Taj Mahal & Agra Fort tour from Delhi: Private guide included

The guide is waiting when you arrive: no hunting for the entrance or figuring out what you're standing in front of.

A full-day guided tour of Agra departing from Delhi covers the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Itmad-ud-Daula with a private guide, all entrance tickets, transportation and pickup included. The guide meets you in Agra after the drive from Delhi, so the tour begins the moment you arrive. Lunch at a recommended local restaurant is part of the day. The tour runs 11 to 12 hours total.

Options for this experience

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Guided tour only, with entrance included. No fixed time Guide in 7 languages The guided tour lasts 6 hours. Pickup is included.

All Inclusive Tour No fixed time Guide in 7 languages Includes a car with driver, a government-approved guide and monument tickets. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Agra city tour from Delhi

• Pickup from your location
• Drive to Agra City
• Meet your guide in Agra
• Visit the Taj Mahal
• Visit Agra Fort
• Enjoy meal at recommended restaurant
• Visit Itmad-ud-Daula
• Drive back to your pickup point

Stops and time spent at each 5 stops

1. New Delhi 3h
2. Taj Mahal 2h
3. Agra Fort 1h 30m
4. Agra 45m
5. New Delhi 3h

What’s included

• Private guide in your choice of language.
• pickup and drop-off from your Delhi hotel or location.
• all entrance tickets to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula.
• transportation throughout Agra.
• complimentary water bottle.

Times

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• Every day except Friday No fixed time

Information

Full-day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort tour from Delhi with private guide, all monument tickets and hotel pickup included.

Group Private

Live guide English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hindi and Japanese Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Infant seats available Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

The driver picks you up from your hotel or location in Delhi and drives you to Agra. Once you arrive, your guide is waiting to begin the tour at the Taj Mahal: no separate entry process, no confusion about where to start. The guide walks you through the monument and its history, then moves on to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in Mughal style. After exploring the fort, you stop for a meal at a restaurant the guide recommends, where you can eat traditional Indian food suited to the time of day.

The final stop is Itmad-ud-Daula, often called the "Baby Taj": a marble tomb with intricate Mughal craftsmanship that most visitors skip. Your guide explains what you're looking at instead of leaving you to guess. When the day is done, the driver takes you back to your starting point in Delhi.

All monument entrance tickets are included, so you're not buying them separately at each site. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and three other languages, so you can book in your own language. Transportation within Agra and the drive from Delhi are both covered. The only thing not included is tips for the guide and driver, which you arrange at the end if you choose.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hindi and Japanese.

How long does the drive from Delhi to Agra take?

The drive is roughly three to four hours each way, so the full tour including travel time runs 11 to 12 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What exactly is Itmad-ud-Daula and why is it worth seeing?

Itmad-ud-Daula is a marble tomb built in the 1600s and showcases intricate Mughal craftsmanship with inlaid semi-precious stones. It is smaller and less crowded than the Taj Mahal but equally detailed, and your guide explains the architecture and history as you walk through it.

Are the entrance tickets to all three monuments included in the price?

Yes, all monument entrance tickets to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Itmad-ud-Daula are included in the tour price.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying in Agra instead of Delhi?

The tour is designed to depart from Delhi with pickup at your hotel or location there. If you're staying in Agra, contact the operator to confirm whether a modified pickup arrangement is possible.

Is lunch included, or do I pay for it separately?

The guide recommends a restaurant and takes you there, but you pay for your own meal. The restaurant serves multi-cuisine and traditional Indian food suited to breakfast or lunch depending on your pickup time.

Operated by Super India Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago