Delhi: Chandni Chowk Tuk-Tuk Adventure with Food Tastings

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ID: GYG993298-1539756
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Country: India

Duration: 1 days


Description

Embark on a tuk-tuk adventure through Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. Sample local food and learn about the area's history and culture.
Discover the history of Delhi on a tuk-tuk tour through the city's oldest market, Chandni Chowk. Try local street food, see the spice market, and visit a bird hospital.

Meet your guide and climb into your tuk-tuk. As you ride through the streets, listen to stories about the city's history from your guide. Stop at Fatehpuri Masjid and see the spice market from a secret viewpoint. Try the mosque's special badam milk recipe from a 120-year-old cart.

Continue to Paranthe Wali Gali and try a trio of paranthas. Taste the sweet rabri parantha, the bitter karela parantha, and the classic aloo parantha with tamarind chutney.

Visit the silver market at Dariba Kalan and learn to spot 925-grade silver. Watch a free silver-polishing demo at Hazari Lal Jewellers.

Next, stop at Kinari Bazaar and pose in a 10 kg bridal lehenga. Discover hidden fabric printers working with a 17th-century wooden block.

Ride through the narrow lanes of Gali Guliyan and meet the last handmade kite maker supplying the Red Fort royals.

Watch 50 kg of jalebi batter poured into sizzling ghee rivers at Old Famous Jalebi Wala. Try the "Burnt Jalebi," a crispy caramelized version.

Visit the bird hospital at Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, where injured pigeons get Ayurvedic care. Enjoy a silent meditation minute in the mirrored prayer hall.

Stop at Khari Baoli and take part in a spice sniffing challenge. Identify 5 spices blindfolded and take home a custom masala blend in vintage newspaper packaging.

Highlights

  • Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Chandni Chowk on a tuk-tuk
  • See the spice market from a secret viewpoint at Fatehpuri Masjid
  • Try a special badam milk recipe from a 120-year-old cart at the mosque
  • Sample a trio of paranthas at Pandit Gaya Prasad Shivcharan
  • Visit a bird hospital and a silver market on this guided tour

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes as you'll be seated and moving for the duration of the tour.
Bring a camera to capture the vibrant scenes of Chandni Chowk.
Food and drinks from outside are not allowed during the tour.
Smoking is prohibited on the tour.
INCLUDED
  • 1. Convenient Pickup and Drop-off: Door-to-door service for ease and comfort
  • 2. Private Transportation: private tuk-tuk for the entire tour activity
  • 3. Refreshments: Complimentary mineral water bottle
NOT INCLUDED
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.