Where to Walk: the 15 Best India Walking Tours

1.Fontainhas Heritage Walk by Make It Happen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,834 reviews · from $12Our pick

Walk through Panaji’s colorful Fontainhas quarter with guides such as Hinaz, Alita, Joan, or Shreeya. Over about two and a half hours, you’ll hear stories about Portuguese-era Goa, visit non-residential heritage buildings, taste Goan bakery treats, enjoy refreshments, and hear live music from a local performer.

“Great if you want to get a feel for the city and its history. The host was helpful and happy to answer our questions.”

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2.The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,698 reviews · from $43

Follow a local guide such as Sonali, Dolly, Parul, or Raghu through Old Delhi for about five hours of food, markets, stories, and short rickshaw rides. You will sample breakfast or evening snacks, chai, sweets, and savory dishes while visiting Chawri Bazaar, Khari Baoli, Balli Maran, Naughara, Chandni Chowk, and Kinari Bazar.

“Incredible food tour in Old Delhi. All of the food we tried was delicious and our guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable about food and the local history and culture. This is a must do tour while in Delhi.”

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3.Group Guided Walking Tour in Fort and Colaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,073 reviews · from $16

Spend 2½ hours walking from Mumbai’s Town Hall to the Gateway of India with a guide and a maximum of 12 people. You’ll see Victorian landmarks, St. Thomas Cathedral, Kala Ghoda, a Jewish synagogue, and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Guide Palak has included a complimentary coffee stop, while local tips add value beyond the sights.

“A very informative tour of Old Mumbai, including its history and architecture. Our guide was so nice.”

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4.Private Guided Walking Tour in Fort & Colaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 895 reviews · from $36

Spend about 2.5 hours walking 2 km through South Mumbai with a private local guide. Follow the route from Town Hall and Horniman Circle to St. Thomas Cathedral, Flora Fountain, Kala Ghoda, and the Gateway of India. Guides such as Avani bring Mumbai’s long story to life, with no extra admission fees to pay.

“I’ve been to almost 100 countries and this was the best tour I’ve ever done- Avani is an incredible storyteller”

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5.Old Goa Heritage Walk by Make It Happen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 797 reviews · from $12

Walk through Old Goa with guides such as Vimala, John Ferrão, Amreen, or Pawan, visiting historic churches and the Viceroy’s Arch. Expect clear stories about Portuguese rule, architecture, politics, and local life. The walk begins at 8:30 AM, includes entry fees and a heritage map, and returns to the starting point.

“Well informed guide, a highly educational tour of Old Goa visiting all the major sites. Highly recommended!”

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6.Old Delhi Food, Heritage&Cultural Walk with Rickshaw ride to Masterji Kee Haveli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 742 reviews · from $52

Spend four hours with Old Delhi locals such as Varun or Vivian, sampling street food, visiting Khari Baoli spice market, riding a cycle or electric rickshaw, and sharing a traditional meal inside Masterji Kee Haveli. The group is capped at eight, with morning and afternoon departures.

“This was the most amazing part of our trip in New Delhi. My kids (9 and 10) loved it and soaked in the local culture and history. They even tried the local street food and asked for seconds. Hands down the most unique and unexpected tour in India. A must do!”

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7.Breakfast Walk in Old Delhi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $80

Start at 8:30 am near Chawri Bazar and follow a local guide through Old Delhi for four hours of breakfast tastings, market scenes, and cultural stops. You’ll visit Khari Baoli spice market, Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, and Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, with food, tea, a rickshaw ride, and a large meal included. Tanishqa is one guide associated with the experience.

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8.Delhi Food Walk: Rickshaw Ride, Street Eats & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $40

Meet your English-speaking guide at 4 pm near Vishwavidyalaya for a three-hour food walk through Kamla Nagar. You’ll ride a cycle rickshaw, visit a Hanuman temple, and sample around nine street-food stops, including momos, golgappa, pav bhaji, samosas, kulfi, fruit beer, and masala tea. Vegetarian choices are available, and guides have included Tushar and Chetan.

“This tour was the very first thing I did in Delhi and I 100% recommend it to whoever is interested in food, culture, history, and a good time. We had 11 different dishes, so be prepared with an empty stomach and start slow! It's a marathon not a Read more”

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9.Private Guided Walking Tour in Bandra Queen of Suburbs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · from $36

Walk from Bandra Fort to St. Andrew’s Church with a private guide such as Vikram, stopping at Mount Mary Basilica, Ranwar Village, Chuim Village, and Bandstand. Expect Portuguese-era stories, sea-link views, mosaic steps, old churches, and a flexible pace suited to your group.

“My guide, Vikram was very knowledgeable and shared interesting history of the area. As a sole traveler, I felt comfortable with him; he was personable and a great communicator before and during the tour.”

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10.Private Heritage Walking Tour in Jaisalmer Fort and Old Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 306 reviews · from $10

Walk through Jaisalmer Fort and the Old Bazaar with Lalu, a local guide also known as Lalit. Over 3 to 4 hours, you’ll see Jain temples, medieval lanes, Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli, and Patwon Ki Haveli, with time for a viewpoint and tea. The private format lets you set the pace.

“Lalu was the best guide we have had in India. He is extremely knowledgeable and very fun to talk to. We learned a lot about the fort and two Jain temples inside. We were sad when our tour came to an end because he made it such a wonderful experience for us. Truly an outstanding tour.”

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11.Old Delhi Food-Spice Market-Temples Tour Soon Featured on NETFLIX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $49

Spend three hours with JD exploring Old Delhi’s food, faith, and markets. Taste jalebi, samosa, parantha, dal, gulab jamun, lassi, and chai, visit a Sikh communal kitchen, see the Red Fort and a historic mosque, explore Khari Baoli, and finish with a rooftop view and rickshaw ride.

“I had a last minute stopover in Delhi and wanted to get an immersive experience in my short time there. JD's tour was perfect... it covers a relatively short distance (Chandni Chowk) in Old Delhi, compared to longer tours around the city, so JRead more”

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12.Panaji: Heritage Walk through Goa’s Latin Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 291 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $12

Walk Panaji’s Fontainhas quarter with an English-speaking storyteller, visiting heritage homes, San Thome Chapel, art spaces, a historic bakery, and a ceramic studio. The tour ends with a meeting and live performance by a Goan musician. Guides such as Divya, Yashasvi, Calvin, and Trancy are known for warm storytelling and practical local insight.

“We enjoyed the pace of this walk, what we saw on the way and the history behind all of what we saw. It was also fun to try some pastries in a local famous bakery, visit an art gallery to view paintings by a renowned Goan artist and, finally, to be entertained by a local musician.”

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13.Jaipur Bazaar & Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · from $37

Walk Jaipur’s old-city bazaars with a local guide in a group of no more than 10. Visit artisan shops, see silversmiths and bangle-makers at work, hear family stories, and sample samosa, lassi, kulfi, and other street foods. The three-hour tour starts at 12:30 pm and returns to the meeting point near Badi Chopad.

“We first had a mixup on the meeting point, we thought it was at a store near Hawa Mahal, our guide was waiting for us in front of the palace. We reached her on Whatsapp and she came to our location. After this false start, everything ran very smoothly and our guide wRead more”

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14.Private Guided Spiritual Walk in Banganga Hindu Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $36

Walk around Banganga Tank and the Walkeshwar Temple Complex with a private Khaki Tours guide such as Vasant, Sudhakar, Ajay, Sonali, or Jimmy. Expect Hindu mythology, local history, temple customs, architecture, and everyday community life, explained at an unhurried pace. The walk lasts about two hours, though it may run longer.

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15.Dharavi Slum Walking Tour by First Female Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 192 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $5Best value

Walk Dharavi for 2 to 2.5 hours with local female guides such as Anu, Sneha, Pooja, Varsha, or Anushka. You will see recycling workshops, leather and cloth production, pottery, markets, schools, homes, and commercial lanes, with English explanations and bottled water included.

“Tour was excellent and very interesting to see different aspects of Dharavi. Sneha our tour guide was very nice and execellent in explaining the area, industries and how things work in Dharavi.”

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