1-Day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour from Delhi with Zardozi Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the iconic Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in one day from Delhi
• 02 Stop at Sheroes Hangout and hear the stories of the brave women who run the café
• 03 Meet Zardozi artisans at a family-run workshop in Agra
• 04 See the intricate craft of weaving fine gold and silver threads once used for royal attire

Visit the iconic Taj Mahal and Agra Fort on a full-day trip from Delhi. Stop at Sheroes Hangout to learn the stories of the brave women who run this inspiring café. You will also meet Zardozi artisans at a family-run workshop and gain insight into their age-old craft of weaving fine gold and silver threads once used to adorn royal attire in India.

Observe their intricate art of weaving threads made of fine gold or silver, which were once used to embellish the attire of kings and royalty in India.

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 Not applicable

Cities Delhi, Agra

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Delhi to Agra for the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Zardozi artisans

• Get picked up from your hotel in Delhi and head to Agra.

• Upon arrival, visit Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal.

• Later, stop at Sheroes Hangout, a café that supports victims of domestic violence.

• Have the rare privilege of visiting a family-run unit of Zardozi craftsmen. Observe their intricate art of weaving threads made of fine gold or silver, which were once used to embellish the attire of kings and royalty in India.

• Transfer back to Delhi to your hotel or the airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• A/C car with an English-speaking Indian driver

• Two bottles of water per person

• Government-approved Agra (Indian) tour guide

• All toll tax, parking, and state tax as applicable

What's Not Included

• Tips & gratuities

• Monument entrance fees

• Personal expenses

• Any insurance

Know before you go

• Only battery-powered vehicles are allowed from the Taj Mahal parking area up to the Taj Mahal.

• Safety lockers are available at the eastern gate entrance.

• Taj Mahal tickets are valid for only three hours after purchase.

• Nearest golf course: Taj Golf Course, 1 km away.

• Hospital nearby: S.N Medical College, Shanti Mangalick.

• Malls around the Taj Mahal: TDI Mall and Vishal Mega Mart.

• Note: The Taj Mahal is closed to the public on Fridays.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Delhi, India

Tour start

Delhi, India

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.