The Bazaars of Old Delhi: A Self-Guided Chandni Chowk Audio Tour

Duration1h 30m - 2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This 90-minute self-guided walking tour explores the sensory "organized chaos" of Old Delhi's 17th-century royal markets.

You will trace Mughal history through these key highlights:

- Visit the Red Temple, Fatehpuri Mosque, and the mansion of a mercenary queen.Historic Bazaars: Navigate Dariba Kalan's silver, Kinari Bazaar's trimmings, and Asia’s largest spice market.
- See Naughara’s nine mansions and the gold-frescoed Shwetambara Jain Mandir.
- Discover 1870s paratha shops and the "Old Famous Jalebiwala".

End at Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, marking where the ninth Sikh Guru was martyred.The tour reveals how Princess Jahanara’s moonlit water tank gave Chandni Chowk its name.

What's included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

What to expect

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Walk along the historic "Moonlit Square," once a royal Mughal market featuring a central water pool. Today, it is one of the world's largest wholesale hubs, famous for its "organized chaos". Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Stroll past this 1860s colonial building, formerly the site of a royal caravan sarai and gardens built by Princess Jahanara. It later served as the municipal headquarters for Delhi. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Pass by this red sandstone mosque commissioned in 1650 by one of Emperor Shahjahan’s wives. It features an attached school and remains a silent witness to the rise and fall of the Mughals. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Walk along Asia's largest spice market, where centuries-old shops trade massive quantities of "Black Gold" pepper, chilies, and turmeric. Experience an assault on the senses amidst the rowdy, bustling trade. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Stroll past this early 20th-century spice warehouse to see workers carting huge loads around a central courtyard. It offers an authentic look at the traditional wholesale guild system. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Walk along this famous lane to smell and taste legendary deep-fried paranthas. Many eateries here date to the 1800s and have served prominent Indian leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Pass by this imposing Sikh shrine marking the site where Guru Tegh Bahadur was martyred in 1675. Learn about Sikh traditions of community service and the free kitchen. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour begins with the Jain Temples at the beginning of the market street. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading

End point

The tour begins with the Jain Temples at the beginning of the market street. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.