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See Delhi in a single day — the right way. This private full-day sightseeing tour pairs you with your own guide, private air-conditioned car, and driver, so you're never waiting on a group or a fixed schedule. In 6–8 flexible hours, you'll cover Delhi's most iconic monuments — from the Mughal-era grandeur of Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar to the colonial-era boulevards of India Gate, with stops at Lodhi Gardens, Jama Masjid, and the Lotus Temple along the way. Since we run this as a private experience, the exact order and pace is flexible — tell your guide what matters most to you and we'll build the day around it.
Who Is This Tour For
This tour is built for first-time visitors to Delhi who want a broad, well-paced orientation to the city's history and architecture in a single day — history lovers, photographers, families, and travelers who prefer the flexibility and comfort of a private car over a fixed-departure group tour. If you're short on time in Delhi (a layover day, or the day before/after your Golden Triangle trip), this is the most efficient way to see the highlights without planning logistics yourself.
What Will You Do
You'll be picked up by your private guide and driver and driven in air-conditioned comfort between Delhi's major monuments, with your guide walking you through the history, architecture, and stories behind each stop. Because the itinerary is flexible, your guide will help you prioritize based on your interests, energy levels, and the time of day (some stops, like Jama Masjid, are best visited outside prayer times, and others are more atmospheric at sunset).
Suggested Itinerary (flexible — order adjusts based on traffic, timing, and your preferences)
Humayun's Tomb A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the architectural predecessor to the Taj Mahal — Mughal Emperor Humayun's tomb, built in the 1560s, is one of Delhi's most striking and least crowded major monuments.
Qutub Minar The tallest brick minaret in the world (built starting in 1193), surrounded by the ruins of Delhi's earliest Islamic-era monuments and the famous Iron Pillar.
India Gate Delhi's 42-metre war memorial arch, honoring Indian soldiers of WWI — a classic photo stop on the ceremonial Rajpath boulevard.
Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House) — Photo Stop A drive-past photo stop along the Ceremonial Boulevard to view the official residence of India's President, one of the largest residences of any head of state in the world. (Interior access requires a separate government e-permit arranged well in advance and is not included on this tour.)
Lodhi Gardens A peaceful 90-acre park built around 15th-century Lodhi-era tombs — a good midday breather between monument stops.
Jama Masjid India's largest mosque, commissioned by Shah Jahan (the same emperor who built the Taj Mahal) — a working mosque, so we time this stop outside prayer hours and follow the dress-code and footwear guidelines below.
Lotus Temple A striking lotus-shaped Bahá'í House of Worship, open to all faiths — usually one of the last stops of the day.
Not every stop may be covered depending on traffic, opening hours, and your pace — your guide will confirm the day's order with you at pickup.
Tour Duration: 6-8 Hours
Itineraries
Day X
Hotel Pickup
Your guide and driver will pick you up directly from your hotel in an air-conditioned private car. Pickup time is typically mid-morning, though this can be adjusted to your preference
Day X
Qutub Minar (45–60 mins)
Begin at the Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, construction of which began in 1193. Explore the surrounding complex, including the ruins of Delhi's earliest Islamic-era monuments and the famous Iron Pillar, with your guide explaining the layers of history on site.
Day X
Lotus Temple (30–45 mins)
Continue to the Lotus Temple, a striking lotus-shaped Bahá'í House of Worship open to all faiths, known for its distinctive architecture and quiet, contemplative atmosphere.
Day X
Humayun's Tomb (45–60 mins)
Visit Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the architectural predecessor to the Taj Mahal, built in the 1560s for the Mughal Emperor Humayun. This is one of Delhi's most striking and least crowded major monuments.
Day X
Lunch Break (Not Included)
Take a break for lunch at a restaurant of your choice near your route — your guide can recommend options nearby. Food and drinks during the day are not included in the tour price.
Day X
India Gate & Rashtrapati Bhavan Photo Stop (30–45 mins)
Drive along the Ceremonial Boulevard (Rajpath) past India Gate, Delhi's 42-metre war memorial arch honoring Indian soldiers of WWI, with a photo stop at Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House) — one of the largest residences of any head of state in the world. This is a drive-past photo stop; interior access requires a separate government e-permit arranged well in advance and is not included on this tour.
Day X
Lodhi Gardens (30–45 mins)
Walk through Lodhi Gardens, a peaceful 90-acre park built around 15th-century Lodhi-era tombs — a good change of pace between monument stops.
Day X
Jama Masjid (45–60 mins)
End the day at Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, commissioned by Shah Jahan (the same emperor who built the Taj Mahal). As this is a working mosque, this stop is timed outside prayer hours, and modest dress covering shoulders and knees is required, with footwear removed before entering.
Day X
Drop-Off at Your Hotel
Your driver will drop you back at your hotel once the day's sightseeing is complete, typically 6–8 hours after pickup.
Not every stop may be covered depending on traffic, opening hours, and your pace — your guide will confirm and adjust the day's order with you at pickup.
- Private English-speaking guide
- Private air-conditioned car and driver for the full duration
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All transport between monuments
- Monument entrance tickets (payable directly at each site)
- Lunch and any food or drinks during the day
- Shopping or personal expenses
- Tips/gratuities for your guide and driver
The tour includes a private English-speaking guide and a private air-conditioned car with driver for the full 6–8 hours, plus hotel pickup and drop-off. Monument entrance tickets, food, shopping, and tips are not included and are payable directly by you.
The itinerary typically covers Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate, a photo stop at Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House), Lodhi Gardens, Jama Masjid, and the Lotus Temple. Because this is a private, flexible tour, your guide can adjust the order or swap stops based on your interests, energy, and the day's traffic and timings.
The tour typically runs 6 to 8 hours, depending on traffic, how long you'd like to spend at each site, and how many stops you choose to include.
This is a fully private tour — your own guide, car, and driver for your group only. You won't be combined with other travelers.
No. Entrance tickets to Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, and the Lotus Temple (where applicable) are paid directly by you at each site. Your guide will assist with the process.
No. Lunch and any food or drinks during the day are not included, giving you the flexibility to choose where and what to eat. Your guide can recommend options near your route.
Tips are not included in the tour price and are left to your discretion based on your experience.
Our guides are personally trained and fluent in English. Spanish-, French-, and Russian-speaking guides can be arranged with advance request — let us know your preferred language when booking.
Yes. Because this is a private tour, the itinerary above is a flexible starting point — you can prioritize the monuments that interest you most, skip others, or add a stop, and your guide will help pace the day accordingly.
Jama Masjid is an active mosque, so modest dress covering shoulders and knees is required for all visitors, and footwear must be removed before entering. Robes are available on-site if needed. Visits are timed outside prayer hours.
We offer complimentary pickup and drop-off directly from your hotel in Delhi.
The tour is priced at INR 7,500 per person (approximately USD 90 / GBP 71 as a rough estimate — you'll be charged in INR), which includes a private guide, car, and driver for the full 6–8 hours. Monument entrance tickets, food, shopping, and tips are separate.
No — Rashtrapati Bhavan is included as a drive-past photo stop along the Ceremonial Boulevard. Interior access requires a separate government e-permit that must be arranged well in advance and is not part of this tour. You'll still get excellent photo opportunities of the building and grounds from the boulevard.
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