Ans: No. The Red Fort is closed every Monday, and on days declared closed for special events or national ceremonies. It is open Tuesday to Sunday, and we confirm exact timings with you before your tour date.
About the Tour
Delve into the legacy of Mughal history with TripHippies’ Red Fort Tour Package. Featured by magnificent red sandstone buildings, royal palaces, historic museums, and political significance, the Red Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It stands prominently at the center of Old Delhi and is one of the biggest embodiments of power, cultural heritage, and skillful architecture of the Mughal emperors.
Commissioned in 1638 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and completed in 1648, the Red Fort remained the administrative and ceremonial hub of the Mughal Empire for about 200 years. The huge red sandstone walls, vast courtyards, and beautifully decorated halls of the fort tell the story of an empire who have reigned over vast territories of the Indian subcontinent.
At TripHippies.com, we offer you a complete Red Fort Tour Package that takes you back in time. Whether it is the grandeur of Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas or the busy village of Chandni Chowk in the proximity, our Red Fort Tour Package is designed to experience the full heritage of Old Delhi without dealing with the trouble of planning, ticket-buying, or being among crowds.
Tour Highlights
Enter through Lahori Gate, once the fort’s grand ceremonial entrance
Visit Diwan-i-Aam, where emperors heard petitions from the common people
See Diwan-i-Khas, the Peacock Throne’s hall, renowned for pietra dura
Visit the royal Hammams and Aurangzeb’s elegant Moti Masjid mosque
Learn the fort’s role in Mughal rule and India’s independence
Browse Chatta Chowk bazaar, with optional Chandni Chowk walk outside
Add the optional evening Sound and Light Show narrating history
Capture the red sandstone fort glowing in the sunset light
Tour Itinerary
Pickup from Your Hotel/Place
Our skilled driver will pick you up in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle from the place of your interest in Delhi/NCR to start the excursion on a pleasant note.
Arrival at the Red Fort
Arrive at the Red Fort, the majestic Lahori Gate, first carrying out a quick security check. See the spectacular Red Fort constructed by Shah Jahan in the 17th century, which had been the main residence for the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for almost 200 years.
Discovering the Old Fort
Guided Tour of the Fort Complex, which starts from Chatta Chowk (the covered bazaar). Stroll in through the monumental Lahori Gate, and enjoy the amazing architecture of the Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Rang Mahal, the Hammam Royal Baths, Mumtaz Mahal Khas Mahal (the emperor’s private palace), Moti Masjid, explained by our guide with an exceptional story about the Mughals.
Visiting Museums
Don’t forget to check out museums located on the territory of the Red Fort, which showcase Mughal artifacts, weapons, and the most fascinating exhibitions relating to the Indian Freedom Movement. Visit Moti Masjid and Hayat Bakhsh Bagh, the serene white marble mosque as well as the beautiful Mughal gardens within the fort.
Walking in Chatta Chowk
Walk through Chatta Chowk, which used to be the covered market of the artisans who sold different expensive items like souvenirs, jewelry, and various Indian arts and crafts. Continue your experience with this walking tour of Old Delhi, where our experienced guide talks about the old streets, havelis, and food lanes (optional).
Return to the Hotel
After you finish the sightseeing tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel or chosen location comfortably.
Evening Add-On: Sound & Light Show
You will be back in the evening between 6.30 to 8.30 for the Sound & Light Show of the fort that depicts its history through a powerful mix of narration, artistry, and music.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Before booking a Delhi Lal Quila Tour Package, you should check what is included and excluded in our package.
Included
- Hotel/location pick-up and drop-off in an AC van
- Skip-the-queue assistance at the ticket counter
- Helpful, knowledgeable tour guide
- Red Fort monument entry ticket
- Museum entry inside the fort complex
- Guided walk through Chatta Chowk bazaar
- Bottled water for drinking during the tour
- 24-hour customer support
Excluded
- Lunch/dinner and food purchase
- Mobile phones/cameras locker charges
- Shopping or souvenirs
- Tips and gratuities
- Sound & Light Show ticket (optional evening add-on)
- Any other thing that is not mentioned in “Inclusions”
Activities to Indulge In
Admire the Grand Mughal Architecture
From the Lahori Gate through Chatta Chowk to the Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas, the fort is a lesson in Mughal court architecture. Red sandstone gives way to white marble as you move from the public halls into the emperor’s private quarters.
UNESCO Site
Entry Included
Guided Commentary
Check out the Museums
Several museums sit inside the complex, covering Mughal arms and artefacts and the Indian freedom movement. They are covered by your entry ticket and take about an hour if you want to see them properly.
Covered by Ticket
Indoor Galleries
Mughal & Freedom Era
Shopping at Chatta Chowk
The covered bazaar inside the Lahori Gate once sold silk, jewellery and silverware to the imperial household. It still trades today, mostly in handicrafts and souvenirs, and is the only market of its kind inside a Mughal fort.
Covered Bazaar
Handicrafts
Free to Browse
Watch the Light and Sound Show in the Evening
The evening show narrates the fort’s history against the illuminated walls, running roughly between 6.30 and 8.30 depending on the season. It is an optional add-on and the ticket is not included in the base package.
Optional Add-On
Evening Show
Seasonal Timings
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FAQ
Is the Red Fort open every day?
How many hours does one have to spend at the Red Fort?
Ans: Generally, most of the visitors would take around 3 to 5 hours to visit the monument and the attractions nearby.
Do the entry tickets form part of the package?
Ans: Yes. The Red Fort monument entry ticket is included and our team handles the ticketing so you skip the counter queue. The optional evening Sound & Light Show ticket is not included.
Is the tour appropriate for seniors and children?
Ans: Yes, the Red Fort Tour Package is appropriate for families with seniors and children.
Can you customize the tour?
Ans: Yes, TripHippies provides custom-made tour plans as per your travel preferences and requirements.
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Traveler Reviews
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Anjali Gupta
Mumbai An amazing experience! The TripHippies guide narrated so many interesting stories about the fort and made it come alive.
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Michael Reynolds
USA Being a first-time traveler to Delhi, I learned so much about Mughal architecture with this tour. Great job by the tour guide, and the pick-up/drop-off service was great.
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Karan Malhotra
Delhi I took the tour with my visiting cousins and they enjoyed it completely. Everything was well organized, and it was very informative. The optional walk through Chandni Chowk was a plus.
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Emma & James
UK The Sound & Light Show was out of this world. Everything went so well thanks to TripHippies. Highly recommended to take the day tour along with the evening show.
