Our tour begins with a visit to the Taj Mahal, a breathtaking masterpiece of Mughal architecture that is often referred to as the "jewel of Muslim art in India". As you step through the grand entrance,With the guidance of our expert tour guides, you'll learn about the fascinating history and legends surrounding the Taj Mahal, from its origins as a symbol of love to its eventual status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At Markable Joy, we believe in providing our guests with an unforgettable experience.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:41 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
The Taj Mahal 'Crown of the Palace' is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (r. 1628–1658) to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The tomb is the centerpiece of a 17-hectare (42-acre) complex, which includes a mosque and a guest house, and is set in formal gardens bounded on three sides by a crenellated wall.
Pick-up and Drop-off Anywhere at a hotel or station In Agra.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Taj Mahal Skip the Line Private Guided Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $24 per person for this Agra experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 11 departures a day between 5:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Children aged 0–14 pay nothing, adults from $24.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick-up and Drop-off Anywhere at a hotel or station In Agra. Pickup points include Hotel Marc Royal, Jasmin A Luxury Stay.
The experience is available in DE, RU, EN, ZH-CN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Highly recommended. Guide Mehfooz was hilarious and full of excellent insights into this beautiful site. Having a guide made the whole experience seamless, and going at dawn avoided the worst of the crowds. The Taj is truly magical and having a guide like Mehfooz just made it all the more enjoyable.
Had the privilege to attend (English) Taj tour with our local guide Imran Khan. He is very knowledgeable and kind & as a woman i felt safe walking around the Taj grounds with him.
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that Imran Ali Khan's knowledge, kindness, and professionalism made your Taj Mahal tour so enjoyable. It's especially meaningful to know that you felt safe and comfortable throughout the experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on another memorable tour! 😊
Go early and enjoy the quiet. Worth getting the professionals there to take some photos for you. Learn about the story of the Taj!
Thank you for your lovely review! We're glad you enjoyed visiting early and experiencing the peaceful atmosphere of the Taj Mahal. It's great to hear that the professional photos and the fascinating story behind the monument added to your experience. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future!
Faz, our guide for this trip was very knowledgeable about Tai Mahal history, nature and a pleasure to be with. Great experience, highly recommended. Also the driver was perfect!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re glad you had a great experience with Faz and our driver. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Ishan was the best tour guide for the Taj Mahal. Incredibly knowledgable esp when I asked lots of questions. He also takes amazing photos
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted you had such a great experience with Ishan. His knowledge and photography skills truly make the Taj Mahal tour special. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again!
Azeem was amazing. Very friendly and funny. Very detailed tour explaing every detail making a very enjoable experience
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you had an enjoyable experience with Azeem—his friendly nature and detailed explanations truly make tours special. 😊
Imran Alikhan told us everything about the Taj Mahal, the history but also about India as a country. His English is very good and he is proactive in guiding. I would recommend him.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted that Imran made your Taj Mahal experience informative and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation.
It’s a totally doable tour for sure. The peace the place has, is something that always has been a bit of food for the soul. To see the iconic Taj Mahal, with a private guide who went at our pace and of course, answered all our questions as well. Viator had fixed the tour via Markable Tours who have offices in Delhi and Agra. The Guide we were assigned was Ankur Sharma, who was simply amazing. He has a very easy manner and a very nice way of explaining things. He took us to spots in the Taj Mahal complex which made our trip all the more interesting. Even though we have been here several times before, we got to learn new and important aspects of this very beautiful monument. He kept us engaged while giving us the space to take in the place and the beauty of the setting and construction, which is a difficult thing to do, for sure Even though it is touted as a monument to love, I believe it is a monument built by architects and builders, who were perhaps spiritual sort of persons and cared deeply about building a structure with the right energies. Seeing it with Ankur Sharma made it all the more enjoyable.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that Ankur made your Taj Mahal experience so enjoyable and memorable. It was a pleasure hosting you! 😊
Good communication from the beginning. Well organised, pick up on time. Our guide spoke Russian as we requested. No queue. Ideal. Все было хорошо организовано, во время и без очереди. Экскурсия по русски.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted that everything was well organized and that you enjoyed the Russian-speaking guided tour. We truly appreciate your feedback! 😊
Ankur sharma is a great tour guide and photographer. We genuinely enjoyed our trip with him and recommend it.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted that Ankur made your trip enjoyable and memorable with his guiding and photography skills. We truly appreciate your recommendation! 😊
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal Skip the Line Private Guided Tour | 3 hours | 4.9 (254) | $24 | |
 Private Guided Taj Mahal Tour with Skip The Line Entry Ticket | 2–3 hours | 4.9 (735) | $16 | View |
 Taj Mahal Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Optional Add-ons | 3–10 hours | 4.9 (519) | $20 | View |
 Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj Guided Tour by Car | 6 hours | 5.0 (233) | $48 | View |
 Private Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Fort Skip the Line Tour | 5–8 hours | 5.0 (213) | $21 | View |
 Agra: Taj Mahal and Mausoleum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line | 3 hours | 4.9 (44) | $30 | View |
 Taj Mahal Tour - Skip the Line All Inclusive with 5 Star Lunch | 4–12 hours | 5.0 (388) | $30 | View |