The Essence of Delhi Journey - Full Day Tour of Delhi

The Perfect Introduction to Delhi

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Location

New Delhi

DURATION

8 hours

Booking type

Private trip

Group size

Up to 20 guests

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Old Delhi, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb and the Qutub Minar
Immerse yourself in the soul of Delhi on this unforgettable day-long journey through its most iconic landmarks. Start your day in the vibrant lanes of Old Delhi, where the sights and sounds capture the essence of the city’s timeless charm. Visit the awe-inspiring Jama Masjid, one of India’s largest mosques.

Pause for some Old Delhi delicacies, and then get ready to be mesmerized by a graceful Kathak performance, where classical dance narrates centuries-old stories of love, valor, and tradition before venturing to the majestic Red Fort, a symbol of India's rich Mughal past.

The journey continues to the serene beauty of Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Mughal architecture blends with lush gardens, offering an oasis of calm in the bustling city.

As the sun begins to set, end your day at the grand Qutub Minar, where history and culture collide in stunning fashion. Stroll through the impressive complex, basking in the glow of twilight as this ancient masterpiece stands tall.

**What to expect:**

- An educative fireflies edu-tour at our lab
- A short walk through a local plantation area to explore its natural habitat
- Witnessing the magical light show of fireflies in their natural habitat (Based on its population cycles in the natural habitat)
- Insights into firefly behavior and their connection to local beliefs.
- Learning about firefly conservation and how you can help protect these wondrous creatures.
- Engaging in a short cooking experience, making local dishes such as Moringa soup, Tempeh skewed with peanut sauce, Chicken stuffed inside bamboo and Mix steamed vegetable with grated coconut with the host's family member, and enjoying the meal you cooked.

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What You’ll be Doing

Explore Delhi's iconic landmarks, rich heritage, and vibrant culture in this unforgettable full-day tour

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What’s Included

Monument Tickets

Breakfast

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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Chawri Bazaar Metro Gate 1(https://maps.app.goo.gl/svgMxSTrAHsH8pKa7)

Please be on time as this is going to be a day full of memories

End Point

Qutub Minar (You can proceed to your hotels post the tour)

Suitability / Accessibility

Child Friendly (Recommended Age: 6+)

Cancellation & other policies

Cancellation
To secure your spot, your expert will turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.

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Meet Our Experts

Aditya Worah

Aditya Worah is all-things-audio! A podcast producer who has spent a decade walking in Delhi. From the first city of Mehrauli to the British Capital in New Delhi, he has walked across all the ancient cities of Delhi. He specializes in finding urban legends and local beliefs from the city.

Experience: 2 years

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Chandrasekhar Tampi

Chandra is a senior partner in a law firm and a history enthusiast. He has been conducting heritage and food walks both independently and for institutions for more than a decade now.In delhi, he covers mehrauli, siri, hauz khas, Tughlagabad, Nizamuddin, Lal Qila, Chandni chowk, Chawri Bazaar and sites of 1857 revolt. The walks are not limited to history or culture but can be seen as an attempt to introduce the participants to a bygone era.

Experience: 10 years

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Gaurav Sharma

Gaurav Sharma is a faculty at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi. His Heritage walks on different historical themes have been covered by BBC, NDTV, The HINDU, Hindustan Times, Scroll and various media platforms. Gaurav Sharma was born in 1987 and has been a lifelong Dilliwala. He grew up amidst the multilayered culture of Delhi. His long experience of researching on historical personalities lent him enough credentials to narrate historical events in a well researched/factual & storytelling manner.

Experience: 10 years

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Intach Heritage Walks

3 times National Tourism Award winner for Best Heritage walks. The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) is a voluntary membership organization founded in 1984 to protect and preserve India’s heritage. The Delhi Chapter is one of the over 200 chapters of INTACH spread nationwide.

Experience: 17 years

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Sohail Hashmi

Sohail Hashmi is an oral historian of Delhi, social activist, filmmaker and heritage conservationist. Hashmi conducts immersive Delhi Heritage Walks to introduce citizens, particularly children, to their city. In these walks, he incorporates the history of people, culture, food and architecture of Delhi. He won a Heritage Award from INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) Delhi Chapter in 2022 for his walks. Hashmi is the author of Sanchi: Where Tigers Fly, and Lions Have Horns. It is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India Series.

Experience: 20 years

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Ratnendu Ray

Ratnendu is a medical devices marketing professional, but discovered his love for history as he pottered around the many monuments of Delhi. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in history in his spare time and he regularly conducts heritage walks in different parts of the city. He especially enjoys delving into symbolism, powerplay and interconnectedness of stories that surround the heritage sites of Delhi. His walks are often intended to show participants that history is not merely a chronicle of the past, but that its echoes are always visible in the contemporary, helping us make sense of the present.

Experience: 3 years

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Nitika Arora

As one of the Co-founders of Darwesh Heritage walks, Nitika is a History Heritage Cultural curator. She has conceptualised and conducted heritage tours & baithaks onsite and virtually since 2013 across different monuments in Delhi. Having training & experience in performing arts (i.e. theatre), she incorporates performance elements in all her walks -like poetry, dramatic reading of play excerpts etc.

Experience: 8 years 1 month

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