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New Delhi with Withlocals

"We had a GREAT time sampling street foods with Ritesh! He expertly navigated us through busy streets and back alleys to sample a variety of delicious and authentic Delhi cuisine. He went out of his way to make us feel comfortable, even helping us figure out transportation back to the hotel. This has been our favorite experience in Delhi by far!! Thanks again for the unique experience, Ritesh!"

"We had the pleasure of booking Karni for our Full Day Coverage of New Delhi City Tour. Karni was quite accommodating, easy-going and talkative. He even allowed us to pick and choose what we wanted to see. Because it's not necessarily a walking tour, Karni provided a car for the excursion, which was a good idea given that some of the most famous sites are on opposite sides of the city. In the car ride, we talked about everything concerning India. I personally found him to be quite knowledgeable, and I enjoyed talking with him about the life history of Mahatma Gandhi, Queen Victoria (Empress of India), and topics concerning the Mughal Empire. Karni is a fountain of information. Most importantly, we had a problem with one of the local delivery vendors and Karni was right there as our advocate to straighten out the situation for us and make sure that kind of misunderstanding doesn't happen to others--a gesture we appreciated. Overall, we recommend Karni highly should you ever visit India. He's worth your time. "

"We chose a walking tour of Old Delhi, focussing on the market area near the Red Fort. We were hoping for a guide who would be able to share the history of the area, as well as helping us negotiate its busy and hectic streets with confidence and enjoyment. Karni met every expectation for us: he was calm and knowledgeable, having prepared a route which allowed us to explore the bustling streets - and quieter hidden places - with assurance; with him as our expert leader, setting the pace to suit our needs and doing so with great care, intelligence and good humour. He spent 20 minutes after our tour together had finished ensuring we could purchase tickets at the metro station, because of a problem with the ticket office, which had caused large queues and complications; we would never have managed this on our own. It was just another example of how he made our first day in this potentially challenging city a complete delight and a wonderful memory to share with our friends and family at home. I thoroughly recommend Karni as a first-class tour guide and feel genuinely blessed that we chose this lovely man to be our expert companion in Delhi. A real gem!"

"Great day with Karni. He brought the streets to life with stories and insight into the hidden parts of the city we would never have seen otherwise. Definitely recommend - we had the street food experience and it was amazing!!"

"We had a great time with Karni showing us around old Delhi. Easy to understand and helpful. Recommend for a brief overview of the old delhi"

"Such a great day - all three of us have celiac, and Ritesh was so helpful and accommodating. We were able to try a lot of foods and explored the spice markets. Highly recommend an afternoon with Ritesh! "

"We had a fabulous tour with Alok Friendly and knowledgeable , he quickly guided us on foot from India gate to the metro ( we were impressed by the Metro system)to the bustle of Chandni Chowk , we are world travellers and are really interested in seeing the nuts and bolts of real life and this did not disappoint , we were given ample opportunities to engage with the locals , including our very friendly rickshaw driver , who navigated the narrow alleyways so deftly and guided us to a great tea shop , and of course the spice market , where we were able to take a birds eye view of the crowded streets below from the terrace above Thank you , Alok , for making our visit so memorable ! Kate and Ian , from the UK"

"We booked a tour around Old Delhi with Karni as we had one day in Delhi before a 15 day tour around Rajasthan. It was our first time in both Delhi and India, and despite being seasoned travellers, we wanted to explore with someone familiar with the area and customs. Karin was perfect. We met up and made our way together navigating the local metro system. While we loved the vibrancy of Old Delhi, the spice market and the people, the highlight was the Sikh Temple and Community Kitchen. We felt very safe and enjoyed learning about the history and customs as well as trying some local snacks. Karni was very careful about where and what food we should try, choosing vendors he trusted to have good hygiene. He was happy to share his knowledge about the history and culture of Delhi, which we were very interested in. Would highly recommend this tour."

"Do you want to experience Indian street food without getting sick? Ritesh was an excellent host who led my husband & I to hidden gems in Chandni Chowk. We felt safe & confident with each food stall or restaurant we experienced. A definite highlight on our first trip to India."

"Ritesh was an amazing guide. He studied history and political science at university and so he infuses his tour with an extensive history lesson which is very informative and really gives you a good sense for how the city developed. He also takes you to places you would never see on any other tour (and definitely not on your own). He’s got a great personality and is very helpful and friendly. We highly recommend him."