
Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi
Traveler rating
4.4/5
Based on 29 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi worth booking?
Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi is a 4-hour experience in New Delhi, India, from ₹4,200 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 29 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 4.4/5 (29)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- ₹4,200 per person
Book the tour offered by one of the most reputable local tour companies in India! As a family business since 1971, the company specializes in hosting international travelers from U.S., Europe, Australia, and everywhere else, and provide high quality service and cultural experience. After complimentary pickup at your accommodation in Delhi by a private vehicle, start your spiritual journey to South Delhi with your friendly, professional private guide and driver. You will visit some of the most popular and spiritual attractions in South Delhi including the immense Akshardham Temple, the renowned Bahai house of worship named Lotus Temple, the Hare Krishna’s ISKCON Temple. Enjoy the undivided attention from your guide who will provide insightful commentary throughout the day at each attraction and point out other landmarks en route.
What you get
About this experience
Book the tour offered by one of the most reputable local tour companies in India! As a family business since 1971, the company specializes in hosting international travelers from U.S., Europe, Australia, and everywhere else, and provide high quality service and cultural experience. After complimentary pickup at your accommodation in Delhi by a private vehicle, start your spiritual journey to South Delhi with your friendly, professional private guide and driver. You will visit some of the most popular and spiritual attractions in South Delhi including the immense Akshardham Temple, the renowned Bahai house of worship named Lotus Temple, the Hare Krishna’s ISKCON Temple. Enjoy the undivided attention from your guide who will provide insightful commentary throughout the day at each attraction and point out other landmarks en route.
What's included
Included
- One bottled water per person
- Private guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at Delhi city hotels only
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission to all attractions (if required)
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Tickets for any shows or exhibits
- Guide inside Akshardham
What you'll see and do
Swaminarayan Akshardham
Your day starts with hotel pickup by a private driver, who takes you to Akshardham Temple, India’s largest temple complex, which opened in 2005. Akshardham Temple features a fascinating combination of grand temple architecture and high-tech interactive displays that resemble a theme park. There's a boat ride (OPTIONAL) that takes you through 10,000 years of Indian history illustrated by 3D dioramas.
60 minutes here
Lotus Temple
Head to your next stop, the Lotus Temple, a Bahai house of worship designed in the shape of a lotus flower. Built in 1986, the stunning white marble ‘flower’ sits within 26 acres (10.5 hectares) of landscaped gardens, pools and red sandstone walkways. The central prayer hall accommodates about 2,500 people and looks as if it's open to the sky.
45 minutes here
ISKCON Temple Delhi
Nearby, pop into the extravagant ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) temple, which the Hare Krishna movement opened in 1998. The sprawling complex features elaborate high-tech exhibits based on the Bhagavad Gita (a classic Hindu scripture), as well as extensive gardens and cavernous halls.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, ja, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Delhi Airport Service
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Some places of worship will require your head to be covered; a scarf or a handkerchief will be enough, and headgear will be available at these locations, as well
- If your tour falls on a day that has a religious significance, places of worship may be very crowded on these occasions
- Overall duration of the tour may vary depending on traffic conditions and the time spent at each site
- For language guide (other than English), a supplement of Indian Rupees 1500 will be applicable
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 29 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
29 verified traveler reviews for Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent Tour for First Time Visitors
Kuldeep our guide was engaging and knowledgeable about the sites visited. Our driver transported safely and minimized our walking at every stop. My spouse and I enjoyed the tour and learned much in the process. The lunch location selected was excellent and reasonable.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you thoroughly enjoyed the tour. It’s great to know the guide’s insights added value to your experience. Glad you liked the services of our chauffeur as well - Our chauffeurs are well-versed with city routes, and for your safety - are verified by the police as well. Thank you once again!
via Viator
Unhappy Guide
The 3 temples are beautiful but unfortunately as it was raining our guide was clearly not very happy getting wet. The marble floors outside were extremely wet and slippy and almost dangerous barefoot. I fell over quite badly (was assisted by my son and others ) but the guide was so far ahead he was completely unaware. This was a private tour for just the two of us but he clearly did not want to be outside in the rain….
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear about your fall and the discomfort caused by the weather and slippery conditions. During the tour, our team did call to check in and at that time you mentioned the tour was going well. That said, we take your comments seriously and have shared them with the guide to reinforce guest safety and attentiveness, especially in challenging weather. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Wishing you good health!
via Viator
A good spiritual trip
We throughly enjoyed the tour. The three temples are new but very impressive especially the Akshardham Temple. The guide information was great and helpful.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you thoroughly enjoyed the tour and found the temples impressive, especially Akshardham. It’s great to know the guide’s insights added value to your experience. Thank you once again!
via Viator
Need better English speaking guides
Great tour. Only negative issue. Our guide did not speak good English. So many times we couldn't understand what he was explaining
Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. We’re delighted to know you had a great experience on the Spiritual tour of Delhi. We’ve noted your feedback regarding the English-speaking guide and will take it into consideration for future services. We truly appreciate your input and look forward to welcoming you again soon. Thank you!
via Viator
I did not get to visit...
I did not get to visit the lotus temple because it was republic day, no forewarning about this. No monetary compensation as well. I was instead brought to a scarf shop, was pressured into buying a subpar scarf for INR500. A lot of hard selling, then I was treated coldly after, not even shown out of the place. Crossed a river, was pressured by the driver to take a picture of it with my film camera. Went to Iskcon, was not allowed to leave as I was seen as a tourist and had to pay for books i did not want. Was very very awkward. Offered INR100 for him to leave me alone, he wanted INR500.
Response from the operator: Apologies for your experience. Since this was a last-minute booking and that also on a national holiday, we could not arrange for our preferred guide. Since you were not able to visit one place, we have refunded 25% of the total trip amount. Once again, please accept our apology for any inconvenience caused to you.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- ₹4,200 to ₹10,793
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 10
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Delhi Airport Service, who run 51 experiences we rank across 15 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 50.2.
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Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Delhi.
How much does Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi cost?
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Prices start at ₹4,200 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Delhi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Delhi is not rushed.
Is Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 29 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New Delhi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi?
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Around 10 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Delhi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Delhi and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Delhi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New Delhi?
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On Outty we rank every New Delhi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Private Day Trip From Delhi with 5* Lunch, 5 Nights 6 Days Private Golden Triangle Tour - Delhi Agra Jaipur, Old & New Delhi Private City Tour – Traveler’s Choice (Top Rated). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New Delhi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New Delhi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi?
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Included: One bottled water per person; Private guide; Hotel pickup and drop-off at Delhi city hotels only; Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle; and Admission to all attractions (if required). Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified; Gratuities; Tickets for any shows or exhibits; and Guide inside Akshardham. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 8874 listed pickup locations in and around New Delhi. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi offered in?
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It is offered in German, Russian, Japanese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in New Delhi. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Private Spiritual Tour: Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple & ISKCON in South Delhi?
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Across 29 reviews averaging 4.4 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
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