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Historic Heartbeat Free Tour Old Delhi

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Run by a local guide · Ritesh Rawat

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Get ready to discover the enchanting world of Old Delhi, a walled city that dates back to 1639 and was founded under the reign of the great Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan. Immerse yourself in the rich history of this iconic destination.

Duration
3 h
Destination
Delhi
Meeting Point
Digambar lal jain
Provider
Ritesh Rawat

Description

Old Delhi, as a walled city, was founded in 1639 under the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, who decided to move his domain's capital here from Agra. The construction of the city was completed in 1648, from which point on Delhi remained the capital of the Mughal Empire Until Its fall in 1857.

Once filled with mansions and Havelis (traditional townhouses) of the nobles and members of the royal court, situated alongside elegant mosques and gardens, Old Delhi was also known for its bazaars and street food.

If you are an adventurous type and would like to explore this exciting place at your own pace, take our self-guided walking tour to discover the most famous attractions of Old Delhi!

Walking Tour Of Old Delhi
Guide Name: Ritesh
Number of Attractions: 13
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.6 Miles

Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Red Fort (Outside View)
- Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir (Inside View)
- Gauri Shankar Temple
- Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib (Inside View)
- Dariba Kalan (Silver Jewellery Lane)
- Kinari Bazaar
- Begum Samru's Palace
- Paranthe Wali Gali (Flatbread Lane)
- Fatehpuri Masjid
- Spice Market (Asia's Biggest Spice Market)

Includes

  • Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir
  • Red Fort
  • Gauri shankar temple
  • Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib
  • Jama Masjid
  • Khari baoli dry fruits and grocery
  • Haveli Mirza Ghalib

Meeting Point

Digambar lal jain

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Traveler reviews

36 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Old Delhi Tour

Great tour from Ritesh. He was very nice and kind, guided us through Chandni Chowk and taught loads about history and culture. He stopped along the way for snacks and tea as we wanted. Recommended!

Liam Mahon · September 2026

Great experience with Yusuf!

The tour with Yusuf was great! We managed to visit a lot of places that we would have never visited without his help! He was really prepared about the history of Old Delhi and he was really familiar with the area. We recommend this tour with Yusuf!

Gaia Lo Giudice · August 2026

Purani Dilli Dil Legai

I had an amazing time exploring Old Delhi — every moment was unforgettable. We wandered through the vibrant, bustling streets, soaking in the rich history and culture. Ritesh was an incredible guide, revealing some of the hidden gems of Purani Dilli. I got to see the famous Jain Temple, the serene Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, and the colorful chaos of the spice market — the aromas alone were unforgettable! It was truly an experience to remember.

Gautam Mishra · July 2025

Nice afternoon!

I enjoyed! We enteren the place I would not see walking by myself. Thank you one more time.

Agnieszka Kaznica · April 2025

One of the best guides I’ve had

It was a great tour with Ritesh. He showed us hidden places and he has a very wide historical and political knowledge.I can highly recommend his tour.

Christina Muschinka · March 2025

Great tour of old Delhi

Ritesh is a very knowledge and friendly guide. Highly recommend this tour of old Delhi.

Fernando · March 2025

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Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.
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