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 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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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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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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4.Spiritual City Walking Tour-THE Pushkar Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 907 reviews · from $6Best value

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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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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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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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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8.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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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, 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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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 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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11.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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12.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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13.Old Delhi Heritage Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · from $13

Walk Old Delhi with guide Jai Singh through Jama Masjid, Naughara, Chandni Chowk, and Khari Baoli. You choose what food to try and pay as you go. A short bicycle rickshaw ride is included, while Jama Masjid entry, hotel transfers, and food depend on the option you book.

“We spent 4 hours with Jai on the walking tour in old Delhi. He explained us the sites we were visiting and even though for our taste there was not enough historical description, we really enjoyed the discussions about the modern life and societRead more”

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14.Jodhpur Blue City Heritage Walking Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · from $13

Walk through Jodhpur’s indigo-painted Navchowkiya lanes with an English or Hindi-speaking guide. Visit Mehrangarh’s Fateh Pol, old reservoirs, Toorji Ka Jhalra, Gulab Sagar, and Clock Tower Market. Guides such as Imtiaz add local stories, temple stops, photos, and practical context.

“This was a private guided walking tour that started for us at the Sardar Market, made our way up to the Chamunda Devi Temple, then down into and through the historic Blue City in Jodhpur, before riding an autorickshaw back to Sardar MarkRead more”

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15.Heritage Walk & Street Food Tasting in Jaipur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 3 hours · from $21

Walk Jaipur’s old city with guides such as Vivek, Raj, or Kumar, tasting samosa, kachori, sweets, chai, and other local foods. You’ll visit markets, temples, artisan lanes, frescoed houses, and the Thathera metalworkers’ quarter in a small group of up to 10.

“Was a great way to spend the morning in the Pink City. Tailored to me, I learned a lot about local food, architecture and history. Would recommend to everyone”

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