Golden Triangle Tour Delhi Agra Jaipur: Private Car Guide

Multiple cities, several nights, one private car revealing India's timeless treasures.

A 3-day private Golden Triangle tour from Delhi takes you through Agra, Jaipur and Delhi with a private air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guide and hotel or airport pickup. You'll see the Taj Mahal at sunrise, explore Agra Fort and the stepwells of Chand Baori and Panna Meena ka Kund, walk through Jaipur's Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar, and visit Delhi's Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb and India Gate. The tour includes 2 nights' accommodation (if booked with a hotel option), all monument entrance fees, and mineral water during drives. You choose between 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels, or a no-hotel option with transport and guide only.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Delhi sightseeing and drive to Agra

• Pick up from Delhi airport or hotel
• Visit Qutub Minar
• Visit Lotus Temple
• Visit India Gate
• See Parliament House
• See Rashtrapati Bhavan
• Visit Agrasen Ki Baoli
• Visit Humayun's Tomb
• Explore Chandni Chowk and Red Fort
• Take rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Drive to Agra via Expressway
• Check in to hotel in Agra
• Overnight stay in Agra

Day 2: Agra sunrise and travel to Jaipur

• Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal with guided tour
• Breakfast at hotel
• Visit Agra Fort
• Visit Fatehpur Sikri
• Visit Chand Baori stepwell
• Drive to Jaipur
• Check in to hotel in Jaipur
• Overnight stay in Jaipur

Day 3: Jaipur sightseeing and return to Delhi

• Visit Hawa Mahal
• Visit Jantar Mantar
• Visit City Palace
• View Jal Mahal
• Explore Amer Town
• Visit Panna Meena ka Kund stepwell
• Drive to Delhi
• Drop off at hotel or preferred location in Delhi

The experience

Day one starts with pickup from your Delhi hotel or airport, then moves through the capital's main sites: Qutub Minar (a 73-meter UNESCO brick minaret built in the 12th century), the Lotus Temple with its lotus-shaped architecture, India Gate, Parliament House and the Presidential Palace. You'll also visit Humayun's Tomb, a Mughal-era UNESCO site from 1565, and take a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi's markets near the Red Fort and Jama Masjid before driving to Agra for the night.

Day two is built around the Taj Mahal at sunrise. You'll wake early, see it in the morning light, and spend about two hours inside with your guide before returning for breakfast. After that comes Agra Fort, another UNESCO site and former residence of the Mughal emperors, then the drive south to Chand Baori, a 9th-century stepwell near Jaipur with over 3,500 narrow steps and geometric carvings. You'll overnight in Jaipur.

Day three covers Jaipur's landmarks: Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds, a 5-story pink structure with 953 small windows built in 1799), Jantar Mantar (an 18th-century astronomical observatory with UNESCO status), City Palace with its blend of Rajput and Mughal design, Jal Mahal floating on Man Sagar Lake, and Panna Meena ka Kund, a 16th-century stepwell near Amer Fort with symmetrical stairs and arches. The day ends with a 5-hour drive back to Delhi, where you're dropped at your hotel or a location you choose.

The vehicle is a private sedan for 1–2 passengers, an MPV for 3–5, or a minivan for 6–10. Your guide speaks English (and Spanish, Italian, French or other languages on request). Mineral water is provided during the drives, and all monument entrance fees are covered if you book the ticket option. Hotel options range from 3-star to 5-star properties, or you can skip accommodation and book transport and guide only.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle (sedan, MPV or minivan depending on group size).
• hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Delhi.
• all sightseeing with a private English-speaking guide.
• entrance fees to all monuments (when booked with the ticket option).
• 2 nights' accommodation in your choice of 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotel (if selected).
• mineral water during journeys.

Options for this experience

5 options

Vehicle supplied with driver and guideGuide in 6 languages · 17 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 23:00Duration: 3 days. Vehicle type: an economy sedan (Toyota Etios/Dzire) for up to 3 passengers, or an SUV/MUV (Toyota Innova/Ertiga) for up to 6 passengers. Covers a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver and a local guide in each city. Pickup is included.

Private car with guide and tickets includedGuide in 6 languages · 17 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 23:00Includes a private car with an English-speaking driver, a friendly local tour guide in each city, and monument entrance fees. Pickup is included.

Tour price covering 3-star hotelsGuide in 6 languages · 17 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 23:00Sedan, SUV or Minivan options: a Toyota Etios Sedan for 1-3 passengers, an SUV/MUV (Toyota Innova/Ertiga) for 4-6 passengers, or a Minivan for 7-10 passengers. Covers 3-star hotel accommodations with breakfast, a private car and driver, guides, and monument tickets. Pickup is included.

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Tour price for stays at 4-star hotelsGuide in 6 languages · 17 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 23:00Sedan, SUV or Minivan vehicle: choose a Sedan (Etios or Dzire car) for 1-3 passengers, a Toyota Innova or Maruti Ertiga for 4-6, or a Minivan for 7-10. Covers 4-star hotel accommodations with breakfast, a private car with driver, monument fees and private guides. Pickup is included.

Tour price covering 5-star hotelsGuide in 6 languages · 17 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 23:00Sedan Car, SUV Car or Minivan: a Toyota Etios Sedan for 1-3 passengers, an SUV/MUV (Toyota Innova/Ertiga) for 4-6 passengers, or a Minivan for 7-10 passengers. Covers 5-star hotel accommodations with breakfast, a private car with driver, private guides, and monument fees. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day17 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 23:00

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AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Private Driver In India

Is this one for you?Book with a hotel option if you want accommodation arranged and don't want to search for places to stay in Agra and Jaipur. Choose the transport-and-guide-only option if you prefer to book your own hotels or stay with friends. The private vehicle means you're not sharing the car or guide with other travelers, so the pace and stops are yours to shape within the itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

What time does the Taj Mahal tour start on day two?

The Taj Mahal visit happens at sunrise on day two. You'll wake early for the guided tour inside the monument, which lasts about two hours, then return to your hotel for breakfast before moving on to Agra Fort.

Are meals included in the 3-day Golden Triangle tour?

Meals are not included in the tour price. You'll have time for lunch at a local restaurant on day one, and you'll arrange other meals on your own during the three days.

What is Chand Baori and why visit it?

Chand Baori is a 9th-century stepwell near Jaipur with over 3,500 narrow steps descending to the water. It's known for its intricate geometric architecture and is one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India, showcasing ancient engineering and design.

Can I book this tour without hotel accommodation?

Yes. You can choose the Vehicle with Driver & Guide option or the Private Car, Guide & Tickets option, which includes transport and sightseeing but no hotel nights. You'll arrange your own accommodation in Agra and Jaipur.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. You'll walk through monuments like the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar, and explore stepwells with stairs. The rickshaw ride through Old Delhi is a short, seated experience.