Taj Mahal tour from Delhi on Gatiman Express train
Gatiman Express to Taj Mahal tour with Agra Fort, Baby Taj, and sunset at Mehtab Bagh
A full-day guided tour from New Delhi to Agra aboard the Gatiman Express train, covering the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah with a live guide, round-trip train tickets, air-conditioned car transfers, and a 5-star hotel buffet lunch. The train departs Hazrat Nizamuddin station at 8:10 a.m. and returns at 7:30 p.m., cutting travel time to under 100 minutes each way. This is a private tour for your group only, and you choose between 2nd Class or 1st Class AC train seating at checkout.
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Day trip from Delhi to Agra
- Pick up from Noida, Delhi or Gurugram
- Drive to Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station
- Board Gatiman Express train to Agra at 8:10 am
- Meet tour guide at Agra railway station
- Drive to Taj Mahal and visit
- Visit Agra Fort
- Enjoy buffet lunch at 5-star hotel
- Visit Tomb of Itimād-ud-Daulah
- Optional visit to Mehtab Bagh sunset point
- Drive to Agra Cantt railway station
- Board Gatiman Express train to Delhi at 5:50 pm
- Arrive at Hazrat Nizamuddin station and drop off
- Deer Park passing by
- Taj Mahal Entry included 2h
- Agra Fort Entry included 1h
- Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah Entry included 30m
- Mehtab Bagh Entry included 30m
What’s included
- Round-trip air-conditioned train tickets on the Gatiman Express.
- pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned chauffeur-driven car from your Delhi-area location.
- live tour guide service in English, Spanish, French, German or two other languages.
- air-conditioned car for sightseeing in Agra.
- entry to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah.
- buffet lunch at a 5-star hotel.
- entry to Mehtab Bagh if you visit.
- and all applicable taxes.
- Every day except Friday 06:30 07:00
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Board India's fastest train from Delhi to reach Taj Mahal in under 100 minutes, then tour Agra Fort and the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah with a live guide.
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from anywhere in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram, then a drive to Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station to board train 12050, the Gatiman Express. The train leaves at 8:10 a.m. and reaches Agra by 9:50 a.m. A journey that would take three to four hours by road through heavy traffic. Your guide meets you at Agra station holding a placard with your name, then drives you straight to the Taj Mahal, the ivory-white marble mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah-Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal on the south bank of the Yamuna River.
After the Taj Mahal, the tour moves to Agra Fort, the main residence of the Mughal emperors until the capital shifted to Delhi in 1638. You then break for a buffet lunch at a 5-star hotel before heading to the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah, often called the "Baby Taj" for its jewel-box design. If time allows, the route includes Mehtab Bagh, the sunset viewpoint on the opposite bank of the Yamuna, though this stop is optional depending on how long you spend at each site.
The return train, the Gatiman Express 12049, departs Agra Cantt station at 5:50 p.m. and arrives back at Hazrat Nizamuddin in Delhi at 7:30 p.m., where your driver takes you to your original pickup location. The entire day runs 12 to 14 hours door to door. You can book either 2nd Class or 1st Class AC train seating. Both include the guide, car transfers, all monument entries, and lunch. The tour is private, only your group travels together, and a live guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German and two additional languages.
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 (1 to 14 years).
How long does the train ride take from Delhi to Agra?
The Gatiman Express covers the journey in less than 100 minutes each way, departing Hazrat Nizamuddin station at 8:10 a.m. and arriving in Agra by 9:50 a.m., then returning at 5:50 p.m. to reach Delhi at 7:30 p.m.
What monuments do I visit in Agra on this tour?
The tour includes the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah (the "Baby Taj"). Mehtab Bagh, the sunset viewpoint across the Yamuna River, is also on the route if time permits.
Is lunch included, and where do I eat?
Yes, a buffet lunch at a 5-star hotel in Agra is included in the tour, served after you visit Agra Fort to give you a break before the afternoon stops.
Can I choose between different train classes?
Yes, you select either 2nd Class or 1st Class AC train seating when you book. Both options include the same guide service, car transfers, monument entries and lunch.
What's included in the pickup and drop-off?
An air-conditioned chauffeur-driven car picks you up from anywhere in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram, takes you to Hazrat Nizamuddin station, and returns you to your original location after the evening train arrives back in Delhi.
Is this tour private to my group only?
Yes, this is a private tour: only your group participates, and you have a dedicated live guide throughout the day in your choice of five languages.
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Taj Mahal tour from Delhi on Gatiman Express train
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