Delhi Sightseeing Tour Package

Delhi Sightseeing Tour Package by Private Car

Delhi is really three cities stacked on each other – the Mughal capital around the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, the medieval ruins of Mehrauli and Hauz Khas, and the colonial plan of New Delhi. They are 20 km apart in heavy traffic, which is why a Delhi sightseeing tour by private car with a driver gets you through four or five sites in a day where public transport manages two.

Our driver handles the traffic, the parking and the one-way systems, and waits at each monument while you go in. Pickup is from any hotel, from Delhi airport or from the railway station.

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Delhi One Day Tour at a Glance

Detail Information
Duration Full day, 8–10 hours
Pickup Any Delhi hotel, IGI Airport or New Delhi / Nizamuddin railway station
Covers Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, Akshardham
Transport Private AC sedan, SUV, Tempo Traveller or coach with driver
Guide Licensed guide available on request
Closed days Red Fort closed Mondays; Lotus Temple closed Mondays; Akshardham closed Mondays
Best season October to March
Booking 25% advance confirms the vehicle

Old Delhi: the Mughal City

Red Fort. Shah Jahan’s fort and the seat of Mughal power for two centuries. Closed on Mondays. Allow 1.5–2 hours.

Jama Masjid. India’s largest mosque, finished in 1656, with a courtyard that holds 25,000 people. Climbing the southern minaret gives the best view over Old Delhi. Modest dress required, and it closes to visitors during prayers.

Chandni Chowk. The bazaar beside the mosque – spice market, silver, paratha lane. A cycle rickshaw through the lanes is the right way to see it, and better than trying to take a car in.

Raj Ghat. Gandhi’s cremation memorial, a black marble platform in a quiet garden. 30 minutes.

New Delhi and South Delhi

India Gate and Rajpath. The war memorial to 70,000 Indian soldiers of the First World War, on the ceremonial axis past the President’s House. A drive-through and a photo stop.

Humayun’s Tomb. The first great Mughal garden tomb, 1570, and the building the Taj Mahal descends from directly. UNESCO listed, and far quieter than it deserves to be. Allow 1.5 hours.

Qutub Minar. A 73-metre victory tower from 1193, the tallest brick minaret in the world, standing in a complex of ruins that includes the 1,600-year-old Iron Pillar. Allow 1.5 hours.

Lotus Temple. The Bahá’í House of Worship, 27 marble petals, open to everyone and silent inside. Closed Mondays. 45 minutes.

Akshardham. A modern Hindu temple complex built in 2005 in traditional stone, with no steel or concrete in the structure. Closed Mondays. Electronics are not allowed inside and the cloakroom queue is slow, so allow 2–3 hours.

Suggested One Day Delhi Itinerary

Morning: start in Old Delhi while it is cooler – Red Fort, then Jama Masjid and a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk. Late morning: Raj Ghat. Lunch. Afternoon: India Gate and Rajpath, Humayun’s Tomb, then Qutub Minar. Evening: Lotus Temple or Akshardham.

That is a full day and assumes a Monday is avoided, since three of the sites close then. If you have two days, split Old Delhi and New Delhi and add Hauz Khas, Safdarjung’s Tomb and the National Museum.

Continuing on? Delhi pairs naturally with our Agra sightseeing tour and the full Golden Triangle tour package.

Frequently Asked Questions: Delhi Sightseeing

How much fits in a day, Monday closures and what the fare covers.

How many places can you cover in a one day Delhi tour?
Four to six, realistically, with a private car. Delhi’s sites are 20 km apart in heavy traffic, so the limiting factor is driving time rather than opening hours. A sensible day is Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar and one of Lotus Temple or Akshardham.
Which Delhi monuments are closed on Mondays?
The Red Fort, the Lotus Temple and Akshardham are all closed on Mondays. Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate and Jama Masjid stay open. If your tour falls on a Monday we will reorder it, but it is worth avoiding the day if you can.
Is a guide included in the Delhi sightseeing tour?
The driver is included; a licensed guide is available on request and quoted separately. The driver will take you to each site and wait, but he is not licensed to guide inside the monuments.
Are entry tickets included?
No. Monument entry and camera fees are paid separately at each site. The fare covers the vehicle, fuel, driver allowance, tax, toll and parking.
Can you pick me up from Delhi airport for the tour?
Yes. We pick up from IGI Airport, from any Delhi hotel, and from New Delhi or Nizamuddin railway station, and we can drop you back at the airport at the end of the day if you are flying on.
What is the difference between Old Delhi and New Delhi sightseeing?
Old Delhi is the Mughal city – Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk – dense, walkable in parts and best in the morning. New Delhi is the colonial capital with wide avenues, India Gate and the government buildings, plus the South Delhi monuments at Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar. A one-day tour takes the highlights of both.
Is Akshardham worth the time?
If you have the hours, yes – but budget two to three for it. Electronics are not permitted inside and the cloakroom queue is slow, so it works best as the last stop of the day rather than squeezed between two others.
What should I wear for Jama Masjid?
Modest dress covering shoulders and knees; head covering for women is expected and wraps are available at the entrance. Shoes come off before entering the courtyard, and the mosque closes to visitors during the five daily prayers.
Can you combine Delhi with Agra and Jaipur?
Yes – that is the Golden Triangle, and it is our most requested route. Delhi to Agra is about 240 km, Agra to Jaipur another 240 km, so the circuit works comfortably in five to six days with a private car and driver throughout.
How do I book a Delhi sightseeing tour?
WhatsApp +91 99838 89373 or email rajasthanonwheeltours@gmail.com with your date, the number of travellers, your pickup point and whether you want a guide. A 25% advance confirms the booking.

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