New Delhi Sanjay Colony slum Tour (Private Tour)
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New Delhi Sanjay Colony slum Tour (Private Tour)
By Delhi by Locals
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About
• See how people work in the clothing industry.
• Experience how people live in their homes.
• Explore the role of faith in people’s lives, and will visit a temple.
• Understand the education system in Delhi and the slum.
• Explain the day-to-day challenges of living in the slum, looking at water, electricity and hygiene.
We do this tour with respectful way and do not allow photography in this tour.
50% profits go back to our non profit in the slum called Learning by Locals.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 3-99
Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: English
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- Local guide
- Local tea
- water bottle
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:
- Harkesh Nagar Okhala Metro Gate no. 2, G7VG+62H, Harkesh Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi, Delhi 110020, IndiaWe meet at the metro station outside gate number 2 of the metro station. Our guide will be wearing an orange shirt with company logo. This is a private tour, so we can start this tour at any time according to you.
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: 45169P16- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Private tour
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- 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: 45169P16
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- G7VG+62H, Harkesh Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi, Delhi 110020, IndiaWe meet at the metro station outside gate number 2 of the metro station. Our guide will be wearing an orange shirt with company logo. This is a private tour, so we can start this tour at any time according to you.
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- Bruce R0 contributionsBadad was an excellent ambassador for the India slum tour.The tour guide was very knowledgeable and excellent ambassador for the slum tour. He knew the people inside and the were very welcoming.Written February 7, 2025
- Lynn H0 contributionsCrazy, colourful and chaotic Old DelhiSalman was our guide and he did an excellent job of guiding us through old Delhi. We took the metro for the first time and visited the spice market, had chai, took a ride in a tuk tuk and also a bike taxi, then visited the Red Fort. Salman was a great guide and we learn’t lots about the history of the places we visited. The tour was well put together and we would recommend this company and highly recommend Salman as a guide.Written February 7, 2025
- Passenger447275510080 contributionsMumbai and Amritsar TourPradeep and team did a great job as always setting up my tour. No matter where I want to go in India, they can help. From Delhi to Mumbai to Amritsar, Delhi by Locals is the best. Chandar in Amritsar and Bala in Mumbai were great guides. Highly recommend them all!Written February 7, 2025
- Happiness408570427910 contributionsFirst rate tour of Old Delhi and the Red Fort.First rate tour tailored to our needs as we’d toured Old Delhi previously. Salman had excellent English, a keen sense of humour, and provided us with numerous interesting tidbits throughout the 4-hour tour. This tour was heads and shoulders better than our previous tours in the Capital. Can Highly recommend ‘Delhi by Locals’.Written February 7, 2025
- Journey059249018440 contributionsGreat experience with DBL - Especially Badal, Salman, and PradeepHad an incredible time exploring Delhi and Agra with the DBL crew! Pradeep, Salman, and Badal were absolutely fantastic—not only are they incredibly knowledgeable about the rich history of Delhi, but their friendly and genuine personalities made the experience unforgettable. They went above and beyond to make us feel at home, and I now genuinely consider them my friends in Delhi. As locals, they know all the ins and outs of the city, taking us to the best spots and sharing insights you wouldn't find anywhere else.Written February 4, 2025
- keniseb20180 contributionsYou need Delhi by Locals!Fantastic day with Cloud (and Pradeep)! They were so friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable! We could not have explored Old Delhi is such a comprehensive, organized and enjoyable day without Cloud. He shepherded us through the Metro, the Market and shared details of his life and goals with us.Written February 3, 2025
- kingrox0 contributionsoh my god MOMENT IN INDIA.If u are looking for that oh my god moment on ur trip to India .. THIS IS THE TOUR FOR YOU. PLAIN AND SIMPLE THIS IS INCREDIBLE !! Without a doublet the best tour in India. And one of the best tours i have ever experience. This is a must in India. Don’t be put off by the 25 bux to do the tour.. this tour is worth 150 bux. DONT THINK ABOUT IT JUST BOOK IT - YOU WILL TAHNK ME LATER. Note. I have done over 50 tours worldwide.Written February 2, 2025
- half20250 contributionsDelhi by locals 2 week group tourDelhi by locals gave us an amazing experience in Delhi! Pradeep and Salman are the some of the friendliest people I have ever met. Couldn’t recommend them more!Written February 2, 2025
- Alcinda M0 contributionsAmazing Delhi by locals tour.I was in Delhi in December 2024. I was referred to Delhi by Locals by a friend. Pradeep, Badal and the team went above and beyond to make sure I had a magnificent time. I went to many different places including the old Delhi, New Delhi, Sanjay Slum Colony. Where I met the students. They were amazing. The team is knowledgeable, professional, friendly and caring. They made me feel as if I was a family member visiting their country. I made friends for life. I will have Delhi by locals in my heart forever. Thank you so much for an unforgettable experience. I will recommend you to everyone.Written February 1, 2025
- Road449502681370 contributionsGreat PeopleHad an incredible experience with Delhi By Locals! Pradeep, Badal, and the entire team were fantastic—super friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everything ran smoothly. But a special shoutout to Salman—easily the best guide I’ve ever had. Just a top guy all around, made the experience unforgettable with his energy.Written February 1, 2025
- 660collinl0 contributionsBeyond Expectations: Pradeep's Team Provided an Unforgettable JourneyPradeep and the team (Salman and Badal) were amazing for two weeks, hosting 20 students from the University of Melbourne (I was the academic leading the trip). We basically trust them with all of our lives over this time, and they are so knowledgeable that they are always able to cater to our needs on the fly. Thanks to them, our itinerary with them not only included all the famous destinations, but also some really great off the beaten track items tailored to where we needed to be at the time. They never wasted any dead time, finding new places to show us, and also learned the preferences of the group quickly and adapted our itinerary as we went along.Written January 24, 2025
- MxS80 contributionsEnjoyed the tour of old Delhi and the street foodWe had a great experience and found that the tour more than good food. The tour included a ride on the metro, walking the alleys of Chandni Chowk, going by auto rickshaw and cycle rickshaws. Salman, our tour guide, knew the place very well and gave us a great narration of the food and sights. Ours was a group of family members, some from the U.S. and others from India. We were a bit concerned about eating the street food but we enjoyed the food and didn’t have any adverse after effects!Written January 14, 2025
- 110PeterT0 contributionsFun trip around Old DelhiThis was the second time guide Salman took us around several areas of Delhi. He was very knowledgable and went out of his way to make us feel safe, and tour areas at our own pace. He was very kind and accommodating and was very interesting to talk to with interesting stories and background information. We took a trip to Dilli Haat market and Salman accompanied us, managing haggling on our behalf and ensuring we had an enjoyable experience. We would highly recommend Delhi by Locals as a company and Salman as a guide.Written January 12, 2025
- jeffh201912280 contributionsA great food tour to discover new Indian delicacies!This was an excellent food tour! Although I've eaten a lot of Indian food at home in Canada, there were many delicious things that I had never tried before - and most were delicious. This was the 2nd best tour we did in India - and we did many. I highly recommend it!Written January 10, 2025
- 748chrise0 contributionsThe best food tour for Old DelhiHighly recommend this tour. Lots of options available for food tours but this one was great. Not only is a well curated and paced tasting tour with heaps of food, it’s a social enterprise. Our hosts Salman and Badal were knowledgeable, helpful and delightful to hang out with for the evening. We felt safe the entire time and would be a great for a solo traveller or a group. The food choices were all old established family run and the food was the best of the best! Thanks so much guysWritten January 8, 2025
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Ian C
Nantwich, UK25 contributions
Aug 2022
Delhi by locals have been absolutely fantastic. They made all the arrangements for our visit to Kochi, Chennai and the Mumbai. Nothing was too difficult for Pradeep to arrange. Both my wife and I could not be more grateful. Although Delhi by locals are based in Delhi, hence the company name, we where not aware that they can make arrangements throughout India, and for us this meant guides, places of interest and taxis. By far the most outstanding tour was a back water cruise in Kochi, this was the highlight of our visit to India. DBL arranged a taxi and boat for a remarkable price. DBL go the extra mile to ensure everything arranged is 100%, with post messages to request feedback from the tour. Everything was indeed 100%. Whilst in Mumbai I had a stomach bug and DBL arranged for me to visit a doctor, wow, this was amazing service. I would recommend DBL, the service was outstanding and the cost for making arrangements was very reasonable. Ask for Pradeep.
Written November 1, 2022
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NyaJensen
Kirke Hyllinge, Denmark163 contributions
Nov 2019
I highly recommend this tour. It is so inspiring to see the work that the NGO does, to meet the people and see their determination and dedication, to learn about how the community works and how people help each other. How something that seems chaotic to the untrained eye is actually very organized and works for the people living there. It was probably the best tour we have ever been on - and we have been on a lot of tours. Also many thanks to our guide Gaurav - we felt completely safe, well informed and well taken care of from the moment we met. And thanks to Pradeep who was always very good to answer questions on e-mail prior to booking and going on the tour. Highly recommend Delhi by locals! We have been on two private tours with them and they were both great.
Written December 3, 2019
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Ritad
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Jun 2023
Pradeep and his team guided us through the slums of Delhi, providing an unforgettable experience. Their passion and profound knowledge of this area made this tour remarkable. They effortlessly conveyed the residents' daily lives, resilience, and dreams. Pradeep and his team are phenomenal guides through Delhi's slums. His tour offers an authentic, enlightening adventure, challenging preconceptions and leaving a lasting impact. I wholeheartedly recommend Pradeep for this incredible experience.
Written July 3, 2023
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Dear Rita,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that our team provided you with an unforgettable and enlightening experience through the slum of Delhi. Your kind words about our passion and knowledge mean a lot to us. We appreciate your wholehearted recommendation and look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon.
Best regards,
Pradeep
Delhi by Locals Team
Written June 11, 2024
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David B
Crewe, UK22 contributions
Apr 2023
Except for the Covid years, we have visited India several times and always make a point of connecting with Delhi by Locals.
This time we revisited Sanjay Colony to get an update on the life of the remarkable people who live there. We were fortunate that Pradeep could join us and after the excellent tour, we were privileged to join an English class for a Q&A session, run by Pradeep and his team under the NGO title of 'Learning by Locals'.
This initiative is funded by the profits from the tours and gives hope through training and scholarships to over 300 students, many of them are female.
In the evening we were treated to another tour focussing on the importance and understanding of Ramadan where we visited the large Mosque in Old Delhi and we shared in the Breaking of the Fast and witnessed the spectacle of light and worship.
We always recommend Delhi by Locals to any fellow travellers thet we meet. Every tour is informative and enjoyable and knowing that your contribution is giving practical help and hope to so many deserving young people makes the experience even more rewarding.
This time we revisited Sanjay Colony to get an update on the life of the remarkable people who live there. We were fortunate that Pradeep could join us and after the excellent tour, we were privileged to join an English class for a Q&A session, run by Pradeep and his team under the NGO title of 'Learning by Locals'.
This initiative is funded by the profits from the tours and gives hope through training and scholarships to over 300 students, many of them are female.
In the evening we were treated to another tour focussing on the importance and understanding of Ramadan where we visited the large Mosque in Old Delhi and we shared in the Breaking of the Fast and witnessed the spectacle of light and worship.
We always recommend Delhi by Locals to any fellow travellers thet we meet. Every tour is informative and enjoyable and knowing that your contribution is giving practical help and hope to so many deserving young people makes the experience even more rewarding.
Written April 13, 2023
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Gabrielle H
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Mar 2020 • Friends
Pradeep and the other tour guides were very experienced and did an amazing job keeping us engaged! We all found the tour really interesting and I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to learn more about life in Delhi
Written February 21, 2021
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CWFoo
Eugene, OR3 contributions
Feb 2020
Pradeep who runs Delhi by Locals, planned my entire trip to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Jodhpur. I had a wonderful experience. He engaged the best guides, who were always on time and highly knowledgeable. He also arranged a driver who was excellent. The slum tour component of the trip was the highlight. It offered a peek into the daily lives of the residents of one of the inner city slums in Delhi. I also got to meet some youths who are being helped by a non-profit organization Learning by Locals, which is affiliated with this tour company. I highly recommend this tour company for all your Delhi travel needs!
Written February 25, 2020
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Emily H
Ipswich, UK4 contributions
Jan 2020
I travelled to south India for a wedding and decided to spend a few days visiting Delhi and Agra. As a lone female traveller, I wanted to feel safe but still be able to experience the wonders of Delhi. After much research I contacted Pradeep and explained what I was looking for. Pradeep always responded promptly and suggested a tour that met all my needs, including:
The Slum tour, including a visit to Learning by Locals; Old Delhi street tour; Wildlife SOS; the Taj Mahal; Agra Fort; a Sikh temple, with bread making in the kitchen; other local places of interest and shopping tailored for my need!
I had a driver for the four days I was there, Sudhir, who was always professional, prompt and was a great driver.
I was collected from the airport by Salman, who then took me to visit the slum, as well as Learning by Locals. A young student, Priti, joined us as well. This was an emotive tour, which was humbling to see how the children thrive with very little.
Gaurav was my main guide around Delhi and he was informative, knowledgable with a great sense of humour. We travelled on autos and the metro and I always felt safe and well looked after. Pradeep joined us at times, and was also hugely knowledgable and keen to ensure that I had positive experiences, where I was able to see the differences between New Delhi and Old Delhi.
My guide in Agra was Murkesh and he was also incredibly knowledgable, well informed and also had a great sense of humour. Murkesh was able to highlight really interesting facts about the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, that we’re clearly not known by a lot of the guides.
My experience with Pradeep and his guides was 5 ⭐️ and I cannot recommend them highly enough. As a lone female traveller, I was very nervous about being in India, but I always felt safe and very well looked after.
The Slum tour, including a visit to Learning by Locals; Old Delhi street tour; Wildlife SOS; the Taj Mahal; Agra Fort; a Sikh temple, with bread making in the kitchen; other local places of interest and shopping tailored for my need!
I had a driver for the four days I was there, Sudhir, who was always professional, prompt and was a great driver.
I was collected from the airport by Salman, who then took me to visit the slum, as well as Learning by Locals. A young student, Priti, joined us as well. This was an emotive tour, which was humbling to see how the children thrive with very little.
Gaurav was my main guide around Delhi and he was informative, knowledgable with a great sense of humour. We travelled on autos and the metro and I always felt safe and well looked after. Pradeep joined us at times, and was also hugely knowledgable and keen to ensure that I had positive experiences, where I was able to see the differences between New Delhi and Old Delhi.
My guide in Agra was Murkesh and he was also incredibly knowledgable, well informed and also had a great sense of humour. Murkesh was able to highlight really interesting facts about the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, that we’re clearly not known by a lot of the guides.
My experience with Pradeep and his guides was 5 ⭐️ and I cannot recommend them highly enough. As a lone female traveller, I was very nervous about being in India, but I always felt safe and very well looked after.
Written January 28, 2020
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