After dark · INDIA NIGHT TOURS
The 15 best India night tours you can book, with what each costs, how late it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start with it.
Spend 3.5 to 5 hours eating your way through Mumbai with guides such as Sufiyan, Sajid, G2, and Suraj. Ride a local train to Chowpatty, share snacks on the beach, visit Bhuleshwar and Minara Masjid, then finish with ice cream. Transport, food, water, and sanitizer are included.
“Sufiyan is the best person to be your guide and all the food was so tasty. Everybody needs to experience Mumbai like this!”
Explore Mumbai after sunset with a private English-speaking guide and optional hotel pickup. Visit Marine Drive, Gateway of India, Crawford Market, CST, Banganga Tank, and more, with guides such as Sharon, Jawwad, Priti, and Subhan sharing local stories. Expect some walking, photo stops, and traffic between sights.
“Tour with Sharon is amazing! So informative, fun and really great time! Our flight was late so Sharon was accomodating dor the change, we appreciate it very much! I hope we do another tour with her- when you book, ask for Sharon!”
Spend three to four hours seeing Mumbai after dark in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Expect major sights such as the Gateway of India, CST, Marine Drive, Dhobi Ghat, Hanging Gardens, and Antilia, plus photo stops and local stories. Guides including Shruti, Abhi, Yash, Husain, and Mayur have tailored tours to guest interests.
“Shruti and Ayjun were punctual and very efficient with our time. Shruti gave us a lot of interesting information about each site and was flexible to show us what we wanted to see. She was willing to take pictures for us. Ayjun always made sure to open the door for us.”
Explore New Delhi by private air-conditioned car on a flexible three-hour evening tour. Your guide, often Asif, Shamin, or Ravi, explains the monuments, while a chauffeur handles Delhi traffic. Expect India Gate by night, Lodi Gardens, Safdarjung Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and possibly Agrasen Ki Baoli, with hotel pickup and drop-off.
“The excursion was very informative, and there was a good balance of being able to walk around the sites and observe while also receiving a good amount of information. The guide was able to answer any questions we had pertaining to the monuments and provided a pleasant traveling environment.”
Start at Churchgate at 5:30 pm with an English-speaking guide such as Sajid, Bala, or Jitu. Try Mumbai snacks at Chowpatty Beach, visit Bhuleshwar Market and Minara Masjid, then finish with ice cream in Bhori Mohalla. Food, bottled water, and a 3.5-hour guided walk are included.
“This was a really fun activity to experience the hustle and bustle of south Mumbai and try regional delicacies. Sajid was very knowledgeable and helped us explore different tastes and flavours. There was plenty of vegetarian food!”
See Jaipur after dark in a private open-top vehicle for up to six people. Visit Amber Fort, watch the optional Light and Sound show, catch sunset from Nahargarh, and photograph Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, and Albert Hall. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but dinner and the Amber show cost extra.
“The first hour of the tour was a ride up the Aravalli Mountain to go to a restaurant with a view of the illuminated Nahargarh Fort. The view was nice, but there was lots of traffic on the way up and it was very cold on the Jeep as the seRead more”
Join Manish or a family guide from The Pushkar Routes for a three-hour evening walk through Pushkar’s temples, ghats, old streets, and Halwai Gali. You’ll visit Brahma Temple, attend the MahaAarti fire ceremony at Brahma Ghat, taste malpua and masala tea, and learn about Hindu and Sikh customs without shopping pressure.
“Really informative, really well organised. Saw parts of the city I would never have seen on my own. It is a long tour (3 hours) but plenty of breaks and lots to see”
Start at 4 p.m. near Ajmeri Gate and walk Jaipur’s old city with a local guide. Meet artisans, browse markets, sample snacks, pause for tea near Hawa Mahal, and ride a battery rickshaw to Albert Hall Museum. Guides such as Archit, Rajov, Himmad, and Khush are praised for personal, flexible hosting.
“So amazing to walk the streets of Jaipur. Rajov was a great guide that took well care of us and showed us around. All the sights and smells. Its worth the time while you are in Jaipur.”
Start at Connaught Place at 5:30 pm and follow a local guide into Old Delhi by metro, rickshaw, and on foot. Taste chaat, chole bhature, jalebi, samosas, paranthas, sweets, and Mughlai food near Jama Masjid. Groups are capped at six, and guides such as Pradeep, Salman, and Badal bring local context to the food and streets.
“What a truly fantastic tour with our guide Salman, not just an experience in local foods but a true insight into magical old Delhi and it's rich culture and history. Experience the many forms of transport to be found and how local people work anRead more”
Spend 3.5 hours seeing Mumbai after dark in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide explains the city’s landmarks, from Gothic CST to Marine Drive’s Queen’s Necklace. Stops include the Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, Oval Maidan, and Malabar Hill. Sharon and driver Deepak have hosted guests on this route.
“Great tour guude. He explained everything well and was very patient with my questions. Would highly recommend.”
Walk Old Delhi with guide Faizy as evening turns to night. This 3.5-hour food tour includes a full dinner of local tastings, chai, vegetarian skewers, Old Delhi kebabs, a Mughal-era dessert, a tuk tuk ride, and stories around Chandni Chowk and Jama Masjid. Groups are limited to 10.
“We had a great night with Faizy on the Old Delhi Food tour. He took us to places where normally only locals eat, and this made it a special experience. I recommend Faizy's food tour”
Spend 3 to 4 hours seeing New Delhi’s grand monuments after sunset with a private guide and air-conditioned car. You’ll visit India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Safdarjung Tomb, and Lodhi Garden, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Guides such as Shamin, Asif, and Riaz are praised for clear historical explanations and friendly service.
“Excellent and informative tour. Shamin guided me throughout the evening and helped explain the significance of each site. We went at a quick pace but had plenty of time around each monument. Definitely recommend the tour to see New Delhi lit up at night.”
Spend about five hours seeing Jaipur after dark with a private driver in an air-conditioned car or tuk-tuk. The route includes Royal Gaitor, Nahargarh Fort at sunset, Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall, Birla Mandir, and evening markets. Guides such as Aslam, Amin, Khalid, and Mohsin Khan are noted for flexibility, local insight, and care with timing.
“Traffic was super busy - really not A great experience! Didn’t get to see many places! Couldn’t wait to get back to the hotel.”
Join a small evening walking tour in Pushkar from 5 pm for about three hours. Visit Brahma Temple, Varaha Temple, Gurudwara Sahib, Old Rangji Temple, and the 52 ghats of Pushkar Lake, ending with Maha Aarti. Guides including Manish and Kapil explain Hindu customs, temple history, and local life. Pickup is offered.
“Very good tour. Manish was an excellent tour guide. Very friendly and very informative. Would definitely recommend if coming to Pushkar.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Chickpet Metro Station for a three-hour private walk through KR Market, its flower and spice stalls, and the VV Puram food street. Guides such as Ayan, Damodar, Jay, and Sam lead the route, with included tastings of South Indian vegetarian favorites and a short Metro ride between markets.
“My solo tour with Damodar was exactly what I was looking for: a thoughtful guided experience through Bangalore’s market and street food. I also loved getting to experience the metro! I ate well and felt very safe as a solo female traveler. I’d recommend to anyone interested in getting off the beaten path!”
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