The 9 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 $23

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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5.Full Day Food Tour Of Delhi with a chef. Includes Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $200

Spend 8 to 9 hours eating across Old and New Delhi with a chef-led guide. Visit more than a dozen food shops, taste up to 25 dishes, sample local tea if you choose, and use central hotel pickup and drop-off for an easier day.

“Brilliant. This tour was an excellent way to see and learn about Delhi while tasting a wide selection of delicious food, most of which I'd never tried before. Our guide Aditya was informative, funny and a delight to spend the day with. I'll admit I was nervous about the risk of Read more”

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6.High Tea At The Atrium Restaurant, Imperial Hotel, New Delhi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $102

Spend an elegant afternoon at The Imperial New Delhi, reached by private air-conditioned car from your hotel. Walk through corridors filled with colonial art and British Raj photographs, then settle into the Atrium Restaurant for Indian teas, sweets, and savory refreshments.

“One of the best tea experiences of my life. The hotel is beautiful and we were greeted with friendly faces and there was no problem in finding where we needed to go”

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7.The Old Delhi Sundowner – Kite Flying and High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $45

Meet at 4 pm at Haveli Dharampura in Chandni Chowk for a two-hour rooftop experience. You’ll learn Old Delhi kite flying, enjoy four gourmet chaats, dessert, tea or coffee, and take in views of the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, temples, and gurudwaras.

“It was my first time flying a kite, and doing it from such a beautiful rooftop made it special! The whole setup was elegant, and the tea and snacks were delicious. I really enjoyed the balance of tradition and luxury you feel connected to Delhi’s history but in a very comfortable way. Definitely something I’d do again.”

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8.Tea Tasting Session at India’s oldest tea boutique Sancha Tea/Aap Ki Pasand

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $7Best value

Spend about an hour at Aap Ki Pasand Tea Gallery, Sancha Tea’s original New Delhi shop, founded by master tea taster Sanjay Kapur in 1981. Taste teas from Darjeeling, Assam, Nilgiri, Sikkim, Kangra, and more, then browse over 100 Indian teas and spice blends.

“A fantastic experience to taste and learn about all the teas made in India. Very well presented and explained to us with plenty of teas to try. Some really great teas bought to bring back home. Would recommend.”

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9.Old Delhi: Chandni Chowk Tour with Tuk Tuk Tea and snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $21

Spend four hours with a private guide such as Ankit Arora, riding a tuk tuk through Old Delhi’s markets. Visit Jama Masjid, Khari Baoli, Gurudwara Sis Ganj, and Jain Mandir, with time for tea or street snacks, local customs, spice lore, and views near the Red Fort.

“Ist was very good pur Guide Ankit Arora. He Show so many Place.”

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