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Where to Walk: the 15 Best India Walking Tours

44 walks  ·  from $5 a head

Good india walking tours fill up days ahead and the small-group ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Fontainhas Heritage Walk by Make It Happen - What the two-hour route actually feels like
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Fontainhas Heritage Walk by Make It Happen

1.Fontainhas Heritage Walk by Make It Happen

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

Walk Panaji’s colorful Fontainhas quarter with a local guide such as Hinaz, Alita, Shreeya, or Trancy. Expect stories about Portuguese-era buildings, Goan traditions, bakery treats, refreshments, heritage-building entry, and a live performance by a local musician. The walk lasts about two to two and a half hours.

“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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The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk - Meeting at Rajiv Chowk and reaching the old city
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The Great Indian Food Tour: Old Delhi Food and Heritage Walk

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

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

Meet your guide at Connaught Place for a five-hour Old Delhi food walk. Guides such as Sonali, Dolly, and Parul lead you through spice and silver markets, heritage lanes, and trusted food stalls, with rickshaw or tuk-tuk rides and plenty of tastings included.

“Really love the streetfood tour! Dolly was an amazing guide. She has a lot of knowledge and stories to tell about Old Delhi. She was very friendly and made sure the qhole group felst safe and comfortable. The foods we tried on the tour was amazing. Everything was very tasty and safe to eat! And it also was a lot! I can recommend this tour to anyone, it is a must do!”

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Group Guided Walking Tour in Fort and Colaba - Horniman Circle and the public life of Fort
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Group Guided Walking Tour in Fort and Colaba

3.Group Guided Walking Tour in Fort and Colaba

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

Join a guide such as Palak for a 2.5-hour walk from the Asiatic Society to the Gateway of India. Explore colonial buildings, cricket grounds, a synagogue, and Mumbai’s oldest Anglican church in a group capped at 12, with local tips along the way.

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

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Spiritual City Walking Tour-THE Pushkar Route - Varaha Temple and the old stone shrines
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Spiritual City Walking Tour-THE Pushkar Route

4.Spiritual City Walking Tour-THE Pushkar Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 907 reviews · from $6

Walk Pushkar with Manish or Vishwanath, visiting a Sikh gurdwara, five temples, Pushkar Lake, and major ghats. Learn about Hindu and Sikh traditions, Brahma’s unusual connection to the town, and local customs. The experience includes hotel pickup, chai, and traditional malpua, with groups capped at six.

“Our spiritual tour in Pushkar was truly unforgettable. Our guide not only shared his deep knowledge of local culture, beliefs, and rituals, but he also made us feel completely welcomed and included. It wasn't just a tour. It felt like being part Read more”

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Private Guided Walking Tour in Fort & Colaba - Starting at Town Hall and Horniman Circle
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Private Guided Walking Tour in Fort & Colaba

5.Private Guided Walking Tour in Fort & Colaba

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

Walk about 2 km through South Mumbai with a private local guide, passing Horniman Circle, Town Hall, St. Thomas Cathedral, Flora Fountain, Kala Ghoda, and the Gateway of India. Expect live history, a flexible pace, and no extra admission fees. Avani is one guide named in past tour feedback.

“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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Old Goa Heritage Walk by Make It Happen - Starting at Viceroy’s Arch
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Old Goa Heritage Walk by Make It Happen

6.Old Goa Heritage Walk by Make It Happen

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

Walk through Old Goa with guides such as John Ferrão, Vimala, Amreen, or Mugdha, visiting St. Francis of Assisi, Viceroy’s Arch, and Our Lady of the Rosary. Expect church history, architecture, local stories, included entry fees, and a heritage map for $12.27.

“This is an excellent tour of Portuguese heritage in Old Goa, especially if you are short on time. Our guide, Vimala, was articulate, knowledgeable and very personable. We learned a lot in a short space of time.”

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Old Delhi Food, Heritage&Cultural Walk with Rickshaw ride to Masterji Kee Haveli - Street food, bazaars, and working neighborhoods
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Old Delhi Food, Heritage&Cultural Walk with Rickshaw ride to Masterji Kee Haveli

7.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, walking through bazaars, tasting street food, riding a cycle rickshaw, visiting Khari Baoli, and eating a home-cooked meal at Masterji Kee Haveli. Groups are limited to eight.

“Incredible experience. Worth much more than can say. Genuine passion behind our guide Vivian who ensured we were looked after and collected by our driver. The entire experience was very memorable and will be treasured in our life. Highly recommend.”

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Fontainhas Heritage Walk At Latin Quarters of Goa - Sao Tome and the old quarter
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Fontainhas Heritage Walk At Latin Quarters of Goa

8.Fontainhas Heritage Walk At Latin Quarters of Goa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 531 reviews · from $11

Walk Fontainhas and Sao Tome with guides such as Adolfina, Bob, Priyanka, Royston, or Leroy. Expect colourful lanes, Portuguese architecture, St Sebastian Chapel, a local home, and snacks from a bakery operating since the 1920s.

“Had a lovely morning walk with Priyanka and Royston. They were both very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about their subject.”

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Breakfast Walk in Old Delhi - Khari Baoli, where Old Delhi gets its spice
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Breakfast Walk in Old Delhi

9.Breakfast Walk in Old Delhi

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

Start at 8:30 am for a four-hour Old Delhi food walk with a local guide, often Tanishqa, sampling breads, curries, sweets, tea, and more. Visit Khari Baoli spice market, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, and a Sikh temple kitchen, with a rickshaw ride included.

“Tanishqa, the tour and the food were all amazing! So thankful for the experience to be able to talk, taste and experience the real Delhi. Flexible and available when we were running late, changed the menu to our preferences and discussed everything and anything. Fully recommend!”

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Private Guided Walking Tour in Bandra Queen of Suburbs - Mount Mary Basilica on Bandra Hill
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Private Guided Walking Tour in Bandra Queen of Suburbs

10.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, visiting Mount Mary Basilica, Ranwar Village, Chuim Village, Bandstand, and the colorful Bomonjee Steps. Guide Vikram has been praised for clear communication and engaging local stories, though solo visitors may find the price less economical.

“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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Private Heritage Walking Tour in Jaisalmer Fort and Old Bazaar - Starting at Gopa Chowk and entering Jaisalmer Fort
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Private Heritage Walking Tour in Jaisalmer Fort and Old Bazaar

11.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 who speaks English and German. See Jain temples, medieval lanes, Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli, and Patwaon Ki Haveli, with time for a viewpoint, tea, and an optional city palace visit.

“There’s tours, good tours & great tours, this was excellent. You immediately get a sense of Lalu’s passion & knowledge. We enjoyed the history, architecture, food & vibrancy of jaisalmer, all brought to life by Lalu as he guided us through this fascinating city.”

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Panaji: Heritage Walk through Goa's Latin Quarter - Starting at Panjim Head Post Office and Tobacco Square
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Panaji: Heritage Walk through Goa’s Latin Quarter

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

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

Walk through Fontainhas with an English-speaking storyteller, viewing Portuguese-era homes, San Thome Church, art galleries, a local bakery, and San Sebastian Chapel. The route ends with Goan music and may include local treats, drinks, and a ceramic studio stop.

“We had a lovely informative tour. The guide was lovely and was able to answer any questions. Really good value walking tour.”

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Food And Drink Walking Tour In Panjim - A short walk through Fontainhas
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Food And Drink Walking Tour In Panjim

13.Food And Drink Walking Tour In Panjim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · from $20

Meet your guide at Petisco at 4 pm, then explore Panjim’s Fontainhas quarter and nearby eateries in a group of up to 10. Guides such as Adolfina, Mayuresh, and Koonan lead tastings of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, sweets, snacks, meals, mocktails, and cocktails.

“It was a pretty nice experience walking around the city and exploring it. Every cafe/restaurant had a different vibe and offered a cool experience”

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Jaipur Bazaar & Food Walking Tour - Watching Silversmiths and Bangle-Makers
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Jaipur Bazaar & Food Walking Tour

14.Jaipur Bazaar & Food Walking Tour

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

Walk Jaipur’s old-city bazaars with a local guide and a group of no more than 10. Visit artisan shops, hear family stories, and sample samosa, lassi, kulfi, and other street foods. The three-hour tour begins at 12:30 pm and returns to its meeting point.

“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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The Cultural And Historical Walking Tour in Margao - Following Margao through lanes and old homes
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The Cultural And Historical Walking Tour in Margao

15.The Cultural And Historical Walking Tour in Margao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 280 reviews · from $11

Walk through Margao with a local guide, starting at the 450-plus-year-old Holy Spirit Church. Hear stories of Goan mansions, the Margao Massacre, Portuguese-era buildings, and a notable monument, then finish with local snacks. The small group is capped at 8 to 10 people.

“The young guide was enthusiastic but appeared not to be very knowledgable on the Margao area, history or heritages, barring an anecdote or two for select houses.”

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