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Red Fort
- 4.5184k reviews
A 17th-century Mughal palace-fort in Old Delhi with red sandstone walls, audience halls, museums and evening shows.
Quick answers
Red Fort in short
Is Red Fort indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Red Fort good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Red Fort cost?
Tickets Indian/SAARC/BIMSTEC adults ₹35 online or ₹50 cash; other foreign adults ₹550 online or ₹600 cash.
Do you need to book Red Fort?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Red Fort?
About 2 hours.
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Where is Red Fort?
Netaji Subhash Marg, Old Delhi, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi, 110006.
Is Red Fort wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:15 am
Why it fits right now
Not one for this hour.
Go later, at 10 am instead.
In its favour
- Hours not listed
- Best in the morning
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
21°
Clear
- Feels
- 23°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 3km/h
- 9am
24° - 10am26°
- 11am27°
The next five days
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Red Fort
- 2 Lal qila · 4 min
- 3 Yamuna Ghat · 15 min
- 4 Aarohi Veg Restaurant · 16 min
- 5 Shantivan · 17 min
Good to know
- Tickets Indian/SAARC/BIMSTEC adults ₹35 online or ₹50 cash; other foreign adults ₹550 online or ₹600 cash
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 2 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 184k reviews
Known for
- Mughal architecture
- Lahori Gate
- Red sandstone walls
- Light and sound
What people say
- People like:
- Historical significance, Mughal architecture and the light-and-sound show.
I recently visited the Red Fort, and the experience was truly memorable. The fort is an architectural masterpiece that beautifully showcases India's rich history and Mughal heritage. Walking through its magnificent gates, courtyards, and…
Visiting the Red Fort was an unforgettable experience. The magnificent architecture, rich historical significance, and excellent maintenance reflect India's glorious heritage with pride. Every corner of this iconic monument tells a story,…
Around Meena Bazaar
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses from 10 am. Water from 10 am.
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