4 Architecture and Landmark Tours in India Worth Booking

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $49Our pick

Explore Old Delhi with JD on a three-hour small-group tour capped at 12 people. Taste jalebi, samosa, parantha, daal, gulab jamun, chai and more, then visit a Sikh gurdwara kitchen, Jain temple, mosque area, spice market and Red Fort. A rooftop stop and rickshaw ride add fine city views and local color.

“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”

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2.Old Goa: Walking Tour of Heritage Churches

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $12Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Viceroys Arch for a 2.5-hour walk through Old Goa. Visit St. Catherine, Se Cathedral, St. Francis of Assisi, and Bom Jesus while learning about Portuguese rule, local life, and Goa’s former capital. Guides including Yashasvi, Pawan, Vimala, and Santoshi bring the churches to life.

“I did a tour of Old Goa with the guide Trancy, and it was simply amazing! Trancy is incredibly attentive, deeply knowledgeable about the local history, and makes the tour feel light and engaging. Every stop felt like a real journey through time, and she always added special details that made the experience even richer. I absolutely loved it and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to experience Old Goa in an authentic and unforgettable way!”

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3.World heritage Somnathpur sculptures and Talakadu temple mystery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $130

Leave Bangalore at 7:30 am for Talakadu’s ancient temple sites and Somnathpur’s UNESCO-listed Chennakesava Temple. A private guide explains Hoysala art, local legends, and temple customs, while your driver handles the long rural route. Choose a car transfer or Royal Enfield rental, with vegetarian South Indian lunch included.

“My driver and guides were as wonderful as the sights. In addition to the amazing temples--works of astonishing architectural beauty--there was generous clean food, an amazing countryside drive, and friendly, colorful people everywRead more”

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4.The Hipster Chandigarh Architecture History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $71

Join Rusty, a third-generation Chandigarh resident and journalist, for two days of guided city walks, vehicle transfers, and insider access. You’ll visit Corbusier’s Capitol Complex, Open Hand, Tower of Shadows, Sukhna Lake, Jeanneret’s home, public housing, museums, Panjab University, and more. Entry fees, transport, parking, and photography fees are included.

“This tour was excellent. Rusty was an extremely well informed and charming host. Due to an unexpected public holiday being declared the previous evening, meaning key sites were closed, he still filled a full day with several fascinating visits Read more”

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