Private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Day Tour from Delhi
Description
This private Taj Mahal day tour gives you the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the Taj Mahal, India's most famous architectural wonder. This guided tour gives you insight into Agra, a city famous for its Unesco World Heritage sites which include the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. On this tour, you will visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh.Private day trip to Agra from Delhi Visit two of India's UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites: the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort Explore the huge expanse of the Agra Fort and learn about its Mughal architecture Transport by air-conditioned vehicle included
Tour Options
Itinerary
After pickup in Delhi by private vehicle, your day trip begins with the approximate 4-hour drive to Agra, a city located on the Yamuna River. Your first stop is Agra Fort, a World Heritage site and Mughal architectural wonder. With your private guide, enter the 94-acre (34-hectare) brick fort, noting the mix of Islamic and Hindu influences in its design. Hear about the purposes of the various buildings such as the Hall of Private Audience (Diwan-i-Khas), Pearl Fort (Moti Masjid), Mirror Palace (Sheesh Mahal) and Hall of Public Audience (Diwan-i-Am). Next, enjoy a lunch of Indian dishes at a local restaurant before continuing your tour to your second World Heritage site and perhaps India’s most iconic landmark, the Taj Mahal. Built in the mid-1600s, this white marble mausoleum was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in dedication to his wife. Learn about the Turkish, Indian and Persian architectural styles as you admire the detailed interior and exterior décor, the beautiful garden and the general magnificence of the place with your guide. Then head to your last attraction, the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, another mausoleum sometimes referred to as the Baby Taj, as it was one inspiration for the Taj Mahal and sits just across the river from it. Learn from your guide about the Persian influences behind the design of the tomb as you admire its stone inlay and trellis work. Your day trip then ends with the return drive to Delhi.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel/Airport/Railway Station/or your desired location in Delhi/Noida/Gurgaon.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(73)
Fantastic experience in Agra with our wonderful guide Ajay, punctual, helpful, a great human being, we met the magical and beautiful places of Agra, Ajay made all the arrangements to live unique experiences, feeling cared for, safe, knowing Hindu culture in a pleasant way and with lots of fun, thank you very much Ajay x everything!!
It was a perfect day! The guide Abdullah is a very knowledgeable guide and commented every interesting detail with love for his profession! The driver Kartik made me feel very well on the road and introduced me friendly in indian culture. What a great day!
English translation: The trip to Agra and the Taj Mahal with our guide Ajay turned out to be a surprising and truly special experience. Ajay is a professional with heart and soul, who knows every inch of Agra, drives the roads to and from the city with virtuosity and confidence, and navigates—admire-worthy—through the chaos of Agra’s alleys and markets. Ajay explains every interesting detail about Agra’s historical past, as well as about the present of this complex and fascinating city. It is also worth noting that Ajay has a light spirit and a great sense of humor. He manages to turn the tour with him into an easygoing and enjoyable experience. For me, this is a huge added value that significantly enhances the travel experience. To conclude, I should add that this guide is also a bodyguard of sorts, knows how to shorten processes and queues, and is, in addition, an excellent photographer. He provided my wife and me with a wonderful series of photos, both at the Taj Mahal and in the markets. I recommend him with full confidence.
Ajay is a highly skilled driver-guide with 26 years of experience. He drives with virtuosity, care, and responsibility, giving you a true sense that you are in safe hands. He speaks excellent English and has vast, accurate historical knowledge about every site and different historical periods. He has a great sense of humor, is sharp, intelligent, friendly, and always greets you with a wide smile and a positive attitude. Your enjoyment and safety are his top priorities, and he gives his very best at every single moment. Traveling with Ajay feels like traveling with a close friend or a beloved family member. There is no need to hesitate or keep searching any further.
We had a fantastic day in Agra with Ajay! He was the perfect guide and driver — friendly, patient, and extremely professional. He took us to the breathtaking Taj Mahal and to a beautiful garden across the river with an incredible view of the monument. At our request, he also brought us to a great local restaurant and a lovely café, both were just perfect! Ajay made everything easy and enjoyable, always making sure we were comfortable and happy. It was such a wonderful experience — highly recommended to anyone visiting Agra!
Had a great time in agra and Taj Mahal with Ajay! He made sure we got to the Taj when we wanted (sunrise), took us to the best places to eat and have coffee! We also visited a beautiful garden with a great view of the Taj! Ajay took us from Delhi and the drive was excellent and much calmer then any other local driver we had! Overall an excellent experience!
Excellent service. Knowledgable driver. Drove us all over delhi for various sightseeing as well as all over Rajasthan and back to Delhi commute. Highly recommended for your commute around India. Always available at the times we requested.
Great day for us for tajmahal trip ..me and my friends were so happy by this trip.. because we got it fantastic service from my this travels.. tajmahal full of love symbol building.. thanks for make our superb day ..
it was fantastic trip with my friends. We really enjoyed a lot. TajMahal was beautiful. And we got a super excellent service by tours to Agra. Guide driver car were all excellent. Car was so neat and clean. The driver that you provided was excellent and drove very safety and gently. Thankyou so much for all your great service.
What a day for us we really enjoyed a lot . Driver car was excellent.. and guide Was an suprrb.. we loved tajmahal too .. food was also so stunning 😍.. thanks for all
