Old Delhi's heritage, Spice market, Masala Chai & food sampling

5.0 (31 reviews) New Delhi, India
Duration5h - 6h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
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Overview

Discover heritage Old Delhi's amazing vegetarian delicacies, while walking down the ancient corners full of history too. Try the best Masala Chai too and that too near the Asia’s largest wholesale spice market
Experience an immersive walk also into the the bustling streets and hidden lanes of Old Delhi. A fun short Bicycle rickshaw ride awaits you and enthrall yourselves while traversing through the streets jam-packed streets. Any local foodie worth their salt will be waiting in line for one of the dozens of varieties of Chaat, or snacks, for sale from a small family run shop front. Find a plethora of multicolored milk sweets, the famous Jalebiwala on the corner with Dariba Kalan Road for freshly fried jalebis. For a quick sit-down lunch, try the Gali Paranthe Wali, that features a clutch of minuscule restaurants doling out a variety of parathas stuffed with everything from cheese to potatoes and vegetables. Our guide keeps you engaged with the historical tales of the the Old town too.

What's included

  • Meals offered as per the tour description
  • Hotel Pickup & Drop
  • Local expert Storyteller guide
  • Short Bicycle rickshaw ride
  • any item not mentioned among the inclusions

What to expect

  1. 30m
    Our driver and guide shall pick you up from your hotel in central Delhi. We reach the Delhi's old town, Later we start walking town the heritage streets and we first try here "Jalebi", an Indian sweet made of deep-fried, coiled batter soaked in sugary syrup. To describe it, its a crispy, crunchy exterior and its soft, juicy, and syrupy inside, which is an outcome of unique process of frying batter into spirals and then dipping it in warm sugar syrup.
  2. 30m
    We enter deep into the ancient labyrinths of old town and time to try now the king of all indian snacks: "Samosa", a small triangular pastry case containing spiced vegetables or meat and served fried.
  3. Chandni Chowk
    45m
    After entering the famous "Chandni chowk" steeer, time to eat "Chole Bhature", a popular North Indian dish consisting of spicy chickpeas (chole) served with deep-fried, leavened bread (bhatura). It's a hearty and flavorful meal, often enjoyed for breakfast or lunch, and is a beloved part of Punjabi cuisine.
  4. Fatehpuri Mosque
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Now we end the walk with our highlight offering a "Masala Chai" tea, we do it in Asia's largest Spice market, savour the Masala Chai while enjoying the aroma of the spice market coming from fragrant spices, like cumin, cardamom, and turmeric, mingled with dried fruits, herbs, and other aromas. The air is thick with the combined scents of spices such as saffron, cinnamon, chili, and black salt, creating a sensory overload for visitors.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

- We Pickup from All centralized locations of Delhi

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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