Private Half-Day Tour to Fatehpur Sikri from Agra

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

On this half-day trip from Agra, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned city of the Mughals. Built by Emperor Akbar in 1571, it served as his capital for a very short period of 10 years. After the death of Akbar, this magnificent fortified city was abandoned and the capital of the Mughals was shifted to Agra. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it has several well preserved palaces and a large mosque.

Highlights
• Halls and palaces of red sandstone and marble
• Buland Darwaza, a 180 feet high gateway
• Tomb of the Muslim Saint, Salim Chishti

What's Included

02 bottles of mineral water per person
Local English speaking guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

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Meeting point
Agra

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    Fatehpur Sikri

    You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Fatehpur Sikri. Located at a distance of 25 miles from Agra, the drive to Fatehpur Sikri takes about an hour. This fortified city is a perfect synthesis of Indo-Islamic architecture. However, it was built in an area that suffered from water shortage and hence was abandoned after the death of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Most of the city is made from red sandstone and the  many halls and palaces are in a well preserved state. Also visit the tomb of the Muslim Saint Salim Chishti. Legend has it that Akbar consulted the Saint, who predicted the birth of an heir to the throne. When the prophecy came true, Akbar built his new capital here. The 180 feet high gateway,Buland Darwaza, is an architectural marvel. At the end of the tour you will be driven back to Agra and dropped off at your hotel.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Supplied by SITA World Tours

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
DSA non-compliant
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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