Delhi Local Sightseeing by Cab: India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb

Delhi has Mughal monuments, colonial boulevards and modern temples spread across a very large city. A private cab with a driver who knows the one-way roads and parking spots lets you cover the main sights without juggling autos and the metro.

Quick facts

• Suggested duration: One day (9 to 10 hours)
• Approx. local distance: About 70 to 100 km
• Best time to go: October to March; start early in summer
• Ideal for: First-time visitors, families, senior citizens and transit travellers with a free day

Places to cover

• India Gate and Kartavya Path: The war memorial and the ceremonial avenue; best in the morning or evening light.
• Humayun's Tomb: A UNESCO World Heritage garden tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal; allow about an hour.
• Qutub Minar: The 73 m red sandstone tower and the old ruins around it.
• Lotus Temple: A Bahai house of worship shaped like a lotus; silent and free to enter, closed on Mondays.
• Red Fort and Old Delhi: The Mughal fort; Chandni Chowk food and Jama Masjid are nearby (the Fort is closed on Mondays).
• Akshardham Temple: A large modern temple complex; mobiles and cameras are not allowed inside, so plan for the queue.

What a local sightseeing cab package usually includes

• Private AC cab with a driver who knows the city (sedan, Ertiga/Innova or Tempo Traveller)
• Local sightseeing for the hours/km you choose (commonly 8 hours / 80 km; other durations on request)
• Fuel, parking and driver allowance; tolls where applicable
• Pickup and drop at your hotel, station or home

Usually not included:

• Entry tickets, boating, guides and activities
• Meals
• Extra hours or km beyond the package

Practical tips

• Start by 8 AM; Monday is closed for several monuments, so choose another day.
• Keep ID and light clothes; security checks are strict at Akshardham and the Red Fort.
• Ask your driver to take you through Old Delhi last because traffic is heaviest there.

Book this sightseeing

Tell us your date, pickup point and number of people and we will suggest the best order of places and send a clear quote. Rates depend on the car, duration and season. Opening days and timings change, so check before you go.