Top 15 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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6.Le Corbusier’s Chandigarh : A Complete Architecture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $75

Join Rusty, a third-generation Chandigarh resident and former journalist, for a 5.5-hour architecture tour. You’ll visit Punjab University, Maison Jeanneret, the Capitol Complex, Le Corbusier Centre, and the architecture museum, with transport, tickets, and local access included.

“We came to Chanigard to explore the extraordinary architectural vision & legacy of Le Corbusier. We chose this tour because of the clarity of Rusty's passion & knowledge his activity booking details. We were not disappointed. Rusty showed how the city embodies ideals of modernist architecture—order, functionality & harmony. He shared Le Corbusier's plan to create a grid of self-sufficient sectors; he explained how iconic civic buildings, such as the University & Capitol Complex, express his bold use of functional & sculptural form. Rusty's planning & expertise ensured access to these places & spaces we would not have been able to access otherwise; another wonderful aspect of this highly reco...”

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7.Day trip from Bangalore to Lepakshi for Temple architecture & paintings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $145

Leave Bangalore at 7:30 a.m. for a private 10-hour visit to Lepakshi with a guide, car, hotel pickup, temple admission, and South Indian vegetarian lunch. See the 15-foot Nandi, Virabhadra Temple, painted ceilings, carved pillars, and the famous hanging pillar. Guides may include Vignesh, Hareesh, or Mayuri.

“Lepakshi is amazingly beautiful, a Must see for the delicate sculpture, colourful fresque and too cute monkeys. Mayuri, 5senses guide, was a delight to be with! Knowledgeable, open minded and very well organised. All was taken care off to perfection, I just had to enjoy discover and enjoy free of any hassle. Thank you Mayuri!”

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8.Victorian Gothic Heritage Quarter and Art Deco Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $16

Walk from Colaba through Mumbai’s Gothic and Art Deco quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Sharon or Jawwad. See CST, the High Court, Mumbai University, Rajabai Clock Tower, Oval Maidan, and Eros Cinema, with vada pav, pani puri, and bottled water included.

“Sharon was the most excellent tour guide. She was very informative not just about the bits on the tour but the city as a whole - she was able to answer all of our questions: She navigated wonderfully and made it as comfortable for us as possible - thank you!”

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9.Victorian Gothic Heritage Quarter and Art Deco Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $18

Walk from Regal Cinema through Mumbai’s Victorian Gothic quarter and Art Deco district with guides such as Abhi, Ravi, or Yash. You’ll see the GPO, Town Hall, Horniman Circle, High Court, Rajabai Clock Tower, Oval Maidan, Kala Ghoda, the Gateway of India, and the Taj Palace. Expect a compact group of up to 15 and about two hours on foot.

“Abhi was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. The walking tour explained the history of the heritage buildings. As it was a Sunday we stopped at the park to see so many matches going on, and we know everyone in India loves cricket! Thank you Abhi we really enjoyed meeting you and doing the walk.”

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10.British Architecture Walk in Chennai by Wonder tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $49

Spend about three hours walking Chennai’s British-era center with a private guide such as Rajesh or Nanda. See Gothic Revival and Indo-Saracenic buildings, visit Fort St. George and St. Mary’s Church, and pause for a local snack with tea or coffee.

“This one of the best tour to visit the British architecture and also learn about the history of Chennai.our guide rajesh done the fantastic job”

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11.Old & New Delhi Culture & Architecture City Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $26

See Delhi’s old lanes and grand avenues with a private guide and air-conditioned car. Ride a tuk tuk through Chandni Chowk, visit Jama Masjid, Khari Baoli, Bangla Sahib, Humayun’s Tomb, and choose between Lotus Temple and Qutub Minar.

“Amir és Amit nagyon felkészült és tapasztalt idegenvezető és sofőr voltak. Felejthetetlen napot töltöttünk el velük. Mindenkinek bátran ajánlom”

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12.South India Tour- Temple Architecture and Backwaters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,750

Travel privately from Chennai to Kochi through Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur, Madurai, Munnar, and Kerala’s backwaters. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking sightseeing guide, 3-star hotels, a Periyar boat ride, and one full houseboat night with meals. Santosh and Azhar are associated with trip planning.

“Thank you gets holidays for making the 10 days stay at Chennai, mahabalipurum, pondicherry and tirupati memorable. And a special thanks to Mrs. Prachi varma, the marketing staff who planned the trip with care. Hotel categories selected Read more”

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13.New Delhi: Mughal’s architecture tour with transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $32

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Delhi’s great Mughal sites in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off. Visit Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, and Qutub Minar with a guide in your chosen language. Lunch and entry tickets cost extra unless you select the upgrade.

“This was a private car/guide/tour. Guide arrived at the hotel promptly! His english was good, but...I still had some problems understanding him and we have several Indian friends.Until my ear adjusted, I needed him to speak a little slowRead more”

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14.Kanchipuram: Temple Architecture & Silk Weaving from Chennai

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $109

Travel by air-conditioned car from Chennai to Kanchipuram with an English-speaking guide. Visit Ekambareswarar and Kailasanathar temples, then meet a silk weaver to see how pure mulberry silk sarees are made. Guide Kannan has earned particular praise for clear temple explanations.

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15.Mumbai: Story of Mumbai through its architecture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $32

Walk from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus through Mumbai’s Gothic and Art Deco quarter to the Gateway of India. Your English-speaking guide explains the buildings, colonial past, Indian design influences, and stories behind Rajabai Tower, Empress Court, and Flora Fountain. Guide Pankaj has received especially strong praise.

“Our guide Pankaj was phenomenal. I was amazed at the architectural richness of Mumbai. Starting from CST (Victoria terminus), al the Gothic and Art deco buildings had a character. Pankaj was able to make each of them alive. Highly recommended”

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