Top India Volunteer Tours

Venture off the tourist trail on this unique 3-hour walking tour of the Sanjay Colony and get a first-hand glimpse of life in a Delhi slum. Learn about the struggles of some of Delhi’s poorest inhabitants, and discover the rich culture and sense of community that has emerged among residents. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure, traveling by metro and spending time visiting the local homes, temples, schools and small businesses. This small-group tour has a maximum of six people, ensuring a respectful and non-intrusive visit.

See a different side of Mumbai on this 2.5-hour walking tour of the Dharavi slum. Visit the community center and tour the textiles, recycling, and leather tanning businesses run by the local residents. With numbers limited to six on this small-group tour, you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide and round-trip transport is available as an optional upgrade. Proceeds from your tour go back into the local community to support a variety of projects on education, health, and livelihood.

Dive into the heart of Old Delhi on this 3-hour tour of the capital’s historic center. Hop on a rickshaw for a thrilling ride around the maze-like streets and alleys, and marvel over landmarks like the mighty Red Fort and Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque. Stroll through the colorful Khari Baoli spice market; take a peek inside a Sikh temple and a communal kitchen; and stop for tea in the bustling Kinari Bazaar. This small-group tour has a maximum of six participants, ensuring an intimate local experience.

Get to know Mumbai better on a customizable private day tour that includes a range of cultural, historic, and other attractions. Learn more about the people and businesses that make up one of the largest informal settlements in the world, Dharavi, on a walking tour. Get access to this part of the city that’s hard to visit independently. Then, visit other Mumbai highlights, including markets, temples, mosques, and more.

Spare day in Delhi and eager to see the Taj Mahal? This full-day private trip to Agra by fast train makes the excursion easy and comfortable. Settle into the Gatimaan Express for your journey to Agra, and on arrival, enjoy guided tours of the UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj before returning to Delhi. Includes Delhi hotel pickup and drop-off, return rail fares, guides, and buffet lunch in Agra. Upgrade to include entrance fees and a ride on the business class train car.

Experience some of India’s most beautiful sights on this private day trip to Agra, including transport from Delhi. With an early morning pickup, make it to the Taj Mahal in time to take in stunning views of the majestic palace at sunrise. Tour the grounds with your private guide, and enjoy breakfast at a nearby hotel. Then, stop by Agra Fort before doing some souvenir shopping in the city (own expense).

Explore the sights of Old and New Delhi with your own private guide on a tour with three different durations options to suit your suit your schedule. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, and Humayun's Tomb. Visit Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; Parliament House; and Chandni Chowk; and temples such as the lavish Akshardham. Includes entrance fees, and round-trip transfers from your Delhi hotel, airport or train station.

See some of India's most iconic cities on this comprehensive 4-day Golden Triangle tour. Relax in the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle and make your way between Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Your driver shares details, insight, and the history of historic landmarks along the way. See the sunrise over the Taj Mahal—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—head up to Amber Fort, and explore the Maharaja’s City Palace, with guides provided at each sight.

Get an up-close look at the history and the landmarks of the Mughal Empire during this day trip from Delhi to Agra. Visit the iconic Taj Mahal—India's most stunning homage to love, and learn how this World Wonder was built by Shah Jahan for his Mumtaz. Make a stop at Agra Fort, and learn about the 16th-century Mughal monument from your guide. Upgrade your tour to include entrance fees and/or a buffet lunch at a 5-star hotel.

Experience India's Golden Triangle on this private 3-day tour of Agra, Jaipur, and Delhi with transport in a private vehicle. See UNESCO-listed spots, such as Agra Fort, Amber Fort, Qutub Minar, and Jantar Mantar. Catch sight of the Taj Mahal at sunrise, and explore Jal Mahal, which lies in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. Other highlights include India Gate and Hawa Mahal.

Delhi is full of sights that are hard to leave off a successful itinerary, but visitors can find it challenging to travel from one part of the bustling city to another. On this Delhi tour, let a driver and guide do the legwork, taking you to explore Old and New Delhi attractions. See some of the city’s most popular historical, religious, and political landmarks, and stop for photos at India Gate. A rickshaw ride is included, and a buffet lunch is available with an upgrade.

Travel by fast train round-trip from Delhi to Agra to pack in more sightseeing and spend less time on the road. The Gatimaan Express train gets you to Agra and your local guide and private driver meet you upon arrival. Visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daulah (Baby Taj), and Mehtab Bagh, before returning to Delhi in the evening. Choose the transport and guide option or upgrade to included lunch, entrance fees, and train-class options.

Ensure a taxi is waiting for you when you arrive at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport by pre-booking a private arrival transfer. Your driver will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned sedan (or SUV for larger groups), just for you and your party.

Accompany a local guide through one of Delhi’s slum areas during this small-group guided tour through Sangam Colony. Share in exchanges with residents and listen to stories of survival during an optional tea break with a local family. Learn about ongoing projects during a visit to the educational and vocational training center of Pandav Nagar. Eighty percent of proceeds benefit a local non-profit organization.

Learn more about the ordinary people and business that make up a large part of Mumbai on this private walking tour in Dharavi. Tour safely in a part of the city that you’d have trouble accessing independently. Visit a range of innovative businesses, from a soap factory to a recycling center, which operate in these challenging conditions. Also visit Dharavi’s residential areas to appreciate the colorful street art.

India is a country of contrasts, with slums sitting beside opulent palaces. Get an insider’s insight into Dharavi Slum, used as the setting for the blockbuster movie Slumdog Millionaire, during a 2-hour tour. As you walk around the area, you’ll get an intimate glimpse into the daily lives of local residents and learn about systems in place for more than 1 million residents. Plus, you can upgrade to include convenient round-trip transfers from your hotel.

“The soul of India lies in its villages” as said by Mahatma Gandhi, and this tour is just the right approach to discover the depths of real India and its villages. Join us on this tour of villages surrounding Varanasi and you will experience the true essence of Indian culture. We have curated this offbeat tour as an opportunity to actually be among the village communities of India and get personal in-depth insights into their lifestyle and livelihood, which are hardly mentioned in a travel guidebook. See the life in rural India closely and experience the villagers, see how even today they have preserved their old culture and tradition for coming generations. Learn the basics of home cooking, ploughing, sowing seeds, cattle grazing, dairy farming, visit to a local school and spend time with rural kids. By the end of the tour you will develop a great perspective of the city, its culture, food and life of a local.

Discover a different side of Mumbai with this private guided tour of the massive Dharavi Slum, one of the largest in Asia. After pickup from your hotel, airport, or port, travel to the slum by private vehicle and follow your guide to explore the narrow laws, small businesses and industries of Dharavi, including recycling, and learn about the daily lives of the residents.

Learn more about life in Bengaluru on this fascinating guided walk through the Ejipura slum area. Behind the facades you will discover inspiring enterprise and perseverance. Stop at local businesses that have flourished in the area, despite apparent setbacks, and drop in on a local school. Your guide is intimately familiar with Ejipura and proceeds from the tour are returned to the community.

Visit the Dharavi slum area, made famous by the film Slumdog Millionaire, with this tour, designed to give travelers a real insight into life in the neighborhood and lift stereotypes. You'll visit schools, see where people live, work, and play, and get the chance to interact with residents with a professional guide to lead the way.

Experience the delights of a traditional desert farm. Wander through the farm, where you can pick Bair,Kair, and Sangri straight from the trees. Sit and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and great silence whilst you wait for a fresh Lassi or masala chai. We make Lunch from the beans that you have just picked. You can also take home some grains or seasonal vegetable from our farm. which will give you a real taste of local life here in Jaisalmer.

Discover a different side of Mumbai with this small-group half-day guided tour of the massive Dharavi Slum, one of the largest in Asia. After pickup from your South Mumbai hotel, travel to the slum by private vehicle and follow your driver-guide to see both the residential and commercial side of Dharavi. Afterwards, visit the Dhobi Ghat, and see Asia’s largest open-air laundromat.

If you’re looking for a fun way to explore Delhi’s highlights—this is it! Avoid the stress of figuring out how to get around the city by having a guide to lead the way. You’ll experience a whole range of local transport including tuk-tuks and pedicabs. Attractions you’ll see include Connaught Place, the Presidential Palace, Humayun’s Tomb, Jama Mosque, and Red Fort. Traveling with a guide means you'll make the most of your time by taking local shortcuts and learning about sights as you travel.