Best One Day Trips From Delhi

Delhi Sightseeing Tour

Duration: 8-9 Hours Private AC Car Old & New Delhi

Discover the highlights of Old and New Delhi in one relaxed day on a private city sightseeing tour by air-conditioned car. See imposing Mughal forts, elegant colonial avenues, peaceful temples, and lively bazaars while learning how India’s capital has evolved through centuries of history.

This full-day Delhi sightseeing tour is designed for first-time and repeat visitors who want to cover the must-see monuments without rushing between places on their own. With flexible pick-up from your hotel or the airport and a customisable route, you enjoy the city at your own pace while your driver takes care of the traffic and parking.

View of Jama Masjid during Old Delhi sightseeing tour

Pick Up Point: Pick-up from Hotel / Airport / Railway Station in Delhi NCR.

Operating: Everyday except Monday (Many monuments are closed on Mondays).

Timings: 09:00 AM departure, return at around 05:30 PM (Flexible).

Tour Highlights

Explore Delhi’s most important landmarks in a single day, combining UNESCO World Heritage Sites, bustling Old Delhi streets, and the wide boulevards of New Delhi.

  • Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Red Fort (outside view if closed), Humayun’s Tomb, and the Qutub Minar complex.
  • Experience Old Delhi with Jama Masjid and an optional cycle-rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes and markets of Chandni Chowk.
  • Drive past India Gate, Parliament House, and the President’s House as you explore the ceremonial avenues of New Delhi.
  • Pause for quiet moments at the Lotus Temple (Bahá’í House of Worship) or another major temple.
  • Enjoy the comfort of a private AC car with door-to-door pick-up and drop-off, adjusting stops according to your interests.

Detailed Itinerary (Flexible Plan)

Delhi stretches along the Yamuna River and brings together many layers of Indian history. This suggested itinerary covers the main highlights in around eight hours.

  • 09:00 AM (Pick-up & Introduction): Your driver meets you at your hotel/airport. Receive a short intro to the day’s plan and share any particular interests.
  • Morning (Old Delhi & Jama Masjid): Start in historic Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, one of India’s largest mosques. Walk or take an optional cycle-rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk's busy streets.
  • Late Morning (India Gate & Lutyens' Delhi): Head to New Delhi. Stop near India Gate (War Memorial), and drive along the ceremonial axis past the President’s House and Parliament House for photos.
  • Midday (Lunch Break): Take a break for lunch at a local, hygienic restaurant of your choice to try authentic Indian cuisine.
  • Afternoon (Humayun’s Tomb & Lotus Temple): Visit the beautiful Humayun’s Tomb, a Mughal garden tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal. Next, stop at the striking Lotus Temple for a moment of peace.
  • Late Afternoon (Qutub Minar): End your sightseeing at the Qutub Minar complex in South Delhi. Admire the soaring 12th-century stone minaret and ancient ruins.
  • 05:30 PM (Drop-off): Driven back safely to your original pick-up point or preferred location in Delhi.

What’s Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off from your Delhi hotel/airport.
  • Full-day sightseeing by private AC car (approx. 8 hours/80 km limit).
  • Experienced, English-speaking driver for the tour.
  • Fuel, toll taxes, state taxes, and parking charges.
  • Basic bottled water in the vehicle.

What’s Not Included

  • Monument entry tickets and camera fees.
  • Meals, drinks, and personal snacks.
  • Professional local guide services (available on request).
  • Cycle-rickshaw ride in Old Delhi (Chandni Chowk).
  • Gratuities (tips) for driver or guides.
Travel Tip: Comfortable clothing, modest dress for religious sites, and good walking shoes are highly recommended. Note that Lotus Temple, Red Fort, and Akshardham are closed on Mondays.