Delhi Magic Best Seller - Delhi by Metro with College Student Guides
Overview
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4 hours
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This is an interesting and off-beat tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi by students from Manzil, a non-profit that works in youth empowerment and learning. The tour uses the Delhi Metro, as well as two additional forms of 'green' transport that are popular with the common man in Delhi - the compressed natural gas (CNG) powered green auto-rickshaw, and the cycle-rickshaw. The tour provides income for the student-guides, and also helps to finance some programmes at Manzil.
The tour allows you to see many of the highlights of the city, have a bazaar walk through Old Delhi, experience rickshaw rides, check out the street food, get an introduction to various religions and cultures in India, and more importantly, it provides an opportunity to see Delhi through the eyes of young people who are full of optimism for the future. The students who do this tour love their city and it comes through during the tour. They are well-trained and knowledgeable about the places you visit on the tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The tour covers both New Delhi and Old Delhi. It starts at Connaught Place, with an introduction to the history of Delhi, and a geographical orientation of the city. From Connaught Place, we take you by autorickshaw on an exploration of 'Lutyens Delhi' - the city of grand public spaces designed by the British, which is now called New Delhi. We drive through the Central Business District, seeing the markets and businesses there. We go to the Lutyens Bungalow Zone, Janpath, Rajpath, and visit the President's House, Parliament House, Secretariat and India Gate.
What‘s Included
Trained college student guide
Illustrated handouts
Cycle-Rickshaw through Old Delhi
Metro Tickets
Auto-rickshaw / E-Rickshaw through New Delhi
All taxes
Lunch or Dinner at Haldirams
Contribution to non-profit Manzil
Hotel pickup is excluded but can be provided at additional charge
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Delhi Magic Best Seller - Delhi by Metro with College Student Guides
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Delhi Magic exceeded our high expectations by providing a fascinating & well organized adventure through North India!
scottsY8985UV,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Delhi Magic (Ranjeet) provided a fantastic level of planning, coordination and support for our recent 16-day trip through Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Punjab! The itinerary was full of interesting, educational and fascinating activities each day, from breakfast through dinner - just as we had requested. Our vivid memories will last forever - from the unique and eye-opening tour of chaotic Old Delhi and the unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal; to the adventurous and exciting safaris at Ranthambore (where we spotted five tigers) and the calming Ganges in mystical Varanasi; to the royal palaces and forts of Jaipur and lakeside serenity of Udaipur; to the peaceful tranquility of the Golden Temple and the intense and boisterous energy of the Wagah-Attari border ceremony in Punjab. The transition from guide-to-guide and driver-to-driver and the care they provided throughout our journey was provided with near-perfection, putting us at ease even amongst the extremely bustling and crowded streets and monuments. And, the thoughtfulness of having a representative assist us with a short transfer between terminals at Indira Gandhi International Airport and to meet us immediately as we disembarked from our train at the Old Delhi Railway Station were so very welcomed and appreciated. Every hotel/guesthouse was clean and comfortable, and provided excellent food and service. The Tigress Resort in Ranthambore was exceptional - and on a level of its own. We also wish to highlight Dera Rawatsar Hotel in Varanasi for providing an extraordinary degree of comfort, style and personal service. All drivers were professional, helpful and most importantly, drove carefully and safely at all times. Our first driver, Ramesh, in Delhi, went above and beyond and provided an exceptional level of service. Each guide provided a wealth of information and spoke English well. Our favorite guide was Mr. Ashlesh Sharma - he was extremely passionate and friendly, and devised specific, well-planned agendas for each of our safaris. Working with our drivers, Ashlesh was able to provide us numerous close-viewing opportunities for tigers, as well as a sloth bear. Mr. Karni Singh in Udaipur was also especially helpful as he took us deep into the local alleys to see a part of the city most foreigners are not fortunate to witness, allowing for many unique sights and photographs. And we greatly enjoyed our time with Ms. Annpurna in Jaipur - she was very personable and we spoke about so many different topics with her, learning much about Indian traditions and culture. We appreciate the amount of time and energy she invested taking us to the Monkey Temple, unexpectedly during a festival - which made the experience challenging due to the excessive amount of attendees, but also provided us with unique and memorable insights to Hinduism. We can not thank Ranjeet of Delhi Magic Tours enough for upgrading several of our experiences along the way. He sure knows how to enhance an already well designed travel plan to make it truly special and exceptional!
Excellente tour though Delhi
Scenic19812936239,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is a great way to explore the different parts of Delhi, we had a great guide who showed us hidden corners of the Old Delhi market among many other things and we enjoyed riding all different kinds of transportation.
Amazing experience, incredible value for money, couldn’t fault it, would recommend without reservation.
KKR21,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing trip. Could not fault this organisation. So efficient, communicative, helpful, attention to detail, informative all the way through, incredible value for money. The itinerary was flexible and adaptable, and ensured we saw everything on our wishlist. The accommodation choices were perfect and exactly what we were expecting. The guides were friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. The drivers were punctual, professional and safe and the cars were comfortable and of high quality. Ranjeet, our main contact, responded quickly and helpfully to every query. We felt in very good hands throughout and would recommend them without reservation.
Loved this tour! A fun, interesting way to experience Delhi like a local!
surpluslabor,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our tour with Abhishek! He gave us a great intro to both Old and New Delhi in this excellent tour that included interesting history about Delhi's development and a chance to experience Delhi like locals do. It was also a fun introduction to all the transit options the city offers, from the fantastic, easy-to-use Delhi metro to bicycle rickshaws at Chandni Chowk and, of course, tuk-tuks. Tour highlights included a bird's-eye view of the spice market, a walk through hidden passages in Old Delhi, a stop at "paratha alley" for the best paratha I've ever had, and -- best of all -- Abhishek's terrific narrative about everything we were seeing and his warm, friendly company. 100% recommend this tour! If you can request to book with Abhishek specifically, he's a fantastic guide.
A fantastic tour of Delhi and Rajasthan
107eda,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Delhi Magic / Magic Tours of India arranged a fantastic tour of Delhi and Rajasthan for my partner and me. From start to finish they were brilliant. The info we were given was detailed and clear, the guides were interesting and spoke good English, the driver was very good, and the car was comfortable. We felt very relaxed, comfortable and secure the whole time. 100% recommended for anyone visiting India who needs some help and guidance to travel around.
Badal deserves TEN stars
TheDadofChas,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have just finished one of the most extraordinary and wonderful mornings of my life. Just book this guys ... and ask for Badal. He asked me for any feedback on how he could improve and I really can't think of anything. His care for his client is second to none and you will feel like you have made a friend. I leave with memories of the best chai ever, a Sikh temple, secret tunnels, The "Cough and Sneeze" Market (apparently my lungs are fine) and a new found love of the chaotic wonder that is Old Delhi. Thank you Badal. I'll be back and you will be the first person I call.
Highly recommended
Ariane W,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience to explore the city with Badal. He has a broad knowledge of the city and told many interesting details and stories. Thanks to his friendly and humorous nature, I felt very familiar and safe. In addition to the tour itself, the booking and organization was very friendly and reliable. Thank you very much
Not to be missed to fully experience a few hours in Delhi
Ilaria M,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best days of my life, I completely immersed myself in the life of old and new Delhi thanks to Pradeep's overwhelming enthusiasm. I recommend everyone to take part in this tour, you will see things that we normally find are in the movies. Thank you thank you and thank you again
Truly Magical
Safari26948538218,Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr. Abhishek was both engaging and knowledgeable as he took us through Old Delhi and the Spice Market. The history he shared was fascinating, and we always felt safe as we were introduced to areas we would never have visited on our own.
Our amazing time on tour
denisehV2422BB,Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Myself and party of 12 visited Delhi,Agra and Jaipur with this company and we can recommend 100%.We all had a fantastic time and we had very informative guides at each place we visited. All the accommodation we stayed in were superb ,very clean and comfortable with good choice of breakfasts to set us up for the day. We had the use of our own air conditioned bus through out the trip with an excellent driver called Srikanth who kept us safe and managed to get us everywhere on time. We also had a very pleasant bus attendant called Babu who was always at hand with bottles of water and a helping hand on and off the bus. And last but not least our happy smiling and friendly, always at our beck and call Tour guide Badal. You all made our trip great fun. Thank you to Deepa for organising it all and keeping me in the loop with your emails. We all enjoyed our trip thank you .Mrs Denise Hughes and party of 12 🙂🇮🇳❤️
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