The 8 Best Half-Day Tours in New Delhi

1.Old and New Delhi Guided Full or Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 976 reviews · from $20Our pick

Explore Delhi with a private guide and driver, from Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk to Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, and the Lotus Temple. Choose a half or full day, add street food, and set pickup anywhere in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, or Faridabad.

“My wife, 2 year old son and I had an amazing tour (Old Delhi Half Day) today, we did not hesitate to give it a 5 star rating. Our guide Aamir went over and beyond with accommodating our family and ensuring the tour was comfortable and enjoyable for everyone. We would highly recommend him as a guide to any other families or solo travelers. The driver was also great and prompt and extremely helpful and kind to our son. Vehicle was very cool and Comfortable. Overall we look forward to the opportunity to go on more tours like this in the future. 10/10”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · from $16

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Old and New Delhi with a private driver and government-approved guide. Visit Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, and Qutub Minar, with lunch, monument tickets, bottled water, and a rickshaw ride included.

“This was the best way to see the key sights of New and Old Delhi. They provided a driver and guide. The guide, Pinky, had excellent English language skills, knew her history, and tailored the itinerary to meet my special requests. We covered a lot of ground and she was willing to go deep into a subject area or move along at a brisk pace if I was ready to see the next sight.”

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3.Private Half-Day Tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews

Explore Old and New Delhi by private car, guide, and optional tuk-tuk. Visit Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, India Gate, Agrasen Ki Baoli, Lotus Temple, and more. Guides such as Isha, Shaily, Lareb, and Mayank can adjust the pace and stops.

“Harimohan was an amazing driver. How he avoided having an accident, I don't know. Sam was a good guide, but didn't talk much (other than explaining the sights we stopped at). He took many phone calls and I wished he had engaged with Read more”

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4.Half-Day Delhi Temple Tour with Pick-Up & Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $30

Visit Lotus Temple, ISKCON Temple, Akshardham, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, and Laxminarayan Temple in about 5 to 7 hours. Your guide, possibly Satish, Rahul, Rajendra, Deepak, or another Go City Adventures host, explains each faith, while hotel transfers keep Delhi’s traffic manageable.

“Our guide - Satish was marvelous. We learned a lot about the culture & religions. And he adapted our agenda so that we could incorporate elements that were of particular interest to us.”

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5.New Delhi Half-day Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews

This private 4 to 5-hour Delhi tour combines a chauffeured air-conditioned car with a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk. Guides such as Shinsala and Sam tailor the route around Jama Masjid, temples, public buildings, and major landmarks. Pickup is available across Delhi and nearby cities.

“Great tour. Very informative, guide was very friendly, knowledgable and happy to answer any questions. Highly recommended”

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6.Old and New Delhi Guided Full or Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · from $15

See Delhi’s major sights in a private 6 to 7-hour tour with pickup across Delhi NCR. Your guide leads you through Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, the Red Fort exterior, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, India Gate, and more, with tuk-tuk travel and street food available.

“Shalini took us on a day tour of old and new delhi, she was extremely knowledgable and informative. We had a great day with her and would highly recommend this tour”

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7.Half-Day Premium Classic Old Delhi Cycling Tour – Unity in Diversity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $20

Start at 6:30 AM near the Red Fort for a guided ride through Old Delhi’s narrow lanes. You’ll visit Jama Masjid, Sis Ganj Gurudwara, Naughara, a Jain temple, and Khari Baoli, with breakfast, tea, water, a geared Trek bike, helmet, and safety jacket included.

“Was introduced to biketribe by a very dear friend of mine and went with some of my friends. All in all it was a wonderful experience and a whole new exposure . The team was super great and we felt very safe and comfortable .”

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8.Private Sightseeing Half-Day Tour with Guide by Car

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 5 reviews · 5 hours · from $13Best value

Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort by private air-conditioned car, with pickup anywhere in Agra and an English-speaking guide. You get about two hours at each monument, plus parking, fuel, and bottled water. Guides including Mohammed, Saif, and Govind have earned praise for clear explanations and friendly help.

“Mohammed was very knowledgeable and gave us a great history of the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. This helped us appreciate our tour a lot. He was very attentive, patient with my kids and answered all of our questions. He brought us to the right places to get souvenirs and gifts for home. We had an amazing time on this tour. Thank you Mohammed.”

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