The 4 New Delhi Tea Experiences That Earn Their Price

1.Delhi Street Art Walk in Lodhi Art District with Chai & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $33Our pick

Walk through Delhi’s Lodhi Art District with JD, seeing murals by Indian and international artists, hearing the stories behind them, and discussing your own views. Finish with homemade chai, light traditional snacks, photo tips, and a few useful Hindi phrases.

“Really nice to see the artworks of the art district with someone who obviously has great appreciation of them and knows the meanings behind each piece. Lovely touch having the homemade chai and edibles. We finished off in the Lodhi gardRead more”

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2.Old Delhi’s heritage, Spice market, Masala Chai & food sampling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $65

Join guide Jai Singh for a 5 to 6 hour Old Delhi food and heritage walk. Visit Lal Quila, Kinari Bazar, Chandni Chowk, and Fatehpuri Mosque, with hotel pickup, a cycle-rickshaw ride, and enough street food for a full meal.

“Our tour guide Jai Singh was so kind considerate and knowledgeable! He was accommodating with our clients limited mobility and made sure we had a comfortable experience as well as some snacks along the way. We felt it was also a niRead more”

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3.Chai Master Class in an Authentic Indian Home with Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $23Best value

Join JD and his family in their Greater Kailash home for a hands-on masala chai class. In about an hour, you’ll prepare fragrant tea from scratch, learn when to add each ingredient, and share breakfast, snacks, and conversation. The group is capped at 10 people.

“I had an incredible experience at JD's masala chai making class! JD is an excellent storyteller, making the session not only informative but also engaging, as he shared fascinating details about the origins of chai. His warm hospitality made Read more”

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4.Street Art Walk with Chai & Snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29

Walk through New Delhi’s Lodhi Art District with JD, a guide with personal connections to many mural artists. Hear the stories behind the art, practice a few Hindi phrases, enjoy homemade chai and snacks, and see Lodhi Gardens during this relaxed 1.5-hour outing.

“I can’t say enough good things about this tour! If you are in Dehli looking for something to do, DO THIS! I had no idea New Delhi had this scale of public art. It was very interesting learning about it and seeing how India incorporates artists from all over the world. JD was amazing! He knew so much about the art and the artist and also about the area, you could ask him any question and he knew the answer and he also gave us tips on just being in India! He also brought homemade snacks and chai! We had so much fun and learned a lot!”

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