Old Delhi Street Food Tour – Explore Spices in Chandni Chowk
Discover the real flavors and stories of Old Delhi on this guided food and culture walk. Skip the tourist traps and let a local expert take you through hidden lanes, historic spice markets, and legendary food spots known for their safety, taste, and authenticity. You'll sample over 10 dishes, ride a rickshaw through buzzing streets, and visit places like Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, and a spice haveli. This small-group tour is perfect for travelers who want to eat like locals, explore beyond monuments, and experience the soul of Old Delhi—one bite at a time.
Options
Old Delhi Mixed Food Tour
Non-Veg + Veg Option: Enjoy kebabs, chaats, and sweets on this guided walk featuring both vegetarian and non-vegetarian local favorites.
What's included in Old Delhi Street Food Tour – Explore Spices in Chandni Chowk
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chawri Bazaar
We’ll begin our tour in Chawri Bazaar — one of the oldest and busiest streets in Old Delhi. Depending on your selected timing, you’ll either enjoy a traditional breakfast like jalebis and parathas (morning), or hot snacks like kebabs and chaat (evening). It’s the perfect spot to understand local food culture and watch the old city come alive. Your guide will introduce you to the flavors, vendors, and history that make this place so iconic.
Khari Baoli
Explore Asia’s biggest spice market! You’ll walk through lanes filled with colorful spices like turmeric, chili, and cardamom. Along the way, we’ll stop for a cup of chai at a hidden spice mansion where you can learn about Indian cooking and the spice trade. The sounds, smells, and energy of this market are unlike anything else in Delhi.
Ballimaran is a lively neighborhood known for its poetic charm and tasty street food. This area was once home to Mirza Ghalib, a famous poet, and still holds onto its old-world feel. As you explore, we’ll stop at local snack stalls and pass through markets selling shoes, eyewear, and much more. It’s a mix of history and flavor in one place.
Inclusions
- Rickshaw / Tuk-Tuk / Electric rickshaw ride
- Sweet ending with lassi
- Street food tastings (Veg or Non-Veg based on option selected)
- Bottled water
- Local storyteller cum tour guide
- Entry Tickets and Fees
- Chai stop at a spice mansion
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (can be arranged at extra cost)
- Shopping of any items in the market
- Tips & personal expenses
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour can be customized as per customer's requirement
- One Tuk Tuk : for two to three people
- We do our best to accommodate dietary needs, but since this is a street food tour, options may be limited. Please inform us of any food allergies or restrictions when booking, and we will try to adjust the experience as much as possible. However, full customization at every food stall may not be possible.
- Chandni Chowk market is closed on Sunday but guide will show you some other best locations
- In case your hotel/pick up location is not mentioned while making the booking – Please click on My Hotel Is Not Listed option on the Booking Checkout Page and then manually enter your Hotel Name
- Please carry all travelers valid photo ID (in your mobile) for monument entry
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We'll meet you at Gate 7 of Rajiv Chowk Metro Station — right near the KFC outlet. Just look for the guide with a warm smile and great food stories!
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please be ready 15 minutes prior to the tour departure.
