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Reviewed by Mirza Shadab Beg, Founder, Travelage India, Agra · Last updated 24 October 2026
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Short answer: yes. Start around 8:30 am in Old Delhi (Jama Masjid, a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the Red Fort), then see Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar and India Gate in the afternoon, and be back at your hotel by early evening. The day takes about 9 to 10 hours. The Red Fort and Lotus Temple are closed on Mondays, and we plan around that.
Delhi is not one city but several, built on top of one another. In a single day you can walk from the Sultanate tower of Qutub Minar, through the Mughal lanes of Old Delhi, to the wide imperial avenues of Lutyens’ New Delhi.
The order matters. We start in Old Delhi, when the lanes and the Jama Masjid are quiet and cool, then move south to Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar in the softer afternoon light, and finish at India Gate. Everything is planned around opening days, prayer times and the traffic, so you spend your time at the monuments rather than on the road.
Your licensed guide tells the story of each place, not just the dates. If you would rather focus on food, architecture or photography, tell us and we will tilt the day that way.
Collected from your hotel, you begin in Old Delhi. Visit the Jama Masjid (about 30 to 40 minutes), completed in 1656 by Shah Jahan, then ride a cycle-rickshaw through the lanes of Chandni Chowk (about 45 minutes), past spice sellers, sweet shops and old havelis.
Visit the Red Fort (about an hour), the red sandstone palace-fortress Shah Jahan completed in 1648. The fort is closed on Mondays; on that day we swap in other Old Delhi stops, such as Agrasen ki Baoli and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.
A relaxed lunch of about an hour at a restaurant you choose, or, if you ask, an Old Delhi tasting stop with food your guide recommends.
Humayun’s Tomb (about an hour), the garden tomb of the 1560s and 70s that inspired the Taj Mahal, then Qutub Minar (about 45 minutes), the 73-metre tower begun in 1192. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and open daily.
A drive through Lutyens’ Delhi along Kartavya Path, past Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Parliament buildings (seen from the car for security), and a stop at India Gate, the 1931 war memorial. You then choose Lotus Temple or Gurudwara Bangla Sahib before a drop-off at your hotel, usually between 5:30 and 6:30 pm.
Delhi is a big city with traffic and closing days. These are the details we plan so the day runs smoothly.
We start in Old Delhi while it is quiet and cool, and keep the South Delhi monuments for the afternoon light.
The Red Fort and Lotus Temple are closed on Mondays. We swap in other stops so the day is still full.
We do not add shopping stops to the day. If you want to shop, your guide takes you to places they trust.
Your guide is chosen for the language you prefer and the things you love. Ask for Japanese or Russian and we will arrange it where we can.
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Most guests spend one day in Delhi and add Agra or Jaipur. The highlighted row is the journey on this page.
| Journey | Time needed | How you travel | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old & New Delhi Full Day | 1 day (9 to 10 hours) | Private luxury car and guide | Seeing Delhi properly in a day |
| Same Day Taj Mahal by Car | 1 day (12 to 13 hours) | Private luxury car all the way | Taj Mahal without an overnight |
| 2 Days Delhi Agra | 2 days / 1 night | Private luxury car | Delhi, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri |
| Golden Triangle in 4 Days | 4 days / 3 nights | Private luxury car, hotels | Delhi, Agra and Jaipur |
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Yes. With a start around 8:30 am you can see the Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, the Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar and India Gate and be back at your hotel by early evening. The order is planned to keep travel short.
About 9 to 10 hours including lunch, usually 8:30 am to between 5:30 and 6:30 pm. We can shorten or lengthen it to suit you.
The Red Fort and Lotus Temple are closed on Mondays, as are some museums. Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar are open daily. On a Monday we swap in stops such as Agrasen ki Baoli and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.
Light, comfortable clothes with shoulders and knees covered for the Jama Masjid and the gurudwara, where a head covering is also needed. Shoes that slip off easily are helpful.
Yes. Monument entrance fees as per the itinerary are included, so you do not need cash for entry. Keep small notes for tips and personal purchases.
Yes. You have your own luxury car, driver and licensed guide. Nothing is shared with other travellers.
No shopping stops are added. If you would like to shop, tell your guide and they will take you to places they trust.
Yes. Tell us what you would like and we will fit it in or suggest a half-day add-on. Akshardham and the National Museum are closed on Mondays, and Akshardham does not allow phones or cameras inside.
October to March is the most comfortable. April to June is very hot, and July to September is monsoon. Air quality can be poorer from November to January, so tell us if you are sensitive.
Yes, with the right pace. There is walking and some steps at the monuments, so tell us about young children or mobility needs and we will adjust the stops and timing.
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Your driver meets you at your Delhi hotel lobby or the airport arrivals hall, usually around 8:30 am. Share your pickup time and we confirm the details the day before.
A single day, about 9 to 10 hours. Starts and ends at your Delhi hotel, with a private luxury car, driver and licensed guide.
The Red Fort and Lotus Temple are closed on Mondays, and the Jama Masjid is closed to visitors during prayer times, especially around midday on Fridays. We plan the order around these.
Shoulders and knees covered at the Jama Masjid and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, and a head covering at the gurudwara. Comfortable shoes that slip off easily.
October to March is the most comfortable. April to June is very hot, so we start early. Air quality can be poorer from November to January; tell us if you are sensitive.
