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1-Day Agra Tour by Gatimaan Train from Delhi with Taj Mahal

1 Day Round trip from Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel between Delhi and Agra on the fast Gatimaan Train
  • 02 See the Taj Mahal in the morning and admire its Mughal architecture
  • 03 Explore Agra Fort, the former seat of the Mughal empire
  • 04 Visit Itmad-Ud-Daulah, the "Baby Taj" commissioned by Nur Jahan

Travel from Delhi to Agra on the fast, luxurious Gatimaan Train for a same-day visit to three of the city's most celebrated Mughal monuments. See the Taj Mahal, commissioned by Shah Jahan in memory of Mumtaz, explore the red sandstone Agra Fort, and stop at Itmad-Ud-Daulah, also known as the Baby Taj. With train travel, Delhi hotel transfers, and sightseeing in Agra included, this tour offers a comfortable way to experience Agra's architectural highlights in a day.

Travel from Delhi to Agra on the fast, luxurious Gatimaan Train for a same-day visit to three of the city's most celebrated Mughal monuments.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Delhi, Agra
Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Delhi to Agra by Gatimaan Train and Mughal Monuments

  • Get picked up from your hotel in Delhi.
  • Drive to Nizamuddin Railway Station.
  • Get dropped at the station and board the train to Agra.
  • On arrival in Agra, get picked up from the station by your guide and driver.
  • Drive to the Taj Mahal.
  • Start your tour by seeing the Taj Mahal in the morning in all its glory. Built in 1632, this tomb monument features beautifully designed Char Bagh gardens, mosques, and fine examples of Mughal architecture.
  • Visit Agra Fort, commissioned by the Mughal emperor Akbar the Great. It was the seat of the Mughal empire.
  • The tour then continues with a stop at Itmad-Ud-Daulah, also known as the Baby Taj. It was commissioned by Queen Nur Jahan in memory of her parents and is regarded as a draft version of the original Taj.
Gatimaan Train, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah

Where this trip takes you

Gatimaan Train, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Delhi 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Train ticket from Delhi to Agra and return from Agra to Delhi
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Delhi
  • Air-conditioned car in Agra for sightseeing
  • Monument entrance fees
  • Tour guide in English, French, or Spanish

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Tip for guide
  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Passport
  • Mobile phone
  • Camera
  • Cap or hat

Know before you go

  • Taj Mahal is closed every Friday.
  • Gatimaan Train does not run on Friday.
  • Gatimaan timing: 8:10 am departure from Nizamuddin Station.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Tour start
Delhi, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Delhi.

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