Taj Mahal & Agra Fort day trip from Hyderabad: Flights included

See the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in one day without arranging your own flights

A full-day trip from Hyderabad to Agra with round-trip commercial flights, hotel pickup, and a private guide visiting the Taj Mahal (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Agra Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The tour includes monument entry, lunch, water throughout the day, and a golf cart ride to the Taj Mahal. You choose whether to add flights and lunch at checkout. A 3-hour drive connects Delhi airport to Agra, and transfers run approximately 18 hours door-to-door depending on traffic.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Taj Mahal2h · entry included
2. Agra Fort1h · entry included

Taj Mahal and Agra sightseeing

• Pickup from hotel around 4am
• Transfer to airport and board flight to Delhi
• Arrive Delhi airport and drive 3 hours to Agra
• Visit the Taj Mahal
• Lunch break
• Visit Agra Fort
• Drive 3 hours to Delhi airport
• Board return flight to original city
• Arrival and drop at location

The experience

Pickup starts at 4am from your Hyderabad hotel, then a transfer to the airport to board a commercial flight to Delhi. You arrive around 8:40am and drive 3 hours via the express highway to Agra. The Taj Mahal comes first: a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 17th century by Emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal. A golf cart takes you to and from the monument, and your private guide walks you through the site (note: the Taj Mahal closes every Friday). After lunch, you visit Agra Fort, another UNESCO site built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 from red sandstone. The fort's courtyards, mosques and private chambers reflect Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles from the Mughal period.

The return journey mirrors the morning: a 3-hour drive back to Delhi airport, then a commercial flight home to Hyderabad, with airport pickup and drop-off at your location. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and three additional languages. Water bottles travel with you throughout the day, and the tour includes all monument entry fees, air-conditioned vehicle transfers, and a professional private guide. Lunch is a buffet. Vegetarian options are available if you request them when booking.

You pick your package at checkout: the all-inclusive option adds both commercial flights and lunch. The other two options let you skip flights, lunch, or both. Dress is smart casual. Bring a passport photo copy at the time of booking. The tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, though it suits all other fitness levels.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup at 4am and airport drop-off in your city.
• round-trip commercial flights from your chosen city to Delhi (if booked with flights).
• 3-hour transfer from Delhi airport to Agra.
• Taj Mahal entry and golf cart ride to and from the monument.
• Agra Fort entry.
• buffet lunch (if booked with lunch).
• water bottles throughout the day.
• private live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or three additional languages.
• all transfers in an air-conditioned private vehicle.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in 7 languages04:00

Guide in 7 languages04:00

Guide in 7 languages04:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except FridayDeparts at 04:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditions

Operated by Hire Taxi India

Is this one for you?Book the all-inclusive option if you're flying in from outside Agra and want flights and lunch handled in one booking. Choose the tour without flights if you're already in Delhi or prefer to arrange your own transport. The early 4am pickup and 18-hour day suit travelers who want to see both monuments and return home the same day without staying overnight in Agra.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What is the Taj Mahal and why is it on this tour?

The Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's most famous tomb, built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a monument to his wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal. It stands as the centerpiece of any Agra visit and is the main reason this day trip exists.

Can I do this tour if I'm flying in from another Indian city besides Hyderabad?

Yes. The tour operates from Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Pune. Hotel pickup and airport drop-off happen in whichever city you choose at checkout.

What's included in the all-inclusive package versus the other options?

The all-inclusive package includes both commercial flights and a buffet lunch. The other two options let you book the tour without flights, without lunch, or without both, so you can skip what you don't need and adjust the cost.

How long is the drive from Delhi airport to Agra?

The drive takes approximately 3 hours via the express highway. The exact time depends on the time of day and traffic conditions.

What happens at Agra Fort after the Taj Mahal?

Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 from red sandstone. Your guide shows you the courtyards, mosques and private chambers inside, which reflect a blend of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles from the Mughal Empire.

Is lunch included, and are vegetarian options available?

Lunch is a buffet included only if you book the all-inclusive package or the option with lunch. Vegetarian options are available. Just let the operator know when you book.