Golden Triangle: Taj Mahal, Jaipur & Delhi Private 3-Day Tour

Palaces markets sunrise at taj mahal and old delhi chaos

You’ll wind through Delhi’s tangled markets, watch sunrise paint the Taj Mahal in Agra, and trace palace walls in Jaipur: all with local guides handling every detail. Expect unexpected flavors, honest laughter, early mornings worth remembering, and plenty of time to just stand still in awe.

Options for this experience

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From US$ 35 to US$ 370 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Tour with guide and entrance fees 11 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30 Guide in 8 languages Up to 10 per booking Includes pickup

Tour with air-conditioned car and guide 9 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 11:30 Guide in 8 languages Up to 15 per booking Duration: 3 days. Sedan or SUV transport, guide and entrance fees; includes entrance fees, private car with driver and private guides; pickup is included

Hotel stay at 3-star property with entrance fees 9 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 11:30 Guide in 8 languages Up to 12 per booking Duration: 3 days. Tour with 3-star hotel stay, monument ticket, breakfast, private air-conditioned car and tour guide; pickup is included

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Hotel stay at 4-star property with entrance fees 8 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 11:30 Guide in 8 languages Up to 12 per booking 4-star hotel stay with breakfast, private car with driver, private guides and monument tickets; pickup is included

Hotel stay at 5-star property with entrance fees 9 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 23:30 Guide in 8 languages Up to 12 per booking Tour including 5-star hotels, monument tickets, air-conditioned car and tour guide; pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Delhi city tour and transfer to Agra

• Meet at Delhi Railway station or Airport
• Visit Deer Park
• Explore Lotus Temple
• Visit Qutub Minar
• See India Gate
• Pass by Parliament House
• Pass by Rashtrapati Bhavan
• Visit Humayun's Tomb
• Explore Chandni Chowk market
• Visit Jama Masjid
• Pass by Red Fort
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Drive to Agra via Expressway
• Check in at Agra hotel

Day 2: Agra sightseeing and travel to Jaipur

• Early morning visit Taj Mahal
• Visit Agra Fort
• Visit Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah
• Travel to Jaipur

Day 3: Jaipur city tour and return to Delhi

• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit Jantar Mantar
• Tour City Palace
• Visit Hawa Mahal
• Visit Jal Mahal
• Visit Panna Meena ka Kund
• Return to Delhi or Jaipur airport

Stops and time spent at each 21 stops

1. New Delhi passing by
2. Lotus Temple 2h
3. Qutub Minar 2h
4. India Gate 2h
5. Parliament House New Delhi passing by
6. Presidential Palace New Delhi passing by
7. Humayun's Tomb 1h
8. Chandni Chowk 1h
9. Jama Masjid 1h
10. Red Fort passing by
11. Yamuna Sports Complex 3h
12. Agra 15m
13. Taj Mahal 2h
14. Agra Fort 2h
15. Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah 30m
16. Jantar Mantar 2h
17. City Palace 2h
18. Hawa Mahal 2h
19. Jal Mahal 2h
20. Panna Meena ka Kund 15m
21. New Delhi 5h

What’s included

Your journey covers hotel or airport pickup in Delhi, all monument entry fees if selected when booking, two nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast if chosen (either 4- or 5-star), bottled water throughout each day, a private driver with air-conditioned vehicle for transfers between cities like Agra and Jaipur plus sightseeing stops along the way, and knowledgeable local guides who bring each landmark to life before dropping you back at your preferred location.

Times

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• Every day 23:30 00:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30

Information

Feel the pulse of India’s Golden Triangle with a private 3-day tour: see sunrise at the Taj Mahal, explore Jaipur’s palaces, and travel in comfort with hotel pickup.

Group Private

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

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

Book up to the start time

Ages Adult (14 and older) · Under 14: can't be booked

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Public transport nearby

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The experience

The first hiccup came before we’d even left Delhi. My suitcase wheel jammed right as our guide, Ramesh, waved us over to the car. He just grinned and flagged down a chai seller while I wrestled with it. That quick cup on the curb tasted like cardamom and city dust, and somehow set the tone for this whole Golden Triangle tour: nothing quite went as I pictured, but everything felt alive. The Lotus Temple shimmered in the morning haze. People were already queuing quietly outside, palms pressed together. I kept losing track of time between the honks and bursts of color in Chandni Chowk: Ramesh led us through alleys so tight my backpack scraped brick. He bought us jalebi from a street vendor who winked at me when I tried to pronounce it (I definitely didn’t nail it).

We hit Agra by late afternoon (traffic was its own adventure), and checked into a hotel that smelled faintly of rosewater. Next morning was all about the Taj Mahal. I know everyone says it’s beautiful but honestly? Seeing it at dawn, with mist curling off the Yamuna River and our shoes crunching on cold marble…well, I stood there longer than I meant to. Ramesh told us stories about Shah Jahan and Mumtaz that made the place feel less like a postcard and more like someone’s heartbreak carved in stone. Later we wandered Agra Fort’s red walls. My fingers picked up grit from centuries-old carvings. Lunch was simple thali at a local spot: spicy enough to make me cough but so good I finished every bite.

Jaipur was last: five hours in the car but honestly it passed in a blur of roadside snacks and sleepy fields. The City Palace glowed peach against the sky. Hawa Mahal looked almost unreal, all honeycomb windows catching sunlight. Our driver stopped at Jal Mahal just as kids ran along the water’s edge chasing kites, their laughter mixing with distant temple bells. At Jantar Mantar, our guide explained ancient astronomy with wild hand gestures. I pretended to understand half of it, but mostly just stared at shadows moving across stone dials. We ended up sharing tea on palace steps as evening cooled off. Someone played sitar nearby, notes drifting up into pinkish dusk.

I still think about that first taste of street chai and how every day felt both chaotic and oddly gentle here. If you want a private Golden Triangle tour that includes pickup, entry fees, guides who actually know their stuff (and have patience for lost tourists), plus hotels with breakfast. It’s all sorted for you. But really, it’s those small moments (the sticky jalebi fingers or sunrise silence) that stick longer than any itinerary.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Is hotel pickup included in this Golden Triangle tour?

Yes, pickup from your Delhi hotel or airport is included.

Does this tour include entrance fees for monuments?

Yes, monument entrance fees are covered if you select that option when booking.

Are meals provided during the 3-day Golden Triangle trip?

Daily breakfast is included if you book with accommodation. Other meals are not included except bottled water.

How long does it take to drive from Agra to Jaipur?

The drive from Agra to Jaipur takes approximately five hours by private car.

Can I choose between 4-star and 5-star hotels?

Yes, you can select either 4- or 5-star accommodation options when booking your tour package.

What are some highlights visited on this trip?

You’ll visit places like Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Chandni Chowk in Delhi; Taj Mahal & Agra Fort; City Palace & Hawa Mahal in Jaipur.

Are professional guides provided throughout the tour?

A private professional guide accompanies you for all major excursions during your trip.

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Prices and times updated 12 days ago