Red Fort & Old Delhi: Half Day Heritage Walking tour
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Stop At: Red Fort (Lal Quila), Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Start your journey at the meeting point (Patel Chowk Metro Station, Outside of Gate No 1) where your guide awaits you. Travel by Metro to Red Fort and enjoy the Red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort (Lal Qila), which rises 33-m above the clamour of Old Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal emperors. The walls, built in 1638, were designed to keep out invaders, now they mainly keep out the noise and confusion of the city.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
Next, visit Jama Masjid; this great mosque in Old Delhi is the largest in India, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. Building began in 1644 and ended up being the final architectural masterpiece of Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chandni Chowk Market, 2573, Nai Sarak, Raghu Ganj, Roshanpura, Old Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India
Next, walk through the Old Delhi lanes to explore heritage buildings, witness Indian lifestyle, culture, and bazaars, as your guide shares ancient stories with you. Afterwards visit the Sikh temple, Gurudwara Sis Ganj, and visit the kitchen section of the temple where meals are prepared for the masses. Take a rickshaw ride to the Spice Market and learn about different kinds of Indian Spices used in the Indian kitchens. End your tour by getting dropped off back to your original departure point.
Duration: 3 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Red Fort (Lal Quila), Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Start your journey at the meeting point (Patel Chowk Metro Station, Outside of Gate No 1) where your guide awaits you. Travel by Metro to Red Fort and enjoy the Red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort (Lal Qila), which rises 33-m above the clamour of Old Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal emperors. The walls, built in 1638, were designed to keep out invaders, now they mainly keep out the noise and confusion of the city.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
Next, visit Jama Masjid; this great mosque in Old Delhi is the largest in India, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. Building began in 1644 and ended up being the final architectural masterpiece of Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chandni Chowk Market, 2573, Nai Sarak, Raghu Ganj, Roshanpura, Old Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India
Next, walk through the Old Delhi lanes to explore heritage buildings, witness Indian lifestyle, culture, and bazaars, as your guide shares ancient stories with you. Afterwards visit the Sikh temple, Gurudwara Sis Ganj, and visit the kitchen section of the temple where meals are prepared for the masses. Take a rickshaw ride to the Spice Market and learn about different kinds of Indian Spices used in the Indian kitchens. End your tour by getting dropped off back to your original departure point.
Duration: 3 hours
Included
- Local English-speaking Guide
- Vegetarian lunch at Parathewalli Galli
- Metro tickets and Tuktuk tickets to and from meeting point
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (if option selected)
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Entry/Admission - Red Fort (Lal Quila)
- Entry/Admission - Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid)
- Entry/Admission - Chandni Chowk Market
Not included
- Camera and video costs at Red Fort and Jama Masjid
- Gratuities (Recommended)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
85%
Sport
20%
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