Taj Mahal & Agra Fort private tour from Delhi with guide

Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort's Mughal halls, and the drive between them all in one day

A private day tour from Delhi to Agra with entrance to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, a guide in your language, and hotel or airport pickup. The tour runs about 12 hours round-trip, with a three-hour drive each way. You can add lunch at a five-star hotel and skip the ticket lines, or book transport and guide alone and handle entry yourself. A guide explains the Mughal history at each stop, and a battery bus carries you from the Taj Mahal parking lot to the monument itself.

Options for this experience

4 options

From US$ 27 to US$ 141 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Guide and tickets only, no car 19 departure times: the first at 02:30, the last at 11:30 Guide in 7 languages Up to 10 per booking Covers a guide, a Taj Mahal ticket, and either an Agra Fort or Baby Taj ticket. You meet the guide in Agra. The car from Delhi and meals are not included, but pickup is included.

Private car, guide and tickets 19 departure times: the first at 02:30, the last at 11:30 Guide in 7 languages Up to 12 per booking Covers a private air-conditioned car and driver from Delhi, a licensed guide, and tickets for the Taj Mahal plus either Agra Fort or Baby Taj. Lunch is not included, but pickup is included.

Car, guide, tickets and lunch 19 departure times: the first at 02:30, the last at 11:30 Guide in 7 languages Up to 12 per booking Covers a private air-conditioned car from Delhi, a guide, tickets for the Taj Mahal plus either Agra Fort or Baby Taj, and lunch. All taxes are included, and pickup is included.

Premium: 5-star lunch and photos 19 departure times: the first at 02:30, the last at 11:30 Guide in 7 languages Up to 5 per booking Covers a premium air-conditioned vehicle, a guide, tickets, a 5-star lunch at DoubleTree, a Taj photoshoot, and a golf-cart ride. All taxes are included, and pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Taj Mahal and Agra sightseeing

• Pick up from Delhi area
• Travel to Agra (3 hours)
• Visit Taj Mahal and take photos
• Visit Agra Fort or Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb
• Enjoy lunch at 5-star hotel
• Return to Delhi (3 hours)

Stops and time spent at each 5 stops

1. New Delhi 3h
2. Taj Mahal 3h
3. Agra Fort 1h
4. Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah 1h
5. New Delhi 3h

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport from Delhi to Agra and back.
• a guide in your chosen language.
• entrance to the Taj Mahal and your choice of Agra Fort or the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah.
• a battery bus ride to the Taj Mahal monument.
• free professional photography of up to 20 images.
• hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Delhi.
• lunch at a five-star restaurant if you select that option at checkout.
• all taxes and service charges.

Times

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• Every day except Friday 02:30 03:00 03:30 04:00 04:30 05:00 05:30 06:00 06:30 07:00 07:30 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30

Information

Private day tour from Delhi to Agra with a guide who speaks your language, entrance to both the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Group Private

Live guide English, Spanish, French, German, 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 (16 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (6 to 15 years) · Child (3 to 5 years): free · Infant (under 3): free

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Public transport nearby

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The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Delhi hotel, airport or any location in the city between 2:30 and 10:30 AM. You choose the time. The drive to Agra takes around three hours in a private air-conditioned car, and your guide travels with you. Once you arrive, the Taj Mahal is the first stop: you'll see the white marble mausoleum that Shah Jahan built for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, completed after 22 years and 20,000 artisans. A battery bus takes you from the parking area to the monument itself, so you walk the final stretch on foot.

After the Taj Mahal, you visit Agra Fort, the 16th-century stronghold where Shah Jahan spent his final years under house arrest. Your guide walks you through the Mughal architecture and explains the history of the emperors who built and expanded it. If you've chosen the lunch option, you'll eat at a five-star hotel restaurant in Agra before the return drive. If you've selected the tomb option instead of the fort, you'll visit the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah, the first Mughal structure built entirely in marble and the first to use pietra dura inlay work. The return journey to Delhi takes another three hours.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German or one of several other languages, and the tour includes free professional photography of up to 20 images. All entrance fees, taxes and the battery bus ride are covered if you've booked the full option. If you've chosen guide and transport only, you'll buy tickets at the gate. Wheelchair access is available at all sites, and the car accommodates infant seats and strollers.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 15 years); Child (3 to 5 years): free; Infant (under 3): free.

How long is the drive from Delhi to Agra?

The drive takes around three hours each way, so you'll spend six hours total in the car on a day that runs about 12 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What's included in the different booking options?

You can book transport and guide alone; transport, guide and entrance fees; transport, guide, entrance fees and lunch at a five-star hotel; or the exclusive services option. Lunch is not included unless you select it at checkout.

Can I visit the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah instead of Agra Fort?

Yes, you can choose either Agra Fort or the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah as your second monument. Let the operator know after booking and they'll adjust the itinerary.

What time can I be picked up?

Pickup is available between 2:30 AM and 10:30 AM from your hotel, airport, railway station or any location in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad or Faridabad.

Is the Taj Mahal accessible by car, or do I have to walk far?

A battery bus carries you from the parking lot to the monument, so you walk only the final stretch to the Taj Mahal itself.

Operated by Tourinza India. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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