6-Hour Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour with Local Artisan Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness the breathtaking beauty of the Taj Mahal
• 02 Explore Agra Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Agra
• 03 See marble inlay and rug-making demonstrations by local artists
• 04 Meet descendants of the artisans who worked on the Taj Mahal

Sign up for this short tour specially created for travellers with limited time who wish to witness the ultimate expression of love - the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. Visit this iconic monument, wander around to soak in its breathtaking beauty, and learn its story from your Agra guide. The tour also includes Agra Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage Site in the city.

You will also get the opportunity to meet local artists who are direct descendants of the artisans who worked on the Taj Mahal.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Agra

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Taj Mahal, Local Artisans and Agra Fort

• Your tour guide will meet you at the place you mention while confirming the tour. This could be a train station, bus station, airport, hotel, or any location within Agra.
• Visit the Taj Mahal, also known as a paradise on earth.
• After the Taj Mahal, attend a marble inlay demonstration, where you will see how work connected to the Taj Mahal is made, along with rug-making. You will also get the opportunity to meet local artists who are direct descendants of the artisans who worked on the Taj Mahal.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Thereafter, proceed to Agra Fort, another World Heritage Site in Agra listed by UNESCO.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Government-approved, licensed English-speaking Indian guide service authorized by the Indian Ministry of Tourism to accompany guests, tourists, and travellers anywhere in the North and West region of India

What's Not Included

• Hotel
• Personal expenses
• Souvenirs
• Food, drinks, and snacks
• Tickets/entrance fee for the monument
• Camel cart, camel ride, and a professional photographer
• Shopping or extra activities
• Train tickets
• Driver
• Tourist permit car for full-day sightseeing of the city
• Parking
• Fuel
• Toll tax
• State tax

What to bring

• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Cash

Know before you go

• Taj Mahal remains closed every Friday.
• If you wish to see or add more places other than those in the itinerary, INR 1000 will be charged per monument/place. Please contact for a quote.
• If you want to do this tour in parts, it should be within the 6-hour time limit.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India

Tour start

Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.