Visit the Red Fort in Delhi, the residence of the Mughal Emperors for 200 years. This fortress-palace is often considered to be the best example of Mughal architecture. Built by the Emperor Shahjahan in 1648 it gets its name from the red sandstone that has been used to build it. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Fort is famous for its exquisite halls and palaces that reflect a fusion of Persian and Timurid styles of architecture.
Highlights • Persian and Timurid styles of architecture • Halls of Public and Private Audience • Palaces of the Fort
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
02 bottles of mineral water per person
Local English speaking guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Charges for camera usage in historic sites
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
New Delhi
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Return
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
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A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Visit the Red Fort in Delhi, the residence of the Mughal Emperors for 200 years. This fortress-palace is often considered to be the best example of Mughal architecture. Built by the Emperor Shahjahan in 1648 it gets its name from the red sandstone that has been used to build it. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Fort is famous for its exquisite halls and palaces that reflect a fusion of Persian and Timurid styles of architecture.
Highlights • Persian and Timurid styles of architecture • Halls of Public and Private Audience • Palaces of the Fort
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
02 bottles of mineral water per person
Local English speaking guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Charges for camera usage in historic sites
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
New Delhi
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Return
Itinerary
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Red Fort
You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to Old Delhi where the Fort is located.
Enjoy breakfast (own expense) at a local restaurant before you start your tour of the Fort. Enter the Fort through the Lahori Gate, which is the main entrance gate. A covered market, the Meena Bazaar leads to this gate.
Start with the Halls of Public and Private Audience, the Diwan-i-Am and Diwan-i-Khas. The walls of these halls were once covered with floral motifs and precious stones. The famous Kohinoor diamond, that is now a part of the British Crown jewels was also housed here.
Visit the Royal Baths and the Pearl Mosque built by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Take a tour of the palaces of the Fort- Mumtaz Mahal, Khas Mahal, Rang Mahal and Hira Mahal. The women of the court lived in Mumtaz Mahal while the Khas Mahal was the Emperor’s private residence. The Rang Mahal was built for the Emperor’s wives and mistresses. The Hira Mahal was the last palace to be constructed in the Fort.
There are several other pavilions that were once surrounded by gardens. A water channel called the Stream of Paradise used to run through these pavilions.
The Fort came under British control in 1857. It was here that the last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar was put on trial before being exiled to Burma. The Fort was later converted into a garrison by the British.
Today the Fort is the venue for the flag hoisting ceremony and the speech by the Prime Minister of India on 15th August each year. The day marks India’s Independence Day.
At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel.
