Delhi, Agra & Jaipur: 5-Day Private Tour & Taj Mahal
Five Days Across Three Indian Capitals: Delhi's Monuments, Agra's Taj Mahal, Jaipur's Palaces
You visit three capital cities, five UNESCO sites, and the Taj Mahal in five days without arranging transport, entry tickets, or meals: a private driver and guide handle logistics while you move through Delhi's old quarters, Agra's monuments, and Jaipur's forts and palaces. Four nights in luxury hotels, all entrance fees, and a private jeep ride up Amer Fort are included. Book with your passport details and visa confirmation.
Options for this experience
3 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Explore Old and New Delhi
- Meet guide at 8 AM in Delhi
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Raj Ghat memorial
- Pass by Red Fort in Old Delhi
- Visit Jama Masjid mosque
- Explore Chandni Chowk market
- Lunch at Connaught Place or Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
- Visit India Gate war memorial
- Drive past President House and Parliament
- Visit Qutub Minar in early evening
Day 2: Delhi to Agra with Temple Visit
- Visit Akshardham Temple in Delhi
- Travel to Agra (3 hours)
- Check-in at hotel in Agra
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Mehtab Bagh gardens
Day 3: Taj Mahal and Journey to Jaipur
- Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Return to hotel and have breakfast
- Check-out and drive to Jaipur
- Stop at Fatehpur Sikri
- Stop at Chand Baori stepwell
- Arrive in Jaipur and check-in
- Visit Birla Mandir temple in evening
Day 4: Jaipur Forts, Palaces and Bazaars
- Visit Amer Fort by jeep or walk
- Photo stop at Jal Mahal
- Photo stop at Hawa Mahal
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar observatory
- Visit Patrika Gate photo location
Day 5: Jaipur Temple and Return to Delhi
- Visit Galtaji Temple complex
- Depart for Delhi or onward destination
- Drop at Delhi airport or hotel
What’s included
Your five days include hotel accommodation for four nights at luxury properties (5-star or 4-star, your choice), private air-conditioned vehicle with chauffeur for all transfers and sightseeing, entrance fees to all mentioned monuments including the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Amer Fort, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar, battery cart rides at the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri, a private jeep ride up Amer Fort in Jaipur, services of a tour guide for all city tours and walks, unlimited bottled mineral water in the vehicle throughout the trip, and unlimited free Wi-Fi at your hotels.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Information
5-day private tour of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur with Taj Mahal, 5 UNESCO sites, luxury hotels, and private driver. Includes entry fees and meals.
Compare the 12 alternatives
Traveler reviews
The experience
A guide meets you at 8 AM in Delhi (or Gurugram, or Noida, wherever you're staying), and from that first handshake, the next five days unfold without you having to arrange a single transfer, ticket, or meal. This is a private tour, which means no shared vans, no group waits, no schedule built around other travelers. You move through New Delhi's layered history (Humayun's Tomb, Raj Ghat, the Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk's three-century-old spice markets) at your own pace, with someone who knows the stories behind each stone. By evening you're at Qutub Minar, the 73-meter minaret lit up after dark, or volunteering in the community kitchen at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, making Indian bread alongside locals and devotees.
The drive to Agra takes three hours. You check into a luxury hotel (Courtyard by Marriott or similar), and the next morning, before most tourists arrive, you're at the Taj Mahal at sunrise. The marble shifts color as the light changes. Your guide explains why Shah Jahan built it, what the inlay work cost, how the proportions were calculated. You ride a battery cart up to Fatehpur Sikri, the 16th-century capital Akbar abandoned, then stop at Chand Baori, a stepwell with 3,500 stairs descending 13 floors into the earth: the kind of place that stops you mid-breath. By evening you're in Jaipur, the Pink City, visiting Birla Mandir's white marble temple as the evening prayers begin.
Jaipur gets two full days. Amer Fort sits on a hill. You can walk the 15-minute staircase or take a private jeep up the winding back roads, your choice. Inside, the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace) catches light from a thousand angles. You photograph Jal Mahal floating in its lake, stand in front of Hawa Mahal's 953 small windows, walk through City Palace where the royal family still lives in one wing. Jantar Mantar, the stone observatory built in the 1700s, still calculates time and eclipses with accuracy that surprises modern visitors. The whole tour covers five UNESCO World Heritage Sites across three cities, each one a different layer of Indian history: Mughal, Rajput, British colonial, spiritual.
Your driver stays with the air-conditioned car the entire time. Bottled water is unlimited. Hotel pickups happen on your schedule. If the Taj Mahal falls on a Friday (when it's closed), the itinerary shifts a day earlier so you don't miss it. If Akshardham Temple lands on a Monday, you visit it the day before. These aren't obstacles. They're the kind of details a private tour handles before you even think to ask.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 2 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking. Pickup is about 15 minutes before departure.
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.
What's included in the tour price?
Hotel accommodation for four nights (twin sharing), all entrance fees to monuments, private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for the entire trip, battery cart rides at Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri, private jeep to Amer Fort, tour guide services, bottled water in the vehicle, and unlimited Wi-Fi at hotels.
Can I visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise?
Yes, sunrise visits are included, though they're subject to weather conditions. If your scheduled visit falls on a Friday (when the Taj Mahal is closed), the tour shifts to visit it at sunset the day before.
Is this tour shared with other travelers?
No, this is a private tour. You travel alone with your guide and driver: no group vans or shared itineraries.
How long are the drives between cities?
Delhi to Agra is approximately three hours (210 km). Agra to Jaipur is approximately six hours (250 km), with stops at Fatehpur Sikri and Chand Baori included.
What if I want to walk up Amer Fort instead of taking the jeep?
You can walk the 15-minute staircase if you prefer. The private jeep ride is offered as an option but not mandatory.
Do I need a visa before booking?
Yes, all foreign travelers must have a valid Indian visa before arrival. You'll also need to provide your passport details (name, number, expiry, country) at the time of booking.
What if Akshardham Temple is closed on my scheduled day?
Akshardham Temple closes every Monday. If your itinerary lands on a Monday, the tour automatically visits it the day before.
Are meals included?
Meals are not listed as included in the standard package, though the itinerary mentions lunch options at Connaught Place and the option to eat at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib's community kitchen.
Can I book a hotel upgrade?
The tour offers both 5-star options (The Lalit, Courtyard by Marriott) and 4-star alternatives (Vasant Continental, Sarovar Portico). You can select your preference when booking.
Operated by EXPERT TOURS & TRAVELS. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 10 days ago
Delhi, Agra & Jaipur: 5-Day Private Tour & Taj Mahal
5d · EN · ES · FR · DE
from US$ 490 per person
Next, you choose your date and number of travelers and see the final price.