Taj Mahal sunrise tour from Delhi: Private car, guide & breakfast

Taj Mahal at dawn, Agra Fort by mid-morning, a white marble tomb by afternoon

This private day trip from Delhi takes you to Agra to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then Agra Fort and the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah with a live guide who speaks English, Spanish, French, German or another language. Pickup and drop-off happen anywhere in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad or Faridabad. The drive takes about three hours each way on the Yamuna Expressway. You can choose a package that includes monument tickets and lunch, or tickets and guide alone.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 52 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Car, guide, tickets and meals 02:30, 03:00 and 04:00 Guide in 5 languages Lasts 12 hours, with breakfast at a five-star hotel, traveling via the expressway in sedan, SUV or MUV cars. Includes a private air-conditioned car, licensed guide, monument entrance tickets and breakfast at a 5-star hotel. Pickup is included.

Private car, guide and tickets 02:30, 03:00 and 04:00 Guide in 5 languages Lasts 12 hours, traveling via the Yamuna Expressway in sedan, SUV or MUV cars. Includes a private air-conditioned car, guide and monument entrance tickets. Meals are not included in this price. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Private Agra day trip from Delhi

• Pickup from Delhi area
• Travel to Agra via Yamuna Expressway
• Stop for bathroom or snack if needed
• Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
• Enjoy breakfast at five-star hotel
• Tour Agra Fort
• Visit Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah
• Return to Delhi area
• Drop off at chosen location

Stops and time spent at each 5 stops

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

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from any location in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad or Faridabad.
• private air-conditioned car for the full day.
• live guide throughout the tour.
• monument entry tickets (depending on your package choice).
• five-star hotel breakfast.
• complimentary water bottle.

Times

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• Every day 02:30 03:00 04:00

Information

Private day trip from Delhi to Agra with early pickup, sunrise views of the Taj Mahal, and three UNESCO sites with a live guide, the car.

Group Private

Live guide English, Spanish, French, German and Chinese Another language? ›

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

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Ages Adult (15 and older) · Child (under 15)

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Public transport nearby

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The experience

The day starts before dawn with pickup from your Delhi-area location. The drive to Agra runs three hours on the Yamuna Expressway. Your driver stops at rest areas if you need a break. You arrive in time to walk the Taj Mahal grounds as the sun rises, with your private guide providing context on the ivory-white marble mausoleum Shah Jahan built for his wife in 1632. The early hour means fewer crowds at the monument itself.

After the Taj Mahal, you have breakfast at a five-star hotel. The rest of the day moves through Agra Fort, the red sandstone palace that served as the main residence of Mughal emperors until 1638, and the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, a white marble structure that marks the architectural shift between red stone and the marble style of the Taj Mahal itself. Your guide walks you through each site and explains what you're standing in front of.

The return drive to Delhi follows the same route. You can be dropped at any address in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad or Faridabad. The full day runs 10 to 12 hours from pickup to drop-off. A complimentary water bottle is included. If you choose the meals option, lunch is part of the package. If you pick the guide-and-tickets option, you arrange your own meal.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 15).

What time does the pickup happen from Delhi?

The pickup is early morning to get you to the Taj Mahal in time for sunrise. The exact time depends on your location in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad or Faridabad and can be arranged after you book.

Is the Taj Mahal entry ticket included?

Monument tickets are included in the Car + Guide + Tickets + Meals option and the Private Car + Guide + Tickets option. You choose which one at checkout.

What is the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah?

The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is a white marble mausoleum that marks a turning point in Mughal architecture. It was the first major building finished entirely in white marble and shows the transition from the red stone style toward the design of the Taj Mahal.

Can I be picked up from Gurugram or Noida instead of Delhi?

Yes, pickup is available from anywhere in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad or Faridabad. You can request your preferred location when you book.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is included in the Car + Guide + Tickets + Meals option. The Private Car + Guide + Tickets option does not include a meal, so you can eat on your own schedule.

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