Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Day Trip from Delhi with Lunch

Four monuments in one day without the crowds or the planning.

A private day trip from Delhi to Agra with a live guide, skip-the-line entry to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, lunch at a 5-star hotel, and round-trip air-conditioned transport. The guide meets you in Agra and leads you through each site, so you move through the day without organizing tickets, routes or timing yourself. Built for travelers who want the major monuments without the chaos of navigating alone.

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Guide and entrance fees from Agra 7 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 12:00 Guide in 4 languages Duration: 5 hours. Tour from Agra city, starting at a hotel or railway station, with a guide and monument entrance fees. Pickup is included.

Car, guide, and entrance tickets 7 departure times: the first at 03:00, the last at 09:00 Guide in 4 languages Includes a private air-conditioned car with chauffeur, a professional guide, and monument entrance tickets. Pickup is included.

All Inclusive Package 7 departure times: the first at 03:00, the last at 09:00 Guide in 4 languages Includes a private air-conditioned car with chauffeur, a professional guide, monument entrance tickets, and a buffet lunch at a 5-star hotel. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Private Taj Mahal and Agra tour

• Pickup from Delhi hotel or airport
• Drive to Agra by private car
• Visit Taj Mahal with guide
• Tour Agra Fort
• Enjoy 5-star lunch at Courtyard by Marriott
• Visit Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah
• Return to Delhi by private car

Stops and time spent at each 5 stops

1. New Delhi 3h
2. Taj Mahal 2h
3. Agra Fort 1h
4. Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah 45m
5. New Delhi 3h

What’s included

• Skip-the-line entry to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
• private air-conditioned car for the full day.
• professional guide in your choice of English, Spanish, French or Russian.
• lunch at a 5-star hotel with Indian and international dishes.
• all monument entrance fees and taxes.
• hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Delhi.

Times

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• Every day except Friday 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00

Information

Private day trip from Delhi to Agra with skip-the-line Taj Mahal entry, Agra Fort, the Baby Taj, and lunch at a 5-star hotel.

Group Private

Live guide English, Spanish, French and Russian Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

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Ages Adult (14 and older) · Child (under 14)

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Infant seats available

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The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Delhi hotel or airport, then a private drive to Agra. Once you arrive, your guide meets you and takes you straight to the Taj Mahal. You skip the entry lines and walk the grounds with expert commentary on the architecture and history. From there, you move to Agra Fort, built in 1565 by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, where the guide walks you through the courtyards and chambers of this fortress-palace.

Midday, you stop for lunch at the Courtyard by Marriott, a 5-star hotel where you eat a mix of local Indian and international dishes. After eating, the guide takes you to the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah, also called the Baby Taj, a smaller marble monument that sits on the Yamuna River. By late afternoon, you head back to Delhi by private car, arriving at your hotel or airport.

Everything is arranged: monument entry fees, the car, the guide, taxes and the meal. You don't negotiate with drivers, hunt for tickets or wonder if you're seeing the right things. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French or Russian depending on your choice at booking. The car is air-conditioned and the route is fixed, so the day holds together without anyone building it.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 14).

Can I book this tour if I'm flying into Delhi airport?

Yes. Provide your flight details at checkout and the driver will meet you at arrivals. The pickup and drop-off at the airport are included in the tour price.

What happens if I'm not staying at a hotel listed on the booking page?

At checkout, click "My Hotel Is Not Listed" and enter your hotel name or address manually. The driver will pick you up from wherever you specify in Delhi, Noida or Gurgaon.

Is the Taj Mahal open every day?

The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday, so plan your trip for another day of the week if you want to see it.

What's the difference between the Baby Taj and the Taj Mahal?

The Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah, called the Baby Taj, is a smaller marble monument built in the 1600s on the banks of the Yamuna River. It's less crowded than the Taj Mahal and offers a quieter look at Mughal marble work and inlay design.

How long does the tour take?

The full day runs 11 to 12 hours from pickup in Delhi to drop-off, including the drive both ways, all four monuments, and lunch.

Do I need to bring anything to enter the monuments?

Carry a valid photo ID for security checks at each monument. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available in the car if you need one.

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