India · SHOPPING TOURS
The 15 best shopping tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Cycle rickshaw and street food in Kamla Nagar, Delhi. Temple stop, fruit beer, momos, chaat and sweets in a 3-hour walk.
“This tour was the very first thing I did in Delhi and I 100% recommend it to whoever is interested in food, culture, history, and a good time. We had 11 different dishes, so be prepared with an empty stomach and start slow! It's a marathon not a Read more”
Private heritage walking tour of Jaisalmer Fort and old bazaar with guide Lalu, Jain temples, carved havelis, tea views, and flexible timing.
“We thoroughly enjoyed hearing about Jaisalmer‘s history and distinctive architecture from our guide Lalit. He and his family have lived in the fort for 45 generations and his pride and knowledge about the area is deep. He met us promptly Read more”
Guided Old Delhi food and spice tour with street tastings, Sikh Langar, Khari Baoli market, secret rooftop views, and a rickshaw ride.
“Wonderful experience, JD is very knowledgable and able to answer all of your questions. Then get to try lots of different Indian snacks which are delicious. Would defo recommend if you’re in Delhi and want to explore old Delhi”
Taste Old Delhi in 3 hours with a top guide: Chandni Chowk, gurdwara kitchen, Asia’s biggest spice market, street food, rickshaw ride.
“Our guide Aman was the nicest, most generous, most knowledgeable tour guide. His explanations of the places we visited were so thorough-history, rituals… I especially enjoyed the seihk temple, we went behind the scenes and saw the Read more”
A 3-hour small-group walk through Jaipur’s Pink City bazaars with artisan stops, local family stories, and free samosa, lassi, and kulfi tastings.
“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”
Private Delhi women’s shopping with a female consultant, A/C pickup, street-food snacks, and market hopping from Old Delhi to INA.
“Amazing tour! I highly recommend it. We went shopping and got a SIM card and it was easy and fun and I would do it again in a heartbeat.”
Mumbai street food by train and bazaar lanes, with Chowpatty sunset snacks, Pani Puri challenge, Minara Masjid sights, and classic ice cream.
“Bala was a great guide - knowledgable and took us to lots of new places. The food was great and we learnt lots about cultural communities and the history of food in mumbai”
Walk past Tipu Sultan’s palace, Kote temple, and KR Market, then eat dosas and meet silk and jewelry makers in Bengaluru.
“Flower Market, Silk Dyeing/Weaving and wonderful, knowledgeable guide, Gladys! From Sultan's Summer Palace and the Hindu Temple to the inner fruit and spice markets where other tours don't go!”
Private Delhi shopping with a female consultant, hotel pickup, Old Delhi street-food stops, cycle rickshaw ride, and optional tailoring.
“Our hosts were fantastic, and the shopping trip turned into a tour of Delhi with the most interesting stories. We loved every single minute of the time we spent with them. Love, love, loved it.”
Bengaluru in one day: Lalbagh, temples, Bangalore Palace, government buildings, KR Market snacks, plus lunch and pickup for about $65.
“We had just a few hours in Bangalore, but this tour provided for a great experience out of a short time. We thank Mr Yogesh and our guide, and fully recommend”
A private 8-hour Jaipur old-city day with hotel pickup, an easy route through Amber, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, plus a market area stop.
“The tour guide wanted us to pay for parking and actually gasoline for his vehicle.”
Private New Delhi shopping tour with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned car, guided deals in Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk, Kinari Bazar, and Sarojini Nagar.
“Amazing service, customized it to suit my needs and was willing to change plans at my request, great tour”
Private Jaipur shopping tour in the Pink City with an A/C driver, factory stops for textiles and jewelry, and a guide to help you buy smart.
“Shakeer was a very personable and fun guide during our time in Jaipur. He had an eccentric sense of humor and made us feel like we were traveling with a friend. We appreciated that he took the extra time to visit our hotel in advance of our tour pick up since it was brand new and wanted to make sure he gave us a smooth experience. He also pulled off a last minute food tour for us and helped us put down a deposit on a restaurant we wanted to go to when it wasn’t working on our phones. While our fitting for some of our outfits ran long, he…”
Tuk-tuk your way through Jaipur’s top sights in one day, starting with a morning flower market, plus Amer Fort and an 8th-century stepwell.
“Esperienza molto carina, il driver è stato molto gentile, simpatico e ci ha spiegato tanto della vita in Jaipur. Consigliato!”
Private Jaipur tour by tuk-tuk or car with hotel pickup, samosa and lassi, Amber and City Palace highlights, flexible add-ons.
“My driver Ali was amazing. He had lots of awesome ideas of places to visit at pickup. He also honored my request to visit elephants. He was very knowledgeable and super helpful. I highly recommend this tour.”
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