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A shopping day for gems, jewellery and fabric with a local female insider who helps with bargaining. Half day, full day or wedding shopping.
Highlights
- Shop with a professional female shopping consultant
Delhi: Authentic Shopping Tour For Gems, Jewellery & Fabric: Key Facts
| Price | From $14 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5.9 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Choose from 3 available options
Half-Day Shopping Tour with Private Car & Tour Guide
Half-Day Shopping Tour with Private Car & Tour Guide
5.9 hours
English
$20.84
Free cancellation
Full-Day Shopping Tour With Private Car & Tour Guide
Full-Day Shopping Tour With Private Car & Tour Guide
5.9 hours
English
$26.05
Free cancellation
Delhi: Wedding Shopping Tour with Private Car & Tour Guide
Delhi: Wedding Shopping Tour with Private Car & Tour Guide
5.9 hours
English
$31.26
Free cancellation
Full description
Gems, gold and fabric are where the price gap is widest.
Anyone can find Delhi's markets. What is hard is knowing what a stone or a length of silk is actually worth before the asking price is given — and in gems and gold that gap is the largest of anything you will buy in India.
This tour is built around a local woman who shops these markets herself, helps with the bargaining, and will tell you plainly when something is not worth what is being asked.
Where you go
Dariba Kalan in Old Delhi for silver, a lane that has traded it since the seventeenth century. Karol Bagh for gold and bridal jewellery. Chandni Chowk and Kinari Bazaar for fabric, zari and trim. Nai Sarak for bulk textiles. Lajpat Nagar and Sarojini Nagar for everyday clothing.
Options
Three at checkout: half day, full day, or a dedicated wedding shopping tour — the one to take if you are buying for an Indian wedding, where fabric, trim and tailoring are three separate stops in a specific order.
Included
Shopping with a local lady insider, personal assistance in the markets, and help with bargaining throughout.
Worth knowing
Gemstones: ask for a certificate from an independent lab, not the seller's own. This is the single most useful rule in India and your guide will explain it.
Gold is sold by weight at the day's rate plus making charges. The rate is not negotiable; the making charge is. Knowing that is most of the bargaining.
Carry cash for the bazaars. Fixed-price shops take cards.
Sarojini Nagar is closed on Mondays; most of Chandni Chowk closes on Sundays.
Send your list and budget before the day. A half day depends entirely on it.
Who it suits
Anyone buying jewellery or fabric in India, women travelling alone or together, and travellers shopping for a wedding.
Includes
- Shopping experience with a local lady insider
- Personal assistance in local markets
- Help with bargaining and price understanding
- Cultural insights about Delhi shopping traditions
- Friendly and safe guidance throughout the experience
Excludes
- Food and beverages
- Personal shopping purchases
Important information
Meeting point
The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
About this activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 5.9 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible
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Main Tour Price
Starting from $14
$20.84
Tour Type
Guided Tour
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Frequently Asked Questions
Shopping experience with a local lady insider, Personal assistance in local markets, Help with bargaining and price understanding, Cultural insights about Delhi shopping traditions, Friendly and safe guidance throughout the experience
The duration of the Delhi: Authentic Shopping Tour For Gems, Jewellery & Fabric is typically 5.9 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.
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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.
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