Taj Mahal and Agra Fort private tour from Delhi with lunch

Two UNESCO sites in one day, with a guide who knows the history and a driver who handles the road.

A private day tour from Delhi to Agra with a dedicated English-speaking guide, skip-the-line entry to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, 5-star hotel lunch, and hotel or airport pickup. The tour covers roughly 12 hours door-to-door, traveling via the Yamuna Expressway in a climate-controlled car. You can book with or without lunch. Tips for the guide and driver are optional. Minimum age is 12.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 56.83 to US$ 66.80 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Includes a car, a guide and monument tickets 5 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 09:00 Guide in English, Spanish or French Up to 15 per booking Includes a car with driver and a tour guide; pickup is included

Includes a car, a guide, entrance tickets and lunch 5 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 09:00 Guide in English, Spanish or French Up to 12 per booking Includes a car with driver, a tour guide, monument tickets and lunch; pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour

• Pickup from Delhi hotel or airport
• Drive to Agra via Yamuna Expressway
• Meet professional tour guide in Agra
• Visit Taj Mahal with guide explanation
• Explore Agra Fort with guide
• Enjoy buffet lunch at 5* hotel
• Visit Itmad-ud-Daula mausoleum
• Return to Delhi in 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 30m
5. New Delhi 1h

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned car with driver.
• pickup and drop-off from your Delhi hotel or airport.
• dedicated English-speaking guide for the full day.
• skip-the-line entry tickets to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
• visit to Itmad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj).
• mineral water throughout the day.
• 5-star hotel buffet lunch in Agra (if selected at checkout).

Times

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• Every day except Friday 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00

Information

Private day tour from Delhi to Agra with dedicated English-speaking guide, skip-the-line entry to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, 5-star lunch.

Group Private

Live guide English, Spanish and French Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 2 pickup points. See the pickup points

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Ages Adult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

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

Good to know

Low physical effort

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The experience

Your driver picks you up from your Delhi hotel or airport at your chosen time and drives you to Agra via the Yamuna Expressway: about three hours in an air-conditioned car, with all tolls and fuel covered. When you arrive, your private English-speaking guide meets you and takes you straight to the Taj Mahal. He walks you through the history and helps you frame shots. You skip the entrance line. After the Taj Mahal, you move to Agra Fort, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565, where the guide explains the structure and its place in India's heritage while you photograph the red sandstone walls and courtyards.

Lunch follows at a 5-star hotel in Agra. A buffet you can add at checkout or skip if you prefer to eat elsewhere. After lunch, the itinerary includes Itmad-ud-Daulah, the jewel-box mausoleum built by Nur Jahan for her father, a smaller and less crowded alternative to the Taj Mahal if you want a second monument without the crowds. The guide is with you at every stop, so questions about what you're looking at get answered on the spot rather than from a guidebook.

Once the tour is done, your driver returns you to your original pickup point in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida, or Faridabad. Mineral water is provided throughout the day. The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so plan your tour for another day of the week.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What's the difference between the two booking options for this tour?

One option includes a 5-star hotel lunch in Agra. The other covers the car, guide, and monument tickets only. Both include skip-the-line entry, pickup, and all transport costs. Choose the lunch option if you want a meal arranged, or skip it if you'd rather eat on your own schedule.

How long does it take to drive from Delhi to Agra?

The drive takes approximately three hours each way via the Yamuna Expressway in a private air-conditioned car, so plan for about six hours of travel time total across the day.

Will I have time to photograph the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort?

Yes. Your guide builds in time at each monument for photos and exploration. He also helps you frame shots and points out the best angles and light, so you're not rushing through either site.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, the minimum age is 12. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though you'll be walking around two large monuments and climbing some stairs at Agra Fort.

Can I add a tip for the guide and driver?

Tips are optional and not included in the tour price. You can arrange them directly with your guide and driver at the end of the day if you wish.

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