Where to Go: the 15 Best New Delhi Temple Tours

1.Akshardham Temple Tour with Water and Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 313 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $21Our pick

Travel by private car from your Delhi hotel, airport, or station to India Gate and Akshardham Temple. Your guide, such as Anmol, Anas, SK, or Jassi, explains the temple, exhibitions, boat ride, and Sahaj Anand Water Show. Allow 3 to 5 hours, dress modestly, and leave phones and cameras behind.

“Had an amazing day with my guide Adin whose knowledge of the sites was only superceded by his warmth and hospitality. Had a chance to visit India Gate, the Qtub complex, Humayun tomb and the highlight of the day the Akshradham Temple and light show. Also a special shout out to our driver Inzman who negotiated the chaos of the Delhi with ease. This was truly a special and wonderful daythat I will never forget.”

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2.Old Delhi Food-Spice Market-Temples Tour Soon Featured on NETFLIX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $49Best reviewed

Join JD of Explore Real India for a three-hour Old Delhi walk through Chandni Chowk. You will taste jalebi, samosa, parantha, daal, gulab jamun, chai, and more, visit a Sikh gurdwara kitchen, enter temples, see Khari Baoli spice market, ride a rickshaw, and finish with rooftop views.

“I would highly recommend this tour as an essential value add when visiting the Old City. I explored the area before the tour started, and I really struggled to make heads or tails of it, even as an experienced traveler. The tour did a fantastic job explaining the contours of the Old City and its place in Delhi, and in India. Great insights, great food, great company.”

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3.Taj Mahal Sunrise with Lord Shiva Temple:- All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $5

Leave Delhi before dawn in private air-conditioned transport, reach Agra for sunrise at the Taj Mahal, then visit Agra Fort and Shri Mankameshwar Temple. The all-inclusive choice adds monument tickets and a buffet breakfast. Guides may include Neeraj Kumar Rawat, known as Carlos, or another language specialist.

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4.Old Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Private 6-Hour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 204 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

Spend six hours exploring Delhi’s religious landmarks with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide, private air-conditioned car, and driver. Visit Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Akshardham, Bangla Sahib, Lotus Temple, India Gate, and the Presidential House. Airport pickup is available, and Monday visits switch to Birla Temple and ISKCON Temple.

“Amy and Faheem were great! Driver Faheem picked me up right on time, and drove excellently. Amy was very good about making sure I was comfortable all the time and was very good at managing the tour and explaining the history of the sites we visited. I’d definitely recommend them for other tours!”

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5.Private Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites 6 Hours Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $41

Spend six private hours exploring Delhi’s many faiths with a guide such as Kevin, Junaid, Arham, or Kaushal. Ride a tuk-tuk through Old Delhi, visit Jama Masjid, Sikh gurdwaras, a Jain bird hospital, Akshardham, and the Lotus Temple, with hotel pickup, a private air-conditioned car, and flexible timing.

“Naved was an excellent guide. He was informative, flexible and very kind. His knowledge of history was very impressive. Some of our preferred locations were closed but he added 3 more to the itinerary to make up for it. Highly recommended!”

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6.Akshardham Temple Light Show with Custom Add-Ons

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 125 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $10

Visit Akshardham Temple with a private guide and air-conditioned hotel transport, then watch the Sahaj Anand Light and Water Show. Add Old Delhi food, shopping, spa time, heritage walks, photography, or dinner. Guides such as Ali, Arsh, and Mohammad explain the Hindi show in English.

“We had a wonderful experience on this tour with Shalini. She was extremely kind, helpful, and professional, and we felt safe and comfortable throughout the entire experience. We had the chance to explore Old Delhi, visit local spice shops, and even try a couple of street foods, which were complimentary and thoughtfully offered by Shalini. These moments really added to the authenticity of the tour. Overall, we were very satisfied with the experience and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for an enjoyable and memorable time.”

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7.Akshardham Temple Tour with Light and Water Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 3.5 - 4.5 hours · from $7

Travel from your Delhi hotel to Akshardham Temple with a private guide such as Andy, Ali, or Adil. See multimedia exhibits, follow Neelkanth Varni’s pilgrimage, ride through Indian history, and add the 30-minute Hindi light and water show. Phones, cameras, bags, and smartwatches stay outside.

“Everything was good. The guide and the driver make the visit easier and allow you to enjoy the experience. The guide delivers a lot of information on Hinduism with a good level of Italian”

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8.6-Hours Delhi Spiritual Sites With Famous Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 47 reviews · 6 hours · from $4

Cover Old and New Delhi in a private, six-hour tour with hotel, airport, or station pickup. Walk through Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk, ride a rickshaw, then visit Lotus Temple, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, and Akshardham. Guides speak English, Spanish, French, or Russian, and the route can be adjusted to your pace.

“Our driver was amazingly punctual, arriving 10 minutes early! And a massive shout-out to our guide, Nikhil—super knowledgeable, friendly, and full of insights. He gave us the real Delhi experience and knew all the right places at the right times. Honestly, it felt like a VIP tour!”

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9.Akshardham Light & Fountain Show with Pick-up & Drop-off

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 40 reviews · 3 - 9 hours · from $28

Visit Akshardham Temple with private pickup from Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, or nearby airport and station locations. Your guide explains the carvings, exhibitions, and Hindu stories before the evening Sahaj Anand water show. The show is in Hindi, and tickets are subject to availability.

“A very enjoyable evening, the light and water show was great.”

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10.Old Delhi’s Street Food, Temples & Spice Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Join JD for a three-hour walk through Old Delhi, beginning at Lal Quila Metro Station. You’ll sample tested street food, visit Jain and Sikh temples, see the Red Fort and a historic mosque, ride a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk, and explore Khari Baoli spice market. Food, drinks, rickshaw fare, and guiding are included.

“This tour was such a good introduction to Old Delhi. The guide, JD, was so knowledgeable and helped us navigate some quite chaotic areas with ease, as well as introducing us to the culture, food and hidden gems of Old Delhi. As a single female travelling alone, I felt extremely safe and well looked after. I loved trying the different foods and felt reassured that all vendors were tried and tested for their quality and safety. I'm looking forward to trying one of JD's other tours in future!”

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11.Akshardham Temple Tour Exhibition, Light & Water Show with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $99

Start at 3 pm with private pickup from your Delhi hotel or airport. With an English-speaking guide such as Payal or Virendra Singh Rathore, visit Akshardham Temple, its four-part exhibition, 3D dioramas, film, and evening water show. Admission, transport, bottled water, and return drop-off are included.

“Es una experiencia totalmente espiritual y única Me gustó bastante El chofer y el guía que nos ayudaron durante este primer recorrido fueron muy buenos”

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12.Akshardham Temple, India Gate & Safdarjung Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $2Cheapest good one

You’ll spend four hours with a private car and guide visiting Akshardham, Safdarjung’s Tomb, and illuminated India Gate. The evening includes the Sahaj Anand Water Show, with guides available in English, French, or Spanish. Pickup and drop-off are available from hotels, airports, and stations across Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, and Aerocity.

“The light show was amazing with a beautiful back story. The temple is spectacular, all hand carved. Asan was a very informative, friendly and helpful guide. I enjoyed the experience.”

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13.5-Hour Half-Day Delhi Temple Tour with Pick-Up & Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 hours · from $41

See six major Delhi temples in one private or small-group-style outing with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned car, entrance fees and a guide in English, Spanish, German, Italian or French. Meet guides such as Isha or Jogi, visit the Bangla Sahib kitchen, and save time with a tightly packed route.

“Incredible day with an incredible guide! Isha was truly knowledgeable, helpful and super friendly! Highly recommended”

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14.Half-Day Delhi Temple Tour with Pick-Up & Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $31

See Delhi’s Lotus Temple, ISKCON, Akshardham, Bangla Sahib, Hanuman Mandir, and Birla Mandir in 5 to 7 hours. Your guide explains Hindu and Sikh traditions while a private-style air-conditioned transfer handles the city traffic. Suraj has earned praise for his guiding, though language ability can vary by guide.

“Pünktliche Abholung, sichere Fahrt zu den verschiedenen Sehenswürdigkeiten, der Guide war sehr bemüht, sein Deutsch hätte besser sein können. Abstecher in den Verkaufsladen war überflüssig!”

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15.Lotus Temple Private Tour with Skip-the-Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $5

Visit New Delhi’s Lotus Temple on a three-hour private tour with skip-the-line entry, a live English or Spanish guide, tickets, and mineral water. Meet at the temple gate or add pickup from your hotel. Guides such as Vimal Mathur, Gaurav Soni, and Anas Ahmad have led recent tours.

“The tour was very nice with the guide Vimal Mathur. Highly recommend.”

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