12-Hour Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour from Delhi with Mehtab Bagh

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at the world-famous monument, the Taj Mahal
• 02 Visit Agra Fort and learn about its history and architecture
• 03 Explore Mehtab Bagh on the other side of the Yamuna River
• 04 Travel from Delhi to Agra by air-conditioned car via the Yamuna Expressway

Visit the beautiful white marble mausoleum of the Taj Mahal and the historic Agra Fort, built of red sandstone, on this full-day trip from Delhi. Through these visits, get acquainted with the Mughal dynasty and stories from the time of Mughal rule in India. Also explore Mehtab Bagh on the other side of the Yamuna River, enjoy lunch, and take in the beautiful sunset before the tour ends.

Visit the beautiful white marble mausoleum of the Taj Mahal and the historic Agra Fort, built of red sandstone, on this full-day trip from Delhi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Delhi, Agra, Gurgaon

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh Tour

• Pick up from your hotel in New Delhi or Gurgaon and drive to Agra via the New Express Highway. The journey takes about 3 hours. On reaching Agra, receive a warm welcome from our representatives and proceed to meet your guide.
• 9:00 am: Visit the Taj Mahal and witness one of the wonders of the world. Explore this very beautiful mausoleum made of white marble. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
• 11:30 am: Proceed to Agra Fort, another majestic creation built by Akbar the Great. Agra Fort is built with red stone and was once the home of Akbar and other Mughal emperors. From the top of the fort, see the beautiful Taj Mahal and the Yamuna River.
• 2:00 pm: Have lunch in an air-conditioned restaurant, enjoy shopping, and continue to Mehtab Bagh, situated on the other side of the Yamuna River. Enjoy time in nature and witness the beautiful sunset.
• 3:00 pm: Return to Delhi with sweet memories.
• 6:00 pm: Drop off at your hotel or airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick up in an air-conditioned car from the hotel in the morning and departure to the hotel at night
• All transfers and sightseeing throughout the tour by an individual air-conditioned vehicle
• Lunch in a multi-cuisine restaurant
• Services of a qualified English-speaking local (Indian) tour guide for local sightseeing

What's Not Included

• Any kind of personal expenses such as monument fees, tips, laundry, telephone bills, and alcoholic beverages
• Camera fees (still or movie)
• Unspecified meals and tips

What to bring

• Passport

Know before you go

• Every Friday, the Taj Mahal is closed.
• This day tour to the Taj Mahal from Delhi is possible by air-conditioned car via the new Yamuna Express Way, just 3 hours' drive from Delhi.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Tour start

Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.