Agra Overnight Tour from Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise & Agra Fort

You'll Need to Wake Up Before Dawn to See Why Everyone Comes to Agra

You're picked up from your Delhi hotel, driven 205 km to Agra in under three hours, and check into a hotel for the night. Day two starts before sunrise at the Taj Mahal, followed by Agra Fort, with breakfast included and a return drive to Delhi by early afternoon. The overnight stay is what makes the sunrise visit possible without rushing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Drive to Agra and visit monuments

• Pick up from Delhi hotel
• Drive to Agra via Yamuna Expressway
• Check into hotel and rest
• Enjoy lunch at hotel
• Visit Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah
• Explore Mehtab Bagh garden
• Dinner and overnight at hotel

Day 2: Sunrise Taj Mahal and return to Delhi

• Early visit to Taj Mahal at sunrise
• Return to hotel for breakfast
• Visit Agra Fort museum
• Drive back to Delhi

The experience

The drive from Delhi to Agra takes just under three hours on the Yamuna Expressway, which means you leave your hotel in the morning and arrive with enough daylight to settle in, eat lunch, and head straight to the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah: the one locals call the Baby Taj because it was the first Mughal structure built entirely in marble. Your guide will walk you through it before the crowds arrive, and then you'll cross over to Mehtab Bagh, the sprawling garden that sits between the tomb and the Taj Mahal itself. From there, the view of the main monument across the water is the reason people plan this trip in the first place.

You sleep in the hotel that night (your choice of a 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star property depending on what you book), and then the alarm goes off early. Really early. The sunrise at Taj Mahal is the whole point of an overnight Agra tour, and it only works if you're standing there when the light hits the white marble. Your guide meets you in the lobby, the private car is waiting, and you drive through the quiet streets to the entrance. By the time the sun clears the horizon, you're already inside, watching the monument shift from grey to gold to that almost-white that photographs never quite capture. Breakfast comes after, back at your hotel, and then you move on to Agra Fort: the UNESCO site where Akbar built his capital, full of Mughal artifacts and the architecture that shaped an empire.

After the fort, the drive back to Delhi takes the same route, and you're dropped at your hotel by early afternoon. The whole thing (pickup, overnight stay, three major sites, breakfast, and the return drive) is handled by one driver and one English-speaking guide, so you're not coordinating transport or timing or entry fees yourself. Bottled water is in the car, all taxes are included, and the only thing you're arranging is which hotel tier you want to sleep in.

What’s included

Your overnight Agra tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Delhi, a private AC car for the entire journey, one night's accommodation at your chosen hotel (3-star, 4-star, or 5-star), breakfast on day two, entry to the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah, Mehtab Bagh, Taj Mahal, and Agra Fort, bottled water throughout the tour, all local taxes and fuel surcharges, and a professional English-speaking guide. The return drive to Delhi is included.

Options for this experience

4 options

Price of the tour, excluding hotelUp to 12 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 14 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 18:30Includes: private AC car with driver and guide only; pickup is included

Tour price with a 3-star hotelUp to 10 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 12 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 18:30Hotel Parador or similar; pickup is included

Tour price with a 4-star hotelUp to 15 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 12 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:30Hotel Crystal Sarovar Premiere with breakfast; pickup is included

Tour price with a 5-star hotelUp to 15 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 9 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 18:305-star hotel option with breakfast: Hotel ITC Mughal or Hotel Jaypee Palace in Agra; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 2d, runs every day, 14 start times, from US$ 59 per person, with live guides in 6 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30 and 18:30Another time? ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and RussianOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 23 pickup points.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Child (under 5)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Perfect Agra Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the Taj Mahal sunrise without arranging your own transport, hotel, or timing. The overnight stay is what makes an early morning arrival possible, and the fixed itinerary removes the logistics so you can focus on the monuments.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 5).

How long is the drive from Delhi to Agra?

Just under three hours on the Yamuna Expressway, covering 205 km.

What time do you see the Taj Mahal sunrise?

You leave your hotel early on day two to arrive at the Taj Mahal at sunrise. The exact time depends on the season.

Is the hotel stay included?

Yes. You choose between a 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star option, and one night's accommodation is included in the tour price.

What monuments do you visit?

The Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj), Mehtab Bagh garden, Taj Mahal at sunrise, and Agra Fort.

Is breakfast included?

Yes, breakfast is included on day two after the Taj Mahal visit.

Do you need to arrange your own transport?

No. A private AC car and driver are included, plus hotel pickup and drop-off in Delhi.

Is a guide provided?

Yes, a professional English-speaking guide accompanies the tour. A multilingual guide may be available on request.

What's included in the price?

Hotel stay, private car transport, breakfast, bottled water, all taxes and fees, and a professional guide.