INDIA
India's classics.
The 15 best markets tours in India, gathered in one place. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
3-hour Delhi food walk in Kamla Nagar: rickshaw ride, Hanuman temple, shawarma, momos, chaat, sweets, fruit beer for $40.
“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”
Private 3–4 hour walk through Jaisalmer Fort and havelis with guide Lalu. Pickup, flexible times, mobile ticket, tea viewpoints.
“We thoroughly enjoyed hearing about Jaisalmer‘s history and distinctive architecture from our guide Lalit. He and his family have lived in the fort for 45 generations and his pride and knowledge about the area is deep. He met us promptly Read more”
Taste Old Delhi street food with a guide, visit historic faith sites, ride a rickshaw, and explore Chandni Chowk and Asia’s largest spice market.
“This was the perfect way to experience everything. Our tour guide, Aman, was world class! The temples, the food, this has to be the best way to see the best of Old Delhi by far!!!”
A small-group Pink City bazaar walk with street food tastings, artisan stops, and local stories, led by Virasat Experiences.
“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”
Bengaluru Pete City Market walking tour: Tipu Sultan Palace, KR Market, dosa brunch, and silk weaving workshops with an English host.
“Flower Market, Silk Dyeing/Weaving and wonderful, knowledgeable guide, Gladys! From Sultan's Summer Palace and the Hindu Temple to the inner fruit and spice markets where other tours don't go!”
One day in Bangalore with a guide: Lalbagh gardens, Bull Temple, ISKCON, Bangalore Palace, government sights, markets, and lunch with pickup.
“Prashant is a wonderful tour guide! I felt 100% comfortable traveling with him around the city - it ended up being a private tour which was amazing! I am especially glad that I did this tour the first day of my visit because it gave me so muRead more”
Private 8-hour Jaipur old-city tour with Amber views, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, and local-market time. Pickup and bottled water.
“The tour guide wanted us to pay for parking and actually gasoline for his vehicle.”
A private Jaipur tuk-tuk day with a flower market start, major sights, and a friendly storyteller, plus easy pickup and bottled water.
“Esperienza molto carina, il driver è stato molto gentile, simpatico e ci ha spiegato tanto della vita in Jaipur. Consigliato!”
Private Jaipur tour by tuk-tuk or car with hotel pickup, samosas and lassi, Amer to Hawa Mahal, flexible route, local guides.
“My driver Ali was amazing. He had lots of awesome ideas of places to visit at pickup. He also honored my request to visit elephants. He was very knowledgeable and super helpful. I highly recommend this tour.”
Half-day private Jaipur tour with a 7:00 AM flower market walk, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jal Mahal, block-printing, and Amber Fort.
“I had an absolutely wonderful half-day tour of Jaipur with guide Vinodh, and I can’t recommend him enough! From the moment we met, his warm personality and deep knowledge made the experience feel both relaxed and enriching What stood out most was his perfect pacing — never rushed, always attentive, and happy to answer every…”
Jaipur street market shopping and a vegetarian Rajasthani cooking class in Shalini’s home, with flexible lunch or dinner timing.
“This was a really lovely way to experience some genuine Indian culture away from the tourist traps. Shalini and her family were lovely, welcoming and it was wonderful to freely chat to her about life and the differences and similarities in our cultRead more”
Agra street food tour by tuk-tuk: Kinari Bazaar, Jama Masjid, Mankameshwar Temple, Rawatpara spice market, sampled snacks and chai.
“Farman was a great guide, showing the old city and history of Agra. along the way on we had the opportunity to enjoy some nice local food and sweets. The last stop was in a shop to see craft and art made with marble and rocks, nice collection at the store. If you want to…”
Morning flower market in Jaipur plus Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Private car or tuk-tuk, water and chai.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Very laid back and not rushed at all to enjoy the experience. My driver Nasir was great and my Guide Sam was excellent and spoke English very well and explained everything in depth. Everything was seamless and communication was prompt. Highly recommend this tour for your city tour.”
A private guided walk through George Town’s bazaars to Kotwal Chavadi Market, with headsets, stories, and local culture in Chennai.
“Wonderful experience! Full of history, information about daily life, and experience! We aren't really tour people, but going to a market in our first full day in India was a bit intimidating. Of course, you can walk through the area, but a guide provides the context and information about the local vendors. I'll absolutely book…”
Half-day Lajpat Nagar market tour and five-course Indian cooking workshop with lunch and soft drinks. Vegetarian and gluten-free options.
“This was a fabulous experience. Even as an experienced cook/foodie, I still learned a whole lot. I had trouble with Ubers dropping out on me so should have planed for that, but the chef was happy to wait as I was the only one on the course Read more”
