Delhi to Agra Taj Mahal day trip by superfast train

Three UNESCO monuments in one day without arranging the trains or tickets yourself

A private day trip from New Delhi to Agra by superfast train, visiting the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah with a guide, lunch and all monument entry included. Hotel pickup in Delhi starts at 7 a.m., the Gatimaan Express departs at 8:10 a.m. and reaches Agra in 100 minutes. You return to Delhi by evening train with dinner served onboard. Monument tickets and skip-the-line access are included in the all-inclusive option. Lunch is included or paid separately depending on which option you choose.

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From US$ 170 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

All-inclusive with 1st A/C coach 07:00 Guide in 6 languages All-inclusive in Business Class: includes 1st A/C Business Class train tickets, car, guide, lunch, and monument fee, with pickup included

All-inclusive with 2nd A/C coach 07:00 Guide in 6 languages All-inclusive: includes 2nd class A/C Chair Car train tickets, car, guide, lunch at a Five Star Hotel, and monument fee, with pickup included

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What’s included

• Round-trip Gatimaan Express train ticket with breakfast, tea and dinner onboard.
• hotel or airport pickup in Delhi and railway station drop in the evening.
• private air-conditioned car for sightseeing in Agra.
• professional guide for the full day.
• monument entrance tickets (all-inclusive option) or paid separately at each site.
• lunch at a hotel or restaurant (all-inclusive option) or paid at the spot.
• a photograph taken by your guide on the Diana bench at the Taj Mahal.
• skip-the-line access to all three monuments.

Times

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• Every day except Friday 07:00

Information

Taj Mahal day trip from New Delhi by Gatimaan Express train with guide, lunch and monument entry included. Skip the lines and return the same evening.

Group Private

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

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 2 pickup points. See the pickup points

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Stroller-friendly Not recommended with heart problems Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Delhi hotel at 7 a.m. and a drive to Hazrat Nizamuddinn Railway Station to board the Gatimaan Express, one of India's fastest trains. Breakfast and tea or coffee are served during the 100-minute journey to Agra Cantt Station, where a representative meets you and takes you to refresh at a hotel before your guide arrives. The guide then walks you through the city's traditions, culture and landmarks as you move between sites.

You visit the Taj Mahal first at 10:15 a.m., followed by Agra Fort at noon. A red sandstone structure on the banks of the Yamuna River northwest of the Taj Mahal. Lunch at a hotel or restaurant comes at 1 p.m., then at 2 p.m. you head to the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah, also called the Baby Taj, famous for its stone inlay work made from wine glasses in geometric patterns. The guide photographs you on the Diana bench at the Taj Mahal as part of the experience. Before heading to the station at 5 p.m., you have time to explore Agra's local crafts and dying arts in the evening market.

The return train departs Agra at 5:50 p.m. with dinner served onboard, arriving back in Delhi around 7:30 p.m. for drop-off at your hotel or the railway station. The all-inclusive option covers monument entry tickets, lunch, the private air-conditioned car for sightseeing, the guide and round-trip train fare with meals. If you choose the standard option, you pay for lunch and monument tickets separately at the sites.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

How long does the train journey from New Delhi to Agra take?

The Gatimaan Express takes 100 minutes to travel from Hazrat Nizamuddinn Railway Station in Delhi to Agra Cantt Station, with breakfast and tea or coffee served during the ride.

What are the three monuments I'll visit in Agra?

The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah (also called the Baby Taj) are the three UNESCO World Heritage Sites on this tour, visited in that order starting at 10:15 a.m.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is included in the all-inclusive option at a hotel or restaurant at 1 p.m. If you book the standard option, you pay for lunch separately at the site.

What time does the tour start and end?

Hotel pickup in Delhi begins at 7 a.m., the train departs at 8:10 a.m., and you return to Delhi around 7:30 p.m. for drop-off at your hotel or the railway station.

Do I need to buy monument tickets separately?

Monument entry tickets are included in the all-inclusive option. If you book the standard option, you purchase them at each site.

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