INDIA
India's classics.
The 15 best shopping 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.
“Lalu really went above and beyond to make sure we didn’t just have a grout tour, but fell In love with Jaisalmer. The tour delivered fascinating insight into the founding and history of the city which really enriched our experience and appreciatiRead 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.
“Had a wonderful time exploring Bengaluru with my tour guide, Ajith, from Unventured. This tour allows you to experience parts of Bengaluru not typically visited by tourists, but you’ll also get to visit some better known landmarks as well. Well worth half your day to explore Bengaluru by foot and get a good history lesson…”
One day in Bangalore with a guide: Lalbagh gardens, Bull Temple, ISKCON, Bangalore Palace, government sights, markets, and lunch with pickup.
“What an adventure and experience! Highly recommend. Took this tour while my partner had to work in town. My guide was engaging, knowledgeable, entertaining and thoughtful. I adored the market the most, excited in every sense - sight, Read 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.”
Private A/C shopping tour in Jaipur’s Pink City with guide Shakir, pickup, and visits to textiles, jewelry, carpets, and pottery.
“If we could give him 10 stars we would! We’ve had the distinct honor of booking the private shopping tour with Shakeer last November AND this November. Shakeer is an expert with many, many many (!) contacts. If you. need to find something, he will most certainly find or do everything within his power to…”
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.”
A private 3-hour Delhi shopping sprint: guided walks through Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli, plus artisan emporiums with easy pickup.
“Asif picked us up and returned us to the hotel in a lovely new Kia 7 seater. had a great shopping and rickshaw ride, broke us into the chaos of Delhi gently. Asif was great and suggested some great sights which weren't on our itinerary and so we booked a 2nd tour for the following…”
Half-day private Jaipur tour with a 7:00 AM flower market walk, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jal Mahal, block-printing, and Amber Fort.
“Narendra and Asif were both excellent, funny, and informative. I would highly recommend them”
Jaipur street market shopping and a vegetarian Rajasthani cooking class in Shalini’s home, with flexible lunch or dinner timing.
“What an authentic, amazing tour! Shalini is a wonderful host. First we went to the markets where she regularly shops for all their food. She talked about all of the ingredients she uses and answered all of our questions about food items that wRead more”
Private half-day Delhi shopping with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, AC car, Chandni Chowk and Khari Baoli spice market.
“Guide Aamir and driver Vikas were very kind, they took us to the spice market, and shoping for clothes. And in the end we also stop in another turistic point that wasnt in the intinerary. We super recomment their services.”
Female-led Delhi shopping tour with a local expert, snack and chai stops, bargaining help, and GST/bill support from $11 per person.
“A wonderful shopping experience, especially with Shikha, who was incredibly helpful. We went to places we would never have found on our own and learned many interesting things about Delhi. It was a pleasant and joyful time thanks to Shikha’s friendly approach.”
