India · UNESCO Heritage Sites

12-Hour Agra Sightseeing Tour from Delhi with Sunrise Taj Mahal

12 Hours Round trip from Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the beautiful Taj Mahal at sunrise
02 Explore Agra Fort, the main residence of the Mughal Dynasty
03 Choose to visit Itmad-ud-Daula, the marble mausoleum known as the Baby Taj Mahal
04 Shop for marble inlay work, jewellery, carpets, and leather goods in Agra's local markets
05 Taste street food while walking through Agra's bustling bazaars

Embark on a drive from Delhi to the historic city of Agra via the Yamuna Expressway and visit the beautiful Taj Mahal at sunrise for mesmerising photographs. Continue to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and learn about the history of this majestic Mughal monument. You can also choose to visit Itmad-ud-Daula, known as the Baby Taj Mahal, before exploring Agra's local markets for shopping and street food.

Visit the iconic Taj Mahal, built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

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 Yes

Cities Delhi, Agra

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sunrise Taj Mahal and Agra City Sightseeing

Meet your tour guide at your accommodation in Delhi at around 2:30 am.
Drive to Agra via the Yamuna Expressway.
Arrive in Agra at 6:00 am and begin your sightseeing tour.
Visit the iconic Taj Mahal, built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Have breakfast at a local restaurant.
Travel to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the main residence of the Mughal Dynasty, built by Akbar the Great in 1565 A.D.
You can choose to visit Itmad-ud-Daula, also known as the Baby Taj Mahal, which is said to have inspired the creation of the actual Taj Mahal. It holds a special place in both history and architecture because it is the very first tomb in India made entirely out of marble. This mausoleum overlooks the River Yamuna and is the tomb of Mir Ghiyas Beg, a minister in the court of Shah Jahan.
Walk through the local markets of Agra, go shopping, and taste street food. Agra is famous for handicraft items such as marble inlay work, jewellery, semi-precious stonework, handmade carpets, and leather items.
Drive back to Delhi after the tour is over.