Private Old Delhi Tour with Change of Palace Guard Ceremony

New Delhi , India

Private Old Delhi Tour with Change of Palace Guard Ceremony

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About this experience

Watch this unique Change of Guard ceremony which takes place within the boundary walls of Rashtrapati Bhawan, the home of the President of India. You will see the soldiers of the President’s Bodyguards (PBG) on their decorated horses changing guards as the Army Brass Band plays the National Anthem. This private tour also visits Old Delhi and the Chandni Chowk.

Highlights
• Changing of the Guard Ceremony at the Presidential Palace (Ceremony Opens On Every Saturday Only)
• Parliament House and India Gate.
• Red Fort (Fort Remains Closed Every Monday)
• Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk
• Raj Ghat

Available options

1-8 Travellers

Price per person for 1-8 travellers<br/>Pickup included

What's included

Hotel Pick up and Drop off within the city limit of Delhi

Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle

Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk

02 bottles of mineral water

Service of English Speaking Local Guide

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

You will be picked up from your hotel in New Delhi and your guide will escort you in an air conditioned vehicle to Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence of the president of India.

The President's Bodyguards (PBG), started in 1773, is the senior most Regiment of the Indian Army. It is a Regiment carrying out ceremonial duties for the President of India.
The thirty minute ceremony commences ,powerful and well groomed steeds advancing from behind the Jaipur Column to the tunes played by the Army Brass Band. Thereafter the Parade Commander marches in, on whose ‘word of command’ the guard of the 8th Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (Siachen), marches in. After inspection, the new guard takes position along the old guard and both the guards exchange the national salute. Thereafter the new guard takes over the duties of guards and sentries. The ceremony ends with an equestrian display by the PBG and playing of the National Anthem. Post ceremony you will be dropped back to the hotel.

Stop 2

Post ceremony, embark on a half day tour of Old Delhi including the seventeenth-century walled city of Shahjahanabad. You will visit the Red Fort. Within the thick red-sandstone walls lie halls of public and private audience, domed and arched marble palaces, plush private apartments, a mosque and elaborately designed gardens. Even today, the Red Fort remains an impressive testimony to the Mughal grandeur.

Stop 3

Later, take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the old marketplace of Shahjahanabad, which today is a picturesque bazaar. It consists of many narrow lanes that are crowded with shops selling everything from authentic Indian food and clothing to electronics.

Stop 4

Next you will visit the Raj Ghat, a memorial that is erected on the site where Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Indian Nation was cremated.

At the end of your tour you will be escorted back to your hotel in New Delhi in your air conditioned vehicle.

What's not included

Gratuities

Lunch, Food and drinks, unless specified

Available languages

Guide guide

Important information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Valid photo ID card is a MUST for Entry to Rashtrapati Bhawan

Partially wheelchair accessible

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult

Meeting point

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

Important notes

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

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New Delhi, the capital of India, is a vibrant blend of ancient history and modern development. It offers a rich cultural experience with its historic monuments, bustling markets, and diverse cuisine. The city is a gateway to understanding India's past and present.

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