Private Tour: Akshardham Temple and Spiritual Sites of Old Delhi

5.0 (1 reviews) New Delhi, India
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the top spiritual attractions in the walled city of Old Delhi with a private guide during this 6-hour tour. Begin the day at the surprisingly high-tech Akshardham Temple, and then go back in time at four holy sites in Old Delhi: Jama Masjid, Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Digambar Jain Lal Mandir and St James Church. You’ll also pass through Chandni Chowk, Delhi’s largest and oldest market, and see the Red Fort from the outside. A private vehicle provides a comfortable ride during the tour.

What's included

  • Private guide for the rest of the tour after Akshardham
  • One bottled water per person
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Delhi city hotels only)
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guide inside Akshardham
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Tickets for any shows or exhibits

What to expect

  1. Pasar Chandni Chowk
    2h
    In the heart of Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk is a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewelry and vivid saris, while the narrow side streets are crowded with tiny shops selling essential oils, stationery and traditional Indian sweets. Nearby, the vast Mughal-era Red Fort now houses a museum complex, and the 17th-century Jama Masjid is a huge red-sandstone mosque with towering minarets.
  2. Jama Masjid
    3h
    The Masjid e Jahan Numa, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656 at a cost of one million rupees, and was inaugurated by Imam Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari from Bukhara, present-day Uzbekistan.
  3. Red Fort
    1h
    The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years, until 1856. It is located in the centre of Delhi and houses a number of museums.
  4. Swaminarayan Akshardham
    1h
    Akshardham or Swaminarayan Akshardham complex is a Hindu temple, and a spiritual-cultural campus in Delhi, India. Also referred to as Akshardham Temple or Swaminarayan Akshardham, the complex displays millennia of traditional Hindu and Indian culture, spirituality, and architecture
  5. Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib
    1h
    Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib is one of the nine historical Gurdwaras in Delhi. It was first constructed in 1783 by Baghel Singh Dhaliwal to commemorate the martyrdom site of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur
  6. Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir
    1h
    Located in Kinari Bazaar in Old Delhi, the Jain Shwetambar Temple is one of the most beautiful Jain temples in the city. The temple belongs to the Shwetambar sect of Jainism, who wear only simple, white clothes. This three storey high temple is elaborately adorned with delicate artwork on its walls and pillars..

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Complimentary pick-up from & drop at any Hotel / Vacation rental / Guest house in Delhi city location. Supplement applicable for pick-up/drop from Gurgaon, Noida or other areas near Delhi. Supplement applicable for airport pick-up and/or drop.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Shoes must be removed at most places of worship
  • Please dress modestly; arms and legs must be covered at places of worship
  • Some places of worship will require your head to be covered; a scarf or a handkerchief will be enough, and headgear will be available at these locations, as well
  • Comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen are recommended
  • Cameras and mobile phones are not allowed inside Akshardham Temple; these devices can be held for you at the cloakroom before entry
  • If your tour falls on a day that has a religious significance, places of worship may be very crowded on these occasions
  • Pickup and drop-off at the Delhi airport is possible for this tour; you may contact the local tour operator after booking if you want to arrange this
  • Overall duration of the tour may vary depending on traffic conditions and the time spent at each site
  • For language guide (other than English), a supplement of Indian Rupees 900 will be applicable

Cancellation policy

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

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