The 8 Best Market Tours in New Delhi

1.Delhi Food Walk: Rickshaw Ride, Street Eats & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $40Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide such as Tushar or Chetan for a three-hour food walk through Kamla Nagar. You’ll ride a cycle rickshaw, visit a Hanuman temple, and sample momos, chaat, pav bhaji, samosas, sweets, masala tea, and more in a group of up to 12.

“This tour was the very first thing I did in Delhi and I 100% recommend it to whoever is interested in food, culture, history, and a good time. We had 11 different dishes, so be prepared with an empty stomach and start slow! It's a marathon not a Read more”

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2.Old Delhi Food-Spice Market-Temples Tour Soon Featured on NETFLIX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $49

Join JD of Explore Real India for a three-hour small-group walk through Old Delhi. Taste samosa, jalebi, parantha, dal, gulab jamun, lassi, and chai, visit a Sikh gurdwara kitchen, explore Khari Baoli spice market, see the Red Fort and temples, then take a rickshaw ride.

“JD was an excellent guide: Timely, friendly, knowledgeable. Not only did he provide a great tour, he also helped guide me on the metro afterwards to my next port of call. Would definitely recommend taking a tour with JD!”

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3.Old Delhi & Spice Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $27Best value

Spend about three hours with an English-speaking guide in Old Delhi. Ride a motorized rickshaw, walk through Khari Baoli spice market, visit Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, and see Red Fort from outside. Guides such as Sam, Jitu, Pradeep, and Shehnaz have led engaging tours, but expect crowds, traffic, and plenty of walking.

“This tour was very interesting and informative. Something to be aware of is that the tour takes you through several wholesale markets, but none of them are places for purchasing souvenirs. Rather, this tour could be seen more like a snaRead more”

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4.Chandni Chowk Old Delhi Food Tour with Spice Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $45

Spend about three hours with a local guide in Chandni Chowk, tasting vegetarian street food, riding a cycle rickshaw, and exploring Khari Baoli, Gadodia Market, Kinari Bazaar, Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, and Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib. Guides such as Gajendra and Achaleshwar also offer practical Delhi tips.

“Gajendra was very friendly and communicated very well. He took us around the winding streets of Chandni Chowk and tried lots of street food. He explained a lot about each of the food we had. He even took us on a little walking tour of variRead more”

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5.Old Delhi Street Food and Spice Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $40

Spend about four hours tasting Old Delhi street food with a local guide such as Vijay or Tavrej. Visit Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli spice market, and Jama Masjid, with tastings included. Expect a walking-heavy outing, a group of up to 15, and no air-conditioned vehicle.

“An intimate and authentic food tour. We got to try a range of food including local favorites, world renowned dishes, and hidden gems. Our guide, Vijay, knew everything about the areas we visited. He was great at explaining what we were saRead more”

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6.Local Market Tour & Five Course Meal Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $75

Spend four hours with chef Anchal at Tastesutra in New Delhi. Shop for produce and spices in Lajpat Nagar Central Market, cook five Indian dishes by hand, and sit down to eat the meal with soft drinks. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available.

“A wonderful experience in the food and culture of India. Learning to cook various dishes and then eating them. Even Learning to eat with fingers! Looking through local market. Exploring new foods as well. Annal is a gracious hostess and tRead more”

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7.Explore the Beauty of Old Delhi & the Spice Market!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $50

Spend three to four hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Mona or Jatin in Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, and Khari Baoli, with a rickshaw ride, bottled water, and a local paratha snack included.

“Fabulous tour just what we needed in the time frame we had. Excellent information and a visual onslaught for the senses. Having a personal guide and transport makes trip so worthwhile. You would never see and experience places wiRead more”

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8.Spice Knight (Cooking Class -> Meal -> Local Market walk)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $85

Meet at Saffron Palate in Hauz Khas for a small-group Indian cooking class led by Neha, followed by lunch and a private ride to a local spice and vegetable market. Cook four main dishes and three breads, request vegan or gluten-free dishes, and buy spice boxes afterward.

“I was beyond satisfied with my cooking class experience. Neha is a wonderful teacher and we had some great conversations. She made the process effortless and makes things accessible for cooks at various skill levels. This was a Read more”

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