Agra: Taj Mahal & Fort by Gatimaan Express Train from Delhi

Two hours by train, three Mughal monuments, one full day from Delhi

You board a fast train in Delhi at 8am and step off in Agra two hours later with a guide waiting. Three monuments, a 5-star lunch, and skip-the-line entry fill the day, with the return train leaving at 5:50 PM so you're back in Delhi by evening. Transport, meals, and entry are all included. You just show up at your hotel pickup between 6:30 and 7:00 AM.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Taj MahalEntry included3h
2. Agra FortEntry included1h
3. Mehtab BaghEntry included30m

Delhi to Agra Taj Mahal tour

• Pickup from Delhi hotel
• Escort to Nizamuddin Railway Station
• Board Gatimaan Express train at 8:00 AM
• Arrive Agra Railway Station at 9:50 AM
• Meet guide with name sign
• Visit Taj Mahal for 3 hours
• Explore Agra Fort for 1 hour
• Enjoy 5-star buffet lunch
• Visit Itimad-Ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)
• Optional visit to Mehtab Bagh (Sunset Point)
• Return to Agra Railway Station by 5:00 PM
• Board train at 5:50 PM to Delhi
• Arrive Delhi Station around 7:30 PM
• Driver pickup and drop off at hotel or airport

The experience

Stepping onto the Gatimaan Express at 8:00 AM from Nizamuddin Railway Station, you leave Delhi's morning chaos behind. The train covers the 206 kilometers to Agra in just under two hours: fast enough that you're not losing half your day to travel, but slow enough to actually breathe before the sightseeing starts. Your guide meets you on the platform at Agra Railway Station at 9:50 AM with your name on a sign, and from there the day unfolds in a rhythm that feels deliberate, not rushed.

The Taj Mahal gets three hours, which is the kind of time that lets you circle it, sit with it, understand why Shah Jahan built it for Mumtaz Mahal instead of just snapping photos and moving on. Your guide walks you through the marble inlay work, the symmetry, the acoustics: the details that separate a monument from a building. After that, Agra Fort takes about an hour: the red stone, the Jahangiri Mahal, the Pearl Mosque tucked inside, and from the ramparts you can see the Taj Mahal across the city, which changes how you think about both places. By then it's lunch, and you're eating at a 5-star hotel (Double Tree, Bon Barbeque, or one of the other options your guide offers) with the buffet unlimited, so you're not watching the clock or the bill.

The afternoon brings the Baby Taj (Itimad-Ud-Daulah), which is smaller and less crowded, and if there's time left, Mehtab Bagh on the far bank of the Yamuna River, where you see the Taj Mahal from behind: the reverse angle photographers hunt for. By 5:00 PM you're back at Agra Railway Station, and the return train leaves at 5:50 PM, landing you in Delhi around 7:30 PM. Your driver picks you up from the platform and takes you to your hotel or the airport. The whole day is contained: pickup, train, three sites, lunch, train back, drop-off. Nothing to arrange, no negotiating with taxis, no guessing whether you have enough time.

Skip-the-line entry is included, which matters on a day this packed. You're not standing in queues while the light changes. The train fare, the meals on board, the private car in Agra, tolls and parking: all of it is in the price. Bring a copy of your ID. That's the only thing you need to remember.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or airport pickup between 6:30 and 7:00 AM, round-trip AC train journey on the Gatimaan Express with meals on board, skip-the-line entrance tickets for all monuments, a personalized live guide in Agra, private AC car for sightseeing, unlimited buffet lunch at a 5-star hotel of your choice, and return drop-off at your Delhi hotel or airport. All tolls, parking, and taxes are covered.

Options for this experience

3 options

Agra-based option including a guide, car, and ticketsGuide in English · 06:30 and 07:00Tour departing from Agra city: includes a private air-conditioned car, driver, guide, and monument ticket, lasting 5 hours. Pickup is included.

Tour with a 2nd AC train coachGuide in 6 languages · 06:30 and 07:00From Delhi, 2nd AC train tour: this option includes a 2nd class air-conditioned train coach, monument entrances, tour guide service, lunch at a 5-star venue, and all taxes. Pickup is included.

Tour with a 1st AC train coachGuide in 6 languages · 06:30 and 07:00From Delhi, 1st AC train tour: this option includes a 1st class air-conditioned train coach, monument entrances, tour guide service, lunch at a 5-star venue, and all taxes. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Lasts 12h, runs every day except Friday at 06:30 and 07:00, from US$ 25 per person, with live guides in 6 languages, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except FridayDepartures at 06:30 and 07:00

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AgesAdult (15 to 95 years) · 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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by INDIA TAJ TOURS

Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Delhi with limited time: the 2-hour train cuts travel time in half compared to driving, and the fixed schedule (pickup at 6:30 AM, return by 7:30 PM) means you see three major monuments and eat well without arranging transport or entry yourself.

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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 is the train journey from Delhi to Agra?

The Gatimaan Express takes 1 hour 50 minutes. It departs Delhi at 8:00 AM and arrives in Agra at 9:50 AM.

What monuments are included in this tour?

Taj Mahal (3 hours), Agra Fort (1 hour), Itimad-Ud-Daulah (Baby Taj), and Mehtab Bagh (optional, depending on time).

Is lunch included?

Yes. Unlimited buffet lunch at a 5-star hotel. Your guide offers options including Double Tree By Hilton, Bon Barbeque, Two Saints, Cairo, and Molecule.

What time is pickup from my hotel?

Pickup is between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM from any Delhi or NCR hotel, or from Delhi airport.

Are skip-the-line tickets included?

Yes. Skip-the-queue entrance tickets for all monuments are included in the tour price.

What time do I return to Delhi?

The return train departs Agra at 5:50 PM and arrives in Delhi around 7:30 PM. Your driver meets you at the station and drops you at your hotel or airport.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats and stroller accommodation are available.

What is included in the price?

Pickup and drop-off, round-trip train with meals, skip-the-line entry tickets, 5-star lunch, private AC car in Agra, guide service, and all tolls, parking, and taxes.

Do I need to bring anything?

Carry a copy of valid ID proof for train and monument entry.

Is Mehtab Bagh guaranteed?

Mehtab Bagh is optional and depends on available time after the other three sites.