Discover Historic Heartbeat Free Tour Old Delhi in Delhi Division, South Africa - A unique experience

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.

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Things to do Historic Heartbeat Free Tour Old Delhi

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)

Included

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

Reviews (34)

2025-07-05 18:35:49

“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 (English)

2025-04-28 13:03:34

“Nice afternoon!”

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

Agnieszka Kaznica (English)

2025-03-16 08:46:40

“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 (English)

2025-03-06 11:22:40

“Great tour of old Delhi ”

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

Fernando (English)

2025-01-29 12:34:56

“Old Delhi Extraordinary Tour”

10/10 Guide, especially the history, religious and Foodie moments along the way. I've been travelling across Asia and this is one of the best tours out there. Thanks!!!

Matthew M (English)

2024-12-14 08:18:56

“Must do as soon as you landed! ”

Being a guide myself I can say, that Ritesh makes just outstanding walkabouts! I got everything that I expected and even more. Good company, nice local food, hidden gems, history of the city and the places we visited. Ritesh was very attentive and kind to everyone. He added a real pinch of pepper in my tour, that was about to be ended the following day! Thank you so much, Ritesh! That was a really well done work (me as a guide saying) and just fabulous experience (me as a tourist claiming))

Aleksandra (English)

2024-09-12 19:42:10

“Best tour in Delhi”

Ritesh its a very close and friendly guide. He explains Delhi, his history and secrets with a lot of passion. His tour is full of history, architecture, culture and answers to all of your questions. I really enjoyed the time with him and his tour!!

Gerard Figueras Sanchez (English)

2024-07-25 11:46:36

“Fantastique ”

Merci Ritesh d’avoir maintenu le tour malgré les mauvaises conditions météorologiques. Ritesh est un super guide, je vous recommande fortement la balade de la Old New Delhi avec lui. Il parle très bien l’anglais, raconte un tas d’explications et histoires sur le pays, et vous fait découvrir le quartier sous un autre angle. Ritesh est disponible et à l’écoute, et surtout vous vous sentirez à coup sûre en sécurité avec lui. Une balade à absolument faire !

Audrey Brousseau (French)

2024-04-19 11:02:37

“Great toiur with Ritesh”

I had a great tour with Ritesh while in transit to Delhi! I was a solo traveller and Ritesh agreed to take me around aven if no one else had booked. We had a wonderful time exploring Chadni Chowk and learning so much about India's culture and history. Don't hesitate to book with Ritesh, he's very flexible and want to accomodate the tour to your likes and needs. Thank you!

Claudie Robert-Lemire (English)

2024-04-17 09:52:18

“Perfect!!!”

The tour was incredible. Ritesh showed us so many interesting places in Old Delhi. It was a perfect mix of getting information and exploring the area. We also had some delicious street food. Best walking tour ever :) Thank you!!

Steffi (English)

2024-03-30 09:39:22

“Amazing experience with Ritesh”

The tour with Ritesh was incredible. He knows a lot about his city and history. He has also chance to eat local food. Thank you again !

Lucas Savary (English)

2024-01-17 16:39:55

“An unforgettable evening!”

On our last day in Delhi, we decided to go on a walking tour and that was the best decision. Ritesh was an absolutely excellent guide. We learned so much about the city and its history and the time went by so quickly because it was exciting from start to finish. We would recommend this tour to anyone who wants exciting input and unique spots. Many thanks to Ritesh for an unforgettable evening.

Nadine Hedemann (English)

2024-01-08 09:13:27

“Interesting tour of delhi”

Guide was very friendly and have us good insights about the city. We entered places I wouldn’t have thought of entering had I been by myself. Thanks for the tour!

Olivia Frederick (English)

2024-01-03 11:17:56

“Insightful tour and great guide”

Ritesh was a great guide and shared with us a wealth of relevant information about society, culture and history of India. The group size was great as we were 7 people in total and we all had the chance to interact. Highly recommended.

Apostolos Apostolakis (English)

2023-12-16 19:34:06

“Walking Tour of Old Delhi”

Ritesh was simply incredible! He went over & above of what was expected from the tour. I simply can't recommend him enough. A must do for anyone visiting the city to get a taste of the 'Old Delhi' ????

Benoit Bartolo (English)

2023-12-10 06:17:24

“Fantástico free tour, lo recomiendo mucho ”

El guía muy amable y muy interesado en explicar y enseñar historia de la India, con el pudimos entrar en lugares muy especiales.

Mabel Ramirez Ruiz (Spanish)

2023-12-07 07:04:18

“Tour maravilloso”

Ritesh es un gran guía. Nos hizo sentir muy bien, y nos explicó cosas muy interesantes sobre lo que estábamos viendo. Totalmente recomendable! Muchas gracias!!

Joan López (Spanish)

2023-11-16 14:22:41

“Old city tour new delhi”

Great guide very knowledgeable on many topics. Doesn't look at time and gives 100 percent to the tourist.

Joseph Levy (English)

2023-11-15 14:12:26

“Great walking tour”

I really enjoyed the walking tour. I learned a lot about the culture, the religions, and the places we visited. Ritesh really delivers personalized content to the whole group. Highly recommended !

Victor (English)

2023-11-13 13:45:22

“Would recommend ”

Very competent and flexible with our needs. Would highly recommend this tour

Iulian (English)

2023-11-04 14:25:42

“Delhi”

Great tour with Ritesh who was very knowledgeable and gave me a great tour of Old Delhi. Good English and insights into the history & culture of India. Sense of humor and his English very easy to understand.

Tyrone Winyard (English)

2023-11-02 07:38:01

“Super impressive tour and great tour guide!”

Was a really nice tour with great explanations and super friendly guide who had some great tips for Delhi. Thanks a lot!

Tim (English)

2023-10-19 15:31:04

“Old Delhi city tour ”

We had the pleasure of joining Ritesh's free walking tour of Old Delhi, and it was an unforgettable experience. Ritesh's knowledge and passion for the history and culture of this vibrant city shone through as he led us through the bustling streets, historical sites, and hidden gems. His storytelling and insights into the rich heritage of Old Delhi truly made the tour come alive. Ritesh's friendly and approachable demeanor made the whole journey even more enjoyable. I highly recommend Ritesh's tour to anyone looking to explore the heart of Delhi and learn about its fascinating past and Religion. The streets in New Delhi can get really crowded, be prepared of fighting your way through to keep up with the paste. :) Thank you Ritesh Best Regards Yvonne & Rafael

Rafael Tavarez (English)

2023-10-17 16:17:19

“Great tour of old Delhi”

Ritesh is an absolute professional when it comes to knowing about the history of Delhi. He is very happy to share it and guide you safely through the hustle and bustle of Old Delhi. As an added bonus, he also knows the best spots for street food. Thanks for a great afternoon

Lennart Göhmann (English)

2023-10-15 19:19:20

“Best way to discover Old Delhi!”

We really enjoyed our walking tour with Ritesh through Old Delhi! He first took the time to understand our interests, to then tell numerous stories with great passion. This was the last day of our trip in India and Ritesh managed to put together all the puzzle pieces of info we gathered and could answer any of our questions. Walking through Old Delhi is already an experience on its own, but I definetly would recommend this free walking tour to get the full experience and interesting backstories!

Liske Duchamps (English)

2023-09-15 07:53:43

“5 stars!!”

I am a girl travelling alone in India and book this tour ir the best I’ve could be done. Firstly, because he took care of me and was very confident, I felt safe in every moment. And the most important, I’ve learned a lot about the indian culture, their religions and their traditions. We have seen the old delhi walking trought the streets, tasting local food (momos?!) smelling spices and talking a lot about our traditions. And also, because I am spanish and I am not the best speaking english, he tried always to find the way to understand each other and try to learn spanish too. I hope one day you can come to Spain and I’ll show you my town too! Thanks a lot Ritesh

Emma Pérez (English)

2023-09-06 15:34:10

“Best Tour guide in Delhi ”

We had Ritesh as our tour guide and he is one of the best tour guide you can find. He take his time to explain everything you need to know. He answer all.the questions ee had and also we try some local food. Ritesh was full with knowledge for.the history , culture food religion etc.. Highly recommend Thank you

Phil (English)

2023-08-27 15:54:21

“Fascinating walking tour in Old Delhi”

Ritesh is a well prepared guide who loves to talk about the city of Old Delhi, culture, history and religion in India. Before starting the tour, he had asked us about our main interests in Old Delhi and then he provided a well complied story to the walking route. We spend a lot of time exploring the route and discuss some interesting details along the way. Great experience!

Boris Bauermeister (English)

2023-08-18 16:36:18

“Great Tour”

Great Tour! i learned many interesting historical and religous facts and felt very safe during the whole tour. Great guide, really recommendable

Bego (English)

2023-08-08 11:27:11

“Muy recomendable!! ”

Ritesh es un guia increíble! Te enseña la profundidad de Delhi y te explica todo con mucho detalle! Te hace comprender la vida en India de una manera muy sencilla, lo recomiendo al 100%, si volvemos a Delhi le avisaremos seguro! Gracias

Nacho Morano (Spanish)

2023-08-05 02:20:30

“A great way to discover Delhi”

Ritesh is a very well prepared guide and a very nice person. He gave me and my friend a lot of useful information not only about the main highlights of the city, but also about the historical and religious context, which helped to understand better what we saw. Highly recommended!

Matteo (English)

2023-07-31 14:27:42

“Perfekt Tour trough Old Delhi”

Ritesh was a great guid in the trouble ob of old Delhi. He showed us places you would Not Go alone paired with a Lot of historic Background information. Great experience!

Felix Mühlbauer (English)

2023-06-30 12:05:05

“Amazing tour with a lot of knowledge!”

Ritish was a great tour guide who took me around the area in Old Delhi. We saw temples and mosques, we had chai on the Chandni Chowk and we visited the spice market. He gave me a lot of interesting informations about the history and the current situation in India/Delhi. I definitely recommend this tour!! :-) See you, Lea

Lea Satzky (English)

2023-06-20 18:47:49

“Old Delhi free tour with Ritesh”

The tour with Ritesh was fantastic. We were a group of three spanish people anda enjoyed with the explanación about Indian history, religión and culture while we walked in the narrow Old Delhi streets. I strongly recomend to book a free tour with Ritesh, mainly if you don't know too much about Indian history and religión.

Carlos González Mantecón (English)

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