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🥇 Old Delhi Free Walking Tour 🕌: Spices 🌶️, Street Food 🍲, Hidden Gems 💎 & History 📜

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Delhi

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Ritesh

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Registered on 3 October 2022

My name is Ritesh and I am a traveller and a storyteller. I am born and bought up here in Delhi (India) As a tour guide I have performed in Delhi, Agra, and Uttrakhand with over 3 years of experience. My passions are storytelling, acting, and history (especially medieval Indian history). I have cast in several advertising and training videos. I am considered a very outgoing and charismatic human being valuing connection and quality of interaction.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

⭐ One of the top-rated walking tours with 450+ amazing reviews from travelers around the world!

✅ Note: This tour is primarily designed for international visitors to Delhi. Our Indian guests may find some aspects less unique, as many of us grow up learning about the rich Mughal and Indian history from an early age.

✅ Solo female travelers are most welcome 👩‍🦰✨If you’re a solo woman traveler and feeling unsure about how things will work on the tour, please don’t worry. You can check the reviews section of my tour, where many fellow female travelers have shared their experiences of feeling safe, comfortable, and respected throughout the journey 🙏

✨ Why this tour is special?

This is not just a sightseeing tour. it’s a complete cultural, food & local life experience that lets you truly feel the soul of Old Delhi ❤️

On this journey, you will:

🍴 Taste authentic & safe Indian street food and discover the flavors locals love

🏙️ Walk through vibrant streets and experience the real local lifestyle

🕌 Explore India’s rich religions, traditions & fascinating history

🔍 Uncover hidden gems, untold stories & secret alleys that most tourists miss

🙏 Cultural Note:

While visiting temples and religious places, you will be required to remove your shoes (and socks) before entering — this is a sign of respect in Indian culture. Comfortable footwear is recommended.

📍 Tour Highlights:

🍲 Street Food Experience – Samosa, chole bhature & more

🕌 Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib – Visit the sacred temple & its inspiring community kitchen (serving 15,000+ free meals daily)

🌶️ Asia’s Largest Spice Market – A paradise of colors, aromas & stories

🛍️ Chandni Chowk – The beating heart of Old Delhi’s local life

🥙 Paranthe Wali Gali – Famous street for delicious traditional parathas

📸 Naughara Gali – A hidden alley perfect for photos

🛕 Jain & Hindu Temples – Experience spiritual diversity

🏰 Red Fort (Outside View) – Iconic Mughal-era monument

💎 Dariba Kalan – Historic jewelry market

🧵 Kinari Bazaar – Vibrant wedding & decoration market

📸 Perfect for food lovers, culture explorers & photography enthusiasts!

⏳ Duration: 3 hours

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

M64P+7CQ, Netaji Subhash Marg, Opposite Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India

The Digamber Lal Jain Temple is conveniently located at the beginning of Chandni Chowk Market. Please meet me inside the complex of the Digamber Lal Jain Temple, near the fountain within the temple grounds (the red building). Before entering the temple, kindly make sure to store your shoes and socks in the temple's safe lockers. There is no charge for using these lockers. Thank you!

Outside visit

Red Fort

• It Was Originally White In Colour. • Royal Palace Of The Emperor • It Is A World Heritage Site. • Koh-i-Noor Diamond Belonged To The Fort's Royal Family.

Free entry

Chandni Chowk

In the heart of Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk is a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewelry and vivid saris.

Outside visit

Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir

The 800 year old Gauri Shankar Temple is a Hindu temple and is located near the Digambar Jain Lal Mandir on the main Old Delhi road in Chandni Chowk.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.