Top India Historical Tours

Explore historic Hyderabad through the eyes of an insider when you join a guide on a private tour. Save yourself the stress of sorting out transportation or finding your way around as you immerse yourself in the city’s architecture, shopping, and culture. Check out city landmarks, spend time browsing bazaars, and have the option of taking in panoramic city views.

Benefit from personalized attention on this private tuk-tuk tour of Kochi and Mattanchery, which lets you cover more sights in less time than you could on foot or while touring alone. Ride through the streets like a local, with commentary on Kochi's history and culture from your driver-guide. Visit highlights such as the Chinese fishing nets, Dutch Palace, and St. Francis Church. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included.

The Taj Mahal can draw up to eight million visitors per year—so you can imagine the wait times to enter the centuries-old Mughal monument. On this half-day private tour, breeze past the crowds with guaranteed skip-the-line admission. Learn all about the iconic landmark's romantic history from your guide, with plenty of time for questions. Door-to-door hotel transfers are included for a seamless experience.

Delhi is full of sights that are hard to leave off a successful itinerary, but visitors can find it challenging to travel from one part of the bustling city to another. On this Delhi tour, let a driver and guide do the legwork, taking you to explore Old and New Delhi attractions. See some of the city’s most popular historical, religious, and political landmarks, and stop for photos at India Gate. A rickshaw ride is included, and a buffet lunch is available with an upgrade.

Explore one of the world's largest slums, the Dharavi slum area in Mumbai, with a resident guide on this tour. Learn about the history and culture of this area and the daily lives of the inhabitants through your guide's enlightening commentary.

Delhi is a study in contrasts, from centuries-old UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Humayun’s Tomb and the Jama Masjid to contemporary architectural icons such as the Lotus Temple—but most tours focus on one side or the other. Experience the best of both worlds on this private, customizable tour, which lets you design your own half-day or full-day itinerary.

The Bangalore Pété walk packs art, architecture, religion, history, colors, culture, aromas, cuisine, noise, clutter, etc all in full measure. The diversity delivered in this Walking tour needs to be experienced to be believed. If you want to feel the pulse of the country, this is your tour! (1) Please cover your legs and shoulders for the tour since we are visiting a Jain temple. A scarf may be required for ladies at the Jain temple. An extra pair of socks may come in handy. (2) Please let us know which hotel you are staying in Bangalore. We may offer transport service from hotel to Walk venue and back. This option is available for a small additional fee. (3) After the Walk, if you need any information about what else to see in Bangalore or where to shop for silk or other souvenirs, please do not hesitate to take the assistance of the guide. (4) Entry to all temples & monuments are subjected to working hours & seasonal variations.

Opt for an unobstructed view of the Taj Mahal on a sunrise walking tour from Agra. Watch as the sky turns to shades of pink, orange, and yellow, and bounce off the romantic monument as you walk around with your guide. This tour guarantees fantastic photos of the world wonder plus you receive personalized attention from your guide on this private tour.

Spend two days visiting the Ajanta and Ellora Caves with this private package, which includes daily pick-up and drop-off at your Aurangabad hotel. You'll visit one group of caves on each day, and you’ll have the option of booking just your transfers or a fully guided tour that includes the services of a local guide.

Make the most of your time in Delhi by booking this private tour, where your guide makes sure you don’t miss any of the top attractions, and shows you some you might not find on your own. Feel free to customize this tour according to your interests, lasting either around a half-day or up to a full-day.

Learn about Munnar’s tea production and the origins of tea straight from the source. Walk through a tea plantation and meet local tea farmers. In addition to the fresh air and lush greenery, you’ll visit a working factory, where you’ll see local manufacturing techniques and refine your palate with a tea tasting.

Dating to the 7th Century AD, the ancient temples at Mahabalipuram are among Tamil Nadu's most significant historic attractions, and the best way to truly understand their history and importance is by visiting with a guide. This tour, capped at just 15 participants, showcases the highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and shows you spots you might not otherwise find on your own.

This private tour of Agra starts with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal at sunrise and continues to Agra Fort, with the option to extend it to a full-day experience that also visits Mehtabh Bagh and the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah. Enjoy the benefit of sightseeing with a personal guide who offers historical details about each monument, and choose from packages that include or exclude monument admission fees.

Agra’s Taj Mahal is one of India’s top attractions but planning a solo day trip from Delhi can be challenging. Travel by fast train to maximize sightseeing and minimize travel time. The Gatimaan Express train gets you to Agra, where your private guide and driver meet you. Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, with optional visits to the Tomb of I’timad-ud-Daulah and Mehtab Bagh. Lunch and admissions are included.

Discover historic George Town, a diverse port neighborhood in Chennai with ties to the East India Company. Founded as Chennai’s first English settlement in the 17th century, George Town became a hub of international merchants and traders and is full of fascinating stories your local guide will share. See Fort St. George, the Armenian Church, and Madras High Court, which was attacked by the Germans in World War I.

Discover the history and heritage of Jodhpur on a 2-hour walking tour led by an informative guide. Stroll through the lanes of Jodhpur, aka the Blue City, where forts, palaces, temples, and havelis have been painted in vivid shades of blue. Meet some local people along the way and hear insightful commentary about the sights from your guide.

Visit the highlights of Agra in a single day during this private, full-day Taj Mahal tour from Delhi. Visit the iconic Mughal-era mausoleum, plus Agra Fort and the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula—nicknamed Baby Taj. Door-to-door, air-conditioned transportation from anywhere in the capital region is included. Upgrade to include a deluxe lunch or admission tickets.

Spend a day visiting some of Jaipur's many attractions with your own private guide to lead the way. this tour will take you to city highlights such as Amber Fort, the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar, and the Hawa Mahal, with the option to spend a bit of time shopping in a local market.

Agra’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed attractions are must sees, but visiting in a day from Delhi can be stressful alone. Simplify the planning of a private trip with Delhi hotel pickup included. Visit the beautiful Taj Mahal and learn how Shah Jahan built this marble mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz. After, stop at Agra Fort and explore the 16th-century monument with your guide, too. Return to Delhi in time for dinner.

Learn about Goa's history while exploring some of its oldest buildings with this private, guided walk. You'll visit historic churches built by the Portuguese such as the Sé Cathedral and the St. Francis of Assisi Church, while your guide takes you through hundreds of years of history, with a focus on what Goa was like under Portuguese rule.

Nothing says “bucket list” like the Taj Mahal, but getting to this iconic landmark isn’t easy—especially for travelers pressed for time. Get there and back in a single day during this private, hassle-free day trip from Delhi. Travel via the Yamuna Expressway in the comfort of your own air-conditioned vehicle. A private guide is included; upgrade to include entrance tickets or a deluxe lunch buffet.

Udaipur is filled with historical and cultural sights, but travelers visiting on their own risk missing out on crucial context. Explore the stunning lakeside city at an unhurried pace—with plenty of time to ask questions—during this private half-day guided walking tour. From the temple-filled ghats to the City Palace and serene Lake Pichola, you’ll tick off top sights alongside your own personal guide.

Travelers short on time in North India who don’t want to miss the highlights will enjoy this easy 3-day private tour of the Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. See and do a lot in a short time without having to arrange any logistics yourself. Explore cultural and historic highlights, including Delhi’s Red Fort, Agra’s Taj Mahal, and Jaipur’s Palace of the Winds, with entrance tickets included.