Explore Delhi Like a Local
Delhi, India's sprawling capital, layers over a thousand years of history into a single, endlessly fascinating city. In Old Delhi, the Mughal-era Red Fort and the grand Jama Masjid mosque rise above the chaotic, spice-scented lanes of Chandni Chowk, one of India's oldest and busiest markets. New Delhi, laid out by the British in the 20th century, offers wide boulevards leading to India Gate, the stately Rashtrapati Bhavan presidential palace, and the towering Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage minaret dating to the 12th century. The lotus-shaped Baha'i House of Worship and the tranquil gardens of Humayun's Tomb, itself a precursor to the Taj Mahal, round out a city where Mughal grandeur, colonial architecture, and modern Indian life collide at every turn.
Delhi Landmarks & Walking Course Map
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Old Delhi Walking Tour (Heritage & Street Life Experience)
Explore the heart of Old Delhi on a guided walking tour and experience the real life, culture and history of the city. This tour takes you through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk, visits Jama Masjid and famous local markets, and shows you the hidden gems of Old Delhi. You will see spice markets, traditional shops and historic streets while learning about Mughal history and local traditions. This walking tour is perfect for travelers who want an authentic and immersive experience of Delhi beyond the usual tourist places.
Devendra Rana
"Hello! My name is Devendra Singh, and I am a licensed local tour guide based in Delhi. I have over 8 years of experience guiding travelers through Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and the Golden Triangle. I specialize in heritage tours, cultural walks, and private sightseeing trips, ensuring each tour is informative, safe, and enjoyable. I speak English and French and love sharing the stories, history, and hidden gems of India with my guests. Whether itβs your first visit or a repeat trip, I make sure you experience the best of the city in a comfortable, fun, and memorable way. Book a tour with me and discover India with a friendly, knowledgeable, and professional guide!"
Recommended Walking & Transit Courses in Delhi
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From a Mughal Fortress to Gandhi's Memorial, and On to a Modern Temple of Gold
Red Fort (Lal Qila) β Chandni Chowk β Jama Masjid, Delhi β Raj Ghat β Swaminarayan Akshardham, Delhi
From an Imperial Arch to Mughal Tombs and a Thousand-Year Minaret
Connaught Place β India Gate β Humayunβs Tomb, Delhi β Lotus Temple, Delhi β Qutb Minar, Delhi
Places to Visit in Delhi (10)
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Chandni Chowk
One of India's Oldest and Busiest Markets, Laid Out Under a Mughal Emperor -- Chandni Chowk traces its origins to the 17th century, laid out as part of Shah Jahan's new capital, Shahjahanabad (today's Old Delhi) -- the same emperor who built the nearby Red Fort and the Taj Mahal. According to tradition, the market was designed around a moonlit canal running down its center, reflecting silver light at night and giving the street its name, which translates roughly to 'Moonlit Square.' Today that canal is long gone, replaced by one of the most densely packed, chaotic, and endlessly vibrant commercial streets in India, famous for street food, jewelry, spices, textiles, and wholesale trade of every kind -- a sensory plunge into Old Delhi's layered history just steps from the Mughal monuments that still anchor the neighborhood.
Connaught Place
A Circular Colonial-Era Marketplace Still at the Center of New Delhi's Commercial Life -- Laid out in the 1930s and named for the Duke of Connaught, Connaught Place was designed as the commercial and business hub of the newly planned imperial capital, its distinctive concentric rings of colonnaded, Georgian-style white-painted buildings a deliberate architectural statement of order and permanence. Nearly a century later, it remains exactly that -- a major shopping, dining, and nightlife district at the very center of Delhi, and has been ranked among some of the most expensive commercial real estate markets in the world. Locals still refer to its inner and outer circles as Rajiv Chowk (the name of the metro station beneath it) and by the original name interchangeably, a small everyday reminder of the layered naming history found across the capital.
Jama Masjid, Delhi
Jama Masjid is one of the largest and most important mosques in India, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. The mosque is renowned for its vast courtyard, red sandstone architecture, and panoramic views from its minarets.
Red Fort (Lal Qila)
Red Fort is a historic Mughal fort in Old Delhi and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors and is one of the most important historical landmarks in India.
Raj Ghat
Where Mahatma Gandhi Was Laid to Rest -- Raj Ghat is a simple black marble platform marking the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in January 1948, days after his assassination brought a sudden end to the life of the man most associated with leading India's independence movement through nonviolent resistance. An eternal flame burns at the site, set within a quiet memorial park of lawns and trees that stands in deliberate contrast to the city's grander, more ornate monuments. Visiting heads of state and dignitaries routinely pay their respects here, and for many Indians, Raj Ghat remains a place of reflection rather than spectacle -- a simplicity said to match the austere principles Gandhi lived by.
India Gate
A War Memorial That Became the Ceremonial Heart of New Delhi -- Standing roughly 42 meters tall, India Gate was designed by the British architect Edwin Lutyens and completed in the early 1930s as a memorial to around 70,000 Indian soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War, their names inscribed along its arches. Today the monument anchors the eastern end of Kartavya Path (formerly known as Rajpath), the grand ceremonial boulevard that leads toward the Presidential Palace, and the surrounding lawns have become one of New Delhi's most popular public gathering spaces -- host to evening strolls, ice cream vendors, and major national events alike, a rare monument that functions as both solemn memorial and everyday city square.
Humayunβs Tomb, Delhi
Humayunβs Tomb is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Delhi and one of the earliest examples of Mughal garden-tomb architecture. It later inspired the design of the Taj Mahal and is surrounded by large, symmetrical Persian-style gardens.
Swaminarayan Akshardham, Delhi
Swaminarayan Akshardham is a large Hindu temple and cultural complex in Delhi. It is renowned for its intricately carved sandstone architecture, exhibition halls, gardens, and spiritual and cultural displays.
Qutb Minar, Delhi
Qutb Minar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the tallest brick minaret in the world. Built in the early 13th century, it is part of the historic Qutb complex and represents one of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture in India.
Lotus Temple, Delhi
The Lotus Temple is a BahΓ‘ΚΌΓ House of Worship in New Delhi, famous for its lotus-shaped white marble architecture. It is open to people of all religions and is known as a peaceful place for meditation and reflection.
