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Delhi Food Walks
Food tours of Old Delhi and beyond designed by founder Anubhav Sapra, from breakfast and night walks in the old city to vegetarian street-food trails.
Salaam Baalak Trust City Walk
A two-hour walk through Old Delhi led by young people who once lived on the city's streets, run by the Salaam Baalak Trust, which has supported street children since 1988.
At a glance
- Type
- Walking tour led by former street children
- Area
- Paharganj, Delhi, India
- Official site
- salaambaalaktrust.com
Good to know
- Social impact tour
- Former street children as guides
- About two hours
Why we recommend it
The Salaam Baalak Trust City Walk is one of the most worthwhile tours in Delhi, not because it visits grand monuments but because it shows the city from the perspective of those who know its streets best. The guides are young people who used to live on the streets of Delhi before joining the trust, and the walk lasts almost two hours.
The Salaam Baalak Trust has worked with street and working children since 1988, providing care and protection through a range of programmes intended to ensure that children have access to their basic rights. The City Walk is part of that work: it gives the guides training, income and confidence, and contributions from walkers support the trust's programmes.
The walk explores Old Delhi through the eyes of someone who has lived on its streets. Rather than a conventional sightseeing tour, it is a personal experience in which the guide explains what life is like for children who end up alone in a big city, and how the trust's programmes helped them. Expect honest conversation and plenty of opportunity to ask questions, and allow time afterwards to reflect on what you have heard.
Bookings are made through the trust's Walk a Dream booking site, which lists available dates. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for narrow, crowded lanes. Be sensitive about photography and always ask before taking pictures of people. The trust's office is on the second floor of the DDA Community Centre in Chandi Wali Gali, Paharganj, and questions can be sent by email before you book.
The walk suits thoughtful travellers, students, families with older children and anyone who wants to understand the social side of Delhi beyond its monuments. It works well early in a trip, when it can shape how you see the rest of the city. Older teenagers often find it especially eye-opening.
Combine it with time in Old Delhi's markets or a meal nearby, and consider the trust's other ways to contribute if you are moved by the experience. Many visitors find the walk among the most memorable things they do in the city.
Salaam Baalak Trust City Walk FAQs
Who leads the City Walk?
Young people who used to live on the streets of Delhi before joining the Salaam Baalak Trust.
How long does the walk last?
Almost two hours.
Where does the walk go?
Through Old Delhi.
How do I book?
Through the trust's Walk a Dream booking site.
When was the trust founded?
In 1988.
What does the trust do?
It provides care and protection to street and working children through child-centred programmes.
Where is the trust's office?
On the second floor of the DDA Community Centre, Chandi Wali Gali, Paharganj.
Can I take photographs?
Always ask before photographing people.
How do I contact the trust?
By email at [email protected].