Private Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi: Agra Fort & Baby Taj

White marble, pietra dura inlay, and the story of an emperor's devotion, told by someone who knows it.

A private guided tour from Delhi to Agra covering the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) in a single day, with pickup from anywhere in Delhi NCR, a professional guide, all monument entry fees, and return transport included. The tour runs nine to ten hours total, with three hours at the Taj Mahal itself, two hours at Agra Fort, and an hour at the Baby Taj. Lunch at a local restaurant is optional and can be added at checkout. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and two additional languages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Taj MahalEntry included2h
2. Agra FortEntry included1h
3. Tomb of I'timad-ud-DaulahEntry included1h

Private Taj Mahal tour from Delhi

• Pick up from Delhi
• Drive to Agra in private car
• Meet guide near Taj Mahal
• Explore Taj Mahal with guide
• Visit Agra Fort
• Enjoy lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)
• Drive back to Delhi

The experience

A private car picks you up from your Delhi location at 6 a.m. and drives three hours to Agra, arriving by 9 a.m. The guide meets you steps from the Taj Mahal entrance and walks you through the gates to the white marble structure itself: three hours to absorb the proportions, the inlay work, and the story of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal that shaped it. The marble catches light differently depending on the hour, and your guide explains what you're looking at: the pietra dura technique, the calligraphy, the symmetry that took twenty thousand workers and twenty-two years to complete.

From there, you move to Agra Fort, a UNESCO site two hours away on foot and by car through the fort's courtyards and halls. The guide leads you through the royal chambers and gardens, and from inside the fort walls you see the Taj Mahal again. This time from the vantage point of the emperors who built it. Then comes the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah, the Baby Taj, an hour's visit to the first Mughal structure built entirely from marble and the first to use pietra dura extensively. It stands on the Yamuna's banks where pleasure gardens once ran.

Lunch happens at a restaurant in Agra, a buffet of Indian dishes, if you've chosen the meal option at checkout. Otherwise you skip it and the day compresses slightly. By 5 p.m. you're back in the car heading to Delhi, arriving by 8 p.m. Water is complimentary in the car. All parking, tolls, fuel and taxes are covered. The sites are wheelchair accessible, and the car and guide are both available in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German and Portuguese.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned car for the full day.
• professional live guide in your choice of language.
• entrance fees to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah.
• pickup and drop-off from any Delhi NCR location.
• complimentary water bottle in the car.
• all parking fees, tolls, fuel and taxes.
• optional buffet lunch at a local restaurant (add at checkout if desired).

Options for this experience

2 options

Car, guide, entrance fees and a meal are included.Guide in 6 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 04:00, the last at 10:00This option includes a car with driver, a guide, entrance fees and a meal at a 5-star hotel. Car options: an AC sedan for 1 to 3 people, an SUV with 5 seats for 3 to 5 people, or a 15-seat van for 5 to 15 people. Pickup is included.

Car+Guide+Entrances From DelhiGuide in 6 languages · 7 departure times: the first at 04:00, the last at 10:00This option includes a car, a live government-approved licensed guide, and entrance tickets to all monuments on your tour. It is a private tour from Delhi to Agra by car, SUV or van via the Yamuna Expressway. Car options: an AC sedan for 1 to 3 people, an SUV for 3 to 6 people, or a 15-seat van for 6 to 15 people. Pickup is included.

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

Information

Lasts 9h–10h, runs every day except Friday, 7 start times, from US$ 133 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 Friday7 departure times: 04:00, 05:00, 06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Another time? ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and RussianOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (19 to 55 years) · Senior (56 and older) · Youth (11 to 18 years) · Child (4 to 10 years): free · Infant (under 4): free

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Perfect India Trip

Is this one for you?Book this if you're starting from Delhi and want all three monuments in one day with a guide meeting you in Agra. Choose the lunch option if you prefer a set meal time, or skip it to eat independently.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 18 years); Child (4 to 10 years): free; Infant (under 4): free.

How long is the drive from Delhi to Agra?

The drive takes three hours each way in a private air-conditioned car. You leave Delhi at 6 a.m. and arrive in Agra by 9 a.m., then depart Agra at 5 p.m. for the return journey.

What exactly is the Taj Mahal made of?

The Taj Mahal is built from white marble with pietra dura inlay: a technique of setting semi-precious stones into the marble to create intricate patterns and designs. The structure took twenty-two years to complete and involved twenty thousand workers.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch is optional. You can add a buffet meal at a local restaurant when you book, or skip it and keep the tour to sightseeing only. If you include lunch, it's a one-hour break at a five-star hotel or Agra's well-known restaurant.

Can I visit both Agra Fort and the Baby Taj in one day?

Yes. The itinerary includes Agra Fort (two hours) and the Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah, also called the Baby Taj (one hour), after your three hours at the Taj Mahal. The full day runs nine to ten hours from pickup to drop-off.

Where does pickup happen?

Pickup is from anywhere in Delhi NCR: Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad or Faridabad. You tell the operator your hotel or location, and the driver collects you at 6 a.m.