Top 5 India Architecture Tours

1.Delhi Hidden Gems: Mehrauli, Lodhi Art & Sunder Nursery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $76Our pick

Join a small group of up to 12 with an English-speaking guide such as Aakash, Neha, or KV. Visit Mehrauli’s old monuments, stop for coffee and a snack in Champa Gali, see Lodhi’s murals, and finish among the gardens of Sunder Nursery.

“A fabulous afternoon/evening exploring parts of Delhi I would otherwise not have known existed. Delicious food, amazing street art and fascinating archeological sites. Nothing was too much trouble, very relaxed and he made time to stop at India Gate for a photo op along the way. Highly recommend this tour.”

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2.British Architecture Walk, an immersive walking tour in Chennai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $55

Spend 2.5 hours walking through Chennai’s British-era architecture with a local guide such as Hareesh or Satish. See Egmore and Central stations, Ripon Building, Napier Bridge, the University of Madras, and more. Coffee, tea, and snacks are provided, with optional hotel transfers.

“We had a wonderful evening with Hareesh! He was so knowledgeable about the history and told us many fascinating facts about the buildings we visited. He even bought us an Indian coffee on the way which was delicious! He also took uRead more”

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3.The Hipster Chandigarh Architecture History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $71

Spend two days exploring Chandigarh with Rusty, a third-generation local journalist and architecture guide. Visit the Capitol Complex, Gandhi Bhawan, Pierre Jeanneret’s home, public housing, museums, Sukhna Lake, and more, with transport, entry fees, and photography charges included.

“Rusty is a little eccentric, very well-informed and knowledgeable person that really helped me understand Chandigarh's origins, which cannot be understood through the lens of architecture alone, but needs also the overall town planning and social context which underpin 'new towns' from Edinburgh to Brasilia. A very pleasant day.”

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4.Mumbai heritage walk- Story of Gothic and Art Deco buildings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $35

Follow guide Pankaj through Mumbai’s Fort district, where Victorian Gothic landmarks meet Art Deco cinemas and homes. See CST, Eros Cinema, Bombay High Court, Rajabai Clock Tower, David Sassoon Library, Elphinstone College, and the Prince of Wales Museum, with snacks along the way.

“This was a great tour! Pankaj is very knowledgeable and shared so much interesting information about the history & architecture of Mumbai. I really enjoyed my time and would recommend to anyone traveling here.”

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5.Jaipur City Heritage and Architecture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $11Best value

Spend about eight hours exploring Jaipur by private car with an English-speaking driver. Visit Amer, Panna Meena ka Kund, Jal Mahal, Royal Gaitor, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace, and the Pink City, with hotel, airport, or railway-station pickup.

“excellent experience with our chauffeur, Imran, who was so kind , pleasant and helpful. we would recommend him wholeheartedly ! as the roads can be dangerous it was a relief to have such a level headed and safe driver !”

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