My mom and I took a trip to India for a wedding. Prior to the wedding though, we wanted to do a little sightseeing. I did a lot of research and found this tour company through TripAdvisor, with great reviews. I ended up booking the Private Agra Overnight Tour, however, I contacted Agra tours and they customized it to include 5 star accommodations. (We did this mostly because we were two women traveling alone and the price difference was pretty marginal). Even though the reviews were great, I was still a little nervous about how everything would work out. After all, we were in a completely foreign country with 0 ability to speak the language. Plus, because we customized it, we didn’t end up booking through TripAdvisor but through Agra tours themselves and therefore didn’t have the extra layer of TripAdvisor security.
I am very happy to report that my slight apprehension was for nothing! Ravi, our driver picked us up right on time from our hotel and the whole tour was seamless from that moment on. Ravi is a wonderful, kind, thoughtful and experienced driver. Driving in India is definitely a little chaotic but Ravi handled it with true expertise. He made us feel safe and comfortable. And also somehow always managed to pull up right in front of our destination (when there was major traffic, congestion and gridlock), so that we felt like we were some sort of VIPs. For the purposes of information, I will say that his handle on English is decent (but not great). You could communicate with him but there was still a little language barrier. This is not meant to be an insult though, I mean, his English is leaps and bounds better than my Hindi. I just wanted to mention it so that others looking to book know what to expect. Also, it didn’t really matter because our tour guide’s (Nadeem Ahmad) grasp of English was great and he was there the majority of the time to facilitate anyway.
Nadeem may have been the best part of the whole tour experience. He was a truly great, warm and friendly tour guide. He can be quiet and humble at times but don’t let this fool you, he has vast experience and is very knowledgeable. In fact, he’s done private tours for many prominent, impressive and discerning people over the course of his career. He’s also an excellent photographer! He manages to get photos that are expertly framed with great lighting, etc. That was a happy surprise that I was not expecting. If he suggests that you change the time-frame of the planned activities, I would trust him on it. We were supposed to do a sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal but he said that this time of year and for various other reasons, it would be better to go later and he was 100% correct! We were able to see the Taj during low peak hours and it was a wonderful experience. I cannot say enough about how impressed my mom and I were with Nadeem and how lucky we felt to have him as our guide. Over the years, we’ve done a lot of private tours, mostly through a company called Mountain Travel Sobek (MTS), which is well known for their experienced and well-seasoned guides. I would hands-down say that Nadeem is right up there with some of the best tour guides I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. The more time you spend talking to him and engaging with him, the more obvious this becomes. Bottom line is: we were very happy that we ended up booking with Agra tours. Hope this review helps someone else!
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Stouffii
November 4, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent Agra Overnight Experience
We booked this tour just 2 days before its beginning as we wanted to visit the Taj Mahal in a private organised tour for exactly 2 days. So this overnight tour was perfect for us coming from Mumbai. We could arrange pick up drop off from airport easily with Mr Rishi Lawania, our excellent and caring driver. He took us to Agra from Delhi airport and on the route he treated us to delicious clay pot teas. We reached Agra early afternoon and met our knowledgeable local guide Mr Danish with whom we visited the Itimad ud daula and discovered the great view of Taj Mahal from the garden by sunset. Next day we visited Taj Mahal by sunrise , beautiful and perfect time , less crowd and pleasant weather. Later in the day we visited the Agra fort, beautiful and grand. We were also made to visit some 'government approved' safe to buy souvenir shops, stones, carpet and marble carving family stores .We also ate in some local nice restaurants , 'Kesar' which is apparently famous for its delicious cuisine. It was a nice experience. By end of afternoon we were enrolee Delhi for another tour. Overall a nice short tour ,professional, well organised and confortable , the way we expected. Thanks to the team!
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Namastey!!
Thank you for reviewing us. We are happy to hear that you had a fantastic tour with our team member and guide Danish Khan. We at ADTP always make sure to provide excellent services to our guests and we are glad to know that you experienced the same.
We were happy assisting you and look forward to get recommendations from you.
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LePavilion
October 18, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
This tour to choose to experience the majestic grandeur of the Taj.
A fantastic tour. Everything was clockwork. Zuhaib the guide is to be earnestly recommended. He was courteous, knowledgeable and is a perfect ambassador to his country. Rizwan, the driver, over the two days was a discreet and attentive companion.
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Namastey!!
Thank you for reviewing us. We are happy to hear that you had a fantastic tour with our team member and guide Zuhiab Khan. We at ADTP always make sure to provide excellent services to our guests and we are glad to know that you experienced the same.
We were happy assisting you and look forward to get recommendations from you.
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Melissa A
April 14, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
From tourist to traveller
The overnight tour of Agra and the visit to Taj Mahal was the highlight of my India trip. Manu's (tour guide) vivid narratives and Mr. Shailender's (driver) professional, prompt, and courteous service gave me a little more understanding of India's rich culture, her colorful and complex history, and some of the challenges facing her today. A fantastic photographer as well, Manu's chronicles and his recommendations and encouragement to dig beyond standard conventional tropes transforms you from a tourist to traveller, if you allow yourself to go a little out of your comfort zone. I visited the shops, met the shopkeepers and artisans, listened to their stories about their products and their deep connection to the Taj Mahal, and stuck to my budget. Now that I'm back home, I'm glad I have some beautiful unique keepsakes and a more nuanced view of India and her people.
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Namastey!!
Thank you for reviewing us. We are happy to hear that you had a fantastic tour with our team member and guide Manu. We at ADTP always make sure to provide excellent services to our guests and we are glad to know that you experienced the same.
We were happy assisting you and look forward to get recommendations from you.
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185NeilH
April 11, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour but....
We traveled on the Private Overnight Agra Tour after spending 2 nights in Delhi - the pre arrangements with Imran was great - we had trouble transferring the deposit, however, he was very flexible in making full payment in Agra. We were picked up very promptly by Rizwan Ji our driver, and he was excellent throughout - car was very clean, supplied with water and was always on time throughout the tour - including getting us back to Delhi Airport safely and timely, on our return - thank you.
Now the downside, our 1st guide Nadeem, was a disappointment - he wasn't very energized about any aspect of the tour, and indeed tried to persuade us the Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour was overrated, and maybe to go later in morning. Nonetheless we insisted, and when there, his focus was on introducing us to a photographer, who then proceed to try to rip us off - after 20 mins he then gave us some "private time" to go inside the Taj on our own. When we saw other enthusiastic guides with other people inside - we realized what good guides could add. He seemed to lose his enthusiasm further when having not purchased a carpet the evening before , we stated we didn't want to go on the Jewelry Tour. Our luck changed as Deepanshu turned up as our guide after lunch for our afternoon tour of Agra Fort - what a difference - enthusiastic, personable, excellent knowledge and told a real story - 90 mins passed so quickly ( previous guide had said 45 max would be needed ). So message is check all the reviews and make sure you request a repeatedly recommended guide - this is the key factor in having an enjoyable and memorable tour.
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Jean M
February 11, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Awesome tour
My sister and I booked this tour to provide transportation between Delhi and Agra and to see the Taj Mahal. Our driver, Ravi picked us up on time from our hotel in Delhi and made sure we were comfortable during our drive to Agra. Zuhaib, our guide, met us at our hotel in Agra and took us to see the Baby Taj and the view of the Taj Mahal at sunset from the Moonlight Garden. We visited the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort the next day.. Zuhaib is a wonderful guide and Ravi is a great driver. They made our trip to the Taj Mahal memorable!
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Greetings for the day!!
We thank you for reviewing us. We are delighted to know that you had an excellent experience travelling with us. Your detailed review is a treasure for us and it will be helpful for other travelers.
It has been in ADTP’s ethics to maintain high level of service standards and we are glad to know that you experienced the same.
We are glad to know that you had a wonderful time with our professional tour guide. It was our pleasure assisting you and we look forward to assist your friends and family in future.
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SHTraveler446
January 31, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Educational Private Tour
My husband and I really enjoyed our 2 day 1 night tour to Agra. A private car picked us up right on time from our hotel in Delhi, and drove us the 3-4 hours to Agra, where we picked up our Tour Guide, Danish. We toured some of Agra that afternoon, slept at the hotel, and then visited the Taj Majal at 7am the next morning. Danish was a fantastic guide, passionate about India's history and a great story teller. One of my friends had previously toured Agra with Danish, and she recommended him to us. We asked many questions, and Danish was able to answer everything. He was even a great photographer - it felt like we had a professional photographer with us at the Taj - the photos are truly something we will cherish forever. Having a private tour was an incredible way to see the sights of Agra in an intimate, educational setting. We would recommend requesting Danish to be your guide!
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Greetings from Agra Day Tour Packages!!
Thank you for reviewing us. We are happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on your tour. It was our pleasure assisting you and we look forward to get recommendations from you in future.
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DarshanKu
December 24, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Thanks for a Wonderful Trip
First of all thanks to Imran for arranging this wonderful tour for me and my family
Special thanks to our driver Sanjay who was a wonderful person and would help us go where we wanted to
"Di" our travel guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. He gave us interesting insights of the TajMahal and helped us purchase some genuine products from Agra
Thanks everyone at Agra Day Tour Packages
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Thank you for reviewing us. We are happy to hear that you had a wonderful time on your tour. It was our pleasure assisting you and we look forward to get recommendations from you in future.
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TarranF1984
August 9, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Agra and Delhi tour July 2018
Really good experience with these guys.As a single female traveller I have my reservations about looking around alone but these guys were the perfect solution.
Imran worked to organise the trip to ensure I got to do everything I wanted to on the trip. He was also quick to respond to any queries that I had.
From a tour perspective the tour guide(Danish) was informative and worked hard to ensure that I got the most out of the trip. He was also on hand to take any pictures that I wanted and knew the best spots!
My driver(Madan) was also amazing and ensured I got the most out of my trip. I ended up leaving this tour feeling like i had been with friends and would definitely recommend these guys.
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Namastey!!
Thank you for writing a review for us. Your review motivates our team to continue to provide excellent level of services to our respected guest.
We understand it’s difficult to think of a trip to India as a solo female traveler. We like to thank you for choosing us. ADTP is always concern about our guest needs. We offer high level of services and extra care is taken to meet all the quality standards.
We are happy to hear that you had a great time with guide Danish.
We assure you to provide same level of services in future. We look ahead to get recommendations from you in future.
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A Dash of Life B
July 9, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Tour unlike any other
The level of service and customization that went into our tour was amazing. Every step of the way, we were given options to choose from based on our personal interest. The guide was knowable and passionate about Agra's culture and history. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a unique travel experience.
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We thank you for writing a review for us. We are happy to know that you had an excellent experience travelling with us.
ADTP is highly recommended company in its category and we are always committed to maintain high level of services. We make sure that we leave our guest with sweet memories of the tour therefore extra care is taken in appointing professionals to cater you.
It was our pleasure assisting you and we look forward to assist your friends and family in future.
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