Old Delhi Street Food Tour with Rickshaw Ride, Spice Market, Chandni Chowk, and Chawri Bazaar
by Keeper Landwey
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$60Overview
This small-group walking tour lasts about four hours and includes a local guide who shares stories of Old Delhi’s food and culture. The route covers historic markets and streets including Chawri Bazaar, Khari Baoli spice market, Ballimaran neighborhood, Naughara lane, and Chandni Chowk. Participants taste more than ten different street food dishes with options for vegetarian or non-vegetarian menus. The tour includes a rickshaw ride through the busy streets and a chai break at a spice mansion. Bottled water is provided. At Naughara, there is an optional free visit to a small Jain temple. Entry fees for all stops are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided but can be arranged for an extra cost.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chawri Bazaar
The tour starts in Chawri Bazaar, one of the oldest and busiest streets in Old Delhi. Depending on the time of day, guests will sample traditional breakfast items like jalebis and parathas in the morning or hot snacks like kebabs and chaat in the evening. The guide explains the local food culture and history while guests observe the area coming to life.
45 min
Khari Baoli
Next is a walk through Khari Baoli, Asia’s largest spice market. Visitors see lanes filled with various spices such as turmeric, chili, and cardamom. A chai stop is included at a hidden spice mansion where the guide discusses Indian cooking and the spice trade. The market’s sounds and smells provide a distinct atmosphere.
45 min
Ballimaran
The tour continues to Ballimaran, a lively area known for its poetic heritage as the former home of poet Mirza Ghalib. Guests visit local snack stalls and pass shops selling shoes, eyewear, and other goods, blending historical context with street food tasting.
30 min
Naughara - Row Of Nine Houses
This stop takes guests to Naughara, a quiet lane featuring nine historic Jain havelis. The area is colorful and calm compared to other stops. At the end of the lane, guests may optionally visit a small, free Jain temple to see a less visited part of Old Delhi.
30 min
Chandni Chowk
The final stop is Chandni Chowk, the central market area of Old Delhi known for its busy streets and wide variety of shops selling sweets, clothes, and jewelry. Guests continue tasting street food here while observing the market’s lively environment.
40 min
Meeting point
We'll meet you at Gate 7 of Rajiv Chowk Metro Station — right near the KFC outlet. Just look for the guide with a warm smile and great food stories!
End point
We'll meet you at Gate 7 of Rajiv Chowk Metro Station — right near the KFC outlet. Just look for the guide with a warm smile and great food stories!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Old Delhi Street Food Tour with Rickshaw Ride, Spice Market, Chandni Chowk, and Chawri Bazaar
by Keeper Landwey
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$60Overview
This small-group walking tour lasts about four hours and includes a local guide who shares stories of Old Delhi’s food and culture. The route covers historic markets and streets including Chawri Bazaar, Khari Baoli spice market, Ballimaran neighborhood, Naughara lane, and Chandni Chowk. Participants taste more than ten different street food dishes with options for vegetarian or non-vegetarian menus. The tour includes a rickshaw ride through the busy streets and a chai break at a spice mansion. Bottled water is provided. At Naughara, there is an optional free visit to a small Jain temple. Entry fees for all stops are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided but can be arranged for an extra cost.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chawri Bazaar
The tour starts in Chawri Bazaar, one of the oldest and busiest streets in Old Delhi. Depending on the time of day, guests will sample traditional breakfast items like jalebis and parathas in the morning or hot snacks like kebabs and chaat in the evening. The guide explains the local food culture and history while guests observe the area coming to life.
45 min
Khari Baoli
Next is a walk through Khari Baoli, Asia’s largest spice market. Visitors see lanes filled with various spices such as turmeric, chili, and cardamom. A chai stop is included at a hidden spice mansion where the guide discusses Indian cooking and the spice trade. The market’s sounds and smells provide a distinct atmosphere.
45 min
Ballimaran
The tour continues to Ballimaran, a lively area known for its poetic heritage as the former home of poet Mirza Ghalib. Guests visit local snack stalls and pass shops selling shoes, eyewear, and other goods, blending historical context with street food tasting.
30 min
Naughara - Row Of Nine Houses
This stop takes guests to Naughara, a quiet lane featuring nine historic Jain havelis. The area is colorful and calm compared to other stops. At the end of the lane, guests may optionally visit a small, free Jain temple to see a less visited part of Old Delhi.
30 min
Chandni Chowk
The final stop is Chandni Chowk, the central market area of Old Delhi known for its busy streets and wide variety of shops selling sweets, clothes, and jewelry. Guests continue tasting street food here while observing the market’s lively environment.
40 min
Meeting point
We'll meet you at Gate 7 of Rajiv Chowk Metro Station — right near the KFC outlet. Just look for the guide with a warm smile and great food stories!
End point
We'll meet you at Gate 7 of Rajiv Chowk Metro Station — right near the KFC outlet. Just look for the guide with a warm smile and great food stories!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.