Red Fort & Old Delhi: Half Day Heritage Walking tour Old Delhi Secrets: Hidden Alleys, Heritage & Rickshaw Ride

Discover Old Delhi’s hidden alleys, spice markets & heritage sites with a rickshaw ride and authentic paratha tasting.
Duration: 3.5 – 4 hours
Live guide: English
Group type: Small group or private

Highlights

Travel like a local with a Delhi Metro ride from Patel Chowk to Jama Masjid

Discover the history and beauty of Jama Masjid, Delhi’s grand mosque

Enjoy a rickshaw ride through the vibrant lanes of Chandni Chowk

Visit hidden gems like Naughara (Nine Havelis) and Khari Baoli, Asia’s largest spice market

Taste authentic parathas at a 300-year-old shop in Paranthe Wali Gali

Experience the colors, sounds, and flavors of Old Delhi with an expert English-speaking guide


Full description

Begin your journey at Patel Chowk Metro Station, where your English-speaking guide will meet you. Travel together by metro to Jama Masjid, experiencing how locals move around the city.

At Jama Masjid, admire one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in India (entry ticket not included). From here, dive into the heart of Old Delhi.

Wander through bustling lanes and hidden alleys, discovering markets, havelis, and centuries of living culture. Ride a traditional cycle rickshaw through Chandni Chowk’s lively bazaars filled with textiles, spices, and sweets. At Khari Baoli, Asia’s biggest spice market, breathe in the aromas of saffron, cardamom, and chili that have shaped India’s cuisine for centuries.

Walk to Naughara, a picturesque lane with historic havelis, before heading to Paranthe Wali Gali, where you can try delicious parathas at a 300-year-old family-run shop (food at your own expense).

This tour combines history, culture, and food, offering you a true taste of Old Delhi beyond the guidebooks.

Includes

✔️ English-speaking guide
✔️ Delhi Metro ticket
✔️ Cycle rickshaw ride
✔️ Bottled water

Excludes

❌ Jama Masjid entry ticket (approx. ₹300 for foreigners, free for Indians)
❌ Food/snacks at Paranthe Wali Gali or other shops
❌ Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

Patel Chowk Metro Station, Gate No. 3 (your guide will be waiting at the entrance).

Important information

Please wear modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for mosque entry.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

This is a walking + metro + rickshaw experience;

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.