Costs nothing · New Delhi, India
15 Free Things to Do in New Delhi
Every place here has verified free entry. Your New Delhi day can cost exactly nothing.
Only places with a confirmed free-entry policy make this list. Ranked by traveler review volume. Updated monthly.
India Gate
LandmarkIndia Gate is New Delhi's great war memorial, a 42-metre sandstone arch at the eastern end of the grand Rajpath (now Kartavya Path) ceremonial avenue, inscribed with the names of tens of thousands of…
Read our full guide →Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Religious siteGurudwara Bangla Sahib is the most prominent Sikh house of worship in Delhi, a serene white-marble complex crowned by golden domes, centred on a large sacred pool (sarovar) whose still water mirrors the building.
Read our full guide →Pasar Chandni Chowk
MarketPasar Chandni Chowk, or Chandni Chowk market, is one of India's oldest and busiest markets, located in the heart of Old Delhi.
Read our full guide →Lodhi Garden
Park & natureLodhi Garden is one of Delhi's most beloved green spaces, a beautifully landscaped 90-acre park dotted with the domed tombs and mosques of 15th- and 16th-century Lodhi and Sayyid dynasty rulers, set…
Read our full guide →Jama Masjid
Religious siteJama Masjid is the great congregational mosque of Old Delhi, one of the largest mosques in India and a masterpiece of Mughal architecture, commissioned by Shah Jahan (builder of the Taj Mahal).
Read our full guide →Hauz Khas Village
NeighborhoodHauz Khas Village is one of New Delhi's most distinctive neighbourhoods, a place where medieval history and trendy modern nightlife collide.
Read our full guide →Kartavya Path
LandmarkKartavya Path, formerly known as Rajpath, is the grand avenue that runs from the Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace) to India Gate in New Delhi.
Read our full guide →Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib
Religious siteGurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib stands on the site where the ninth Sikh Guru, Tegh Bahadur, was beheaded in 1675 for refusing to convert to Islam.
Read our full guide →Khan Market
MarketKhan Market, located in the heart of New Delhi near Lodhi Garden, is one of the city's most prestigious and popular shopping destinations.
Read our full guide →Amrit Udyan
LandmarkAmrit Udyan, formerly known as the Mughal Gardens, is a stunning botanical haven located within the grounds of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India in New Delhi.
Read our full guide →Agrasen Ki Baoli - Leamigo
LandmarkAgrasen Ki Baoli, also known as Ugrasen Ki Baoli, is a 14th-century stepwell located in the heart of New Delhi, near Connaught Place.
Read our full guide →Explore Real India
Park & natureExplore Real India is a bustling market complex in Greater Kailash Part-1, New Delhi, known for its authentic shopping experience.
Read our full guide →Janpath Market
MarketJanpath Market, located on Janpath Road in the Connaught Place area of New Delhi, is a vibrant street market popular with both locals and tourists.
Read our full guide →Children's Park
Park & natureChildren's Park is a well-maintained green oasis located adjacent to the iconic India Gate in the heart of New Delhi.
Read our full guide →Gali Paranthe Wali
LandmarkGali Paranthe Wali is a narrow, bustling alley in the heart of Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk, renowned for its legendary paratha shops that have been serving for generations.
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How we pick these
Every place here is genuinely free to enter. We filter the 185 New Delhi places we track down to those with no admission charge, then rank them by traveler reviews. Updated monthly.
Good to know
A few museums are free only on set days — check opening info before you go.
Entry is free, but transport, snacks and lockers in New Delhi still add up.
Free attractions draw crowds; mornings are usually the calmest.
Common questions
What can you do for free in New Delhi?+
This list ranks the best no-cost things to do in New Delhi, from parks and viewpoints to museums with free entry.
Are there free museums in New Delhi?+
Some museums are free all the time and others on specific days. The verified-free ones are included above.
Is New Delhi expensive to visit?+
You can see a lot of New Delhi on a tight budget by leaning on the free attractions here and eating where locals do.
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