Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj Tour from Delhi by Train
Three Mughal monuments in a single day, with the train doing the driving and a guide handling the details.
A private train tour from Delhi to Agra visiting the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) with a live English-speaking guide, return train tickets, monument entry, lunch and hotel pickup included. The 13-hour day starts with a 7 am pickup and a 90-minute air-conditioned train journey with breakfast. You spend three hours at the Taj Mahal, tour Agra Fort and the Baby Taj, then return by train to Delhi. Monument tickets and lunch are included in two of the three booking options. The third option covers train and transport only.
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3 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Agra sightseeing and return to Delhi
- Pick up from Delhi at 7:00 am
- Travel to Nizamuddin railway station
- Board 8:00 am train to Agra with breakfast
- Arrive Agra Cantt station at 9:30 am
- Meet private guide at Agra station
- Visit Taj Mahal and take photos
- Tour Agra Fort
- Lunch at recommended local restaurant
- Visit Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)
- Return to Agra railway station by 5:00 pm
- Board 5:50 pm train to Delhi
- Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel or airport
What’s included
- Return train tickets for the express train with breakfast and supper on board.
- monument entry tickets (included in the All Inclusive options).
- lunch at a local restaurant (included in the All Inclusive options).
- private live guide in English or one of several other languages.
- private air-conditioned car for all sightseeing in Agra.
- hotel, airport or railway station pickup and drop-off anywhere in Delhi NCR.
- complimentary water bottles and umbrellas.
- all parking fees, tolls, fuel and taxes.
- Every day except Friday 07:00
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Private train tour from Delhi to Agra with Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Baby Taj entry, guide, lunch and hotel pickup included.
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from your Delhi hotel, airport or railway station at 7 am, then a drive to Nizamuddin railway station for the 8 am departure. The 90-minute train journey is air-conditioned with breakfast served on board, arriving at Agra Cantt station at 9:30 am. Your private guide meets you with a name signboard and the tour begins around 9:45 am at the Taj Mahal, where you spend roughly three hours. The guide assists with photos at the best vantage points inside the monument, which Shah Jahan built as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
After the Taj Mahal, you move to Agra Fort, a red stone structure built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort contains multiple palaces (Jahangiri Mahal, Diwan e Aam, Pearl Mosque and others), and offers views back toward the Taj Mahal. Your guide leads you through the complex, then recommends a restaurant for lunch where you can try local Mughal cuisine. The afternoon includes a visit to the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah, known as the Baby Taj, a smaller Mughal mausoleum sometimes described as the draft or jewel box that preceded the larger monument.
At 5 pm your guide helps you board the return train at Agra station. It departs at 5:50 pm for the 90-minute journey back to Delhi. Supper is served on board. A driver picks you up from Nizamuddin station and returns you to your hotel, airport or any location in Delhi NCR. The tour runs 13 hours total. Complimentary water bottles and umbrellas are provided. The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday for prayer, so plan accordingly.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 15).
What's included in the different booking options for this tour?
Two options (All Inclusive 2nd Class and All Inclusive 1st Class) include monument entry tickets, lunch and train tickets. The 2nd Class (No Lunch & Tickets) option covers only the train and transport. You arrange and pay for monument entry and lunch separately. The main difference between the two all-inclusive options is train seating: 2nd Class has three seats per row, while 1st Class has two seats per row.
What happens if I arrive on a Friday?
The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday for prayer, so the tour cannot visit it on that day. Plan your booking for a different day of the week if seeing the Taj Mahal is your priority.
Can I choose a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal instead of the standard morning time?
The tour description mentions flexible timing options and the possibility of experiencing the Taj Mahal at sunrise or during the day, but the standard itinerary departs Delhi at 7 am and reaches the monument around 9:45 am. Confirm sunrise availability with the operator when booking, as it may depend on the specific date and option chosen.
Do I need to bring anything or meet any requirements?
Carry a valid photo ID, as it may be required at the Taj Mahal. Breakfast and supper are served on the train. Complimentary water bottles and umbrellas are provided. If your hotel is not listed in the pickup options during checkout, select "My Hotel Is Not Listed" and enter the name manually.
Is this tour accessible for people with mobility challenges?
The tour is wheelchair accessible. Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. Specialized infant seats are available. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj Tour from Delhi by Train
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