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Chandni Chowk

Tandoor-charred kebabs, slow-simmered Mughlai curries and saffron in the biryani. Delhi still cooks the last great Mughal table.

Lemon wale.Peneer butter masala.Haveli doorway.Paratha, curries and pickles.Clay pot lassi.Nankhatai vendor.City monkey.Lemon wale soda.Lentil kachori with potato curry.Rooftops over the Red Fort.Betal leaf paan.Barbershop.Preparing lunch.

Hosted by one of our Delhi tastemakers

Experience hosted by Gajendra & Manish

What you can expect

Delhi food tour - Over 4 hours you’ll navigate Old Town’s maze hitting up its tastiest spots with your foodie expert. Mop up creamy paneer tikka masala with freshly fired chapattis, pop bursting pani puris, nibble on chilli pakoras, and lick your lips after the best jalebi in India. That’s just for starters. There’s more food on this tour than you can shake your taste buds at.

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Support local

Every stop on this tour keeps money in the hands of the families, cooks and market traders.

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Original tours

Every route is curated hand-in-hand with our local tastemakers, not a template licensed from another operator.

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More tastings

There's more tastings on our experiences than any other food tours, offering a proper introduction to Delhi's culinary scene.

The essentials

Destination

Delhi, India

Duration

3.5-4 hours

Tastings

15+ tastings

Language

English

Days of the week

Mon–Sat

Group size

Small group up to 8 guests

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Transport

Walking tour with 7-8 stops

Included

  • More tastings than any other Delhi food tour
  • Smallest group size in Delhi
  • Led by Delhi tastemaker guides
  • Bottled water and other drinks included

Excluded

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded

Field archive

Delhi

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Delhi

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Route notes

Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.

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Lal Qila in the bustling Chandni Chowk area of Delhi is a vibrant local eatery renowned for its authentic North Indian street food offerings.

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Old Famous Jalebi Wala, nestled in the bustling lanes of Chandni Chowk, is a historical gem renowned for its crispy, syrup-laden jalebis.

You’ll try

Deep fried jalebi

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Natraj Dahi Bhalla, a cherished staple in Chandni Chowk's bustling food scene, is renowned for its delectable dahi bhalla and papdi chaat.

You’ll try

Fritters in yoghurtPotato cutlets

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Located in the bustling Paranthe Wali Gali of Chandni Chowk, PT.

You’ll try

Stuffed flatbreads (mixed veg)Stuffed flatbreads (cottage cheese)

Boat noodles at Wattana, poured through the same copper strainer since 1972.

No. 002

Boat noodles at Wattana, poured through the same copper strainer since 1972.

Delhi

Field notes

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Included

More tastings than any other Delhi food tour, Smallest group size in Delhi, Led by Delhi tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.

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Not included

Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.

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Meeting point

Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.

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Good to know

Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

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Dietary honesty

Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.

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Cancellation

Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.

Meet your tastemakers

Gajendra Singh Rathore

Gajendra

Gajendra S

Gajendra leads this tour in Delhi — one of our chef-guides on the ground. Ask them anything: they've spent years finding the counters, kitchens and stalls behind the door.

Meeting point

Where the tour starts — and where it ends up.

Start

Lal Quila

Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi, 110006, India

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Street Vendor

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Reviews

Amanda

Airbnb

“We had 9 in our group. All unique travelers. Our host was terrific and took us to places i never would have ventured into myself. It was a memorable day and I'd highly recommend trying it if you're adventurous with food.”

16/11/25

Kostia

Airbnb

“"Wonderful experience, highly recommend it! They were not kidding when they told us to come hungry 😁"”

09/11/25

Isabelle

Airbnb

“"Our guide Ranveer was simply fantastic – friendly and full of fascinating information about the local food and the city. There was an incredible variety of street food, so delicious that we could hardly eat anything else at the end. Everything was perfectly organized – highly recommended!"”

03/11/25

Walter

Airbnb

“"Our guide was friendly and informative. The only issue was that there was sooo much to eat!!! A good problem,"”

31/10/25

Guest

“The best way to experience Old Delhi! This was more than just an incredible food tour. We were expertly guided through the bustling streets and markets tasting the best food Old Delhi has to offer along the way. Our guide, Ranveer, gave us real insights into the religious and cultural aspects of Delhi life too. The visit to the Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib Sikh temple and the world famous spice market were an amazing experience. Having been on many food tours in different cities, this will certainly be the most memorable.”

26/10/25

Guest

“Highly recommended We took this foid tour as soon as we arrived in Delhi, and it was the best thing we did. Our guide was super attentive and took us to many truly local places to eat. This way, we could start our trip through India already knowing what to eat. I highly recommend it.”

14/10/25

Guest

“A must-see in Delhi A must-see for anyone visiting Delhi, the tour takes us to taste many different things, many of which we would only be able to understand with a guide's explanation. I highly recommend it, and go on an empty stomach.”

14/10/25

Guest

“Foodtour Ranveer was a great guide and showed us so much about Indian food. He guided us through the bustling streets with a bright smile.”

13/10/25

Guest

“A Story Told Through Food in the Heart of Delhi This was our very first tour in India, and what an incredible introduction to the vibrant streets of Old Delhi! Gajendra had such a natural way of guiding us—from restaurant to shop to stall—in a way that felt seamless, like a story unfolding through food. Each dish, whether sweet, savory, or spicy, built beautifully on the last, complementing each other in ways that are hard to put into words. From the peaceful Sikh temple to the bustling spice market, every stop was full of flavor, culture, and warmth. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommended!”

13/10/25

Guest

“Guide Unknown Can Recommend We had a great experience, food taster great and it was really interesting to learn about the food and culture. (And felt fine afterwards 😅)”

13/10/25

Guest

“You Must do this food tour!!! Wow this is not to be missed! Our guide Ranveer was excellent. He had a fabulous knowledge about the history of the area, about the cooking processes of the food you try, and the sheik temple you visit. I found it all fascinating! Also my wife is gluten free and there were only 2 dishes she could not try... we both left very full and thoroughly enjoyed trying all the different flavors of foods and drinks. Highly recommend this tour - in fact it is a must do.”

13/10/25

Guest

“Great Tour - highly recommend! A truly great tour! We tried a ton of specialties and restaurants you'd probably never dare to try otherwise. Gajendra provided fascinating input and happily and thoroughly answered a variety of questions, even those unrelated to food. I learned a lot and highly recommend the tour! Great Tour! Tried a lot of specialties and restaurants that one would probably not go for and loved all of it. Gajendra had interesting input and answered all the food and non-food related questions in depth. I learned a lot and highly recommend!”

13/10/25

Louise Leuschke

“Make sure you do this tour! We had a wonderful time on the tour - a mixture of history culture and food, but the emphasis very much on the food. Saw things and went places we would not have done on our own. Highly recommend.”

13/10/25

Guest

“Tasty food with a great guide. We really enjoyed our street food tour with GS. A lot of tasty food with a good variety plus lots of good local knowledge. All the places/stalls we ate at seemed hygienic and we have suffered no side effects.”

13/10/25

Vivek

Airbnb

“"We had a great tour with Ranveer. He was chatty and knowledgable. We ate so much food, and even tho one of the vendors was shut, he found a worthy alternative. Very much worth it!"”

12/10/25

Guest

“Gajendra was the best guide we had in India! He designed the tour and it is so well put together that after 4 hours you are a bit mind blown about everything you ate and experienced. He is very thoughtful and checks in when ordering every dish if you want to try it or not. He also constantly checks if everyone has had enough to eat and drink. The restaurant with the view over a square was our favorite! Prepare for a chaotic, adventerous and tasty afternoon with this streetfood tour! We highly recommend.”

09/10/25

Guest

“Amazing experience. When we arrived in Old Delhi, we were quickly greeted and taken to the first spot. The tour was informative, fun and featured a wide range of food and information. The places we went were not only locally popular, but also catered for western stomachs. If you do not take this guide and visit Delhi as a Westerner, trust me you will never see places like these. We were down some incredible back streets and through shops into places only someone with exceptional local knowledge would be able to find. And it was all done with a great guide & such an informative look on a fantastic city. Would highly recommend - if you do this tour you can honestly say you’ve experienced Delhi.”

09/10/25

Guest

“Fantastic food, kept a good pace despite it being busy, always had where we were as a group in mind, very knowledgable about the area and very friendly. Chose fantastic places to eat, all the food was amazing, and was very accommodating of dietary needs.”

09/10/25

Guest

“Fabulous day with Harsh, who was a knowledgeable and friendly host. Dove straight into the crowds and clamour of Chandni Chowk market, through impossibly narrow lanes thronging with people and animals and motorcycles, tasting some truly delicious breakfast foods and snacks. So glad I booked this tour; it was the highlight of my time in Delhi.”

09/10/25

Guest

“I visited the flavors of India in Chandni Chowk in Delhi with the help of our great guide Gajendra Singh. He was very knowledgeable and he took us place which served safe delicious food. It was an excellent journey.”

09/10/25

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