1-Day Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Delhi with Agra Fort

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the Taj Mahal at sunrise, when its white marble glows in the early morning light
• 02 Explore the 16th-century Agra Fort and its Mughal corridors, palaces, and royal halls
• 03 Travel from Delhi to Agra in an air-conditioned private vehicle
• 04 Browse local handicrafts shops for souvenirs during your free time

Take a quick road trip from Delhi to Agra on this one-day trip. Marvel at the beautiful Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most famous monuments of love. Explore the medieval Agra Fort's many rooms and corridors to see how the Mughal royals lived, and enjoy time to shop for souvenirs at a local handicrafts market.

Arrive in Agra at 6:15 AM, just in time for a great view of the sunrise over the Taj Mahal.

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 Yes

Cities Delhi, Agra

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Sunrise at the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort from Delhi

• Meet your driver at your accommodation in New Delhi at 3:00 AM.

• Arrive in Agra at 6:15 AM, just in time for a great view of the sunrise over the Taj Mahal. Built in white marble by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a tribute to his deceased wife, Mumtaz Mahal, this monument is known world over for its spectacular beauty.

• Make your way to Agra Fort at 8:30 AM. Enjoy the magnificent beauty of the 16th-century fort on the banks of the Yamuna as you walk through corridors, palaces, and royal halls and gain insight into India's rich Mughal past.

• Enjoy some free time. You may explore local crafts shops for souvenirs.

• Depart for Delhi at approximately 12:00 PM and reach your accommodation by 3:00 PM.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel/airport pick-up and drop-off

• English-speaking Agra guide

• Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle

• Fuel surcharges and local taxes

• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• Monument entrance fees

• Lunch

• Tips and gratuities

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

• Wheelchair accessible.

• Infant seats are available.

• Not recommended for travellers with back problems.

• Not recommended for pregnant travellers.

• Not recommended for travellers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Delhi, India

Tour start

Delhi, India

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.