Top India Walking Tours - page 3

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.

Avoid researching the best things to see and do in Delhi—one of the biggest cities in the world. On this private tour, everything is organized for you. Opt for a half- or full-day tour to suit your needs, and choose to focus on Old Delhi, New Delhi, or both. Check out Humayun’s Tomb, the Lotus Temple, the Qutub Minar, and other architectural and historical highlights.

Explore the grounds of Padmanabha Swamy temple and more with a local guide who shares legends of the warriors, saints, and history of Trivandrum. Take your time as your walk proceeds at a leisurely pace on a route that covers less than 1.5 miles (2.5km) over about two hours. Stay cool with the provided coconut refreshments and bottled water along the way.

Taste your way through Old Delhi’s food scene on this private excursion. After meeting your guide at Chandni Chowk metro station, immerse yourself Delhi cuisine and culture with complimentary tastings of pani puris, pakoras, stuffed parathas, paneer masala curry, and other dishes. Tour a Sikh temple with a 24-hour kitchen and learn to make chapattis, explore a spice market, and savor delicious desserts.

The Golden Triangle—Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur—is one of India’s top travel routes, but planning the logistics of accommodation, transportation, guides, and admission tickets yourself can be stressful. This private 5-day tour includes highlights including Humayun's Tomb and the Qutub Minar in Delhi, the Taj Mahal in Agra, and Amber Fort in Jaipur. Opt to book 4- or 5-star accommodations, or a no-accommodation tour, to best suit your needs and budget.

Visit sacred sites in Old Delhi with your own private guide on a full-day tour that provides insights into India's spiritual traditions. Hear commentary from your guide as you explore important Hindu and Sikh temples, the largest mosque in India, an Anglican church, and a high-tech modern temple with sound and light displays. Gain insight into Old Delhi's diverse architecture and cultural traditions throughout the tour.

Fashion enthusiasts and shopaholics will love this private shopping tour in Delhi with a female consultant. Delhi is a huge city with an enormous variety of shopping options–it would be easy to get lost and confused without insider help. As this is a private, customizable tour, you can choose to shop for whatever interests you most–clothing, accessories, jewelry, and so on. Visit markets and boutiques, and enjoy sightseeing along the way.

The Taj Mahal draws visitors from all over the world, and during busy season, wait times in line can last up to three hours. This special, skip-the-line Taj Mahal admission ticket saves you the time waiting in line, and gets you inside the UNESCO World Heritage Site so you can explore it at your own pace. This admission ticket also offers two different pickup options, as well as a guided tour upgrade for ultimate convenience.

Seeing both New and Old Delhi in one day can be challenging without a plan. This private tour takes care of transportation and logistics, allowing you to explore the city’s top sights with a guide handling the details. Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, the Red Fort, and Jama Masjid, as well as key landmarks including India Gate, Parliament House, and the Lotus Temple.

See a different side of Agra, beyond the Taj Mahal, on this walking tour. You'll visit areas better known by locals than by tourists, including the massive Jama Masjid (Mosque), the 650-year-old Shri Mankameshwar Temple, and the historic Agra Fort Railway Station. You'll also get to check out some of the city's top markets, with time remaining to sample the city's famous sweet, pethe, at a local confectionary shop.

See a different side of Madurai that many tourists miss by joining a guide on a walking tour of the Old City's spiritual highlights. Pass by multiple Hindu temples and pay a visit to the city's famous Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, where your guide will help you understand local rituals and belief systems.

Experience some of India’s most beautiful sights on this private day trip to Agra, including transport from Delhi. With an early morning pickup, make it to the Taj Mahal in time to take in stunning views of the majestic mausoleum at sunrise. Tour the grounds with your private guide, and enjoy breakfast at a nearby hotel (included with some packages). Stop by Agra Fort before returning to Delhi.

Get off the beaten track and explore the valleys and forests surrounding Jaipur during this guided sunrise trekking excursion. Listen to a lively overview of the region from an English-speaking trekking guide. Spot local flora and fauna and observe shepherds and their herds. Hiking routes are suitable for all levels, including beginners.

Learn more about the ordinary people and business that make up a large part of Mumbai on this private walking tour in Dharavi. Tour safely in a part of the city that you’d have trouble accessing independently. Visit a range of innovative businesses, from a soap factory to a recycling center, which operate in these challenging conditions. Also visit Dharavi’s residential areas to appreciate the colorful street art.

Enjoy a thorough overview of India’s capital on a private full-day tour that incorporates both the Old Delhi and New Delhi neighborhoods. Travelers interested in history, culture, and architecture will love the flexible itinerary, which includes several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Admire highlights such as the Jama Masjid, the Red Fort, India Gate, the Lotus Temple, and the Qutub Minar. You’ll see and do a lot in one day.

Taste the street foods of Varanasi without worrying about getting an upset stomach later with this food-tasting tour, led by a local storyteller guide. You'll stroll through the ancient city's streets with your guide, trying out different snacks from tried-and-tested food stalls and learning about local treats along the way.

Get an insider’s introduction to one of the world’s most celebrated monuments—without leaving the comfort of your home—during this private virtual tour of the Taj Mahal. Enjoy close-up views of the Mughal monuments iconic marble inlays and listen to the stories behind its two-decade construction.

Simplify your arrival in Delhi with this arrival meet-and-greet plus hotel transfer service. After you land at Indira Gandhi Airport International Airport you’ll get personalized assistance through the large terminal in an electric buggy. Once you leave the airport, transfer to your hotel in Delhi in a comfortable private vehicle.

Rishikesh is known for its ashrams, places of spiritual respite where people come to meditate, study yoga, and listen to lectures. On this private walking tour led by a local guide, you'll get an insider's view of some of the city's most established ashrams, from the Divine Life Society founded by Swami Sivananda to the former ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi where The Beatles once studied.

Let a local guide help you get your bearings in Mumbai with this private heritage tour. You'll see some of the most important landmarks in South Mumbai as you explore the area on foot, from the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, with a stroll through the Kala Ghoda Art Precinct along the way.

Get to know Kolkata better on an intimate small-group walking tour in the early morning. Experience the city in the calm morning, before the roads get busy and people rush to work. Your local guide will take you to many city landmarks–such as the Howrah Bridge and the Flower Market–but give you a unique insight into their history and culture. Refuel with a local breakfast en route.

Dedicated foodies and anyone who loves South Indian food will enjoy this 2-hour food walk in Alleppey. Your local guide will take you around the relaxed town on the backwaters, showing you hidden food joints you might otherwise miss. Listen to behind-the-scenes stories and get the chance to ask questions as this is an intimate small-group tour. Sample tasty seafood, traditional breakfast items, sweets, and hot tea along the way.

Experience the stunning beauty of sunrise and sunset on this immersive full-day tour of Agra. Unearth the history and folklore surrounding the iconic Taj Mahal as you listen in to stories from your local guide. Tour Agra Fort, the "Baby Taj," and admire a romantic view of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh.

Once the capital of British India, Kolkata is studded with 19th-century buildings that speak of British colonial rule. On this walking tour, cut through the commotion of the city’s streets to see and understand these remnants of empire. Admire the Writer’s Building, High Court, and more; and as you walk and talk, hear tales you might otherwise miss on how the British not only planted their flag, but also long-seated traditions that partially remain today.