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Full-day heritage walking tour with lunch and shopping in Delhi

Delhi, India
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Overview
A fun-packed day awaits you, wherein you will visit Humayun’s Tomb, Sunder Nursery and Hauz Khas with a guide.Also, have a delectable lunch and dinner at local restaurants (on a direct payment basis). You´ll start the tour with a visit to Humayun's Tomb for the heritage walk accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, who will regale you with many fascinating anecdotes and tales of a long bygone era.The walk will also take you to Sunder Nursery. The Humayun’s Tomb complex is home to the tomb of the Mughal Emperor, Humayun and quite a few other captivating Mughal-era structures. Humayun’s wife built the tomb as a tribute to him, and its stupendous design is believed to have influenced Shah Jahan to build the Taj Mahal on similar lines. Humayun's Tomb's huge red sandstone structure of Humayun’s Tomb started in 1564 – it is situated atop a large plinth with 56 cells amidst meticulously maintained gardens, complete with gushing fountains and manicured flower beds. Besides the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Humayun’s Tomb, you will also see other astounding sights such as Isa Khan’s Tomb, the mysterious Bu Halima’s Garden Complex and Afsarwala tomb and mosque.After visiting the Humayun’s Tomb complex, head to the nearby Sunder Nursery – a 16th-century garden dotted with UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It was originally built by the Mughals and later turned into a nursery by the British to grow experimental plants. It also has the distinction of being Delhi’s first arboretum with 300 types of trees. With tranquil lakes, fountains and a Bonsai House, Sunder Nursery is a deeply soothing place.Besides the mesmerising walking tour experience, treat yourself to a scrumptious lunch on a direct payment basis at Zaika-e-Nizamuddin – a catering outfit run by underprivileged women in a 700-year old slum called Nizamuddin Basti. They have won countless hearts with their truly delectable and healthy homemade vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, spanning biryanis, kebabs, desserts and a variety of other mouth-watering options. Once you have replenished yourself with a hearty lunch, it will be time to engage in some retail therapy at Hauz Khas, one of the most prominent shopping precincts in Delhi. Hauz Khas is a delightful medley of fashion boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and bars, designer stores, and handicraft and curio shops, as well as home décor stores. The area also boasts some of the most popular restaurants and bars in Delhi and find historical landmarks such as grand 13th-century era monuments and a beautiful ancient water body called Hauz-i-Shamsi.Finally, you proceed for a scrumptious dinner on a direct payment basis at a local restaurant before you are dropped off at your hotel.
What's included
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
    What's Not included
    Tips (optional)
  • Tips (optional)
    Where
    Delhi, India
     Meeting point:
    You will indicate your pickup location at checkout
    What To Expect
    • Explore Humayun’s Tomb, Sunder Nursery and Hauz Khas with a guide
    • Uncover Isa Khan’s Tomb, the mysterious Bu Halima’s garden complex, Afsarwala tomb and a mosque
    • Awake your senses in the streets of Delhi, listen to the sounds and admire the sights
    • All taxes, surcharges and fees are included to avoid last-minute surprises
    • Take a stroll through the streets and become part of the city
    • Roundtrip transportation to your hotel included to make travel easier
    From US$ 225
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