Old Delhi Street Food Tour – Explore Spices in Chandni Chowk
Description
Discover the real flavors and stories of Old Delhi on this guided food and culture walk. Skip the tourist traps and let a local expert take you through hidden lanes, historic spice markets, and legendary food spots known for their safety, taste, and authenticity. You'll sample over 10 dishes, ride a rickshaw through buzzing streets, and visit places like Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, and a spice haveli. This small-group tour is perfect for travelers who want to eat like locals, explore beyond monuments, and experience the soul of Old Delhi—one bite at a time.
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We’ll begin our tour in Chawri Bazaar — one of the oldest and busiest streets in Old Delhi. Depending on your selected timing, you’ll either enjoy a traditional breakfast like jalebis and parathas (morning), or hot snacks like kebabs and chaat (evening). It’s the perfect spot to understand local food culture and watch the old city come alive. Your guide will introduce you to the flavors, vendors, and history that make this place so iconic.
Explore Asia’s biggest spice market! You’ll walk through lanes filled with colorful spices like turmeric, chili, and cardamom. Along the way, we’ll stop for a cup of chai at a hidden spice mansion where you can learn about Indian cooking and the spice trade. The sounds, smells, and energy of this market are unlike anything else in Delhi.
Ballimaran is a lively neighborhood known for its poetic charm and tasty street food. This area was once home to Mirza Ghalib, a famous poet, and still holds onto its old-world feel. As you explore, we’ll stop at local snack stalls and pass through markets selling shoes, eyewear, and much more. It’s a mix of history and flavor in one place.
Take a peaceful turn into Naughara — a hidden lane with nine beautiful old Jain havelis (mansions). It’s calm, colorful, and full of history. At the end of the lane, you can choose to visit a small, quiet Jain temple (optional and free). This stop shows you a side of Old Delhi that most people miss.
This is the heart of Old Delhi — full of life, noise, and amazing food. You’ll explore busy lanes packed with shops selling sweets, clothes, jewelry, and more. Along the way, we’ll stop for more food and soak in the chaotic charm of this iconic market. It’s the perfect way to end your Old Delhi experience, full of flavor and fun.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour can be customized as per customer's requirement
- One Tuk Tuk : for two to three people
- We do our best to accommodate dietary needs, but since this is a street food tour, options may be limited. Please inform us of any food allergies or restrictions when booking, and we will try to adjust the experience as much as possible. However, full customization at every food stall may not be possible.
- Chandni Chowk market is closed on Sunday but guide will show you some other best locations
- In case your hotel/pick up location is not mentioned while making the booking – Please click on My Hotel Is Not Listed option on the Booking Checkout Page and then manually enter your Hotel Name
- Please carry all travelers valid photo ID (in your mobile) for monument entry
Reviews(451)
suhani was a great guide, very good english and helpful with the pictures she is very recommended
Top tour! A reliable and professional driver with a clean and air-conditioned car picked us up directly at the hotel. Zayn was our guide, a competent, courteous, and patient guide who explained everything to us and showed us the city's sights by tuk-tuk, car, and on foot, including the spice market in Old Delhi. Worth every cent!
A perfect tour with Zayn, personalized for heritage and food. Super friendly and extremely knowledgeable on the subject. We felt very comfortable.
Guide Raghuveer Singh The experience was great. The history of each place was explained very well and he knew the answers to all our questions. His attitude was great and very considerate of us. I would do this basin and even be interested in more tours.
Excellent tour. Mahinder was out driver, he was very helpful and pleasant. Explain what was going on and told us about himself which was also interesting. Zayn was our guide, lovely man who was very knowledgeable and explained everything very clearly and was able to answer all our questions and more. Throughly enjoyed the tour and would recommend it. Big thank you.
What a pleasure it was to read your review. It's wonderful that both Mahinder and Zayn helped make your day so enjoyable, with Mahinder's friendly company and Zayn's clear explanations and thoughtful answers adding so much to the experience. Your recommendation and kind words are a fantastic compliment, and we'll be sure your thanks reach them both!
Excellent experience from start to finish with our guide Zayn and driver Mahinder. Great air con in car, pick up on time, excellent masala chai in old Delhi and an opportunity to buy quality spices. Highly recommended.
What a joy to read your thoughtful review. Knowing that Mahinder's smooth service, Zayn's guidance, and simple experiences like enjoying masala chai and browsing quality spices all came together to make the day memorable is truly rewarding. Every journey is made even better by the moments you never expect to enjoy the most!
Guide Raghuveer Singh did a very informative tour. I’m very impressed with his knowledge of the history of Delhi. Thank you Raghuveer for giving us an amazing tour. Also wanted to say thanks to the driver Vijay for keeping us safe in a chaotic city.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so happy to hear that Raghuveer Singh made your tour so informative and memorable with his impressive knowledge of Delhi’s history. He truly loves sharing the stories and heritage of the city, and your kind words will mean a lot to him. We’re also glad that Vijay provided a safe and comfortable journey while navigating Delhi’s busy streets!
Guide Raghuveer singh he is was very nice guy
Raghuveer Singh sounds like a genuinely kind person, and we're so pleased that his company added to your experience. A friendly and thoughtful guide can make all the difference when exploring a new place. We appreciate you taking a moment to mention him!
Great tour, very interesting sites and informative, thanks Mathur!
We're so pleased to hear that you had a great time exploring the sights and found the tour both interesting and informative. Mathur will be happy to know that his efforts helped make your experience enjoyable and memorable. Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback. Wishing you many more amazing adventures ahead!
My tour guide was Mathur! He is a very good tour guide book with him. He showed us Gema mosque and Khari Baoli spice market.
Mathur will be delighted to know he made such a positive impression during your visit. It's great that he helped you enjoy both the Jama Masjid and the lively atmosphere of Khari Baoli Spice Market. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope your memories of the day stay with you for a long time!
