Top India Walking Tours

Get a comprehensive tour of Old Delhi, which includes both major landmarks and hidden gems you may not find on your own. With a guide in the lead and a curated itinerary, you can focus on enjoying the experience and know that you won't miss any important sites. Stops include the wedding market, Old Delhi's historic Gurudwara Sisganj Sahib Sikh temple, and Asia's largest spice market.

Get more out of your time in Jodhpur by joining a local guide on a guided walking tour to uncover the city’s highlights. Opting for a guided tour eliminates the research time, and means you don’t have to worry about getting lost. During your walk, pass by interesting landmarks and enjoy fun facts to keep you entertained between stops.

Mumbai is known for its glamorous film industry but many locals live in very different circumstances, and it can be hard for visitors to explore that side of the city. Tour one of the largest slum areas in the world, Dharavi, with a local guide so you don’t get lost, and learn about Dharavi’s history and culture. Tour both the residential and commercial sides of Dharavi to experience more.

Explore Jodhpur's famous Mehrangarh Fort with a local guide by signing up for this private tour. Your guide will lead you through the fort's many palaces and halls, providing narration that covers centuries' worth of history. Spots visited on the tour include the Sheesh Mahal (palace of mirrors), the Moti Mahal (pearl palace), and the Nagnechi Mata Temple, with time left over to grab a bite at the on-site cafe.

Learn more about Kolkata’s history on a small-group walking tour focusing on the British Raj. Understand the significance of the city’s grand buildings and monuments when you tour with a guide. Over three hours, visit landmarks including the Victoria Memorial, the Writers’ Building, the Job Charnock Cemetery, and more. Get an overview of Kolkata and its history while being active.

Connect with nature as you experience Munnar's viewpoints and rolling hills on a trek. Instead of trying to navigate the area on your own, follow your guide through tea plantations, forests, grasslands, and more. Discover areas you wouldn't find on your own and enjoy a more personalized and flexible experience on a small-group tour.

Enjoy an immersive yet sensitive visit of Asia’s largest slum area on this engaging Mumbai walking tour, led by a resident. Follow your guide through the streets and alleys of Dharavi, learning about local industries and meeting residents along the way. Then visit Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat—a massive laundry operation—and meet the busy dabbawallas who deliver thousands of packed lunches across the city every day.

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.

Discover the hilltop fortresses surrounding Pune without arranging your own transportation on a private half-day tour that allows you to explore at your own pace. Go beyond the guidebook with insight and stories from your guide as you soak up panoramic views of the surrounding natural landscapes from the top.

The Golden Triangle is one of India’s most famous and worthwhile travel circuits, but dashing between Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur on the same trip involves a lot of planning—not easy when you’re unfamiliar with the region. Ideal for time-pressed travelers not looking to skimp on comfort, this private tour includes your own personal guide and door-to-door ground transfers by air-conditioned vehicle. Add on hotel accommodations for a deluxe package.

Colorful, spiritual little Pushkar, with its many temples, is best explored on foot. Hindu and Sikh pilgrims from all over the country come here to bathe in the ghats and receive blessings at one of the many temples. With 10 tour types to choose from, specify your interests at the time of booking and enjoy traditional breakfast and chai during the trip.

Get an insider's look at the cuisine of Goa with this guided group tour in Panaji. You'll visit local restaurants, where you'll pair traditional Goan fare with feni, a quintessentially Goan liquor made from cashew fruit or coconut. As an added bonus, you'll also visit the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and make a stop in front of the Palace of Yusuf Adil Shah, site of Goa's state museum.

Explore the highlights and hidden gems of Bandra on this small-group guided walking tour. Discover why Bandra West is known as the “Queen of the Suburbs” in Mumbai, and learn about the area’s Portuguese past as you walk past historic forts, churches, and villages with a guide and a small group.

Explore Bandra’s Portuguese past with this private guided walking tour. Starting from Bandra Fort, follow your guide to neighborhood highlights, historic attractions, and hidden gems, including St. Andrew’s Church, Mount Mary Basilica, Ranwar Village Square, Bomonjee Steps, and the Bandstand Promenade. Hear fascinating stories about the neighborhood and its rich history from your guide.

Learn about Mumbai's history and get some exercise in the process with this private guided walking tour of the southern part of the city. You'll cover a distance of roughly 2 km (1.6 miles), visiting sites such as St. Thomas Cathedral, the Kala Ghoda Arts District, and the Gateway of India with your professional local guide.

Foodies visiting Amritsar—this is the tour for you. Join a guide on an adventure around the city to small hole-in-the-wall style places that have served the same food for over 100 years in some instances. Enjoy the convenience of having snacks and bottled water included, which saves time stopping to pay as you discover a series of food spots on foot.

Watching the nightly border-closing ceremony at the Wagah border is a must-do experience while visiting Amritsar, but the border is quite far from the city, so getting there can be a hassle. Streamline your experience with this private tour that includes transfers from Amritsar. Indian and Pakistani border guards perform an energetic ceremony with military kicks, stunts, and flag lowering. Get a great seat with clear views and personalized service.

Enjoy a personalized day tour of Khajuraho on foot and by bicycle and tuk tuk. Your local guide will tell you all about Khajuraho’s history and culture at a range of popular and lesser-known sites. Admire the erotic carvings at the main temples and also check out some that other travelers miss. See the sights while getting active and having fun.

Situated on an island a short boat ride from Mumbai's Gateway of India, the Elephanta Caves feature some beautiful and well-preserved cave structures from the 6th and 7th centuries. On this tour, take a ferry out to the caves, where you'll tour three caves featuring Hindu and Buddhist religious sculptures, including a huge, unusual three-headed Shiva. Ferry and entry tickets are included.

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.

Escape the bustle of downtown Jaipur and explore the countryside surrounding Nahargarh Fort during this guided, sunset storytelling walk. Learn about the importance of water to local communities throughout the region’s history. Listen to stories and facts as you explore the area by foot. See ancient aqueducts, stepwells, storage reservoirs, and other water-related landmarks, plus a panoramic sunset overlooking the city.

Escape Mumbai’s bustle without traveling too far with this private guided tour to the Kanheri Caves. Located inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, the former Buddhist monastic dwellings feature over 100 basalt grottoes carved between the 1st and 10th centuries AD. Admire intricate carving, pillars, and rock-cut cisterns that many travelers overlook, and learn more about their history and significance from your guide.

Learn all about Bangalore's history with a local guide on this small-group tour of the city. You'll visit top historic sites such as Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, constructed of teak, and the grand Bangalore Palace, with time left over to visit the centuries-old Kote Venkataramana Temple, a fine example of Dravidian temple architecture.

India is a country of contrasts, with slums sitting beside opulent palaces. Get an insider’s insight into Dharavi Slum, used as the setting for the blockbuster movie Slumdog Millionaire, during a 2-hour tour. As you walk around the area, you’ll get an intimate glimpse into the daily lives of local residents and learn about systems in place for around 1 million residents.