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- German
- English
- French
- Spanish
Though the Taj Mahal certainly wasn't built in a day, it's easy enough to visit it from Delhi in just one day, particularly if you have a private car to get you from your Delhi hotel and back. With this tour, your driver will take you straight from Delhi to the Taj, where a private guide will be waiting to show you around. Then you'll hit up Agra Fort, a beautiful sandstone complex dating to 1565, with time left over to visit the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula (Baby Taj) and grab lunch before returning to Delhi.
• Visit the Taj Mahal and other major Agra sites in just one way
• Round-trip transportation from Delhi in a private vehicle is included
• Private tour for just you and your party
• A licensed tour guide will show you around Agra
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is available from Delhi Airport, any railway station, your hotel, or any preferred location in Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram.
If your hotel or pickup location does not appear during booking, simply select "My Hotel Is Not Listed" and provide the details. Our team will contact you after your reservation is confirmed to verify your pickup arrangements.
Itinerary
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1New Delhi
Your Taj Mahal tour begins with a pickup from your hotel or location anywhere across Delhi NCR — Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, or Ghaziabad. Choose your own start time between 2:00 AM and 10:00 AM: an early 2 AM pickup means you'll reach in time for a breathtaking Taj Mahal sunrise, while a later start gives you a relaxed, comfortable daytime visit. Sit back and unwind on the smooth 3–4 hour drive to Agra via the Yamuna Expressway, with a short refreshment stop along the way if needed.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Taj Mahal
Arrive at the Taj Mahal, the centerpiece of this Taj Mahal tour and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Your government-approved guide will meet you and take you through the entry gates, sharing the fascinating history of how Emperor Shah Jahan built this white marble mausoleum in the 17th century as a tribute to his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Walk through the manicured Mughal gardens, admire the intricate marble inlay work up close, and capture postcard-perfect photos from the reflecting pools — all while your guide brings the monument's architecture, symbolism, and legendary love story to life.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Agra Fort
From the Taj Mahal, continue to the Agra Fort, a massive red-sandstone UNESCO World Heritage Site that once served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors. Your guide will lead you through its imposing gates, courtyards, and palace halls, including the very chambers where Shah Jahan is said to have spent his final years gazing at the Taj Mahal from a distance. This stop adds crucial historical context to your Taj Mahal tour, showing you the empire behind the monument.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Take a comfortable break at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Agra, where a satisfying 5-star buffet lunch awaits — a mix of Indian and international dishes served in air-conditioned comfort.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Itmad-ud-Daula
Continue to the Itmad-ud-Daulah, popularly known as the "Baby Taj" — a stunning marble tomb often called a draft version of the Taj Mahal, built decades earlier by Empress Nur Jahan for her father. Known for its delicate marble lattice work and intricate inlay design, this hidden gem is a favorite among photographers and history lovers, and adds an extra layer of depth to your Taj Mahal tour that many other tours skip entirely.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6New Delhi
As your Taj Mahal tour comes to an end, sit back for the 3–4 hour return drive to Delhi NCR, where your driver will drop you at your original pickup location, tired but fulfilled after a day spent exploring some of India's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites and monuments.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Taj Mahal remains closed to visitors every Friday
- Tour can be customized to your preferences; special requests can be made after booking
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Taj Mahal remains closed to visitors every Friday
- Tour can be customized to your preferences; special requests can be made after booking
- Pickup available from hotels or preferred locations across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad
- Airport pickup/drop-off can be arranged — please share your flight details at the time of booking
- Choosing a 2 AM pickup means a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, with buffet breakfast included instead of lunch (If Car & All-Inclusive option chosen)
- Choosing a later pickup time means a daytime visit to the Taj Mahal, with buffet lunch included instead of breakfast (If Car & All-Inclusive option chosen)
- During peak winter fog (December–January), sunrise visits may be adjusted to a daytime schedule for safety
- Some walking is involved, so comfortable footwear is recommended
- This tour is available in 3 booking options — Tickets + Guide, Tickets + Guide + Car, and Tickets + Guide + Car + Meal — please select the option that best suits your needs before booking
- For 1–2 people: Sedan (Toyota Etios or similar)
- For 3–5 people: 6-seater wagon (Toyota Innova or similar)
- For 6–10 people: 10-seater van (Tempo Traveler or similar)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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