Delhi Food & Street Eat Trail
From royal Mughlai kitchens to legendary street stalls
Tour Highlights
- Old Delhi street food walk — chaat, jalebi, nihari, and more
- Paranthe Wali Gali — the lane of stuffed breads, open since the 1870s
- Private cooking class: Mughlai royal kitchen recipes
- Karim's — legendary Mughlai restaurant since 1913
- Dilli Haat food festival: cuisines of 28 Indian states
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival — New Delhi Orientation
Airport transfer. Afternoon orientation walk through the Connaught Place area — the colonial heart of New Delhi. Evening: introductory dinner at a rooftop restaurant sampling Delhi's diverse cuisine.
Old Delhi — Street Food Capital of India
Full-day guided food walk through Old Delhi. Begin with breakfast at a century-old jalebi stall. Rickshaw ride to Chandni Chowk for chaat, dahi bhalle, and aloo tikki. Lunch at Karim's — the legendary Mughlai restaurant established in 1913, serving old Mughal court recipes. Afternoon: Paranthe Wali Gali — the lane of stuffed parathas.
Mughlai Cooking Class & Nizamuddin
Morning private cooking class in a Delhi home: learn to make biriyani, dal makhani, butter chicken, and kheer from scratch. Afternoon visit to the Nizamuddin Dargah Sufi shrine — a profoundly atmospheric neighbourhood with its own culinary traditions. Qawwali music in the evenings.
Dilli Haat & South Indian in the Capital
Morning at Dilli Haat — an open-air crafts and food village where each stall represents a different Indian state. Taste regional specialties from Kerala, Gujarat, the Northeast, and beyond. Afternoon: South Indian filter coffee and dosas in Saket.
Kebab Trail & New Delhi Restaurants
Morning visit to the INA Market — Delhi's great wholesale food market. Guided tour of the stalls with your foodie guide. Afternoon: guided kebab trail from Lajpat Nagar to Defence Colony. Evening: dinner at one of Delhi's celebrated contemporary Indian restaurants.
Delhi — Departure
Last breakfast at a beloved Delhi dhaba. Transfer to airport.
What's Included
Included
- 5 nights in 4–5 star hotels in Delhi
- Daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle + driver throughout
- Licensed foodie guide throughout
- Old Delhi street food walk with tastings
- Private cooking class
- Dilli Haat food tour
- Old Delhi rickshaw tour
- All transfers
- Bottled water throughout
Not Included
- International or domestic flights
- India visa
- Travel insurance
- Most lunches and dinners (food experiences included where noted)
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Essential Travel Tips
A few things to know before you travel to India — our team briefs you on all of this (and anything specific to your trip) once your tour is confirmed.
Visa & Entry
Most foreign nationals can apply for an India e-Visa online — apply at least 4–7 days before departure. Keep a printed and digital copy of your visa approval and passport photo page handy for arrival immigration.
Currency & Payments
The Indian Rupee (INR) is the local currency. Cards are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants, and shops in cities, but carry some cash for local markets, small vendors, and rural stops. Notify your bank of your travel dates beforehand.
Dress Code
Modest clothing is appreciated at temples, mosques, and religious sites — shoulders and knees covered. Shoes are removed before entering most places of worship, so slip-on footwear is convenient.
Health & Safety
Drink only bottled or filtered water. We recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering medical emergencies. Check with your doctor about routine vaccinations 4–6 weeks before travel.
Staying Connected
Local SIM cards or eSIMs are available at the airport with your passport. Most hotels and our private vehicles offer complimentary WiFi throughout your journey.
Tipping & Etiquette
Tipping is customary but not mandatory — around 10% for guides and drivers is appreciated for good service. A traditional greeting is placing your palms together and saying "Namaste."
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