Private Walking Tour: South Delhi Heritage including Qutub Minar and Mehrauli Archaeological Park
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Private Walking Tour: South Delhi Heritage including Qutub Minar and Mehrauli Archaeological Park
Recommended for your New Delhi trip
Free Cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
5 to 6 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Overview
Experience the unique sounds, traditions, flavors and culture of Delhi on this 5-hour private New Delhi sightseeing tour. Your local guide will take you on an epic walk through some of the city’s most famous sites. Visit the Yogmaya and Chhatarpur Temples and learn about the city’s unique history on a walk through the Mehrauli Archaeological Park. Gain a deeper understanding of early-Afghan architecture during a stop at the World Heritage-listed Qutub Minar before returning to your hotel after a this truly epic New Delhi walking tour.
- 5-hour walking tour of South Delhi with a private guide
- Hear the tale of Mahabharata on a visit to the Yogmaya Temple
- Marvel at the Hindu and Islamic elements of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qutub Minar
- Walk through the Mehrauli Archaeological Park to see various monuments from the 13th to the 19th century
- See the second-largest temple complex in India, the Chhatarpur Temple
- Enjoy a meal at a popular local restaurant
- Choice of two different departure times to suit your schedule
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Your driver will meet you at your New Delhi hotel, where you’ll depart on a 30-minute ride in air-conditioned comfort to South Delhi for your private walking tour. Start your journey at Yogmaya Temple, where your local guide will greet you upon arrival. Wander the grounds of this impressive Hindu temple, which is believed to be one of only five remaining temples from the Mahabharata period. Enter the impressive interior and listen in as your guide describes Phool Walon Ki Sair—the colorful festival that takes place here each year—and learn more about the goddess Yogmaya this temple is named for.
Next, travel on foot to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Qutub Minar. With a towering spire stretching 238 feet (73 m) into the sky, this red sandstone and marble mosque has the tallest minaret in India. Get an up close look at the ornate exterior, which is covered in detailed carvings of text from the Quran (Koran).
Depart Qutub Minar and take a 15-minute walk to nearby Mehrauli Archaeological Park. Your guided walk through the historical monuments and crumbling ruins will provide a unique look at the city’s past. Your guide will explain the significance of the Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Balban, as well as several other key attractions in the park.
Finally, ride in air-conditioned comfort in your private vehicle to the Chhatarpur Temple. Covering an area of approximately 60 acres (24 hectares), this complex is one of the largest in the nation. Learn about the South Indian architectural influences that are evident in the marble façade and explore the shrines with your guide who will explain the significance of deities like Maha Gauri as you walk.
Enjoy a traditional Indian meal at a local restaurant before returning to your New Delhi hotel by private vehicle.
Next, travel on foot to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Qutub Minar. With a towering spire stretching 238 feet (73 m) into the sky, this red sandstone and marble mosque has the tallest minaret in India. Get an up close look at the ornate exterior, which is covered in detailed carvings of text from the Quran (Koran).
Depart Qutub Minar and take a 15-minute walk to nearby Mehrauli Archaeological Park. Your guided walk through the historical monuments and crumbling ruins will provide a unique look at the city’s past. Your guide will explain the significance of the Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Balban, as well as several other key attractions in the park.
Finally, ride in air-conditioned comfort in your private vehicle to the Chhatarpur Temple. Covering an area of approximately 60 acres (24 hectares), this complex is one of the largest in the nation. Learn about the South Indian architectural influences that are evident in the marble façade and explore the shrines with your guide who will explain the significance of deities like Maha Gauri as you walk.
Enjoy a traditional Indian meal at a local restaurant before returning to your New Delhi hotel by private vehicle.
Itinerary
After pickup from your hotel in New Delhi, enjoy the approximate 30-minute drive to South Delhi for your private tour. Arrive at Yogmaya Temple, where your expert guide will be waiting for you. This ancient Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Yogmaya is believed to be one of the five surviving temples from the Mahabharata period in Delhi. With your guide, walk inside the temple and learn about the role it plays in the annual interfaith festival in Delhi called Phool Walon Ki Sair.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
Then, walk to the nearby UNESCO World Heritage-listed Qutub Minar, the tallest minaret (a tall spire tower of Islamic mosques) in India standing at nearly 238 feet (73 m) high. Marvel at its amazing construction, built with red sandstone and marble and covered with intricate carvings and verses from the Quran (Koran)
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Afterwards, follow your guide on a short 15-minute walk to the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, where you’ll find a large number of historical monuments of powerful people and excavated ruins dating back to the 13th century. Take a guided walk through the site and admire the elaborate structures like the Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Balban and the famous Rajon Ki Baoli stairwell. The archeological park will give you an interesting insight into Delhi at its various stages of development.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Finally, re-board your private vehicle for a quick drive to the Chhatarpur Temple, the second-largest temple complex in India, spreading over an area of about 60 acres (24 hectares). You will be in awe of the marble construction of this serene temple, highlighting South Indian-style architecture. Wander inside the temple with your guide and see various shrines dedicated to deities like the Goddess Durga or Maha Gauri.
Finish off your tour with an authentic Indian meal at a popular restaurant before relaxing on the drive back to your New Delhi hotel.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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