Sunrise Taj Mahal tour from Delhi: Private car, guide, all entry

The Taj Mahal was built entirely in white marble, a first in India that marked a shift away from red sandstone.

A 12-hour guided day tour from Delhi to Agra with private car pickup, live guide in your choice of language, and entry to Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah. You start before sunrise at the Taj Mahal, move through Agra Fort's 16th-century palaces, and return to Delhi by evening. Monument tickets and a 5-star hotel breakfast are included in the all-inclusive option. The standard option covers the guide and transport only.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Taj Mahal3h · entry included
2. Agra Fort1h 30m · entry included
3. Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah30m · entry included

Sunrise Taj Mahal and Agra tour

• Pick up from Delhi hotel or airport
• Drive to Agra via expressway
• Meet local guide in Agra
• Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
• Enjoy buffet breakfast at 5-star hotel
• Explore Agra Fort
• Visit Baby Taj mausoleum
• Drive back to Delhi and drop off

The experience

A 3-hour drive from Delhi gets you to Agra in time for sunrise at the Taj Mahal. Your guide meets you on arrival and walks you through the monument during the quietest hours: the white marble catches the early light before crowds arrive. The Taj Mahal stays closed on Fridays, so your tour date matters when you book.

After the Taj Mahal, you move to Agra Fort, a 16th-century red sandstone fortress built by Emperor Akbar. The fort holds grand palaces like Jahangiri Mahal and Diwan-i-Aam, and from the balcony where Shah Jahan spent his final years, you can see the Taj Mahal across the river. A buffet breakfast at a 5-star hotel comes next if you choose the all-inclusive option. Then you visit the Baby Taj (Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah), built between 1622 and 1628 by Empress Nur Jahan. It was the first structure in India made entirely of white marble, a departure from the red sandstone that dominated Mughal architecture before it.

The return drive to Delhi takes 3 hours. Your driver drops you at your hotel, Gurgaon address, or airport, depending on where you started. The tour runs 12 hours total, and your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French, or one of five other languages. You choose when you book.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned car for the round trip from Delhi.
• pickup from your hotel, airport, or address in Gurgaon or Noida.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or five other languages.
• entry tickets to Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah.
• buffet breakfast at a 5-star hotel and a water bottle (both in the all-inclusive option only).
• parking and all taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Day Trip to the Taj Mahal from DelhiGuide in 9 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 02:00, the last at 11:00With this option, you get a private air-conditioned car and a guide from Delhi. Tickets and meals are paid directly. Pickup is included.

Taj Mahal Tour, All InclusiveGuide in 9 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 02:00, the last at 11:00Taj Mahal tour with everything included: a private air-conditioned car with a guide, monument tickets, and breakfast at a 5-star hotel. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Friday12 departure times: the first at 02:00, the last at 11:00

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Tajmahal Tour Holidays

Is this one for you?Book the private car option if you're starting from Delhi, Gurgaon, or Noida and want sunrise at the Taj Mahal without coordinating multiple stops. You'll have your own vehicle for the 3-hour drive and skip the shared-pickup delays.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

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

Yes. Pickup is included from Delhi airport, your hotel, or any address in Gurgaon or Noida. Tell the operator where you need to be collected when you book.

What happens at Agra Fort?

Agra Fort is a 16th-century red sandstone fortress where you explore palaces built by Emperor Akbar, including Jahangiri Mahal and Diwan-i-Aam. From the balcony where Shah Jahan spent his final years, you can see the Taj Mahal across the river.

Is breakfast really included?

A buffet breakfast at a 5-star hotel is included only if you book the all-inclusive option. The standard option covers the guide, private car, and entry tickets to the monuments, but not the meal.

Why does the tour start so early?

Sunrise at the Taj Mahal means you see the monument in soft light and arrive before the crowds build up. The early start also gives you time to visit Agra Fort and the Baby Taj before heading back to Delhi in the afternoon.

What is the Baby Taj?

The Baby Taj (Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah) was built between 1622 and 1628 by Empress Nur Jahan as a tribute to her father. It was the first structure in India made entirely of white marble, marking a major shift in Mughal architecture away from red sandstone.

Is the Taj Mahal ever closed?

The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so you cannot book this tour for a Friday departure. Check your calendar when choosing your date.