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Taste your way through Old Delhi 11\u201314 dishes
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- Taste your way through Old Delhi 11\u201314 dishes
The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk: Key Facts
| Price | From $42 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk
Taste your way through Old Delhi 11\u201314 dishes
5 hours
English
$42
Free cancellation
Standard Tour
Standard Tour
2 hours
English
$42
Free cancellation
Full description
The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk. Taste your way through Old Delhi 11\u201314 dishes.
Come hungry, and come curious.
Discover Old Delhi through its food, stories, people and timeless streets. Wander through colourful markets, centuries-old buildings, bustling vendors and irresistible aromas that bring this historic part of Delhi to life.
We’ll explore Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazaar, Ballimaran, Jama Masjid and Matia Mahal, stopping at carefully selected local food spots that are personally chosen and regularly visited. These are places where food is prepared with care and tradition, with recipes and flavours loved and passed down through generations of Delhi families.
This is not a checklist of famous restaurants. It’s a generous, relaxed food experience where there is time to sit, eat, talk and truly enjoy each dish.
What We'll Eat
Depending on the route and time of day, you can expect:
Traditional Old Delhi snacks
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian street-food specialities
Authentic Old Delhi non-vegetarian dishes
Delhi-style Butter chicken
Rich traditional curries
Local sweets and desserts
Authentic Indian chai
Come hungry — this is a proper food walk, not a series of tiny tastings.
More Than Food
Between food stops, we’ll explore colourful markets, historic lanes and hidden corners while sharing stories about Old Delhi’s people, traditions and everyday life.
Depending on the route, the experience may also include a ride in a cycle rickshaw, e-rickshaw, or tuk-tuk.
And of course, there will be time for chai — because in Delhi, good food and good conversation belong together, and Chai is quite an emotion.
Why This Tour?
Experience Old Delhi through food: Discover the living culture of the city beyond the usual tourist trail.
Personally curated food stops: Every stop is selected and regularly visited, with attention to quality, hygiene, authenticity and consistency.
Generous portions: Enjoy proper servings rather than tiny samples. Take your time, taste properly and understand why these dishes are loved by generations.
Zero shopping traps: No compulsory shopping stops, sales pitches or hidden agendas. Your time is for - food, stories and exploring.
Local stories & recommendations: Learn what to order, where locals eat, and how to avoid tourist traps
Solo Women & family-friendly: Solo women travellers, families and children are warmly welcome. We aim to keep the experience relaxed and comfortable for everyone.
What You'll Take Away
By the end of the experience, you’ll take away:
Authentic Old Delhi flavours — iconic dishes, local favourites, and hidden food gems.
Stories & history — discover the streets, markets, architecture, and stories that shaped Old Delhi.
A local perspective — experience Delhi through someone who knows its food, culture, and everyday life.
New favourite foods — discover flavours you may not find on your own.
A deeper connection with Delhi — understand the city beyond the usual tourist sights.
Great food, stories, and memories to keep.
What's Included
Food and drinks throughout the experience
Generous portions at selected food stops
Traditional snacks and chai
Bottled water
Local guide and storyteller
Rickshaw/e-rickshaw/tuk-tuk ride, where applicable
Local food recommendations
Not Included
Shopping or personal purchases
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Dietary restrictions and allergies: Please inform us in advance. We’ll coordinate with vendors wherever possible to provide suitable alternatives
Includes
- Food and drinks throughout the experience
- Generous portions at selected food stops
- Traditional snacks and chai
- Bottled water
- Local guide and storyteller
- Rickshaw/e-rickshaw/tuk-tuk ride, where applicable
- Local food recommendations
Excludes
- Shopping or personal purchases
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Dietary restrictions and allergies: Please inform us in advance. We’ll coordinate with vendors wherever possible to provide suitable alternatives.
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 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible
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Free cancellation
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Secure payment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Food and drinks throughout the experience, Generous portions at selected food stops, Traditional snacks and chai, Bottled water, Local guide and storyteller, Rickshaw/e-rickshaw/tuk-tuk ride, where applicable, Local food recommendations
The duration of the The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk is typically 5 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.