Walking Tours in New Delhi by District

November 5, 2026

Delhi is too spread out to walk as one tour, so it is best treated as a set of separate walks, each centred on one district. Start early, carry water, and use the Metro to reach each starting point. All the walks below are on foot except for short Metro or auto-rickshaw hops between them.

Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)

Start at Lal Quila Metro station and cross to Chandni Chowk. Turn into Dariba Kalan, an old lane of silver and perfume sellers, then Kinari Bazaar for bridal trimmings, and pass Paranthe Wali Gali and Khari Baoli, a large wholesale spice market. Fatehpuri Masjid and the haveli of the poet Mirza Ghalib in Gali Qasim Jan are on the way to Jama Masjid, which you can end at. Allow three to four hours. Go early before the lanes fill with carts, watch for pickpockets and wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees if you plan to enter Jama Masjid, where visitors are kept out during prayer times. The Red Fort next to the Metro station is now open on Mondays too, according to Business Today .

Lutyens’ Delhi

This flat, paved walk begins at India Gate and runs along Kartavya Path towards Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raisina Hill, passing the National War Memorial and the government buildings. It takes about two hours and suits dusk, when the heat eases and the monuments are lit. At the memorial, walk quietly and follow the guards’ instructions. Kartavya Path is the boulevard’s name on current signs and maps.

Lodhi Colony and Lodhi Garden

Start at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Metro station and walk into Lodhi Colony, where the St+art India Foundation has painted large murals on government housing blocks. Cross to Lodhi Garden, a free park with the Bara Gumbad, the Shish Gumbad and the tomb of Sikandar Lodi. Allow about two hours, in the late afternoon. It is shaded and quiet, and a good option for people who find Old Delhi too crowded.

Mehrauli Archaeological Park

Next to Qutub Minar, this park holds more than a hundred monuments from different centuries, including the tomb and mosque of Jamali Kamali, the stepwell Rajon ki Baoli and the tomb of Balban. Paths are uneven and the grass is long in places, so wear sturdy shoes and carry water. Allow two to two and a half hours. Entry is generally free, although the adjoining Qutub Minar complex is ticketed.

Humayun’s Tomb and Sunder Nursery

A short, easy walk links Sunder Nursery to Humayun’s Tomb. Foreigners pay Rs 200 at Sunder Nursery, and it is open 07:00 to 19:00 from April to September and 07:00 to 18:00 from October to March; see the booking page .

Tips for all walks

Guided options are listed on GetYourGuide . Agree prices before any cycle-rickshaw ride, drink only sealed bottled water, and from about mid-October to January check the air quality index and choose a shorter route on poor days.