3-Hour Guided Tour Of The Taj Mahal In Agra
Description
Embark on this sightseeing excursion to visit the 'Crown of Palaces', the Taj Mahal, widely recognized as the jewel of Mughal art in India. Learn about this white marble mausoleum at Agra that was commissioned in 1632 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Highlights
- Admire the beautiful architecture of the Taj Mahal
- Learn in-depth about the history of this monument
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- On arrival in Agra city, you will meet with your tour guide and proceed to Taj Mahal sightseeing. Taj Mahal is one of the modern Seven Wonders of the World and also the world heritage site declared by UNESCO. It was built by the fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved queen Mumtaj Mahal from 1631 to 1653. It took 22 years with help of 20,000 workers. It is made of pure White Marble which was brought from Makrana (a query of white marble) using a fleet of one thousand elephants. The Taj Mahal shows a different aspects of beauty at different times of the day.
- Afterwards, visit the marble inlaid demonstration, the same art of the Taj Mahal by the same descendants who built the Taj Mahal.
Your sightseeing will end here.
What's Included
- Sightseeing of monuments
- Mineral water to be served during the sightseeing
- Well-experienced English-speaking tour guide service (Approved by Department of Tourism, Government of India)
What's Excluded
- Entrance tickets
- Meals
- Transportation
What to bring
- Entrance tickets
- ID proof
Know before you go
- Taj Mahal remains closed every Friday.
- All Monument's timing: Sunrise to Sunset.
Meeting Point
Any where in Agra city.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Standard | |
1 To 2 | USD 25 Per Person |
This is a private tour |