India · Sunrise Tours

16-Hour Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Delhi with Agra Fort

16 Hours Round trip from Dharmapuri Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the sunrise over the Taj Mahal in the early morning light
02 Explore Agra Fort, the former residence of the Mughal emperors until 1638
03 Travel between Delhi and Agra by private air-conditioned vehicle via the Yamuna Expressway
04 Enjoy local food in Agra and explore the city's arts and crafts
05 Benefit from skip-the-line access on a private guided tour

Enjoy a trip to Agra with an early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, where the sunrise makes this iconic monument even more lavish and gorgeous to behold. Explore the historic Agra Fort, once the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, and discover two of Agra's most celebrated landmarks in a single day from Delhi.

Experience the beautiful and serene sunrise view at the Taj Mahal, and get a brief introduction to the historical importance of this remarkable site.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 16 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Delhi, Agra

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sunrise Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour

At 3:30 am, get picked up by your driver from your Delhi hotel or the airport in an air-conditioned car. Head towards Agra via the Yamuna Expressway. This journey will take approximately 3 hours.
Around 6:30 am or 6:45 am, reach Agra and meet your Indian tour guide in the city. Then travel to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife. Experience the beautiful and serene sunrise view at the Taj Mahal, and get a brief introduction to the historical importance of this remarkable site.
At 9:15 am, have breakfast and try the local food of Agra. You will also have time to explore the local arts and crafts.
Continue to visit Agra Fort, a historic fort in the city of Agra, India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638.
Get recommendations for some delicious restaurant choices for lunch.

At around 2:30 pm, head back to Delhi in your air-conditioned car.

Drop off at your hotel or at the airport at approximately 5:30 pm.

Where this trip takes you

Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort ramparts, Yamuna Expressway drive

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Dharmapuri 2 cities · 16 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Bottled water
Indian guide/driver
Local tour guide
Hotel drop-off
Hotel pickup
Guaranteed skip-the-line access
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle
One-time lunch in a 5-star hotel

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Know before you go

Opting for the tour with the entrance ticket is available as an option.
Pricing:
- 177 USD per adult (* without entrance ticket)
- 195 USD per adult (* with entrance)
- 380 USD per group (* for a group of 4 people without entrance ticket)
- 472 USD per group (* for a group of 4 people with entrance)

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