Shimla Street Food Tour - 0 Night / 1 Day ( 5 Hours )
There is no better way to explore, experience, and admire the British Himalayan heritage town of Shimla than on a Shimla guided walks through its cuisine and safe local street food tour in Shimla. Shimla Street Food Tour With Summit Safari India — a guided culinary Shimla walk food tour that combines history, culture, and local flavors into one unforgettable experience. Often listed among the best day activities to do in Shimla, this 5 hours walking tour takes you through bustling bazaars, spice and vegetable markets, and heritage landmarks such as Scandal Point, all while sampling the city’s most beloved street food. From hot pakoras and steaming momos to sweet jalebis and aromatic chai, the street food tour Shimla is a delightful journey for food lovers and culture seekers alike.
Led by knowledgeable local guides, this tour is more than just about eating—it’s about exploring, learning, and experiencing Shimla through its people, stories, and authentic flavors.
Tour Overview & Description
Duration : 0 Night / 1 Day ( 5 Hours )
Location : North India- Shimla
Best Season : Mid February to December
Category : Street Food Culture, History and Heritage.
Covering : Local Bazaars, street food stalls and popular eating places of locals.
You can take it : As a private, personalised tour (tour dates would be of your choice)
Special About Tour :
Shimla Street Food Tour Best Culinary Walk to Explore Local Flavors & Culture
Shimla, the charming capital of Himachal Pradesh, is not only famous for its snow-capped mountains, colonial architecture, and scenic Shimla walks and trails but also for its vibrant street food culture. There could not be a better way to explore, experience, and admire the British Himalayan heritage town of Shimla than on the guided walks through its cuisine and safe local street food.If you are looking for the best day activities to do in Shimla,nothing comes close to exploring its bustling bazaars and the famous street food stalls on foot. Shimla Street Food Tour by Summit Safari India, is designed for foodies, culture lovers, and travelers who wish to experience the city beyond the usual tourist sights.
Often listed among the best day activities to do in Shimla, this 5 hour street food tour Shimla is led by an experienced local guide who combines stories of Shimla’s colonial past with introductions to its most iconic flavors. By the end of the day, you’ll have explored the town’s culture, heritage, and culinary secrets—all while savoring dishes locals have loved for generations.
What to Expect on the Street Food Tour in Shimla
The Shimla Street Food Tour offers flexible start times—you can begin in the morning at 9:00 AM to enjoy a mix of breakfast and lunch specialties, or start later between 12:30 and 2:00 PM for a hearty street food experience with light lunch and snacks that are filling enough to replace dinner. As a personalized experience, you can choose the timing that best suits your schedule.
This private street food tour in Shimla runs for about 5 hours at a relaxed pace, giving you ample opportunities to walk through the heart of the city, taste a variety of dishes, take photos, and interact with locals.On this Shimla Street Food Tour, you will savor a variety of local cuisines such as Siddu (traditional Himachali bread), steamed Momos, stuffed Paranthas with hot chai, crispy Pakoras (fritters), flavorful Channa Bhatura (chickpeas with fried Indian bread), homely Rajma Chawal (rice with kidney beans), along with classic Indian desserts like Jalebis and Gulab Jamun—and many more authentic Shimla street food specialties. The tour can also be tailored to your preferences, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian street food in Shimla available.
Summit Safari's Shimla Street Food Tour is the perfect blend of taste and tradition, offering travelers an authentic culinary walking tour in Shimla. This guided experience takes you on a Shimla street food crawl through bustling bazaars, heritage landmarks, and favorite local stalls, making it one of the best day activities to do in Shimla. From unique foodie experiences in Shimla to discovering hidden flavors with expert guides, it is truly among the most memorable things and activities to do and explore in Shimla. With Summit Safari’s Shimla guided tours street food walks, you don’t just taste Shimla – you live it.
If required, we can also arrange comfortable home-stay accommodations in Shimla at Marigold Home Stay Shimla.
Treat the below Shimla Street Food Tour just an inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you, around your interest and requirements. Summit Safari India will make your tour a memorable and extra ordinary....!
Place Wise Itinerary : 1 Day Tour (5 hours).
Shimla Street Food Tour Start Time & Pickup Points
Shimla Street Food Tour – Start Time and Pickup Point.
Duration: 5 hrs
Meeting Point: Your hotel lobby (if within walking distance of Mall Road) or Outside The Christ Church, The Ridge, Shimla.
Your Shimla Street Food Tour with Summit Safari India begins conveniently from your hotel lobby or the iconic Christ Church on the Ridge, making it easy to join whether you’re staying in the city center or nearby. As one of the most popular Shimla guided tours street food experiences, this culinary walk is designed to match your taste and schedule.
Timing: The Shimla Street Food Tour offers flexible start times— you can begin in the morning at 9:00 A.M. to enjoy a mix of breakfast and lunch specialties, or start later in between 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. for a hearty street food experience with light lunch and snacks that are filling enough to replace dinner. As a personalized foodie experience in Shimla, you can choose the timing that best suits your schedule, making it one of the best day activities to do in Shimla.
If required we do provide accommodation using home stay in Marigold Home Stay Shimla.
Important Note
Important Note:
This is the tour itinerary for the Shimla Street Food Tour which covers the local bazaars and the heritage zone of Shimla and we run it regularly. It can be altered & customised as we like to discuss plans with clients and can make suggestions about special places to visit depending on our clients’ interests, and available time.
You can travel reassured, knowing our vast experience and provide you with around-the-clock support to smooth out anything unexpected. The safety and well-being of our guests is paramount.
Best Days: Monday to Saturday (As on Sundays the local bazaars remain closed).
Combine Shimla Street Food Tour with Shimla Heritage Walk Tour
For those looking to enhance their experience, we offer an optional Shimla Heritage Walk Tour – In the Footsteps of the Raj (4 hours) in the morning (9:30 AM to 1:00 PM), before the start of the Shimla Street Food Tour. This guided heritage walk takes you through Shimla’s colonial architecture, historic churches, and old-world charm, setting the perfect backdrop for the culinary journey that follows in the afternoon. Combining these two experiences makes for one of the best day activities to do in Shimla.
Please note, the heritage walk comes at an additional cost and can be paired with the Shimla Street Food Tour, which begins around 1:00 PM
- The Indian Coffee House Shimla : We do visit Indian Coffee House Shimla for a cup of hot coffee at this historic café where politicians, writers, and students have gathered for decades.
- Savor Local Snacks : From crispy Pakoras and tangy Bhelpuri to spicy Tikki and freshly steamed Momos, you’ll experience many of the street food flavors that fuel Shimla’s bustling streets.
- Hearty Main Dishes : Depending on your taste, you may try stuffed Paranthas, chha Bhatura, Sidhus, Jalebi, Momos, dosa and many more. Each dish offers a glimpse into India’s rich culinary diversity
- Delectable Desserts : End on a sweet note with Gulab Jamun, Jalebi, or seasonal local sweets from bakeries and stalls popular among locals.
- Market Explorations : Stroll through Shimla’s Heritage Zone, spice and vegetable markets, interact with vendors, and discover the ingredients that form the backbone of Indian cooking.
Accomodation / Hotels
In the last couple of decades Shimla had turned to one of the most favourite and popular tourist destinations of India. To cater to the huge number of tourists visiting Shimla, the town has a large number of hotels to cater tourist of every hue. These hotels are famous for their traditional Indian hospitality and provide services which are at par with the best in the world. These hotels can be categorise as guest house, home stays, Deluxe hotels, Heritage hotels, 3 star hotels, 4 star hotels some of which belongs to Oberio’s group and Radisson. The very famous one in the town is Oberio’s Clarks, Oberio’s Cecil and The Wildflower Hall a little outside of the town.
Accommodation is not included in your day tour, but if required we can arrange the accommodation for you. One can choose the place of accommodation according to one’s requirement and budget.
If required we can provide accommodation using our home stay property in Shimla at Marigold Home Stay Shimla. which itself is a unique travel experience.
Cloths: Cottons with light woollens, sun hats and a rain cover / umbrella.
Tentative List of Hotels to be used
| SrNo | Place | Standard Package | Deluxe Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shimla | Hotel Royal Regency , Marigold Home Stay / Similar | Hotel Zion / Similar |
Note : Hotel are subject to availablity at th time of booking. In case the above hotels are not available, similar hotels will be provided.
Arrangements
You will follow the day tour as a Private tour accompanied by one of our excellent local guide. It is a walking tour through the heritage zone, the local lanes and bazaars of Shimla to taste the best safe street food.
If required, transportation from the city hotel to the City centre-Mall Road, from where the walk starts could be provided at an extra cost.
We walk at a leisurely pace with plenty of stops for photos, taste the safe street food which is the perfect way to explore Shimla. Our local guide is going to be very flexible during the entire tour and by the end of Shimla Food Tour there would be no space left for the dinner.
Tour Cost
Price varies by group Size:
For 1 Pax = 3,500 INR Per Person.
From 2 Pax to 5 Pax travelling together = 2,500 INR per person.
From 6 pax to 12 pax travelling together = 2,000 INR per person
Children 6 years to 12 years accompanying parents – 1,000 INR Per Child.
Children 5 years and below 5 years – Complimentary.
Inclusions
- Private English-speaking local guide throughout the tour.
- Guided Shimla Street Food Tour with insider tips and cultural insights.
- All food tastings including popular snacks, meals, and local specialties.
- Traditional tea (chai) and freshly brewed coffee during the tour.
- A variety of desserts and sweets such as Jalebis, Gulab Jamun, Pastries, and more.
- Bottled drinking water provided for your comfort.
- Visits to selected local food stalls and eateries loved by Shimla residents.
- Leisurely walking tour through Shimla’s local bazaars, spice markets, and heritage landmarks.
- Tissues and refreshing wet wipes for comfort.
- All kind of hotel taxes and GST
Exclusions
- Any kind of local transportation from the city hotel to the town (if required can be organized at an extra cost)
- Any kind of tips to tour escort / local guides.
- Any Kind of Personal Expenses or things which are not mentioned in the “Cost Includes”.
