Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Minimum age is 14 years
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Dress code is smart casual
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Hotel pickup and drop-off can be arranged on prior intimate @ USD 10 Per person
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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A walking tour to unravel the legends and unique history of this precious heritage corner of Delhi. Whole Old delhi revolves around “Chandni Chowk”. An erstwhhile posh street with canals during Mughal era filled up with running waters & in the night the canal waters used to reflect moonlight. Hence it came to be known as Chandni Chowk, literally meaning moonlight street. It is having the mansions of the Mughal nobility — typical courtyard houses with a grand gateway (deori). After the British occupation of the city, especially during the nineteenth century, the Jain merchants of Delhi prospered in trade and started building havelis, which now form the streetscape of the old city, in their qu...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Local taxes
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Points
Departure
Jama Masjid Metro Station
Exit gate number 01, of Metro train station named "Jama Masjid".
Return
Lal Quila
Exit gate number 1 of the Metro train station named "Lal Quila"
Old Delhi Legends & Heritage Guided Tour
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About
A walking tour to unravel the legends and unique history of this precious heritage corner of Delhi. Whole Old delhi revolves around “Chandni Chowk”. An erstwhhile posh street with canals during Mughal era filled up with running waters & in the night the canal waters used to reflect moonlight. Hence it came to be known as Chandni Chowk, literally meaning moonlight street. It is having the mansions of the Mughal nobility — typical courtyard houses with a grand gateway (deori). After the British occupation of the city, especially during the nineteenth century, the Jain merchants of Delhi prospered in trade and started building havelis, which now form the streetscape of the old city, in their qu...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Local taxes
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Points
Departure
Jama Masjid Metro Station
Exit gate number 01, of Metro train station named "Jama Masjid".
Return
Lal Quila
Exit gate number 1 of the Metro train station named "Lal Quila"
Itinerary
1
Jama Masjid
Soon after walk for 15 minutes to reach 400 year old fabulous Old Delhi. We try either the tube OR TUK-TUK. We discover this beautiful grand 400 year old Mosque built by the great emperor "Shahjahan". Built by the same king who built "Taj Mahal". The entry fee of the mosque is INR 450/- Per Person, hence going inside is optional , hence if you don't want to pay & enter, then take photos from outside and we can continue the walk.
30 minutes
2
Dharampura
Traverse through the maize of alleys and bylanes of old neighborhood that encompass many ancient heritage houses and buildings. You can sip a hot cup of masala chai tea inside the busy life in the lanes
20 minutes
3
Naughara - Row Of Nine Houses
Discover this hidden heritage lane of "Goldsmiths" of the erstwhile "Mughal" Emperors. They were stationed here by the "Mughal" emperors to craft handmade jewelry for them. What stands them apart that they make Stone inlaid jewelry. Like they place gems like "Lapis Lazuli", "Topaz" etc in the jewels. They are quite welcoming to let you see their secrets of Jewelry making. Also explore taking the photos of their stunning "Havelis" (heritage mansions)
20 minutes
4
Chandni Chowk
Enjoy strolling this dazzling colorful streets which is frequented by the locals for getting wedding clothes and traditional attire on wholesale basis. Whole street is lively with local wedding shoppers and you can definitely try some some local safe street food on your own.
20 minutes
5
Katra Bariyan
Discover the thrill walking down the Asia's biggest spice market, walk among the large bags of spices throwing out rich aroma of the spice stacked inside them. Enjoy the hustle bustle of the wholesale trade and also enjoy the aroma of the spices that fills the air. If interested more in knowing about the Indian spices, then we take you to a big spice depot, where they explain in detail about the spices. And you have a chance to grab few spice / tea pouches of the export quality.
