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Our pick of the 15 best markets tours in India: what you actually see, how long each one runs, and what you can expect to pay.
Half-day Jaipur with a flower market walk, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jal Mahal, Amber Fort, and block printing in a private car.
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Tuk-tuk through Old Agra for temple stops, spice-market smells, and street-food tastings, with hotel pickup and a live guide.
“This is a really low cost and fun way to see the Old Agra which you won't see if you just do the Taj Mahal. Farman was an excellent guide and really looked after us showing us the history of this remarkable place. This is not really a food tour as you only have snacks…”
3-hour walking tour of Old Bangalore: Fort ruins, Tipu Sultan palace area, KR Market flowers, plus masala dosa and filter coffee.
“I enjoyed the walk through the markets and all of the history explanation”
A 3.5-hour Old Delhi walking tour with Khari Baoli spice market, temples, rickshaw views, and a metro ride for $17.
“Sam was an excellent guide for me. The pace of the tour was excellent. I got a real view of the markets and came away with bags of spices which will become gifts for my family and friends.”
Evening street food walk from KR Market to VV Puram by Metro, guided tastings of South Indian dosas and chaat for $38.
“It was a very nice experience having the tour with aakash. We got to experience the local metro and walk through the flower and spice markets where you can buy a variety of things like herbs, spices, etc. The short walking tour between the markets was a nice touch as it allowed us to build…”
Old Delhi in 3 hours: tried-and-tested street food, Asia’s largest spice market, Sikh kitchen, Jain temple, and rickshaw ride.
“I was so glad I booked this tour on my first day in Delhi! It was a perfect introduction to the city’s religious traditions and street food. I felt comfortable eating all the food and didn’t have any issues! Friends who explored Old Delhi on their own said they felt overwhelmed, but this tour made…”
Taste Agra’s street snacks on a 2-hour Sadar Bazar night walk by tuk-tuk, with an English/Hindi guide and hotel pickup included for $8.
“Amir our guide was superb. without him we would have had no clue what street food to try, his expertise was invaluable.”
3-hour Agra street food tour by private tuk-tuk and rickshaw. Try chaat gali classics, jalebi, petha, and a spice market health stop.
“If you are looking for a great guide and a safe places to eat - look no further, this is your tour and Amir is your guide! We wanted to try street food in Agra and he took us to the right place - a street next to bazaar ( I cant remember the name)…”
Evening sights of Bangalore with Vidhan Soudha, KR Market, Basavanagudi temples, metro and tuk-tuk, plus a Hindu mythology wrap-up.
Jaipur by private tuk-tuk with a 7am Flower Market stop, Amber Fort, stepwell, block printing, and the old-city big sights.
“it was great experienced with them as solo traveller. Mr. Abdul is accommodating to my request which is not part of itinerary. thank you. Janeth from Dubai”
Shop Goubert Market, pick ingredients with Manisha Ray, then cook 3–4 Pondicherry dishes in her home. Small group, $24, 3 hours.
“Incredible! Manisha's warmth and kindness made my day. The market tour was great - I finally know the names of all of the south Indian vegetables I've never seen before. The dishes we made in the cooking class were all delicious. Even better, they were unfussy weeknight dishes that I definitely plan to make when…”
A 2.5-hour Jaipur street-food and spice market walk with tuk-tuk hops, tastings at local stalls, and chai near Tripolia Gate.
“I had a great time on this tour! My guide, Harshit, showed to me and taught me all about different Indian spices as we explored the spice market and then we had some yummy Chai and snacks. Everything was delicious, and Harshit was professional and made me feel very safe on the tour with him.…”
A 3-hour walking tour from Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace through KR Market’s flowers, produce lanes, and crafts, with local history and free fruit tasting.
“Chandan was perfect. He offered to help me before the tour because I had some problems during my stay. He was friendly, flexible, kind, welcoming and helpful. He was attentive to my needs at all times and made sure the day was perfect. With him, you can experience the city like a local. If I…”
A 4-hour private walk in Madurai linking Meenakshi Temple rituals, the Thousand Pillars Museum, and local markets, led by Balan.
Morning Kolkata tour: flower market Howrah Bridge photos, Prinsep Ghat masala chai, then Victoria Memorial and St. Paul.
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