Delhi Day Tour: Culinary Delights of India (half day)
About Big Yellow Door
On this half-day adventure that will leave you in food heaven, join in on the fun and experience the local delicacies and diverse cuisines of Delhi. Visit age-old markets and landmark food joints around the city and indulge your tastebuds. Walk with an experienced foodie who will teach you about the intricacies of the cuisine from various parts of the country. Taste your way through spice markets and favourite spots around the city, even inside a temple!
Travel Style
Classic
Physical Grading
1 - Easy
Trip Type
Day Tours
What's Included
Half-day culinary tour. Professional English-speaking local guide. Lunch. Street food samples. Learn how the famous Chaat dishes are made. Entrance to sites along the route.
Highlights
Learn about Indian cuisine. Visit spice markets and key food sites. Sample local delicacies. Admire Jama Masjid mosque. Kathi rolls lunch at age-old eatery.
Group Size Notes
Max 25, no minimum
Meals Included
1 lunch
Transport
Metro, Walking
Joining Instructions
The meeting point for this day tour is: Cafe Coffee Day at Karol Bagh Metro Station (Shop No. 422D, Karol Bagh Metro Station, Delhi, 11000).
Please arrive before your tour begins at 8:30 am local time.
Finishing Point Instructions
This tour ends at approximately 12:30pm at Karol Bagh Metro Station.
Packing List
Delhi Day Tour:
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Reusable water bottle
• Sunscreen
Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
• Quick Covid Test/Antigen Test
Money Exchange
As currency exchange rates in Asia fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com
As of May 2023 the exchange rate for INDIA was 1 USD = 81.76 INR (Indian Rupees). There are many ATM machines that accept both Visa and Mastercard but these are limited to major cities. We also recommend the use of cash in USD currency. Major credit cards are accepted in most shops but they may charge a 2-4% transaction fee.
Optional Activities
No optional activities
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Group Leader
Professional English-speaking Local Guide
Itinerary
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Delhi
Duration: 4 hours Meeting Point: 8:30am Karol Bagh Metro Station Finish Point: Karol Bagh Metro Station Itinerary: Taste your way through the wondrous Indian cuisines like a pro on this foodie tour with a local guide who knows all the best spots. After meeting your guide, jump on the exciting public transit and head to the heart of Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk, filled with bustling markets and shops. Begin the journey with a steaming cup of Chai tea in an authentic terracotta cup for the walk to one of India's largest mosques - Jama Masjid - constructed by the same architect who designed the Taj Mahal. Visit the intimate Karim's for a taste of their famous Kebabs with a recipe that stretches throughout generations and still today carries the age old Mughalai flavours. Continuing on, stop at a kulcha vendor to understand why the people of India love their flatbreads with a combination of beetle leaf, areca nut, lime, and sweet rose preserve. Also try paratha, the traditional staple of fried stuffed bread served fresh from the vendor. Visit a chaat street chef to learn about the various savory chaat dishes and see how they are prepared. Enjoy the sugary scents as you wander through the sweets shop to try some Indian candies. Admire the peaceful Gurdwara Bangla Sahib palace of worship with great golden domes and reflecting pool or get to know the local people at the world's largest community kitchen in the stunning Sikh Temple. Jump back on the Metro to Connaught Place shopping centre and walk through the variety of street stall. Lastly, enjoy a sumptuous lunch at the age-old eatery of Nizam's Kathi serving the best Kathi Rolls. Your stomach will definitely thank you for this tour! Note that this Day Tour is operated by one of G Adventures' preferred suppliers and will be a shared service with other non-G Adventures travellers.
