Delhi Food Tour : Best Way To Experience Authentic Indian Food
Overview
This food tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi is a great way to explore the cuisines and sights of both parts of Delhi city in one delicious package. In this food tour, we will cover all the major culinary attractions of Old Delhi as well as New Delhi along with visits to a few landmarks of the city.
The culinary part consists of 18-25 carefully selected food items from 11-14 different food joints located in different parts of the city and can be customised to suit dietary preferences of most participants. Many of the food shops have been in business for 100+ years and serve authentic Indian food as it's meant to be served. In this food tour, you not just enjoy good food, but some lesser known sights of New Delhi and Old Delhi both.
Transport involves foot, car and rickshaw in different parts of the city.
The culinary part consists of 18-25 carefully selected food items from 11-14 different food joints located in different parts of the city and can be customised to suit dietary preferences of most participants. Many of the food shops have been in business for 100+ years and serve authentic Indian food as it's meant to be served. In this food tour, you not just enjoy good food, but some lesser known sights of New Delhi and Old Delhi both.
Transport involves foot, car and rickshaw in different parts of the city.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Food tasting
- Snacks, drinks and meals
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (in central Delhi zone)
- Rickshaw rides
What to expect
This food tour is a food walk and city tour in one compact package which is a great thing to do if you have 5-6 hours to spare. The guests discover the culinary delights of Old Delhi and New Delhi from some of the most famous food joints of the city. Some of them have been in business for more than 100 years. In addition to food, the guests also get the chance to see a number of hidden corners of the city which normal tourists don't really know about. The itinerary and food items included can be tailored to suit the dietary requirements of the guests.
During the food walk, guests visit 8-10 food joints and taste 18-19 different dishes including one full fledged meal at the end. None of the food items included are too spicy but can be made if so desired. In Old Delhi we walk for short distances and use cycle rickshaws for longer distances. Once the guests are finished with Old Delhi, we get in to the car to explore New Delhi and it's food. During the tour, we also visit a few attractions of the city like the biggest spice market in city, a charitable kitchen feeding thousands of people every day and a few others. This is a perfect introduction to India and Indian cuisines for first time as well as regular visitors.
During the food walk, guests visit 8-10 food joints and taste 18-19 different dishes including one full fledged meal at the end. None of the food items included are too spicy but can be made if so desired. In Old Delhi we walk for short distances and use cycle rickshaws for longer distances. Once the guests are finished with Old Delhi, we get in to the car to explore New Delhi and it's food. During the tour, we also visit a few attractions of the city like the biggest spice market in city, a charitable kitchen feeding thousands of people every day and a few others. This is a perfect introduction to India and Indian cuisines for first time as well as regular visitors.
Additional information
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Stroller accessible
- Free pickup and drop is provided from central Delhi. For pickup and drop from places outside this zone, a drop of USD 25 is applicable.
- Service animals allowed
- Free bottled water, hand wipes, sanitizer are provided in every tour.
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Vicki B
December 2018
We were told to be ready at 10.30 but not picked up until 11am. The driver was great .Courteous and pleasant although that cost another $30 Australian because we were "not within the perimeter" The guide was quite good but at times a little distracted, and in a hurry We were given about 12 sampl...
We were told to be ready at 10.30 but not picked up until 11am. The driver was great .Courteous and pleasant although that cost another $30 Australian because we were "not within the perimeter" The guide was quite good but at times a little distracted, and in a hurry We were given about 12 samples of street food in seedy little places which gave us the experience of the real India. We had a rickshaw ride and visited a room with flowers on the floor and an area where they sold lots of spices The tour ended at 3pm. The lovely driver drove us back to the hotel. I had booked this in Australia not knowing anything about India. I had been there for 2 weeks before I went on the tour. I had experienced all of this and more. I wish I had cancelled.brooklynrasta25
October 2018
First off, much thanks to Rajeev who made this tour a fun learning experience. Great banter and full of interesting food facts. The sweet, sour, salty and spicey made the tour great. All the flavours of India was available for me to experience. I became part of enjoying family institutions that ...
First off, much thanks to Rajeev who made this tour a fun learning experience. Great banter and full of interesting food facts. The sweet, sour, salty and spicey made the tour great. All the flavours of India was available for me to experience. I became part of enjoying family institutions that have been serving patrons with fantastic, flavorful foods for decades. Even beeing accommodated by a full restaurant before the start of a busy festival, where they made us the VIPs by providing us a rooftop terrace and the BEST butter chicken ever! Rickshaw rides through bustling Dehli streets added to an award-winning great day. A must do with Rajeev. Tell a friend to tell a friend. Definitely a must do!Nicole B
October 2018
I had a couple of days on my own in Delhi before I joined a group tour and chose this tour due to the great reviews and was not let down, it was absolutely brilliant. We tasted 29 different foods throughout the day and Shikha was an absolute brilliant guide. Full of knowledge and so keen to make ...
I had a couple of days on my own in Delhi before I joined a group tour and chose this tour due to the great reviews and was not let down, it was absolutely brilliant. We tasted 29 different foods throughout the day and Shikha was an absolute brilliant guide. Full of knowledge and so keen to make sure we had a great time she did an amazing job. Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone, it’s set me up for a great holiday, thank you Shikha!Lois C
October 2018
Our Delhi food tour today was a fabulous insider tour of Delhi with amazing food. My daughter and I were picked up from our accommodation by our driver in an airconditioned car. Our guide Jaidev took us through Old Delhi food markets & laneways to family food shops and finished in New Delhi sma...
Our Delhi food tour today was a fabulous insider tour of Delhi with amazing food. My daughter and I were picked up from our accommodation by our driver in an airconditioned car. Our guide Jaidev took us through Old Delhi food markets & laneways to family food shops and finished in New Delhi small family restaurants. Some of the tour was walking, some by rickshaw and some in our car. All the food was delicious, with lots of variety. Safe food is a priority on this tour, it was so well organised and we absolutely loved it. Thank you Jaidev and our driver.Monica D
September 2018
This was a great tour, the full Old Delhi experience and a little New Delhi. We walked, took a rickshaw, a tuk-tuk and a local cab to the different vendors. Definitely had some new foods added to my list.
This was a great tour, the full Old Delhi experience and a little New Delhi. We walked, took a rickshaw, a tuk-tuk and a local cab to the different vendors. Definitely had some new foods added to my list.kedelste
October 2019
My friend and I book this tour for our first day in Delhi. What a way to start! We dove right in to the chaos and beauty of India. We were fortunate to have Aditya as our guide. We booked a group tour, however it was only the two of us. Aditya was waiting as our car arrived at the entrance to t...
My friend and I book this tour for our first day in Delhi. What a way to start! We dove right in to the chaos and beauty of India. We were fortunate to have Aditya as our guide. We booked a group tour, however it was only the two of us. Aditya was waiting as our car arrived at the entrance to the Jama Mosque. He welcomed us with backpacks filled with hand sanitizer, water and face wipes. After introductions and an overview of the day, we started our tour on foot in Old Delhi. Our first stop was a popular stall where he introduced us to a number of dishes and the best part was he showed us how our tastebuds responded to eating foods in different combinations and sequences. It was fascinating! Almost every stop on the tour was chosen because it has a rich history. One of our favorites was the “mustached cookie seller”. He had a cart from which he sold light-as-air cookies. He has been selling in the same spot for decades. He had a gorgeous mustache and an infectious smile. One word of caution: DO NOT EAT BEFORE THE TOUR!! They tell you this, and they really mean it. Unfortunately I had breakfast before the tour because I had not eaten in almost a day due to traveling. I was full by the fourth stop. Also, you can just take a taste of things. Don’t feel compelled to finish everything you are served. We included the add-on for the driver to pick us up at our hotel, which was in Gurgaon. I definitely recommend including this option if your not staying near the meeting point, as it made everything so convenient and easy. We highly recommend this tour!