Private Heritage Tour of Old Delhi with Sound and Light Show

Old Delhi offers a sedate blend of culture, art and modern architecture. It is home to numerous breathtaking historical buildings, which are now counted as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Be it pristine temples, exquisite architecture, plethora of shopping markets and eatery stops, it has everything to offer. Simply put, this heritage tour offers a diversity of experiences of this culturally-vibrant city – Old Delhi.
The lifeline of Delhi is Old Delhi which speaks of its own history. It is a perfect example of the India’s heritage, culture traditions and culinary experience. This is why, we have created this tour so that you can actually interpret the true essence of Indian culture.
As your day begins in the city of Delhi, you will be picked up from the hotel at 04:00 PM and driven to Old Delhi. Upon reaching Old Delhi, your first destination will be Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib that serves as a Mosque & a Gurudwara both.
Next, you will head to Jama Mosque, India’s largest mosque. After a visit to this wonderful monument, your heritage tour will proceed to a visit to the Asia’s largest spice market “Khari Baoli” located in Chandni Chowk that offers a wide variety of spices, nuts, herbs, teas and other items. After an unforgettable experience at Khari Baoli, you will reach Kinari Bazaar, a wholesale retail market selling exclusive collection of jewellery, dresses for festivities, weddings or any other occasion.
Soon after, you will head for a street food tour of Old Delhi. You will be first taken to Parathe Wali Gali, known as the Delhi’s world famous back street serving North Indian parathas. A paratha is basically a ball of dough filled with a choice of ingredients and spices and served with a variety of curry sauces and chutneys. After relishing a plate of scrumptious Parathas, it’s time for grabbing a Samosa (Wheat flour or maida flour shell stuffed with some filling). Also, you will try yet another delicacy called “Dahi Bhalle” prepared from Lentil dumplings served in chilled sweet yogurt and delicious chutneys. Any meal is incomplete without a dessert and nothing can beat Jalebis, a perfectly-sweet Indian sweet.
After a gastronomical walk around in Old Delhi, its time for a rickshaw ride from Fatepuri Masjid to Red Fort for the Sound and Light Show. The breathtaking Sound and Light show at the Red Fort is a major tourist attraction at this place as the show brings back the history surrounding the Red Fort. This show has fetched great attention over the years as it showcases the making of the Delhi city, rise and fall of empires & emperors and all this melodrama in a single streamlined show.
After an enjoyable evening, you will be returned to the hotel for overnight stay.