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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…
India City Walks
A Delhi company offering guided heritage, food, photo and rickshaw walks in Old Delhi, Mehrauli, Lodhi Gardens, Hauz Khas and Nizamuddin, winner of a National Tourism Award.
At a glance
- Type
- Heritage walking tours
- Area
- Ranjeet Nagar, Delhi, India
- Official site
- indiacitywalks.com
Good to know
- Heritage and food walks
- Rickshaw tours
- Private groups
Why we recommend it
India City Walks is a Delhi-based company that runs guided walks across the city's historic neighbourhoods. It trades under the India City Walks name through City Explorers Private Limited, and it received a National Tourism Award for Best Heritage Walk, presented in September 2015. Its stated aim is to deepen visitors' understanding of India's cultural identity through travel.
The range of Delhi walks is broad. In Old Delhi there are two food walks, of two and a half and three and a half hours, a two-hour photo walk, a shopping tour and a two-hour rickshaw tour through the lanes. Beyond the old city, Inception of Delhi explores Mehrauli in two hours; Verdant City covers Lodhi Gardens in two and a half hours; Heritage Suburbs explores Hauz Khas; and Exploring Bonds of Sufism is a 90-minute walk in Nizamuddin, the area around the dargah of the Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya. Soul of Delhi is a six-hour full-day tour combining several areas.
This mix makes the company a good choice for travellers who want to go beyond the main monuments and understand how the different historic cities of Delhi relate to each other. Doing two or three walks in different districts over a stay is a good way to see the variety, from the Mughal lanes of Old Delhi to the Lodi tombs and the medieval ruins of Hauz Khas and Mehrauli.
Prices vary by walk and group size; some tours are priced on request, and the rickshaw tour is priced per person. Contact the company by phone or email to check availability, timings and meeting points, which depend on the walk. Wear comfortable shoes and dress modestly for walks that visit religious sites such as the Nizamuddin dargah.
The walks suit first-time visitors, history enthusiasts, photographers and families with older children. The Nizamuddin and Mehrauli walks are particularly rewarding for those who have already seen the headline sights.
The registered office is in Ranjeet Nagar, New Delhi, but meetings there are by prior appointment only, so make all arrangements by phone or email before your visit. Booking a few days ahead is sensible in the busy winter season, from October to March, when walking conditions are at their best.
India City Walks FAQs
What walks does India City Walks offer in Delhi?
Food, photo, shopping and rickshaw tours in Old Delhi, plus walks in Mehrauli, Lodhi Gardens, Hauz Khas and Nizamuddin, and a full-day Soul of Delhi tour.
How long are the walks?
Most last between one and a half and three and a half hours; the full-day tour lasts six hours.
Has the company won awards?
It received a National Tourism Award for Best Heritage Walk, presented in September 2015.
How much do the walks cost?
Prices vary; some are on request, and the Old Delhi rickshaw tour is priced per person.
How do I book?
By phone on +91 98996 92790 or email at [email protected].
Where do walks start?
Meeting points depend on the walk and are confirmed when you book.
Is there a Sufi heritage walk?
Yes, Exploring Bonds of Sufism is a 90-minute walk in Nizamuddin.
Can I visit the office?
Meetings at the registered office in Ranjeet Nagar are by appointment only.
Who runs the company?
City Explorers Private Limited, trading as India City Walks.