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

Taj Mahal tour, guided garden walk, explore architecture and history at sunrise color change

A private sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal departing Delhi at 3 AM, with hotel pickup, a live guide in multiple languages, skip-the-line entry to Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, and breakfast at a 5-star hotel. The 3 AM departure gets you to the monument when it opens, so you see the light change across the white marble before crowds arrive. Breakfast, all entrance fees, the private air-conditioned car, and the driver are included. You choose whether to add the meal option at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Taj Mahal3h · entry included
2. Agra Fort1h · entry included
3. Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah1h · entry included

Sunrise Taj Mahal and Agra tour

• Pickup from Delhi hotel at 3:00 AM
• Drive to Agra in air-conditioned car
• Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
• Enjoy 5-star hotel breakfast
• Explore Agra Fort
• Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)
• Return to Delhi or drop off

The experience

The pickup happens at 3 AM from your Delhi hotel, railway station, or airport. The drive to Agra takes about three hours in a private air-conditioned car with a dressed driver, so you arrive as the gates open. A battery bus carries you from the parking lot to the monument itself: no walking the full distance on foot.

You spend up to three hours at the Taj Mahal with a live guide who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of several other languages. The guide shares the building's history (Shah Jahan built it for his wife Mumtaz Mahal), and points out the marble inlay work, the calligraphy, and the symmetry of the Persian, Indian, and Islamic architecture. You walk the Mughal gardens and have time to photograph the monument as the light shifts. A battery bus brings you back to the parking lot when you're done.

After the Taj Mahal, you head to a 5-star hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton, Courtyard by Marriott, or Grand Mercure Agra), for a buffet breakfast with Indian and international dishes, fresh fruit, parathas, and masala chai. Then you visit Agra Fort, a red sandstone fortress built in 1565 with skip-the-line access. The guide walks you through the courtyards, palaces, and audience halls. The last stop is the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, a white marble mausoleum along the Yamuna River with intricate inlay work and lattice windows. Your driver returns you to Delhi, your hotel, or any other location you choose.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned car with a dressed driver.
• hotel, airport, or railway station pickup in Delhi.
• live guide service in English, Spanish, Italian, French or other languages.
• battery bus ride from the parking lot to the Taj Mahal monument and back.
• skip-the-line entry to Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah.
• 5-star hotel breakfast with Indian and international dishes.
• complimentary water bottle and umbrellas in the vehicle.
• return drop-off to any location in Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in 7 languages19 departure times: the first at 02:00, the last at 16:30

Guide in 7 languages9 departure times: the first at 02:00, the last at 10:00

Guide in 7 languages9 departure times: the first at 02:00, the last at 10:00

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 Friday19 departure times: the first at 02:00, the last at 16:30

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (under 15)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Aiza tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise when the light is soft and the crowds have not yet arrived: the 3 AM pickup and skip-the-line access make that possible in a single day from Delhi. Choose the all-inclusive option if breakfast at a 5-star hotel and all three monument entries matter to you. Pick the car-and-guide option if you prefer to buy tickets separately or eat elsewhere.

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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 (under 15).

What time does the Taj Mahal sunrise tour leave Delhi?

The private car picks you up from your hotel, airport, or railway station at 3 AM, giving you a three-hour drive to Agra so you arrive when the monument opens at sunrise.

Does the tour include entry tickets to the Taj Mahal and other monuments?

Yes, if you choose the Car + Guide + Entrances + Meal option at checkout. The other option includes the car and guide but not the entrance fees, so you can decide which suits your budget.

What is the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, and why is it on this tour?

The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, often called the Baby Taj, is a white marble mausoleum built by Empress Nur Jahan in memory of her father. It sits along the Yamuna River and features intricate Persian-inspired inlay work and delicate lattice windows, making it a less-crowded architectural masterpiece worth seeing after the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Is breakfast included, and what does it consist of?

Breakfast is included if you book the all-inclusive option with the 3 AM pickup. You eat at a 5-star hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton, Courtyard by Marriott, or Grand Mercure Agra), and the buffet offers Indian and international dishes, parathas, fresh fruit, baked goods, and masala chai.

How long is the entire tour, and when does it end?

The tour lasts about 12 hours from pickup to drop-off. After visiting the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, your driver returns you to your Delhi hotel, airport, railway station, or any other location you request.

Can I customize the itinerary or skip any stops?

Yes. You can add or remove destinations from the tour, and you can choose to skip shopping stops or add them in. Let the operator know your preferences, and they will accommodate them.