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Old Delhi Self-Guided Audio Walk: Chandni Chowk, Spice Market, Silver Lanes and Jama Masjid

Read Shah Jahan's planned city along Chandni Chowk, from the Lal Mandir opposite the Red Fort to Fatehpuri Masjid, then through the lanes to the Jama Masjid.
See a Jain temple, Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, the golden-domed Sunehri Masjid, the Khari Baoli spice market, Ghalib's haveli and the silver street of Dariba Kalan.
Hear how the moonlit square got its name, why a Sikh shrine stands on the main street, and how the British rewrote the city after 1857.
Finish at the foot of the Jama Masjid's north stairs, the Friday mosque begun in 1650, with its domes and a minaret above.
14 stops over 3.1 km, about 90 minutes, with English audio you start whenever you like.

Self-guided audio tour in English: 14 stops, 3.1 km, 1.5 hours
Stops at a Jain temple, Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, golden-domed Sunehri Masjid
GPS map and walking directions in your phone browser, no app needed
Lifetime access: start any day, at any hour, and replay it

A live guide: you set the pace and the pauses
A fixed start time: begin whenever you arrive
Museum and monument tickets, all optional extras

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Old Delhi was laid out as one plan: the Red Fort's gate, an avenue with a canal and a moonlit pool down its middle, and a great Friday mosque. Chandni Chowk still reads it.

Start at the Lal Mandir opposite the Red Fort and walk the avenue past a Baptist church, Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, the golden-domed Sunehri Masjid and the Town Hall to Fatehpuri Masjid, with a look down the Khari Baoli spice market.

Then turn into the lanes: Ballimaran and the poet Ghalib's haveli, the book street of Nai Sarak, the wedding trim of Kinari Bazaar and the silver of Dariba Kalan, to the foot of the Jama Masjid.

Fourteen stops, about 3.1 km and 90 minutes, flat, at your own pace, in English. Entry to the Jama Masjid is not included.

What to bring

Phone and headset: Bring a fully charged phone and personal earphones to listen to the audio tour.

Connectivity: Use mobile data for GPS, or open the tour on Wi-Fi before you start walking.

Clothing: Dress modestly for mosque visits by covering your shoulders and legs.

Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes for the 3.1 km route.

Weather prep: Carry warm layers in December and January as it can be foggy and cold.

Health prep: Check the air quality index in advance if you're sensitive to pollution.

What's not allowed

Photography etiquette: Do not photograph people at prayer, police posts, or security checks in the area.

Prayer times: Do not enter Jama Masjid during prayer times, even if you hold a ticket.

Additional information

Tour format: This is a self-guided audio walk that you follow on your own using your phone.

Route details: The tour covers 14 stops over 3.1 km and takes about 1.5 hours.

Tour access: You have lifetime access, so you can start any day, at any hour, and replay the tour.

Best time to visit: Plan your walk for weekday mornings from about 10:00 or mid-afternoon for fewer crowds.

Friday visits: Avoid Friday midday if you plan to enter Jama Masjid during the walk.

Jama Masjid entry: Foreign visitors can enter from 08:00 and Indian visitors from 11:00, but not during prayers.

Dress code at mosques: Robes are available for hire at the north gate if your clothing is not suitable.

Shoes at mosques: You must remove your shoes on the mosque platform before entering.

Photography at Jama Masjid: Photography is generally free, but a camera fee may apply, so check posted notices.

Street access: The main avenue becomes a non-motorized zone daily from 9:00 to 21:00.

Crowds: Expect larger crowds during festivals and public holidays along the route.

Scams: Be cautious of unsolicited guided tours and offers of cheap transport in the area.

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