Guided Attractions in New Delhi

November 5, 2026

Some New Delhi attractions are easy to walk into, and some need a booking, a passport or a guide. This page sorts them by how you get in, so you can plan the paperwork before the day.

Needs advance booking

Rashtrapati Bhavan. Tours of the main building and the museum run Tuesday to Sunday, excluding gazetted holidays. Booking opens up to seven days ahead on the visit portal , and the Delhi circuits cost Rs 50 per foreign visitor per circuit. Foreign visitors upload passport copies when booking and show the original passport at the gate. The main building entrance is Gate 38 on Church Road. Slots start at 09:30, and entry closes at 16:00. Only the first phase of the museum is open. The gardens, Amrit Udyan, open to visitors only during the Udyan Utsav seasons (February to March, August to September), free with an online booking. Read the FAQ before you pay.

Museums with set hours

National Museum. The Janpath museum is closed on Mondays and national holidays. Foreign adults pay Rs 500 per the museum’s own page , against Rs 20 for Indian adults. The nearest stations are Central Secretariat and Udyog Bhawan. Highlights include Harappan bronzes, Buddhist relics and a large collection of miniature paintings.

Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya. Housed at Teen Murti, the former home of Jawaharlal Nehru, it covers the story of India’s prime ministers. It closes on Mondays and gazetted holidays, and its hours are 10:00 to 18:00 from March to October and 10:00 to 17:00 from November to February.

Walk-in with a guide

Old Delhi lanes. Hiring a guide for Chandni Chowk, Dariba Kalan and Khari Baoli saves time and helps you find the right lane. Ask for the final price, the length of the walk and whether entry tickets are included. Delhi by Cycle offers bicycle tours of the old city; ask the company through its website .

Humayun’s Tomb. A short guided visit explains the garden plan and the smaller tombs in the grounds. It is open daily, and foreigners pay about Rs 550 online or Rs 600 at the counter.

Complex with security rules

Akshardham. The exhibitions are ticketed separately from the temple. Leave your phone and camera in the cloakroom, because they are not allowed inside, and expect a queue.

Choosing a guide

A good guide answers questions rather than rushing between photo spots, and carries a clear price list. Compare options on Viator and look at recent reviews. Stay away from anyone at the station or airport who says your hotel is shut and steers you to an agency; the genuine India Tourism office is at 88 Janpath.