It’s mesmerising to be with Khoj’s story teller Rameen. Where the hour begins and 4 hours lapse is a wonder in itself on a Sunday morning. He is not just... read more a great storyteller but also master of his subject.

Rameen is an engaging storyteller who brings Delhi's rich history to life. Joining one of his City Tales walks is more than just sightseeing; it's like traveling back in time.... read more Before I experienced Rameen's walks, Delhi felt like a busy, crowded city. But after joining his walks, it transformed into a beautiful, intricate rug with many layers, each telling a story from the past. A year into this amazing community, I still look forward to each new walk. Every walk reveals a hidden gem, a secret corner whispering stories of emperors and revolutionaries. It's hard to pick a favorite because each walk is full of surprises and Rameen's deep knowledge and the city's hidden treasures keep you constantly captivated. If you want a unique way to experience Delhi, try City Tales. You'll be amazed!

Writing this review after attending 14 walks and 2 tours, almost in a stretch. The best part of Rameen's walks is that you would come across the absolute authentic... read more information from the most authentic books of the field. His walks won't just be fun-tours; they are heritage walks in 'literal sense', so much so that it even adds into your core 'academic' understanding. From architectural elements of monuments, old paintings, maps to the in-depth stories, all are the part of the walks. Rameen is an exceptional story teller who puts his heart and soul in his work; he is simply in love with it. As a result he is able to convey the most complicated details in the most lucid and delightful manner. If you love the core history in its raw form and are looking for the nitty gritty details of it in the most simplistic, yet in its most charming form, Rameen's walks are strongly and highly recommended.

I have been following Citytales Instagram page from the early days of its inception. I didn’t knew who was behind all the history posts that time but I used to... read more share those with my friends. Later I came to know that Rameen was exploring all these places and soon he started conducting heritage walks in Delhi. The first walk I attended was “Feroz shah kotla walk” and it was one of the best experiences of my life. The style of Rameen’s storytelling is just exceptionally good. He comes with a pocket full of hefty notes and shares every single aspect of the time period we had been transported into. The stories of Rameen have it all-from brutal murder methods (or in Rameen’s words- “TIYYA-PAACHA”) to the Mughal delicacies and “MOHABBAT KI DUKAAT”. I highly recommend people who truly love Delhi and its fascinating and complex history to attend his walks.

When I got to know that I've got an admission into a College in Delhi, I looked upon for pages on IG that brought closer to the public, the... read more life and heritage of Delhi. One particularly intriguing page was City Tales, Run by Rameen Sir. One day, I came across some images from a walk of Rameen's on my friend's story, and it dawned on me that I, too, could participate in these walks, or baithaks, and get a firsthand look at Delhi's rich cultural legacy spanning centuries. I began my journey with City Tales and KHOJ with a walk at the Firoz Shah Kotla. Since then, I've taken numerous walks to locations such as Qudsia Bagh, Purana Qila, Humayun's tomb, Red Fort, etc. Every walk with Rameen highlights his art of storytelling as well as his preparation and commitment to thoroughly understand and articulate each tale and incident. More power to you🌟.

Tapan and I are both in our 60s, born and brought up, and professionally engaged for 4 decades in Delhi. Post retirement we spontaneously chose to go for a walk... read more with Rameen. He escorted a large group through Chandni Chowk. His attention to minute historical details, a description of people who inhabited these places and, and a commentary on the cultural profile of an era long passed, regenerated a passion in us. We did 10 consecutive weeks with him, rediscovering various monuments in the NCR, surprised at how pathetic our knowledge had been. Rameen is a very talented storyteller, his love for history communicates itself to his listeners of varied age- groups. Strongly recommend that you go and experience it for yourself!

Rameen is a gifted storyteller who captivates all those with a passion for exploring history and monuments. Thanks to him, I've joyously indulged my curiosity in these realms. His storytelling... read more skills is so remarkable that not once did I lose focus; instead, I was immersed in uncovering hidden historical tales and monuments rarely found in school textbooks or novels. Rameen's narrative skills is truly extraordinary, making every exploration a thrilling and enlightening adventure. 🤗🤗

Rameen is an exceptional storyteller and curator. I've attended several of his walks in Delhi and travelled with him on four of his heritage tours and I'm always left wanting... read more for more. You're bound to fall in love with India's history all over again when you travel with Rameen on any of his explorations. I've largely been weary of group tours, but City Tales' tours are like none other. After over a year of being a part of City Tales' community, it's hard to pick a favorite walk or tour because each one is special in it's own way. I'm already looking forward to my next trip with him and I urge anyone young and old alike who are interested in the rich history and heritage of India (and soon beyond India too!) to go travel with City Tales and see our history brought to life through his incredibly well researched stories. You will thank me later.

City Tales’ Rameen Khan is a peerless history tour operator in Delhi, if not in India. His storytelling is devoid of frills and sensationalism yet gives learners a nuanced understanding... read more of our history and heritage. If you are visiting Delhi on a weekend, this should be on your bucket list. My husband and I have been a part of this robust community for more than a year, and weekend walks became an essential part of our life while we lived in Delhi. Having also joined their tour to Jaipur, I can vouch for Rameen bhai’s organising skills. You cannot ask for more value for money from a group trip! I would highly recommend you join any walk, tour, or ‘bhaithak’ with City Tales if you have the slightest of interest in our collective history as humans. You can also meet like-minded enthusiasts and make sincere connections as I have. But most importantly, you will get to hear a gifted teacher and an industrious student take you on an intellectual journey.

With all the hustle and bustle of this fast paced life, I had almost forgotten my love for stories and the way in which they connect us to our past.... read more Thanks to a friend, I was introduced to Rameen and his lovely family of Citytales a few months back. In every single walk, the common thing you'd notice is everyone would be leaving with a smile on their face. That's the magic of Rameen's words. I've fallen in love with the way in which he brings pieces of our history together into a beautiful story in the backdrop of some beautiful locations. I look forward to attending these simple yet magnificent walks for years to come.

Rameen is an ace of a storyteller. What we have understood is that he keeps immersed in books all the time 😄, unless he is traveling to explore monuments and... read more ruins in some obscure hinterland, forgotten in time and once in glory. The best part of his storytelling are the multiple perspectives he offers to a particular event in history and the analysis he does of the important characters and their actions. While his narrative is free of frills, Rameen precisely knows how much to tell to a focused and interested audience, to the right level of detail, so as to not make a story boring or overwhelming with facts and figures. The storytelling style is addictive, with his passion oozing while the audience listens to him, captivated. The CityTales community has grown nicely over the last few years, over Insta and also in the walks and tours. The walks/baithaks with 80-90 heads get sold out in less than an hour, speaks about their popularity. All the best to the most exciting storyteller in Delhi.

It has always been a tussle between the morning sleep on sundays & CityTales heritage walk, but the latter won't let you regret ever. A pseudo Dehlvi like me has... read more always wondered about the rich history of Delhi & finally when the 'Khoj' started, from the very the first walk of CityTales, Delhi has become more closure to my heart. All thanks to Rameen's profound knowledge in history & his amazing storytelling. If connecting the dots between dynasties & ages through storytelling on the exact locations which have witnessed it happening is an art, then Rameen is surely the savvy proponent. So, (if you are not already) be a part of the CityTales 'tribe' of the like-minded people whom you'll meet during 'Khoj', the 'Baithaks' & the expeditions to different parts of India & the Globe.

Rameen is a great storyteller and has a wonderful eye for discovering many hidden details and relatively unexplored monuments. I've had the privilege of going on several of his walks... read more and longer tours and each and every one of them have been excellent and only made me want to attend more. I would highly recommend him and his walks/tours to anyone who wants to discover or re-discover the rich tapestry of heritage this city and country possesses!

Rameen Bhai is excellent story teller with lots of knowledge about history/monuments. I have attended more than 50 walks/Baithak/tours including his first walk of Qutub Minar on 11th Dec22. ... read more Not only his content is excellent, he also brings out his unique storytelling style to make it so much more interesting for the audience. Rameen Bhai is incredible- highly recommend his Delhi walks, Domestic tours in India and International Tours!

Best heritage walk I have done anywhere. Rameen’s storytelling skills are amazing. He has in depth knowledge of the stories and tells them in a way that they seem to... read more be so much more interesting vs reading them in books. He also does a variety of baithaks - his stories range across India and are not limited to Delhi. His heritage tours are also very well planned - where he takes you to all the hidden monuments that you would otherwise not go to and wont know about.

Walking with Rameen is akin to time-travelling through history, sharing in the joy of discovering absorbing monuments, gawping at the sight of captivating reliefs, dousing ourselves with tales of yore,... read more connecting with fellow travellers over food; travellers, some of whom not only speak this common language of "an enthusiasm for history" but also bring their own readings to the table, making it a holistic experience. The proverbial wallet weighs heavier upon returning home from each of his trips (and even walks), rich with the bonds formed with everyone from each of the odysseys. Odysseys that are timely reminders of when Proust wrote that the real voyage of discovery lies not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.

My name is Shorya Sood.I a person with disability and on wheelchair. I have found Mr Rameen Khan very sensitive towards persons with disability. Its really awesome experience to attend... read more the walks of Khoj city Tales founded by Mr Rameen Khan. He is a amazing story teller and has a great sense of humour. Mr Rameen Khan informes me about the accessibility of the venus before attending the walks. He tries to ensure that I don't miss any part of the walks due to accessibility related problems. I like his inclusive and sensitive attitude towards persons with disabilities. I find that Mr Rameen Khan tried to always find means to ensure that I understand the portions of the walk if I am not able to go to a place due to accessibility related issues. For instance, he makes sure that someone records the portions of the walk which are not wheelchair accessible on mobile phone. I look forward to attending many more walks of Khoj city Tales. Its a great initiative by Mr Rameen Khan. My best wishes to Khoj city Tales. May it continue to scale new heights and achieve lots of success.

Rameen bhai's storytelling prowess is truly captivating; his narratives have the power to transport listeners to the scenes he describes, allowing them to experience history firsthand.

An amazing storyteller who does his homework and portrays the history in such a lucid way that it enchants you. The energy is infectious. Once you attend his walk, you... read more are most likely to be a part of this family. Be it Historically curated local Walks, Baithakas and Outstation Trips, You are going to have fun filled time. If you are into history or just another common person who loves a bit of history, they are going to make it memorable. I have been part of many local tours as well as few outstation trips. The itinerary is well researched and chronologically curated. In outstation trips they take care that you enjoy the local food and delicacies to make you aware of the cuisine that evolved with the history. I appreciate this guy and his hard work to make ‘visualising history’ simple and interesting at the same time. Keep up the good work 👍🏼

Amazing walks, best guy to tour around with If you are in Delhi, want to roam monuments of Delhi This guy Rameen is the best ❤️🔥

I have attended many baithaks and walks with Rameen and it's always been pleasurable. He is a great story teller, open to questions and discussions, and ends up showing the... read more city in new light, adorned with stories and incidents that I would have never known about.

Through his brilliant storytelling and impeccable research, Rameen has the unique ability to make you fall in love with Delhi and history (all over again for me). I have been... read more part of several of his very well curated walks and baithaks in Delhi and a one day trip to Deeg. Rameen has a unique ability to turn history into a beautiful community building experience. He knows how to skillfully break down the complex historical details into the most captivating tales that can be understood by all and takes great pain to filter out myths from facts. What sets him apart is his dedication and sincerity towards his craft and a bond that he shares with the community that he has built from scratch. Can't recommend enough.

I have been following City Tales, which I consider a treasure trove of history, on Instagram for several years now. So, I was really excited to know in 2022 that... read more its founder, Rameen Khan, has started to conduct heritage walks too. My first walk with him was at Qudsia Bagh and I was blown away by his thorough knowledge and unbridled passion for history. I later also attended the Kashmir trip with my mom and what power-packed those 5 days were! We visited places that we could only dream of, many spots that we had not even heard of. Most importantly, my mother found her tribe of people just as passionate for history as she is. I also attended the day trip in Deeg, and just could not get enough. Rameen's knowledge of history is impressive and he conveys it in such an interesting manner that one is left asking for more every time. Looking forward to many more adventures with City Tales.

A year back I developed a passion for exploring history of cities and monuments. Rameen, I had the pleasure of joining you on history walk in Deeg and City tour... read more of Lucknow and numerous Delhi walks. From start to finish, it has been a wonderful experience. Depth of your knowledge of the area’s history was remarkable. With each step, you effortlessly transported our imagination back in time, vividly narrating the stories behind every landmark and street corner. Your passion for history is infectious, making the historical scenes come alive with enthusiasm. From coordinating meeting points to seamlessly navigating through crowded streets, you ensured that the experience was smooth and enjoyable for everyone involved. It was not just a stroll through the past, but a transformative journey that left me with a deeper appreciation for the rich tapestry of history woven into the fabric of our culture . Thank you and I will sure recommend If anyone looking for an enlightening and memorable historical experience, look no further than Rameen.