Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Day Trip Private Tour from Delhi

Two monuments, one morning: the Taj Mahal's marble and the fort's red stone

A private day trip from Delhi to Agra that starts with your flight arrival and ends with your departure flight the same day. You visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with an English-speaking guide, eat lunch at a five-star hotel or local restaurant, and return to the airport: all transport and timing arranged. The all-inclusive option covers entry tickets and lunch. The car-and-driver option lets you book those separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Taj Mahal2h
2. Agra Fort1h

Agra sightseeing and return flight

• Arrive at Agra Airport
• Receive traditional welcome
• Visit Taj Mahal
• Lunch at five star hotel or local restaurant
• Visit Agra Fort
• Reach Agra Airport
• Flight departs to Delhi

The experience

Your flight lands at Agra Airport at 11:15 AM, where a company representative meets you with a traditional welcome and a namecard. From there, a private car takes you straight to the Taj Mahal. By 11:50 AM you're walking the grounds with your English-speaking guide, who explains the marble inlay work and the story behind the monument. The guide is there to answer questions and point out details. You set the pace through the complex.

At 1:40 PM you break for lunch at either a five-star hotel or a local restaurant. The all-inclusive option includes this meal. Afterward, at 2:30 PM, you head to Agra Fort, the red sandstone Mughal fortress across the city. Your guide walks you through the courtyards and chambers, showing how the fort was built and what each section was used for. By 4:30 PM you're back at the car for the drive to the airport, arriving with time to spare before your 5:40 PM departure to Delhi.

The all-inclusive package covers entry to both monuments, lunch, and all taxes. You just show up at the airport. If you choose the car-and-driver option, you book and pay for entry tickets and meals separately, giving you more control over where you eat and how long you linger at each site. Either way, the timing is fixed around your flights, so the day holds together without you arranging transport or coordinating with other groups.

What’s included

• Private car and driver.
• English-speaking guide at the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
• airport pickup and drop-off at Agra Airport.
• lunch at a five-star hotel or local restaurant (all-inclusive option).
• entry tickets to both monuments (all-inclusive option).
• all applicable taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in 5 languages11:00

Guide in 5 languages11:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 11:00

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TAJMAHAL INDIA TOUR

Is this one for you?Book the all-inclusive option if you want entry, lunch, and transport bundled together. Choose the car-and-driver option if you'd rather pick your own restaurant and control how long you spend at each site.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

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

What time does the flight arrive in Agra, and when do I need to be back at the airport?

The flight arrives at Agra Airport at 11:15 AM. You return to the airport by 4:30 PM for your 5:40 PM departure to Delhi, giving you roughly five hours on the ground for both monuments and lunch.

Is the Taj Mahal visit included, or do I pay for entry separately?

On the all-inclusive option, entry to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, lunch, and all taxes are included in the price. On the car-and-driver option, you book and pay for monument entry and meals yourself.

Will I have a guide at the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort?

Yes, an English-speaking guide accompanies you at both monuments to explain the history and architecture. The guide walks with you at your own pace and answers questions as you go.

What happens when I land? Do I have to arrange my own transport from the airport?

A company representative meets you at Agra Airport with a namecard bearing your name and provides a traditional welcome. Private car transport to the monuments and back to the airport is included in both options.

Can I choose where to eat lunch, or is the restaurant set?

On the all-inclusive option, lunch is at either a five-star hotel or a local restaurant: the operator chooses based on availability. On the car-and-driver option, you select and book your own restaurant.

Do I need to book my own flights to and from Agra?

Yes, you arrange and book your own flights. The tour covers your ground transport and guide in Agra, but not the airfare itself.