortable and authentic journeys across India. Thank you again for choosing to experience Delhi with us. We hope to welcome you back to discover another side of India! Come as a traveller, leave as a friend. Warm regards, The Masterji Kee Haveli Team
Amazing tour! Highly recommend this tour to anyone - Varun was phenomenal in guiding us through old Delhi, providing wonderful cultural and historical background along the way. He kept us, and our young kids, engaged the entire time. Highlight of our trip to Delhi !
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that your Old Delhi experience with Varun was a highlight of your trip to Delhi. ❤️ We are especially happy that Varun was able to keep the whole family—including your young children—engaged throughout the experience. Old Delhi is a fascinating place for curious minds, and we believe that the best way to discover it is through stories, people, food, culture, and history, rather than simply visiting one monument after another. Your kind words about Varun mean a great deal to us. Our philosophy is simple: local people make all the difference. That is why, across India, we work with dedicated local ambassadors who know their cities personally and share their culture and heritage with genuine passion. Some of our ambassadors even come from royal families and love sharing their family histories and traditions with travellers. Our experiences go far beyond Old Delhi as well. We offer curated local experiences across India, the Masterji Kee Haveli homestay, and our own transportation fleet with English-speaking drivers, allowing us to create comfortable and authentic journeys throughout the country. Thank you again for recommending us to fellow travellers—and for trusting Varun with your family’s Delhi experience. We hope to welcome you back to India and introduce you to another of our local ambassadors someday! Come as a traveller, leave as a friend. Warm regards, The Masterji Kee Haveli Team
