I want to make the highest recommendation for booking this day tour in New Dehli with The Wanderers Tour company (Day Tour Dehli), whom I found through Viator. Their guide and driver were both terrific, but best of all the company is very flexible and accommodating in crafting a tour for you that meets your wishes. And the price for a private tour was very good as well.
I flew to New Dehli from the US, arriving at 1:20 am. This was a day before my regular guided tour of northern India officially started. I had two objectives – I didn’t want to sit in my lovely hotel all day, and also I wanted to find a great day tour of the city that covered some tourist attractions that would not be covered by my regular guided tour.
I chose the day tour with The Wanderers Tour company (Day Tour Dehli) of the Red Fort, Humayun Tomb & Qutb Minar, all UNESCO sites. One problem was that my regular tour was also going to Qutb Minar the next day. The second problem was that I really wanted also to visit the famous “Friday Mosque” or Jama Masjud from the 1500s, which was in walking distance from the Red Fort.
The Red Fort was listed as the last place we would visit. I contacted the company and asked if I could leave the tour at the end to walk to the Friday Mosque and then take an Uber back to the hotel. (In retrospect, not a great idea given New Dehli traffic).
The company was so accommodating – it turned out this was a *private* tour and not a small group tour, and so they rearranged the tour to drop Qutb Minar (also a wonderful place) and add the Friday Mosque instead, plus they added a very interesting “step well” near my hotel. I was allowed to pick the start time (10 am), they were exactly on time, and we wrapped up around 4:30 pm. I managed to see four wonderful places, and then could swim and rest at my hotel later that day to get ready for my regular tour the next day.
So I VERY MUCH RECOMMEND this tour (the sites visited can be modified as you wish) and the company, guide, and driver. Really a wonderful introduction to four important places in New Dehli.
Rajindeer was an excellent tour guide. He speaks very good English and very knowledgeable. He gave me some insight about the culture and beliefs while visiting some of the monuments. He also accommodated a stop to get coconuts, they are delicious! I would highly recommend this tour.
Humayun's Tomb
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Humayun's Tomb is a must-visit for history buffs and anyone with an interest in architecture.
Wear comfortable shoes and sun protection, as the complex is fairly large.
Humayun’s Tomb is wheelchair accessible.
There’s a fee to film here, but it’s aimed at professionals; if you’re just filming with your phone, you’re unlikely to catch any flack.
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What is the historical significance of Humayun's Tomb?
Emperor Humayun's body rests within the grandiose Humayun's tomb, built nearly 15 years after his death in the 16th century. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, the complex features elaborate gardens and pioneered a new style of Mughal architecture that influenced iconic structures like the Taj Mahal.
How do I reach Humayun's Tomb from central New Delhi?
To reach Humayun's Tomb from central New Delhi you can take the metro—Jor Bagh (yellow line) and JLN Stadium (violet line) are the closest stations. From either station, hail a taxi or auto rickshaw. The nearest bus stand is Dargah Hazrat Nizamuddin, which is a short walk from the tomb.
What are some unique features of the gardens surrounding Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi?
The expansive gardens surrounding Humayun's Tomb are laid out geometrically, designed to replicate the description of paradise in the Quran: four quadrants of the gardens represent four rivers that flow from paradise. The gardens also have notable underground terracotta pipes, fountains, and aqueducts.
What architectural styles can I see in Humayun's Tomb?
Humayun’s Tomb was the first grand Mughal mausoleum, built in the Mughal architecture style that set the stage for architectural masterpieces. The complex includes other 16th-century Mughal garden tombs, such as Nila Gumbad, Isa Khan, Bu Halima, Afsarwala, Barber’s Tomb, and the Arab Serai.
Can I take guided tours of Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi?
Yes, you can take guided tours of Humayun’s Tomb. These tours typically include stops at other locations in Old and New Delhi, such as Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, and Red Fort. You can also include the tomb on private tour itineraries, spanning single or multi days.
How does Humayun's Tomb compare to other Mughal-era monuments in India?
Among India's Mughal architectural monuments, Humayun's Tomb stands out for being the first garden tomb of its kind and has a distinguished Persian-inspired layout and elaborate gardens. It's also said to be the inspiration for the Taj Mahal, the undisputed masterpiece of Mughal architecture in India.