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Agra was the world's most populous city in the 17th century with a population of over three hundred thousand people. It was the capital of the Mughal dynasty, the richest dynasty of that time.
People from around the world flocked to the markets of Agra and everyone wanted to live in this beautiful city.
Through this walk you will be able to look at the erstwhile glory of Agra and be able to appreciate and understand why so many world heritage buildings were made here.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our walk leader will meet you at the main gate of the Shahi Jama Masjid.
Itinerary
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1
Our walk leader will meet you at the mosque and give you a brief about the city and how the walk will be conducted. Then we will go into the mosque and start with the stories about the city and how this mosque was built.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
This is a 15th-century spice market that has been historically important for the trade of the city. Here we will visit some medieval temples, climb a rooftop, talk about spices and tell you stories about the city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We will pass by the historic walled city where you can still see 18th-century buildings, we will enter certain homes and temples to look at them from the inside, we will visit an old marble shop that displayed beautiful inlaid marble artifices at a local price and we will also taste some local street food.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We will the erstwhile courtesan market which was within the fort city, our walk leader will give you the history of each place at every stop.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We will enter this 15th-century locality and climb the rooftop of the local home that has a panoramic view of the city. We will also talk about how people live here, local stories, meet some local people and interact with them and also have chai in a local home.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We will visit Kala Mahal, the place where Mirza Ghalib - a famous Urdu poet was born, and also look at the beautiful facades of 18th-century bungalows in this area.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
We will end our walk here back at the Jama Masjid.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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