Humayun's Tomb Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Humayun's Tomb. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Old & New Delhi City Tour—Half or Full Day Options Available

• Private Old and New Delhi City Tour (Half-Day & Full-Day Options)

• Old & New Delhi City Tour—Choose Half or Full Day Experience

• Delhi City Tour: Old, New, or Both—Half & Full Day Options

• Old and New Delhi Full Day or Half Day Tour—Best of Delhi City

Tickets to Humayun’s Tomb are priced based on nationality. Foreign visitors pay from 550 rupees online in advance or 600 rupees at the gate, while citizens of India, SAARC, and BIMSTEC countries pay 35 rupees online or 50 rupees in cash at the gate. Children aged 15 and under enter for free.

Yes, Humayun's Tomb is worth visiting—it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is believed to have inspired the architecture of the Taj Mahal. Admire the symmetry of the gardens, take in the splendor of the red-sandstone facade up close, and see the grand Humayun's tomb. Book a guided tour to experience the tomb—your guide will explain the symbolism behind the intricate designs, provide an in-depth look at Mughal history, and may take you to nearby landmarks you might miss otherwise.

Per one customer who booked the Old & New Delhi City Tour—Half or Full Day Options Available, "I would highly recommend the full day tour as a great introduction to the main landmarks of Delhi. My guide (Suhani) was extremely knowledgeable and delightful company. My driver (Gufran) was careful and courteous, and the vehicle was very comfortable."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Humayun's Tomb. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in New Delhi:

• Taj Mahal

• Qutub Minar

• New Delhi Parliament House (Sansad Bhavan)

• Red Fort (Lal Qila)

• India Gate

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in New Delhi.