Old Delhi Street Food Tour
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Old Delhi Street Food Tour
By Reality Tours & Travel
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Ages 3-99, max of 18 per group
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English
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- Local Guide
- As much food and soft drinks as you like!
- All transportation (Metro, Rickshaw rides)
What's not included- Hotel/Residence pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Start:
- Rajiv Chowk, Block B, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, IndiaRajiv Chowk metro station Gate no 1, (Connaught Place), opposite Wild Craft showroom.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6283P9- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6283P9
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- Rajiv Chowk, Block B, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, IndiaRajiv Chowk metro station Gate no 1, (Connaught Place), opposite Wild Craft showroom.
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- O7401BRrebeccaa0 contributionsInteresting and beautiful street muralsVery interesting tour of the street murals in Lodhi Art District. The murals were very interesting and beautiful. The guide was very knowledgeable about the murals and offered many times to take my photo or record a video. We also visited a nice garden, but I skipped the Khan market because I was very tired from jet lag and needed to get back to my hotel to rest.Written January 31, 2025
- O7401BRrebeccaa0 contributionsExcellent tour - don't missExcellent tour. I highly recommend this tour. I was mostly interested in the markets, especially the spice market, however, the tours of the temples and mosque were very interesting. My tour guide was Dolly and she provided so much information. I think the highlights were the Sikh temple and community kitchen and learning about the communal meals; and the Jain temple, seeing and smelling the offerings of spices and rose petals - really a wonderful experience.Written January 31, 2025
- U9390QGsusanh0 contributionsExperince another side of DelhiI went to India to immerse myself in Indian culture. This tour was part of the plan. Our guide, Kushi was very knowlegable about the colony. She was also very respectful of the community we visited. No photos allowed as we were "not visiting a zoo". We really toured the nitty gritty but felt safe the whole time. It was also good to take the metro with our guide to get there as another experience of Indian life. I would highly recommend this tour.Written January 29, 2025
- AdamB52340 contributionsA Must-See TourThis is a must-see tour, the art is beautiful and meaningful. It was nice to take a bike tuk tuk around to see the art as that sped things up. Ending the tour walking through the Lodhi Gardens is a great way to experience some greenery and hear birds chirping away. The tour guide did a lovely job explaining each mural and was filled with information as we walked around Lodhi Gardens. This your gives you a great way to see a different area of Delhi. Highly recommend.Written January 20, 2025
- Susan H0 contributionsExperiencing another side of DelhiKushi was a wonderful guide She carefully guided us up down and around the Sanjay Colony She was full of information and very respectful about life in the colony. This tour was a once in a lifetime walkWritten January 19, 2025
- Evetei0 contributionsHeartfelt experienceI had a lovely afternoon with my guide Kiran at the sanjay slum. She was showing me lots of different places in a slum and she gave me lots of understanding about people's everyday life in Sanjay Slum. Heartfelt experience 🙏🏽❤️Written January 17, 2025
- JMC22220 contributionsGreat tourWe had a brilliant tour with guide Naresh and driver Dharminder. WE were clear as to what. Interested us and that shaped the tour. Naresh really knew his stuff and was able to fill us in on lots of aspects of Indian life - not just where we were. We were very happy with our experience. We chose Reality tours as they are a social enterprise and 80% of their profit goes into support for the disadvantaged in IndiaWritten January 5, 2025
- 259candice0 contributionsHappy community doing the needful day to dayAmazing experience! Naresh was so informative and patient with our young son who is 8 and asked A LOT of questions. Very well organised. A must to see and very family friendly. Thank you again!Written December 28, 2024
- naturegirl20190 contributionsDo it!The tour guide was very sweet, knowledgable, and an interesting person. She was so patient with me, even as I took a break to feed stray dogs. The only issue was finding the tour guide, as there is no signage. But, I called the agency, and was able to find her after that - It wasn't her fault at all - it's a signage issue.Written December 25, 2024
- Mgraffin0 contributionsHiring the local guide in Agra was the best decision I made when booking this tourI booked with this company on the basis of their Tripadvisor reviews and the fact that they support a local NGO. I had originally planned to take one of their Dehli specific tours, but the prospect of spending a day in the terrible smog forced me to revise my travel plans. I booked the Same day Taj tour with the optional extra of hiring a local guide in Agra. We visited the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and MK Handicrafts, a marble inlay workshop run by one of descendants of some of the craftspeople who decorated the Taj Mahal. My driver was right on time in the morning (which is pretty amazing for India, especially considering Dehli traffic) and very professional. We picked up our local guide, Pradeet, in Agra, who helped me navigate the rather overwhelming crowds and ticket purchases at the various attractions. I would strongly recommend bringing a few thousand rupees in cash for the entry tickets and tips - credit cards are apparently accepted, but its a bit of a process. We were very blessed to visit Agra on a smog free day, and the tour was well worth what I paid. It was a long day, but I was able to fulfill a lifelong dream, and learned a great deal about India's long and colourful history. I look forward to travelling with this company again when I return to India.Written December 15, 2024
- Diamondking28990 contributionsgreat tour. highly recommendgreat tour highly recommend, great planning took trip to get there. amazing sights. great guide. no problems. was glad to have someone. take us as was very crowded and foreign to usWritten December 15, 2024
- Passenger347166060910 contributionsFun and educational toursMy husband and I toured around Old Delhi markets and temples with Kavita. It was interesting to see such a bustling part of the capital, and we also learned a lot about its history (just be ready for the strong smell of spices!). I particularly liked that the tour includes temples from three religions. Our guide Kavita was so nice and fun. I also did the Sanjay Colony slum tour with Tavrej. Again, it was a very educational and worthwhile experience. Tavrej is a great guide, and it was inspiring to see the work of fabric recycling as well as Reality Gives’ activities in that community.Written December 11, 2024
- domia9100 contributionsSanjay colony tour with KiranI had a great tour with Kiran! I was alone with her and as we are almost the same age it was very interesting to get her point of view on her life growing up in Sanjay camp near Sanjay Colony. Thanks 😊Written December 5, 2024
- 6ruthh0 contributionsHighlight of our time in DelhiWe did a number of tours with Reality Tours and Travel, all were outstanding! The guides are extremely helpful, knowledgeable and lots of fun. They brought us to so many places we would not have found on our own. We highly recommend the Old Delhi & Spice tour which we did with Sam, the Sanja Colony tour with Dolly and the Delhi Street Food tour and Public Transport tour that we did with T. 80% of their profits go back into the local community for education etc. 👏 Thanks so much from Ollie & Ruth! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Written December 5, 2024
- RosieZ310 contributionsGreat tours of Delhi which had a lasting impactWe were lucky enough to have Dolly as our guide twice in Delhi: for the Sanjay Colony and Old Delhi tours. She was outstanding, as were the tours, couldn't praise her or the content and attention to detail enough. We are recommending these tours to any of our friends going to India, and hope to be back ourselves next year when we will definitely book some tours of Mumbai.Written December 2, 2024
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Mira Y
6 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
This is a must do in Delhi! Before finding this tour, I wanted to indulge in the flavorful and delectable street food, but I was afraid of falling ill. Sourav assured us all the many delicious stops were completely vetted for sanitation and food quality by reality trips and tours. Sourav hunted down the best of the best food stops, rich in flavor and history, that were passed down generations. This was the perfect experience, with a balanced blend of entrancing history of Old Delhi, insider information on the architecture and the markets of Chandi Chowk, and countless food stops that sent us spiraling into food paradise. Sourav was constantly checking in us, ensuring comfort, answering questions, and ordering all the food and drinks that we were aching to try. Sourav was an exceptional guide, not only leading us safely through thr chaos of Chandi Chowk but becoming a true friend, recommending lesser known must-see Delhi attractions and offering his assistance for thr rest of our duration in India! This food tour was very reasonably priced and exceeded our expectations and more. Each day I find myself craving the mouthwatering food we shared!
Written July 7, 2024
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Dane S
2 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
Food tour was so much fun! The streets were bustling as it was a holiday weekend, but that just added to the experience. Our tour guide, Sam, was great and gave great insights on the food and history of the city. I highly recommend checking out this tour of you want to experience where the locals eat.
Written October 13, 2024
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Norman M
Houston, TX1,330 contributions
Apr 2022
We did the afternoon food tour that started at 1 pm. We met our guide at the Metro Station and he explained what the tour would encompass and what we would be eating. After that was complete, he walked us into the Metro to take the train to Old Delhi.
Once we got off the train, it was one great food item after another. The tour was not only about food, but we learned a lot of history about Old Delhi. We stopped at about 10 different places and tried all kinds of foods.
At one point, we passed groups of people sitting in two groups outside restaurants while walking down a narrow street to our next food spot. I asked our guide if they were waiting for free bread and he explained that they were waiting for a free meal as they were poor. People eating at the restaurants can leave a few Rupees and when they have 50 Rupees total, they make a plate for one person. As we were eating our fried chicken, I asked if I could buy a bunch of meals for these people and my friend also wanted to do the same. The guide walked us back to the restaurants and explained that we wanted to buy meals for those people. They agreed and we paid them. Before they passed out the plates, they had us touch the first one to bless and it then started to hand out all the food. It warmed our hearts that we could at least help them with this one meal.
This was an incredible tour and the part of the proceeds go to help the poor, so I cannot recommend it enough.
Once we got off the train, it was one great food item after another. The tour was not only about food, but we learned a lot of history about Old Delhi. We stopped at about 10 different places and tried all kinds of foods.
At one point, we passed groups of people sitting in two groups outside restaurants while walking down a narrow street to our next food spot. I asked our guide if they were waiting for free bread and he explained that they were waiting for a free meal as they were poor. People eating at the restaurants can leave a few Rupees and when they have 50 Rupees total, they make a plate for one person. As we were eating our fried chicken, I asked if I could buy a bunch of meals for these people and my friend also wanted to do the same. The guide walked us back to the restaurants and explained that we wanted to buy meals for those people. They agreed and we paid them. Before they passed out the plates, they had us touch the first one to bless and it then started to hand out all the food. It warmed our hearts that we could at least help them with this one meal.
This was an incredible tour and the part of the proceeds go to help the poor, so I cannot recommend it enough.
Written April 13, 2022
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Becky B
Brick, NJ60 contributions
Coming to India for the first time can be overwhelming but our guide, Abhi (pronounced like Abbey) made us feel so comfortable and safe during our tour! Abhi had a wealth of knowledge about all things India. We appreciated his kindness and attention to detail throughout our day. We really didn’t know too much about Indian dishes beyond Chicken Tikka Masala at our local Indian restaurant, but Abhi really taught us a lot and introduced us to the culture. He answered all of our questions with detail and explained so much history as well. We enjoyed our time very much and would recommend Abhi to anyone. Thank you Abhi for such a great time!
Written July 21, 2023
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davidtj0nes
Norwich, UK68 contributions
Spent a great few hours with our guide Dolly on Monday evening doing a street food tour in Delhi. From start to finish Dolly looked after us and transported us to the various stops using a mix of Metro and Rickshaw, both bicycle and motorised. My wife, in particular, had her reservations about doing a food tour in this way as her constitution is not as robust as my own!! No need to worry though as all the eateries were well established and served delicious dishes, both savoury and sweet. Dolly was engaging and a pleasure to spend time with. As well as the food she gave us historical references and information throughout the 4 hours. We would not hesitate to recommend this tour and ask for Dolly if you want a smart and friendly guide.
Written February 12, 2025
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Josh Allen
Teaticket, MA93 contributions
My wife and I met up with Naresh for a food tour through Old Delhi. We took a quick and easy metro ride to the heart of the city and the second we arrived we were thrown back in time to a bustling market. It was amazing. The sights and smells were incredible. During the tour Naresh stopped at various food stalls with each stop being entirely different than the previous. All of them were wonderful and provided a well rounded sampling of India’s local food scene. We can’t recommend this tour enough and think anyone who visits Delhi should see this for themselves.
Written February 8, 2023
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Feb 2024 • Friends
I did both the Delhi and Mumbai street food tours with Kavita Chaudhary and Javed Sheikh and it was a brilliant experience. both Kavita and Javed were wonderfully informed and made the tour 'come alive' for me, explaining the history of the vendors and what's in the food, alongside bonus information about life growing up in Delhi and Mumbai. It was genuinely the best thing I did in my two-week trip to India, and I would recommend everyone to engage with Reality Tours & Travel if they're travelling in India.
Written February 24, 2024
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Wre2nxt
Manchester, UK947 contributions
Easy meeting location, Rajiv chowk Metro station. Very central.
Met ahead of time by Sam, who was friendly and had great knowledge of the local area and the history of Delhi.
We travelled via Metro and Rickshaw around multiple street food vendors and eateries.
All the food was delicious, some more than others, but all of it was tasty and fresh.
The company does thorough research, so the vendors who you eat from are hygienic and registered.
This way, it prevents any illnesses or issues.
They company is a great company which also help out local communities in addition to providing top-level tours and guides!
I would 100% recommend this tour if you want to eat authentic local dishes, and also travel Old Delhi safely whilst being informed of its history.
Well done!!
Met ahead of time by Sam, who was friendly and had great knowledge of the local area and the history of Delhi.
We travelled via Metro and Rickshaw around multiple street food vendors and eateries.
All the food was delicious, some more than others, but all of it was tasty and fresh.
The company does thorough research, so the vendors who you eat from are hygienic and registered.
This way, it prevents any illnesses or issues.
They company is a great company which also help out local communities in addition to providing top-level tours and guides!
I would 100% recommend this tour if you want to eat authentic local dishes, and also travel Old Delhi safely whilst being informed of its history.
Well done!!
Written May 28, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Rohan D
8 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We had an incredible time exploring Old Delhi with our guides Sourav and Ajay. They were both extremely professional and friendly. We felt very safe the entire tour, despite the area being somewhat chaotic. Some locals approached us throughout the tour, but Sourav and Ajay spoke to them with empathy and kindness. Reality Tours also have an NGO program where a large percentage of their profits are re-invested into local education, so you can rest assured that your money is being spent with an ethical company who cares about the community. Very grateful to be able to see a part of this city that we would find difficult navigating on our own. Oh and the food was delicious. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Delhi 🙂
Written November 2, 2023
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michele k
25 contributions
VJ was amazing! He led us through the streets of the market of Old Delhi like a pro, finding us things to eat that were safe and delicious and explaining them and watching them be made. We had enough food that we were all full by the end of it, and he gave us some history in the meantime. Afterwards he loaded us all on the subway and told us how to get where we needed to go which was very helpful! I would recommend this tour definitely!
Written August 5, 2023
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I’m looking to book this with you, we have a 2 year old.. is he okay to come along?
Written December 30, 2022
I agree with Bess G. It would be too challenging to manage a 2 year old during this tour, but is a lot of fun for adults.
Written December 30, 2022
What time is the evening tour please?
Written April 15, 2021

hilin j
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Written December 10, 2021
Can children come with adults on this tour (age 3 and 6) or is there some tour they can take?
Written January 3, 2020
What time is tour morning or evening does anyone know
Written August 28, 2019
I went on the tour 5-8 which was nice because it wasn’t as hot; I think they also offered an afternoon tour
Written August 28, 2019
Hello, I was looking to book this tour for a Sunday - does the market still open to the same extent and timing on a Sunday or would a weekday be better?
Written March 3, 2019
I checked with our tour guide and she said that the shops are closed and the food stalls are open, but she recommends that you try and book this tour on a weekday.
Written March 7, 2019
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