Taj Mahal & Agra Tour: Private AC Car, All Included

The Taj Mahal takes 22 years and 20,000 artisans to build. You get the full story in a single day from Delhi.

A private one-day tour from Delhi to Agra covers the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah with an English-speaking guide, AC car pickup from your hotel or airport, and lunch included. The drive runs 3 hours each way on the Yamuna Expressway, and you spend as much time as you want at each monument without a fixed schedule pushing you along.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Taj MahalEntry included3h
2. Agra FortEntry included1h
3. Tomb of I'timad-ud-DaulahEntry included30m

Taj Mahal and Agra City Tour

• Pick up from Delhi, Noida or Gurgaon
• Drive to Agra via Yamuna Expressway
• Visit Taj Mahal with guide
• Tour Agra Fort with guide
• Lunch at Pinch of Spice restaurant
• Visit Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah
• Drive back to original pick up point or New Delhi Airport

The experience

You're picked up from your Delhi hotel, airport, or any location in the city and driven 3 hours to Agra in a private AC car. The Yamuna Expressway is one of India's faster roads, and your driver can stop for restrooms or snacks if you ask. Once you arrive, your guide joins you for the Taj Mahal: the white marble mausoleum Emperor Shah Jahan built for his queen Mumtaz Mahal, finished in 1631 after two decades of work by thousands of artisans. You set your own pace here. The guide takes photos if you want them and answers questions as you move through the grounds.

Next is Agra Fort, built in 1565 by Emperor Akbar. Your guide walks you through about an hour inside, explaining the Hall of Private Audience, the Pearl Mosque, the Mirror Palace, and the Hall of Public Audience: each building served a different purpose in Mughal court life. Then you eat lunch at a local restaurant, included in the tour. The day ends at the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah, sometimes called the Baby Taj because it inspired the larger monument. It sits across the river and shows Persian stone inlay and trellis work your guide explains as you walk. After that, your driver takes you back to your original pickup point or the New Delhi Airport.

Water and an umbrella travel with you. All monument tickets, taxes and fees are built into the price. The tour runs 12 to 15 hours door to door. Your guide speaks English and is available in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and several other languages if you book ahead.

What’s included

• Your private AC car and driver for the full day.
• hotel, airport, or location pickup in Delhi and return drop-off.
• a professional English-speaking guide for all four monuments.
• entry tickets to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• complimentary water and an umbrella during the journey.
• and all taxes and fees.

Information

Lasts 12h–15h, runs every day except Friday, 14 start times, from US$ 85.64 per person, with live guides in 8 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Friday14 departure times: 02:00, 02:30, 03:00, 05:00, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 and 11:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese 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 40 pickup points.

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AgesAdult (14 to 98 years) · Child (3 to 13 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

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

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're based in Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram without your own transport: hotel or airport pickup gets you to Agra, and a private guide means you set the pace at the Taj Mahal rather than following a group's schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 13 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

How long is the drive from Delhi to Agra?

The drive takes approximately 3 hours each way via the Yamuna Expressway, one of India's faster roads. Your driver can stop for restrooms or snacks if you request them.

What monuments do I see on this tour?

You visit four sites: the Taj Mahal, where you spend as much time as you want; Agra Fort with a guided walk through the palace buildings; the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah across the river; and stops en route between Delhi and Agra.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included in the all-inclusive option. Bottled water and drinks during lunch can be added at checkout if you prefer them.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying at a Delhi airport hotel?

Pickup is offered from Delhi Airport, any hotel in Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram, or any location you specify in those areas. You can also be dropped at the airport at the end of the day.