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Delhi By Locals

Delhi Tour by Tuk-Tuk

See Delhi from one of the city’s most familiar rides, with a local guide showing you what lies beyond the car window.

Duration

3 Hours

Max People

Upto 4 people

Tour Type

Private, Flexible Start Between 8 AM–5 PM

Experience Delhi in a Three-Wheeler Ride

Tuk-tuks are woven into everyday transport in Delhi, zipping through streets that can feel completely different when you’re not behind the glass of a private car.

The tuktuk provides an up-close view of Delhi’s bustling life and allows for spontaneous stops at charming markets and hidden gems. On this private three-hour experience, explore New Delhi with a local guide while travelling by tuk-tuk between gardens, historic sites, neighbourhoods and landmarks. This tour blends sightseeing with the thrill of tuktuk travel, creating an unforgettable adventure. With stops for delicious street food and refreshing chai, it’s the perfect way to experience the dynamic and lively atmosphere of Delhi.

It’s compact enough to fit into a Delhi day, but different enough from a conventional sightseeing tour to give you another perspective on the city.

Price starting from INR 4000 per person.

Have questions, want to make changes, or combine this tour with another experience? Tell us about your plans 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.

Explore New Delhi by Tuk-Tuk

Over approximately three hours, your route includes:

Meet your guide at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, Gate No. 8, hop into your private tuk-tuk and set out to experience central New Delhi.

Over approximately three hours, your route can take you through and around:

Bangla Sahib Sikh Temple • Agrasen ki Baoli • Lodhi Garden • Central Delhi • India Gate • Khan Market

Along the way, stop for a local chai and experience the city from one of its most familiar forms of everyday transport.

Your guide will share stories and context about the places you see while helping you experience a side of Delhi that’s easy to miss from inside a car.

Please note: The tour is approximately three hours. Some places may be explored as stops while others may be experienced along the route, depending on timing, traffic and conditions on the day.

Travel back with your guide, finishing approximately three hours after you began.

Everything You Need to Explore Comfortably

What's Included

  • Private local professional guide
  • Private tuk-tuk/auto tour
  • Mineral water throughout the journey
  • Tea or cold drink
  • Toilet stops
  • Tuk-tuk parking and tour-related transport expenses
  • Entrance fee where applicable
  • Personal support from your guide throughout the day

What's Not Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off aren’t part of the standard experience but can be arranged at an additional cost
  • Food, shopping and other personal purchases are not included

Good to Know before the Tour

Expect some walking

You'll get out to explore stops along the route, so comfortable footwear is recommended.

Private experience

The tour is private for your group, with a maximum of four travellers. The tour can start between 8 AM and 5 PM, subject to availability.

Open-air travel

A tuk-tuk isn't an air-conditioned car, so weather, heat and traffic are part of the experience.

Book Your Tuk-Tuk 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 via the 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 combine your tuk-tuk ride with another Delhi experience?

Here's what our customers say...

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.
Pieter Bos
My wife and I recently visited India for the first time, and after a lot of research we chose Delhi by Locals for our tours. One of the best decisions of our trip. Pradeep was amazing from start to finish, helping us organise three tours across two days.On our first day, Salman guided us through both Old and New Delhi, bringing the city to life and making it an unforgettable experience. The following day, we made the trip to Agra for the Taj Mahal, which Pradeep had arranged without a hitch. Another great guide and another highlight of our visit.On top of that, Pradeep also sorted out a last-minute airport pickup when we arrived late at night, connecting us with a reliable driver in no time.I'd recommend Delhi by Locals to anyone visiting India, and I'll be doing exactly that with every friend and family member who plans a trip!
Fabiola V
@508fabiolav
Pradeep was beyond amazing from the beginning. I reached out to him last minute before arriving to Delhi and he was able to make a custom tour for me. My flight from Mumbai was delayed, but he was still able to give me a tour of the city once I arrived. Meeting him, was like meeting a long time friend. I was traveling alone and I felt very comfortable in the city at night. We rode a tuk tuk throughout Delhi and walked around. He definitely eased my nerves. Highly recommend him. I wish I had done more things with Delhi by Locals. Best part is that a portion of the profits go back to the community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. It’s a private experience for up to four travellers.

Yes. The current tour can begin between 8 AM and 5 PM, subject to availability.

The standard meeting point is Rajiv Chowk Metro Station. Hotel pick-up and drop-off can be arranged at additional cost.

You’ll be travelling in an open-sided tuk-tuk, so Delhi’s weather is part of the experience. If you’re particularly sensitive to heat, talk to us before booking so we can advise on timing.

This experience follows an established route. If you’d like something different, you can combine it with another experience or enquire about a custom Delhi itinerary.

Yes. The duration can be adjusted depending on your available time and what you’d like to experience. Tell us your requirements when booking.

Yes. Tell us which experiences interest you and how much time you have in 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. 

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