Old Delhi food tasting tour with Chandni Chowk

Four hours and roughly eight stops through the lanes of Chandni Chowk, eating at shops that have been doing one dish for a century.

At a glance

Duration

About 4 hours

Food

8 to 10 tastings, enough for a meal

Transport

Private AC car plus walking and rickshaw

Tour type

Private

Guide

Local food guide

Best time

Late afternoon into the evening

What makes this one worth it

• Chaat, stuffed parathas, sweets and savoury snacks at stalls your guide trusts
• A rickshaw through the narrowest lanes of Chandni Chowk
• Jama Masjid and the spice, dry fruit, silver and attar markets
• Red Fort and India Gate photo stops
• Vegetarian versions arranged on request

Your tour schedule

1. 10 AM – 3 PM

   Pickup at a time that suits you

   Pickup from your hotel or chosen address in Delhi NCR, and into Old Delhi.

2. First hour

   Jama Masjid

   A short guided visit to the great mosque of Shah Jahan and its history.

3. By rickshaw

   Chandni Chowk

   A rickshaw ride through the bazaars and heritage lanes.

4. On foot

   The old markets

   Spice, dry fruit, silver jewellery, attar and fabric markets, with the Khari Baoli spice lanes at the centre.

5. Tasting stops

   Street food

   Chaat, stuffed parathas, Indian sweets and savoury snacks at stalls chosen for hygiene and popularity, with your guide on how each one is made.

6. To finish

   Red Fort, India Gate and Parliament

   A photo stop outside the Red Fort, India Gate, and a drive past Parliament House before drop-off.

What the price covers

• All food tastings on the route
• Local food guide
• Rickshaw ride
• Private AC car for pickup and drop
• Bottled water

What it does not cover

• Alcohol
• Extra portions beyond the tasting route
• Tips

Questions people ask

Is this a private food tour in Old Delhi?

Yes. It is a private, guided food walk with your own AC car for transfers and a dedicated local guide, with pickup from hotels or the airport in Delhi NCR.

What type of food is included during the tour?

You will taste a mix of Old Delhi favourites, from crispy street snacks and chaat to traditional sweets and local dishes. Let us know about any allergies or dietary needs before the day.

Is the rickshaw ride included in the tour?

Yes, a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk is included and is a fun way to move between food stops.

Are monument entry tickets included?

No, entry tickets for any monuments are not part of this tour; if you want to visit one, you pay at the gate.

Is this tour suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, very much so. Old Delhi has a huge range of vegetarian food, and we can make the whole tour vegetarian if you prefer.

Is the food safe for tourists?

Your guide takes you only to clean, popular and well-known stalls that locals and visitors trust, and you can always try a smaller portion if you are unsure.

Should we skip a meal before the tour?

Yes, come hungry. The eight to ten tastings add up to a full meal, so most guests skip lunch or have only a light breakfast if they are starting early.

Is the food very spicy, and is it suitable for children?

Your guide can ask for milder versions wherever possible and will steer you towards sweets, parathas and gentler snacks if spice is a worry. Children usually love the rickshaw ride and the sweets, and you can always share portions.

How much walking is there, and what should I wear?

There is a fair amount of walking through narrow, crowded lanes, broken up by the rickshaw ride. Wear comfortable closed shoes and light clothes that cover shoulders and knees, which also suits the visit to Jama Masjid.

On the route