On Foot · HISTORY WALKING TOURS IN INDIA
The 13 best history walking tours in India you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much of it is on your feet. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Explore Panaji’s Fontainhas on a small-group heritage walk with Portuguese architecture, Goan sweets, local music, and practical tips.
“The walk is very focused on the history of the buildings, it was nice to stop at the cafe were we tasted some Goan sweets”
Taste Old Delhi’s best street food, markets, rickshaw rides, and local stories on a five-hour small-group walking tour.
“The entire experience was amazing! I was so excited when I learned that Dolly would be the guide! She surpassed the expectorations and took us to these hidden gems that there is no way I would have found on my own. These were authentic locations and. It tourist traps. Dolly intermingled regional history into her stories about the the food. It was brilliant! It’s now 12 hours past my tour and my stomach is fine! This is a MUST!!!!”
Review of Make It Happen’s Old Goa Heritage Walk, with churches, Portuguese history, guide tips, pricing, timing, and practical advice.
“Santoshi was a brilliant guide, so knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions. Lovely friendly personality. Highly recommend”
Explore Old Delhi through street food, spice markets, a rickshaw ride, local stories, and a home-cooked meal at Masterji Kee Haveli.
“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!”
Explore Jaisalmer Fort, Jain temples, havelis, and Old Bazaar lanes with a private local guide on this flexible three-hour walk.
“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.”
Explore Panaji’s Fontainhas Latin Quarter on a 2.5-hour walk with heritage homes, local art, Goan bakery treats, and live music.
“Really informative. A beautiful part of Goa, with great stories brought to life by Trancey. We would highly recommend.”
Explore Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli on a small-group Old Delhi walk focused on spices, markets and local life.
“A must if you want to see the real treasures hidden amongst the Labyrinth that is old Delhi. Jai was amazing from start to finish, he was so knowledgeable and has such a passion for his city. I wanted to see and learn the history and not just the tourist traps and that's exactly what Hai gave me. Fabulous 3 hours visiting some amazing people and some beautiful places, as well as seeing the workings of the textile and spice markets.”
Explore Jodhpur’s Blue City on a guided two-hour walk with hotel pickup, local stories, photo stops, markets, havelis, and Ranisar Lake.
“Excellent experience thanks largely to our wonderful guide Prabhat :)”
Explore Jaipur’s old city on a three-hour food and heritage walk with local snacks, temples, artisans, markets, and expert cultural guidance.
“My partner and I had a perfect day exploring and learning about the beautiful city of Jaipur under the wonderful guidance of Vivek. We enjoyed our food tasting & heritage walk tour with him so much that we extended our tour to see the City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Vivek is a delight to speak with and he is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. He is transparent, has a clear passion for what he does, and is well-connected to the local community. He explained so many things to us and took us down routes and to spots we couldn’t have accessed on our own. If you are a foodie, a…”
Explore Old Delhi for $10 with Jama Masjid, spice markets, street food, Sikh hospitality, and a traditional rickshaw ride.
“Worth revisiting cultural heritage sites and getting a taste of local specialities which may be on the spicier side for many. This is a very crowded part of Delhi and is full of life centuries after it was the centre of power in India. There is so much variety and history to absorb: only don’t let the strange aromas and the occasional dirt deter you. After all where else can one get so much of everything packed inside a 3 hour walking tour. Objectively speaking there are just 4 great cities in the world that can give you such an experience: Rome, Istanbul, Paris, and Delhi. No other city can.”
Walk Amritsar’s old lanes, Jallianwala Bagh, Sikh landmarks, and local markets on this lively 2-hour-45-minute heritage tour.
“Our guide’s name was Prerit. He was very punctual. We started timely after patiently waiting for 1 person who was stuck somewhere. His tour was organized. He knew the city its history and architecture. All in all, very interesting and a very good guide.”
Taste 11 to 14 Old Delhi specialties, ride a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk, and explore spice and wedding markets with a local guide.
“Fantastic! Highly recommended this with Dolly. Much terrific food (so many good foods) with great explanations about the history and culture. Could not have asked for a better afternoon!”
Walk Old Goa’s Portuguese-era churches with a local guide, hear personal stories, and visit Se Cathedral, St Francis, and Bom Jesus for $12.
“I thoroughly recommend this walking tour with Make It Happen. My guide, Yashasvi, was incredibly knowledgeable and very generous about sharing her passion for Goan history.”
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