What is a heritage walk, and where can I join one?

A heritage walk is a guided walking tour through the historic parts of a city, focusing on architecture, stories, food and local life. It is one of the best ways to understand a place.

Popular walks are held in Old Delhi, Ahmedabad’s walled city (a UNESCO World Heritage City), Kolkata, Mumbai’s Fort area, Lucknow, Varanasi, Hyderabad’s Old City and Jaipur. Municipal corporations, tourism departments and private groups organise them, usually early in the morning.