Taj Mahal Day Trip from Delhi: Private Car, Guide, Entry Included

See the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in a single day without organizing a thing.

A private day trip from Delhi to Agra by car includes pickup from Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida or nearby cities, a three-hour drive on the Yamuna Expressway, entry to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with a live guide, lunch at a five-star hotel, and return transport to your starting point. The All Inclusive Package covers tickets, meals and all transport. The Professional Guide option includes guide services in Agra only, with separate charges for pickup outside Delhi. Taj Mahal is closed Fridays. A valid photo ID is required at the monuments.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Taj Mahal3h · entry included
2. Agra Fort1h · entry included

Taj Mahal and Agra sightseeing

• Pickup from Delhi, Gurgaon, or Noida
• Drive to Agra via Yamuna Expressway
• Meet guide at Taj Mahal
• Tour Taj Mahal with guide
• Visit Agra Fort with guide
• Lunch at Courtyard by Marriott Hotel
• Tour Baby Taj (Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb)
• Drive back to Delhi, Gurgaon, or Noida
• Drop off at selected location

The experience

A private car picks you up from your hotel or location in Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad or Faridabad, and the driver handles the three-hour drive to Agra on the Yamuna Expressway. The car is air-conditioned, and the driver speaks English. You can ask to stop for restrooms or refreshments along the way. Once you arrive, your guide meets you at the Taj Mahal with entry tickets already in hand: no queue at the gate.

The guide takes you through the Taj Mahal and gives you time to stay as long as you want. They'll photograph you if you ask. After that, you move to Agra Fort, where a one-hour guided tour covers Emperor Akbar's 1565 construction and the building's architecture. You have the choice to visit Agra Fort or the Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb (also called the Baby Taj) instead, depending on your preference. Lunch is at the Courtyard by Marriott, a five-star hotel with a buffet that can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary needs.

After lunch, your guide takes you to whichever second monument you didn't see in the morning, another one-hour tour. The return drive to Delhi is leisurely in your private car, and you're dropped at your chosen location in Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida or a nearby city. The whole day runs about 12 hours from pickup to drop-off. Water, an umbrella, all parking and tolls, and monument entry are included in the All Inclusive Package. If you book the Professional Guide option, pickup outside Delhi carries a small additional charge, and you arrange your own transport to and from Agra.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off at your location in Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad or Faridabad.
• private air-conditioned car for the full day.
• English-speaking driver.
• live guide in English, Spanish, French, German or other languages.
• entry tickets to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
• one-hour guided tour of each monument.
• lunch buffet at a five-star hotel with dietary accommodations.
• complimentary water bottle and umbrella.
• all parking fees, tolls and fuel.

Options for this experience

2 options

Professional guide plus AC carGuide in 6 languages · 17 departure times: the first at 03:00, the last at 11:00This option includes a private AC car, a driver, and a city tour guide. Monument entrance and meals are excluded. Duration: 11 hours. Skip the line. Instant confirmation. Pickup is included.

All Inclusive PackageGuide in 6 languages · 17 departure times: the first at 03:00, the last at 11:00This option includes a buffet meal at a 5-star hotel, a private AC car, a driver, an experienced tour guide, and monument entrance fees. Duration: 11 hours. Skip the line. Instant confirmation. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Friday17 departure times: the first at 03:00, the last at 11:00

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AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (under 15)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Japanese and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book the All Inclusive Package if you want everything arranged (transport, tickets, meals and guide), so you can focus on the monuments instead of logistics. Choose the Professional Guide option if you're traveling with your own transport or prefer to arrange your own car in Agra, and you're comfortable handling tickets separately.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 15).

How long does the drive from Delhi to Agra take?

The drive on the Yamuna Expressway takes around three hours each way in a private air-conditioned car. You can ask the driver to stop for restrooms or refreshments if needed.

What's included in the All Inclusive Package versus the Professional Guide option?

The All Inclusive Package covers pickup and drop-off in Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and nearby cities, the private car and driver, entry tickets to both monuments, lunch at a five-star hotel, and a live guide throughout Agra. The Professional Guide option includes only the guide services in Agra. You arrange your own transport to and from Agra, and tickets and meals are separate. Pickup outside Delhi in the All Inclusive option carries a small additional charge.

Do I have to wait in line to enter the Taj Mahal?

No. Your guide has the entry tickets when you arrive, so you skip the ticket queue at the gate.

Can I choose which second monument to visit? Agra Fort or the Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb?

Yes. After the Taj Mahal and lunch, you can visit either Agra Fort or the Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb (the Baby Taj). Your guide will take you to whichever one you prefer.

What happens if I have dietary restrictions?

The hotel lunch buffet can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary needs. Let the operator know your requirements when you book so they can arrange it in advance.

Is the Taj Mahal open every day?

The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so plan your trip for another day of the week. You'll need to bring a valid photo ID to enter the monuments.