Delhi Architecture & Monuments Day Tour With Lunch Tour With Entrance Ticket, Lunch, a/c Car, Local Guide Only.

Discover Delhi’s iconic architecture in one day—explore Mughal forts, tombs, colonial landmarks, and modern marvels like Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort, India Gate, and Lotus Temple.
8:00 AM – Pick-Up & Start of Tour
Pick-up from hotel or airport by your driver and English-speaking guide.
A short introduction to Delhi’s rich architectural legacy — from ancient dynasties to colonial and modern marvels.

8:30 AM – Red Fort (Lal Qila)
Begin your day at the grand Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbol of Mughal power.
Explore Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Rang Mahal, and the royal gardens.
Architectural Style: Mughal — red sandstone with intricate marble detailing.
Tip: Capture the fort’s iconic Lahori Gate at sunrise for beautiful lighting.

9:45 AM – Jama Masjid
Just a few minutes away lies Jama Masjid, one of India’s largest and most magnificent mosques.
Admire its domes, arches, and courtyard that can hold 25,000 worshippers.
Optional: climb the southern minaret for panoramic views of Old Delhi.

11:00 AM – Tea & Snack Stop in Chandni Chowk
Enjoy a quick stop for chai and snacks at a traditional eatery or local café.
Drive past the bustling bazaars and narrow lanes full of Mughal-era charm.

11:45 AM – Humayun’s Tomb
A masterpiece of Persian-inspired Mughal architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Built in the 16th century, it inspired the design of the Taj Mahal.
Walk through the charbagh gardens, tomb chambers, and water channels.

1:00 PM – Lunch Break
Recommended: Lunch at a heritage restaurant like Lodhi Garden Restaurant, The Imperial’s 1911 Café, or Olive Qutub.
Enjoy North Indian or Mughlai cuisine in a peaceful setting.

2:30 PM – Qutub Minar Complex
Visit the 12th-century Qutub Minar, Delhi’s tallest brick minaret (73 m), surrounded by ancient mosques and tombs.
Explore the Iron Pillar, Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, and intricate sandstone carvings.
Architectural Style: Early Indo-Islamic with ornate calligraphy.

4:00 PM – Lotus Temple (Bahá’í House of Worship)
A stunning modern architectural icon shaped like a lotus flower.
Known for its symmetry, marble petals, and peaceful atmosphere.
Architectural Style: Expressionist modern design using white marble.

5:00 PM – India Gate & Rashtrapati Bhavan Drive-Through
Take a scenic drive along Rajpath to view India Gate, Parliament House, and Rashtrapati Bhavan (the Presidential Palace).
Stop briefly for photos at India Gate, a World War I memorial.
Architectural Style: British Colonial / Lutyens’ Delhi with classical and Indian motifs.

6:00 PM – Optional Add-On / Evening Activity
Option 1: Watch the Sound & Light Show at Red Fort (if timing permits).
Option 2: Shopping and coffee at Connaught Place or Khan Market.

7:00 PM – Drop Back
Return transfer to hotel or airport.
End of tour with fond memories and beautiful photographs of Delhi’s architectural wonders.

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.

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.