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The 15 Best Market Tours in India

35 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Old Delhi’s Khari Baoli is the largest spice market in Asia and it is not a place to wander alone the first time. The 15 below cover Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai and Chennai, with prices, transport and how long each walk runs.

Mumbai: Street Food and Night Markets Tour - Chowpatty Beach and the first food tasting
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Mumbai: Street Food and Night Markets Tour

1.Street Food and Night Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 719 reviews · 3.5 - 5 hours · from $13Our pick

Spend 3.5 to 5 hours tasting Mumbai favorites with guides such as Sufiyan, Sajid, G2, and Suraj. Ride a local train to Chowpatty Beach, eat with families by the sea, then explore Bhuleshwar and Mohamed Ali Road for savory dishes, desserts, and ice cream.

“It was awesome. Guide was friendly. Took us to places where i wouldn’t know existed or wouldn’t go on my own. Got a good assortment of indian food from all sorts of places Thank you”

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Private Heritage Walking Tour in Jaisalmer Fort and Old Bazaar - Starting at Gopa Chowk and entering the fort
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Private Heritage Walking Tour in Jaisalmer Fort and Old Bazaar

2.Private Heritage Walking Tour in Jaisalmer Fort and Old Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 306 reviews · from $10Top rated

Join Lalu, also called Lalit, for a private 3 to 4 hour walk through Jaisalmer Fort and the old bazaar. Expect Jain temples, medieval lanes, carved havelis, local history, and practical advice in English or German. Pickup is offered, and the tour ends at Patwon Ki Haveli.

“Lalu really went above and beyond to make sure we didn’t just have a grout tour, but fell In love with Jaisalmer. The tour delivered fascinating insight into the founding and history of the city which really enriched our experience and appreciatiRead more”

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Old Delhi Food-Spice Market-Temples Tour Soon Featured on NETFLIX - Starting at the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk
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Old Delhi Food-Spice Market-Temples Tour Soon Featured on NETFLIX

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

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

Join JD of Explore Real India for a three-hour walk through Old Delhi. Taste jalebi, samosa, parantha, daal, gulab jamun, chai, and lassi, then visit a Sikh gurdwara, Jain temple, spice market, Chandni Chowk, and the Red Fort exterior. A rickshaw ride and rooftop views are included.

“This is a must do for anyone in Delhi! It was an experience that exceeded all expectations. From the moment the tour began, JD’s extensive knowledge and passion for Delhi’s history were evident. He perfectly curated the tour to tell a coheRead more”

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Old Delhi Odyssey: A Tour of Religion, Spice Market, & Best Food

4.Old Delhi Odyssey: A Tour of Religion, Spice Market, & Best Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · from $30

Join Aman Sadh for a 3 to 3.5 hour walk through Old Delhi. Taste samosa, jalebi, paratha, chole bhature, and chai, visit a Sikh gurdwara kitchen, explore Chandni Chowk and the spice market, see historic mosques and temples, and ride a cycle rickshaw.

“This was the perfect way to experience everything. Our tour guide, Aman, was world class! The temples, the food, this has to be the best way to see the best of Old Delhi by far!!!”

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Jaipur Bazaar & Food Walking Tour - Walking through the Pink City’s working bazaars
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Jaipur Bazaar & Food Walking Tour

5.Jaipur Bazaar & Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · from $37

Join a local guide for a three-hour walk through Jaipur’s old-city bazaars, capped at 10 people. See silversmiths and bangle-makers, hear family stories, and sample samosa, lassi, and kulfi. Meet at Roop Rani Bangles near Badi Chopad and return there afterward.

“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”

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Mumbai Street Food & Night Markets

6.Mumbai Street Food & Night Markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · from $31

Start near Churchgate at 5:30 pm with an English-speaking guide such as Sajid, Bala, Jitu, or Sufiyan. Ride toward Chowpatty Beach, sample local snacks, walk through Bhuleshwar and Minara Masjid, then finish with ice cream in Bhori Mohalla. Expect a generous meal and plenty of walking.

“It was an amazing experience filled with delicious food, sights and sounds. Our wonderful, knowledgeable guide to great care of us.”

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Private Jaipur Full-Day Tour with Block Printing - Jantar Mantar makes astronomy part of the tour
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Private Jaipur Full-Day Tour with Block Printing

7.Private Jaipur Full-Day Tour with Block Printing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $13

Spend about eight hours exploring Jaipur by private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver and guide. See Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace, Jal Mahal, Amer, and Panna Meena ka Kund, then try Jaipur’s 300-year-old block-printing craft. Pickup and bottled water are included.

“The guide for my tour was Soni and he did a lovely job walking me through the Old City, explaining the history of the area and various significant buildings, and introducing me to new foods. He’s even an excellent photographer and got some great shots of me! 10/10 recommend.”

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Ultimate Mumbai Full Day: Sights, Bollywood Dance, Lunch & Spices - Museum and Kala Ghoda: a short lesson in the city’s past
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Ultimate Mumbai Full Day: Sights, Bollywood Dance, Lunch & Spices

8.Ultimate Mumbai Full Day: Sights, Bollywood Dance, Lunch & Spices

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · from $178

Spend six to seven hours with a private guide exploring Mumbai’s landmark buildings, Dhobi Ghat, Churchgate, Lalbaug Spice Market, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. You’ll eat an included Indian lunch, visit a dance studio for a Bollywood lesson, and may meet an NGO or ride a local train.

“Thank you for the holistic experience on my first day in Mumbai. My favorite part of tourism in India is when a great guide like Batul is able to get you past the first layer of a locale and closer to how people actually live. The train ride was great, tRead more”

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Old Delhi: Spices, Heritage and Bazaars Walking Tour - Jama Masjid and the view over Old Delhi
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Old Delhi: Spices, Heritage and Bazaars Walking Tour

9.Spices, Heritage and Bazaars Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 3 hours · from $13

Join Jai Singh for a three-hour, small-group walk through Old Delhi. Start at Jama Masjid, pass Chandni Chowk’s lanes and havelis, explore Khari Baoli spice market, and learn about local food, crafts, faith, and daily life. The mosque visit is optional and costs INR 450 extra.

“Jai was an excellent guide. He really took his time to explain everything, was articulate and answered all our questions. It was an amazing experience as he took us through the Jama Masjid, the narrow alleyways and Havelis around Chandni Chowk and then to an amazing chai in the Spice Market (I will be thinking of that Chai for years to come!). Def book a tour with Jai. Our fave guide for the entire trip in India”

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Mumbai Street Food and Evening Bazaar Tour

10.Mumbai Street Food and Evening Bazaar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · from $27

Follow a local guide, including Bala, from Churchgate to Chowpatty Beach, Bhuleshwar, Pydhonie, and Bohri Mohalla. You’ll ride a train, taste bhel puri, pani puri, pav bhaji, kebabs, rolls, and fresh-fruit ice cream, while learning how Mumbai’s Hindu, Jain, and Muslim communities shape its food culture.

“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”

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Bengaluru Pete City Market Half-Day Walking Tour - Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace and the old fort
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Bengaluru Pete City Market Half-Day Walking Tour

11.Bengaluru Pete City Market Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · from $60

Start at Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace at 8:30 am, then walk through a temple, fort, KR Market, and Nagarathpete. Your English-speaking local host leads you to a South Indian brunch, silk and jewelry workshops, and lesser-seen corners of old Bengaluru. Past hosts include Gladys, Ajith, Midhu, Pallavi, and Sandra.

“Gladys was great. Besides visiting the market, we also saw the Sultan's Palace, a Hindu temple and the old fort. Her knowledge of all of the sights was outstanding. Then we went to lunch at a local spot where I had the best Dosa on our trip.”

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Experience Bangalore - City Tour, Authentic Food & market (Food/Culture/History) - Lalbagh Botanical Garden: begin among 240 acres of plants
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Experience Bangalore – City Tour, Authentic Food & market (Food/Culture/History)

12.Experience Bangalore – City Tour, Authentic Food & market (Food/Culture/History)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · from $65

Explore Bangalore with an English-speaking heritage guide and private vehicle. Choose five major sights for the full-day tour, including Lalbagh, Bangalore Palace, and KR Market, or spend three hours walking through the old Pettahs, Tipu Palace, temples, and flower market.

“Nice tour to see more of Bengaluru -- I really enjoyed the flower market and sampling fresh fruits! Prashant was happy to take pictures for me and answer any questions.”

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Full Day Old City Private Tour with Local Market visit in Jaipur - Panna Meena ka Kund offers a quieter architectural pause
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Full Day Old City Private Tour with Local Market visit in Jaipur

13.Full Day Old City Private Tour with Local Market visit in Jaipur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $55

Explore Jaipur by private vehicle with hotel pickup, a driver, bottled water, parking, fuel, and gratuities included. Visit Amber Palace, Panna Meena ka Kund, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, and Swargasuli Tower. Monument tickets and local guides cost extra, and the market stop should be confirmed.

“The tour guide wanted us to pay for parking and actually gasoline for his vehicle.”

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Tipu Palace + Koté Vishnu + Fort + KR Market + Jain Temple = Bengaluru Pété Walk - Tipu Sultan’s teak palace begins the walk
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Tipu Palace + Koté Vishnu + Fort + KR Market + Jain Temple = Bengaluru Pété Walk

14.Tipu Palace + Koté Vishnu + Fort + KR Market + Jain Temple = Bengaluru Pété Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $33

Walk through Bengaluru’s historic Pete district with a licensed guide, visiting Tipu Sultan’s teak palace, Hindu and Jain temples, Bangalore Fort, and the lively KR Market. Guides such as Vijay, Raghu, Vanaja, and Vasuki explain the history and help you navigate the crowded streets.

“Vijay was an excellent guide and the tour was very enjoyable. Really good way to spend half a day. I recommend the morning tour, we had little crowds and it wasn't yet very hot.”

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Private Custom Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata - Malik Ghat and Howrah Bridge: Kolkata at street level
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Private Custom Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata

15.Private Custom Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $72

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Kolkata in a private air-conditioned car with a government-approved guide. Shape the day around your interests, then visit places such as Malik Ghat Flower Market, Kumartuli, Mother House, College Street, Victoria Memorial, and the historic central district.

“Our guide, Mukherjee, the owner operator of this trip did an absolutely masterful job listening to our taste and preferences, and curated the day perfectly! We went to see places that we would not have been able to access conveniRead more”

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