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Neu-Delhi und Alt-Delhi bilden zusammen das Herz der indischen Hauptstadt. Neu-Delhi, Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts von britischen Architekten entworfen, ist bekannt für breite Straßen, moderne Infrastruktur und wichtige Regierungsgebäude wie India Gate und Rashtrapati Bhavan. Alt-Delhi, im 17. Jahrhundert vom Mogulkaiser Shah Jahan gegründet, ist berühmt für enge Gassen, traditionelle Märkte, Rotes Fort, Jama Masjid, Streetfood und lebendige Basare.

Ab Delhi: geführte Tour durch Alt- und Neu-Delhi: Auf einen Blick

PriceFrom $75 per person
Duration8 hours
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, German
Tour typeGuided Tour
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From Delhi: Old & New Delhi Guided Tour

New Delhi and Old Delhi together form the heart of India’s capital city. New Delhi, designed by British architects durin...
8 hours
English
$75
Kostenlose Stornierung

Vollständige Beschreibung

Neu-Delhi und Alt-Delhi bilden zusammen die Hauptstadtregion Indiens und stehen für zwei Seiten der Geschichte, Kultur und Entwicklung der Stadt.

Neu-Delhi wurde 1911 offiziell zur Hauptstadt Britisch-Indiens erklärt und löste Kolkata ab. Entworfen von den britischen Architekten Edwin Lutyens und Herbert Baker, wurde die Stadt mit breiten Straßen, großen Regierungsgebäuden und grünen Freiflächen geplant. Heute ist Neu-Delhi das politische und administrative Zentrum Indiens: Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate und Parlament, dazu moderne Märkte, Hotels und Büros in einem der bestorganisierten Teile der Hauptstadt.

Alt-Delhi, auch Shahjahanabad, wurde 1648 vom Mogulkaiser Shah Jahan gegründet und war lange Hauptstadt des Mogulreichs. Es ist berühmt für historische Monumente, belebte Straßen und traditionelle Lebensart: das Rote Fort, UNESCO-Welterbe, und die Jama Masjid, eine der größten Moscheen Indiens. Auch der berühmte Markt Chandni Chowk liegt hier, bekannt für Läden, Gewürze, Kleidung, Schmuck und köstliches Streetfood.

Neu-Delhi steht für moderne Planung und Verwaltung, Alt-Delhi für die reiche Geschichte, Kultur und Tradition der Mogulzeit. Zusammen zeigen sie, wie Delhi historisches Erbe und moderne Entwicklung verbindet, eine der wichtigsten und lebendigsten Städte Indiens.

Ablauf

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

9:00 AMOptional

India Gate

Visit India Gate

9:30 AMOptional

Humayun Tomb

Visit Humayun Tomb

10:00 AMOptional

Jama Masjid

Visit Jama Masjid And Guided Tour

10:30 AMOptional

Chandni chawk

Visit and guided tour of the Chandni chawk and Spice market

11:00 AM30 minutesOptional

Lotus Temple

Visit Lotus Temple

11:30 AMOptional

Parliament House

Return drive to Delhi

2:00 PMOptional

Hotel or Airport

Drop-off at your hotel or airport

Detaillierter Ablauf

Early Morning Pickup and Scenic Drive

Your day begins bright and early at 6:00 AM, when your local guide will pick you up from your hotel anywhere in Delhi or the National Capital Region. You’ll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned sedan, perfect for beating the Delhi heat as you set off on your adventure. The route takes you along the Yamuna Expressway, a modern highway that offers scenic views of the surrounding countryside. This 3.5-hour drive is a relaxing introduction to the contrasts between urban and rural India, as you watch lush fields and small villages pass by, giving you a glimpse of life beyond the bustling city.

Discover the Vibrant History of Chandni Chowk

Your first major stop is Chandni Chowk, one of Old Delhi’s most iconic and lively markets. Walking through its narrow lanes, you’ll feel transported back in time to the Mughal era when this market was the heart of the city’s commerce and culture. Your guide will share fascinating stories about its origins, its role in Delhi’s history, and highlight key landmarks like the Red Fort and Jama Masjid nearby. You’ll experience the sensory overload of sights, sounds, and smells: fragrant spices piled high, colorful textiles, street food vendors sizzling kebabs, and shopkeepers selling everything from jewelry to traditional sweets. Wear comfortable shoes as the streets can be uneven and bustling with crowds.

Explore the Majestic Humayun’s Tomb

Next, you’ll visit Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Delhi’s architectural jewels. This 16th-century garden tomb is a striking example of Mughal design, with its red sandstone walls, intricate marble inlays, and perfectly symmetrical gardens. Your guide will explain the cultural significance of the tomb as the inspiration for the Taj Mahal and share insights into the Mughal emperor Humayun’s reign. The tranquil atmosphere here contrasts beautifully with the lively energy of Chandni Chowk. Take your time to wander through the sprawling grounds, capturing photos of the impressive arches and ornate domes. Remember to wear sunscreen as you’ll be spending time outdoors.

Authentic Mughlai Lunch Experience

After your cultural explorations, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant known for its authentic Mughlai cuisine. This cuisine is famous for its rich, aromatic flavors developed during the Mughal Empire, featuring dishes like succulent kebabs, creamy kormas, fragrant biryanis, and freshly baked naan bread. Dining here is more than just eating - it’s an immersion into India’s culinary heritage. Your guide can recommend dishes based on your preferences and dietary needs, ensuring a memorable and satisfying meal.

Flexible Afternoon and Comfortable Return

The afternoon offers flexibility to explore additional sites or revisit favorite spots based on your interests. Optional visits, such as nearby historical monuments or vibrant local bazaars, can be arranged upon request to tailor the experience just for you. Around 5:00 PM, you’ll begin your journey back to your hotel in Delhi/NCR, arriving comfortably after the scenic drive. This tour’s skip-the-line entry and professional guiding ensure you make the most of your time without the hassle of crowds or confusion.

Insider Tips for a Smooth Experience

To enjoy this tour fully, wear comfortable walking shoes as you’ll be on your feet exploring bustling markets and historic sites. Bring sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the strong Delhi sun, especially during midday hours. Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day. Dress modestly out of respect for cultural norms, especially when visiting religious sites. With these small preparations, you’ll experience the rich history, vibrant culture, and delicious flavors of Delhi in an unforgettable way.

Inklusive

  • Tickets inklusive (bei gewählter Option)
  • Professioneller Guide
  • Klimatisierter Wagen
  • Wasserflasche

Nicht inklusive

  • Mahlzeiten
  • Persönliche Ausgaben
  • Trinkgelder

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English, Hindi, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese, German
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Andrew T.– United Kingdom
March 7, 2026

Brilliant guided tour covering both Old and New Delhi. The guide brought Delhi's complex history to life, from the Mughal emperors to the British Raj to independence. In Old Delhi we visited the Red Fort, walked through Chandni Chowk and entered the stunning Jama Masjid. In New Delhi we saw India Gate, Humayun's Tomb and the impressive Qutub Minar. The guide even took us for chai at a local spot in the old city. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute.

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Sandra H.– Germany
February 21, 2026

Good comprehensive tour of Delhi covering the main sites in both the old and new parts of the city. Our guide was knowledgable and spoke excellent English. The Red Fort and Humayun's Tomb were my highlights. Would have liked a bit more time in Chandni Chowk for shopping and street food but the itinerary was already quite full. The car and driver were professional and reliable. A solid way to see Delhi's top attractions in one day.

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Lucas M.– Brazil
March 11, 2026

Our guide for the Old and New Delhi tour was absolutley outstanding. He started with Old Delhi at the Red Fort and explained the decline of the Mughal empire in such a vivid way. The walk through the lanes of Chandni Chowk was sensory overload in the best possible way. In New Delhi, Humayun's Tomb was spectacular and the guide showed us the geometric gardens that influenced the Taj Mahal. We also visited Gurudwara Bangla Sahib which was a peaceful and spiritual experience. Best guided tour I have ever taken.

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Yuki N.– Japan
February 28, 2026

This guided tour of Old and New Delhi was the perfect way to understand the city. Our guide explained how Delhi has been built and rebuilt seven times and showed us evidence of each era. The contrast between the narrow medieval lanes of Old Delhi and the wide tree lined avenues of Lutyens' New Delhi is remarkable. We visited Jama Masjid, India Gate, Qutub Minar and several other sites. The guide was patient with our many questions and very photogenic spot suggestions.

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The Old and New Delhi guided tour covers the city's 3,000-year history in a single day across two distinct eras. Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad, 17th-century Mughal city): Jama Masjid (India's largest mosque, 1656), Red Fort (UNESCO Mughal fortress, 1648), Chandni Chowk bazaar (rickshaw ride), and Khari Baoli (Asia's largest spice wholesale market). New Delhi (20th-century British Raj capital): India Gate (1931 war memorial), Lutyens' ceremonial boulevard, Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO, 1570), and Qutub Minar (UNESCO, 1193). Optional additions: Lodi Garden, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, and Indira Gandhi Memorial. Entry tickets, vehicle, and guide are all included.
This is a private guided tour — your Ministry of Tourism-licensed guide and private air-conditioned vehicle are exclusively for your group throughout the day. There are no strangers, no shared schedule, and no compromise on pace or depth. This private format is particularly valuable in Delhi: the city is complex, the traffic requires an experienced driver, and the historical narrative spanning multiple dynasties (Delhi Sultanate → Mughal → British Raj → Independent India) requires a guide who can give your group undivided attention and adapt commentary to your specific interests and questions.
The Red Fort (Lal Qila) is the UNESCO-listed 17th-century Mughal palace fortress built by Emperor Shah Jahan between 1639 and 1648 as the seat of Mughal imperial power. Built in red sandstone (hence the name) with white marble palace interiors, it housed the Mughal court for over 200 years. Every year on Indian Independence Day (15 August), the Prime Minister addresses the nation from its ramparts. The fort is extensive (2 km perimeter) and contains several museums, audience halls, and palace structures. Your guide provides a curated 60–90 minute tour of the most significant structures — the complete fort would take half a day. Combined with Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk, it forms the heart of the Old Delhi itinerary.
Qutub Minar is a 73-metre-tall tapering minaret built in 1193 by Qutb ud-Din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate — making it one of the earliest surviving Islamic structures in India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the tallest brick minaret in the world. The surrounding Qutub complex contains the remains of India's first mosque (Quwwat ul-Islam, 'Might of Islam'), built using materials from 27 demolished Hindu and Jain temples (the pillars and carvings of which are still visible incorporated into the mosque's colonnade). This story — the collision of pre-Islamic and Islamic India visible in a single site — is one of the most historically charged narratives your guide covers on the New Delhi section.
Humayun's Tomb (1570) is the mausoleum of the Mughal Emperor Humayun, built by his Persian-born widow Haji Begum. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and architecturally crucial: it is the direct prototype for the Taj Mahal, built 61 years earlier. The same architectural vocabulary — a raised platform (char bagh garden), a domed mausoleum in the centre, the combination of red sandstone and white marble, and Persian-style arches — was refined and perfected at the Taj Mahal. Your guide at Humayun's Tomb explicitly connects the two monuments, making the subsequent Taj Mahal visit (if you are also going to Agra) architecturally richer. Humayun's Tomb is also the largest garden-tomb complex in India after the Taj Mahal.
The guided tour typically runs 9–10 hours total from hotel pickup (8:30–9:00 AM) to hotel drop-off (6:30–7:30 PM). Time allocation across sites: Jama Masjid (45 min), Red Fort area and Chandni Chowk rickshaw (60–75 min), Khari Baoli spice market (30 min), Humayun's Tomb (60–90 min), Qutub Minar (60 min), India Gate (30 min), and lunch (60 min). Transit between sites accounts for approximately 1.5–2 hours across the day. Optional additions (Lodi Garden, Lotus Temple) extend the tour but the core 7–8 sites are achievable in a full day without rushing.
Yes — the Old and New Delhi guided tour can be tailored effectively for families with children. Highlights that children typically find engaging: the Red Fort's scale and military architecture, the Chandni Chowk cycle-rickshaw ride (a favourite with children), the spice market's extraordinary colours and smells, and the Qutub Minar's sheer height. The guide adapts commentary for children — explaining Mughal emperors in terms of power, war, and court intrigue that children find naturally compelling. Bring snacks and water for children; the full-day format is demanding for young children and the guide will suggest rest stops and timing adjustments as needed.
Yes — all monument entry tickets are included in the guided tour price: Red Fort (₹600 foreign nationals), Humayun's Tomb (₹600), and Qutub Minar (₹600). Total included ticket value for a foreign national is ₹1,800. The Jama Masjid has no fixed entry fee for the main complex (optional ₹300 fee to climb the minaret for views). India Gate is free. Khari Baoli spice market and Chandni Chowk are public spaces with no entry fee. Children under 15 enter all ASI monuments for free. No additional payments are required at any monument gate during the tour.
Old Delhi is widely regarded as India's street food capital, and trying local specialties is one of the tour's highlights — but food safety awareness is important. Your guide follows these principles: (1) Vendor selection — the guide only recommends stalls with high turnover (fresh preparation, not sitting out), visible cooking processes, and long-established reputations (many Old Delhi vendors have operated for 3–4 generations); (2) Cooked over raw — freshly fried, grilled, or boiled items (jalebi, samosa, paratha, chai) are safer than raw salads or cut fruit; (3) Water discipline — drink only sealed bottled water (provided on the tour), never tap water or ice from street vendors; (4) Moderation — the guide suggests small tastings across multiple stalls rather than a full meal at one street vendor. Highlights include Paranthe Wali Gali (century-old stuffed bread lane), Karim's (Mughal-descended cooking since 1913), and famous jalebi and rabri stalls near Jama Masjid. For more tips on navigating Delhi, see our <a href='/india/delhi/delhi-travel-guide-2026'>Delhi travel guide</a>.
The cycle-rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk is one of the most vivid and memorable experiences on the guided tour. You board a traditional pedal-powered rickshaw near the Red Fort or Jama Masjid and ride through the narrow 17th-century bazaar lanes for approximately 30–45 minutes. The experience is sensory overload in the best way: the silver jewellery lane (Dariba Kalan), wedding decoration shops (Kinari Bazaar), wholesale spice stalls (Khari Baoli), and iconic sweet makers all pass at walking pace. The rickshaw-wallah navigates expertly through lanes barely 3 metres wide, dodging pedestrians, handcarts, and other rickshaws. Your guide either rides alongside in a second rickshaw or walks next to you, providing running commentary on the history of each lane. Safety: rickshaws move slowly (walking speed) so the ride is gentle and safe; hold bags on your lap and keep cameras secured. Tipping: a tip of ₹50–100 for the rickshaw-wallah is customary and appreciated. For a complete overview of Delhi attractions, see our <a href='/india/delhi/delhi-full-day-guided-tour'>Delhi full-day guided tour</a> page.
Tickets inklusive (bei gewählter Option), Professioneller Guide, Klimatisierter Wagen, Wasserflasche
The duration of the Ab Delhi: geführte Tour durch Alt- und Neu-Delhi is typically 8 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Delhi's top heritage sites include the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, and the bustling lanes of Old Delhi. See our things to do in Delhi guide for a comprehensive list with insider tips from local guides.
We recommend 2–3 days to cover Delhi's major highlights comfortably. Use our Delhi 1-day itinerary if you're short on time. Many travelers combine Delhi with a day trip to Agra for the Taj Mahal and then continue to Jaipur for the Golden Triangle circuit.
Delhi is generally safe for tourists, especially in well-traveled areas around monuments, hotels, and markets. Standard travel precautions apply. Our licensed guides ensure you navigate the city safely and comfortably, avoiding tourist traps and ensuring authentic experiences.
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