1-Day Heritage Tour to the Historical Places of Old & New Delhi

Humayun's Tomb

Highlights

Visit the famous historical tourist attractions of India's capital city

See the beauty of Delhi city

Delhi

cultural, historical, sightseeing

Private Tour

1 Day

Easy

English, French, Russian

Description

Explore the unique heritage of India's capital on a guided tour. Visit the historical monuments and places in the old and new parts of the city and learn about their origin and significance.

Itinerary

Delhi Tour
- Pick-up from the hotel in an air-conditioned car.
- Visit Red Fort, built during the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. See the Diwan-e-Am (Hall for the public audience), Rang Mahal (a water-cooled apartment of royal ladies) and Pearl Mosque inside the fort's complex.
- See the two famous gates around the region; the Delhi Gate and the Lahori Gate (main entrance to the red fort).
- Next, visit Humayun’s Tomb. The construction of the monument was commissioned by Haji Begum (first wife/widow) several years after her husband, Mughal emperor Humayun, to commemorate his memory.
- Visit Qutub Minar, an outstanding building in the southern part of the capital was built by Qutab–Ud–Din Aibak in 1192 A.D.
- Later, drive past India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan (President House).