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Delhi By Locals

Delhi Morning Motorbike / Scooty Tour

Experience Delhi from the back of a motorbike or scooty while the city wakes up around you.

Duration

3 Hours

Max People

Up to 6 people

Tour Type

Private, Ride with a local guide

An Unforgettable Start to Your Day

There is a different Delhi in the early morning.

Markets are opening. Workers are beginning their day. Roads are quieter. Chai is brewing. The city hasn’t yet reached its usual volume.

On this private experience, you’ll ride as a passenger behind your local guide, giving you a completely different perspective from sightseeing through a car window. You will get to discover Delhi from a new vantage point and feel the rush of the wind with our exhilarating motorbike or scooty tour. 

Choose between two sides of the city: the markets and neighbourhoods of Old Delhi, or the broad avenues, gardens and landmarks of New Delhi.

Price starting from INR 8000 per person.

Have questions, want to make changes, or combine this tour with another experience? Tell us about your plans in the above form and we’ll help you work out the details.

This tour follows an established itinerary, but it can be combined with other Delhi or Agra experiences.

Choose Your Ride Route

There are two options to take this ride. Irrespective of the route you choose, the ride starts at 8 AM in the morning.

Ride through Old Delhi as markets open and the neighbourhood begins its day. This is a unique way to experience Old Delhi before the city gets busy and hot.

Your route includes:

  • Vegetable Market
  • Flower Market
  • Spice Market
  • Chandni Chowk
  • Jama Masjid – viewed from outside
  • Red Fort – viewed from outside
  • Local streets and neighbourhoods

The early morning is the best time to experience another side of Old Delhi: fresh air, relatively quiet roads, local workers starting their day, market activity, and the fascinating smells and sounds of the old city.

Our local guide knows the small streets and hidden corners and will take you beyond the usual tourist route.

We can also stop for a cup of local chai (tea) as you watch Old Delhi slowly come to life.

Start your morning by exploring the elegant and spacious side of New Delhi on a motorbike or scooty.

We will explore Lutyens’ Delhi, including:

  • Bangla Sahib Sikh Temple
  • Agrasen ki Baoli
  • Lodhi Garden
  • Central Delhi
  • Drive past India Gate
  • Khan Market
  • Local chai stop

This tour gives you a completely different perspective of Delhi — from grand colonial-era avenues and government buildings to historic monuments, peaceful gardens and local neighbourhoods.

If you want to experience the real, everyday Delhi, we strongly recommend the Old Delhi tour.

It is more immersive and gives you the opportunity to see the city waking up — markets opening, workers starting their day, streets becoming busy and local life unfolding around you.

It is a very different experience from a traditional sightseeing tour and a great way to see Delhi from a local’s perspective.

Everything You Need to Explore Comfortably

What's Included

  • Private local professional guide
  • Motorbike / scooty 
  • Helmets
  • Fuel and parking expenses
  • Mineral water throughout the journey
  • Tea or cold drink
  • Personal support from your guide throughout the tour

What's Not Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off isn’t included but may be arranged at additional cost
  • Shopping and other personal purchases are not included

Good to Know before the Tour

You won't be driving

Your guide will be driving the bike/scooty and you will be sitting behind. Helmets are provided for both the guide and the traveller.

Thrilling ride

Safety is paramount, so this ride may not be suitable for elderly, children under 14 years, and those with mobility concerns.

Weather and comfort

Wear comfortable clothing and secure footwear for this outdoor experience. Note that weather conditions may affect the tour.

Book Your Motorbike/Scooty Tour

Below is how our booking process looks like:

Step 1

Tell Us Your Travel Dates
Choose your date and share your basic trip details on the booking link or via the customisable form.

Step 2

We Get Back in 48 Hours
Based on your requirements, we'll respond within 48 hours and connect with you to discuss your itinerary and other details.​

Step 3

Customise Your Itinerary
We'll help shape the itinerary around your preferences and include any additional arrangements that you need.​

Step 4

Confirm Your Booking
Once everything is finalised, we'll proceed with confirmation. Payment is required to confirm the tour.​

Step 5

Get Ready for the Journey
We'll share your tour details and keep you updated. When you arrive on your planned date, your guide will be there to pick you up from the agreed location and your tour will begin.

Want to include the motorbike experience within a wider Delhi itinerary?

Here's what our customers say...

Amanda
@Amanda1986
Had an unforgettable day with Pradeep and his amazing team. Did a city tour and saw the highlights of New Delhi from the back of a bike, then caught the metro to Old Delhi where we spent a crazy, but memorable few hours wandering around the markets and eating some amazing food. The team, especially Pradeep went above and beyond to make sure I saw everything I needed to see, and that I was comfortable and safe and entire day, which was super important as I was travelling solo. Whichever part of Delhi you want to see, and however you want to see it Delhi By Locals is the team to use, highly recomended!!!
Alina A
@alinaaS8451YK
This tour is absolutely incredible!! Our guides, Salman and Badal, were so attentive, knowledgeable and kind. They took us to the most incredible spots in Old Delhi. Every part of the tour is exciting. There is truly not a dull moment.They way they engage with and talk about these places was so interesting and personal. We learned so much and really connected with our guides.The mission of Delhi by Locals is so incredible too! 50% of all the profits go to their nonprofit and they've helped so many of their students reach wonderful opportunities through education.This will be the highlight of your trip! Do not miss Old Delhi with Delhi by Locals!
Val Swift
I highly recommend working with Pradeep and the team at Delhi by Locals (DBL) if you are travelling to Delhi (and beyond in India). Delhi was the first stop in our 4 week travels in India Sept/Oct 2022 and DBL gave us the perfect introduction and welcome to India. The customized itinerary for my husband and I included:
1. New Delhi sightseeing (with charming and knowledgeable guide Salman 😊) We covered many “sights” and had a great first day orientation to Delhi - and India. The vibe was being shown around by a friend.
2. Motorcycle tour - whilst not for the faint of heart, we highly highly recommend. Pradeep and Salman drove, my husband and I were passengers. We felt safe, part of the city, and it gave us a really sense of the city and the poetic chaos and energy.
3. Old Delhi / Food Tour - combined to work in our schedule Pradeep gave us a real feel for the exciting old city; seeing places we wouldn’t have visited with a larger group or a less personal guide. We were able to taste a wide range of local food (safely, with no tummy issues) but also experience how that food fits into life.
4. Temples, mosques, places of worship across religions - a highlight being the Gurudwara community kitchen
5. Real life in Delhi slum - part of the whole picture of India, requiring a sensitive approach. Pradeep also leads Learning by locals which runs educational programs in this area - so taking this tour with DBL is a responsible, respectful way to gain insight
More than just providing tours, Pradeep and team truly cared that we had an amazing experience in India - helping with things like getting a SIM card, using Uber to estimate prices for auto rickshaws, navigation and timing tips for catching trains out of Delhi, etc etc. He also helped organize a car in Agra and a tour guide in Varanasi. I like to think of myself as an independent traveller - but it was great to know that there was someone looking out for us to make sure we had the best experience possible.
Rafiyousufzai
@Rafiyousufzai
I don't know, how i should share and tell you guys about my experiences with Delhi by Locals they have very friendly and knowledgeable guides. I did many tours with them and loved all the tours specially the motor bike tour. I had an authentic experience of Delhi.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. You travel as a passenger behind your local guide.

Yes. Helmets are provided and both guide and guest wear them.

If you’re interested in everyday Delhi, markets and seeing the old city wake up, we recommend the Old Delhi route. Choose New Delhi if you’re more interested in gardens, broad avenues and landmarks.

The standard meeting point is Rajiv Chowk. Hotel pick-up may be arranged for an additional charge.

Weather may affect this tour as it is an outdoor riding experience. We will reschedule if possible, else refund will be provided for cancellation.

Yes. The Motorbike Tour itself follows one of its established routes, but we can help incorporate it into a wider Delhi itinerary.

Tell us what you’d like to combine in our our custom Plan My Delhi Tour form, and we’ll help work out what is realistic within your available time.

Have more questions? Reach out to us at delhibylocals@gmail.com or Call/WhatsApp at +91 9599679235

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Since 2017, Delhi by Locals has supported Learning by Locals, a community initiative helping young people develop skills and opportunities for their future.

When you travel with us, you’re not simply paying for a tour. You’re supporting a business that believes travel can create connections and opportunities beyond the traveller. 

50% of our profits are invested in youth empowerment.