Story Behind the Walls of Red Fort

History · New Delhi · 3 hours

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Overview

Step into the Red Fort and you enter a world of power, pride, and secrets. This isn’t just a fort visit; it’s a journey through the final chapter of the Mughal empire, where emperors ruled, history shifted, and the fate of Delhi quietly changed in 1857.


We enter through Lahori Gate, pass the old bazaar street, and step into the private world of emperors. Our storyteller will show you where the throne once stood, where royal women watched ceremonies from behind screens, and where monumental decisions shaped history.


This tour explores how Delhi moved from Mughal rule to British control and why the fort still matters in modern India.


During the walk, we will explore:

  • Chatta Chowk
  • Naubat Khana
  • Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas
  • Khas Mahal and Rang Mahal
  • Moti Masjid
  • Hayat Bakhsh Bagh

Hosted in English, Hindi

Meeting point

Red Fort

New Delhi, Delhi

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What is included

Guided tour by our storyteller

Entry tickets

What is not included

Transfers

Any personal expenses

Camera charges

Good to know

  • Carry an umbrella during peak summer/monsoon season
  • Carry your own water bottle
  • Advisable to bring a Government ID card
  • Foreign nationals are required to purchase their own entry tickets

Experience is curated by Furbago