India · UNESCO Heritage Sites

12-Hour Agra Tour from Delhi by Gatiman Express with Taj Mahal

12 Hours Round trip from New Delhi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Ride the Gatiman Express, the fastest train in India
  • 02 Explore the history and architecture of the Mughal Empire
  • 03 Visit the iconic Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage monument
  • 04 Discover Agra Fort and the elegant Baby Taj, Itimad-ud-Daulah

Board the Gatiman Express, the fastest train in India, for a full-day journey from Delhi to Agra to explore the history and landmarks of the Mughal Empire. Visit the iconic Taj Mahal, India's stunning homage to love, and discover Agra Fort, a magnificent 16th-century Mughal monument. Continue to the Baby Taj, Itimad-ud-Daulah, and enjoy a complimentary lunch at a multi-cuisine restaurant during your day in Agra.

Board the Gatiman Express, the fastest train in India, for a full-day journey from Delhi to Agra to explore the history and landmarks of the Mughal Empire.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Delhi, Agra
Languages English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pickup and Gatiman Express Boarding

  • Our representative will meet you at your location and assist you with boarding the train. The train departs at 8:00 am. It takes around 100 minutes to reach Agra on India's fastest train, the Gatiman Express. You will receive assistance to board and get settled with all the necessities for the journey. Our representative will also share information about the monuments, facts, history, and useful tips.
2
Day 02

Arrival in Agra and Visit to the Taj Mahal

  • The train will reach Agra at 9:40 am, and our car will escort you to your first sightseeing stop with a professional guide in your requested language: the Taj Mahal. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned this symbol of love in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The tomb is a symbol of love, the seventh wonder of the world, and also a UNESCO World Heritage monument.
3
Day 03

Explore the Agra Fort

  • You will visit Agra Fort, the red sandstone royal structure and another heritage site of India. This fort became the controlling centre for Emperor Aurangzeb after he captured his father and kept him there until his death. The work on the walls and ceilings of the fort is the epitome of Mughal architecture and elegance.
4
Day 04

Complimentary Lunch at a Multi-cuisine Restaurant

  • You will have your lunch at a multi-cuisine restaurant (complimentary). Our guide will help you explore the various food items of the city and get you settled. You can also try Indian fast food such as Kachori, Aaloo Chaat, samosas, and many more.
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Day 05

Visit the Baby Taj, Itimad-ud-Daulah

  • The last destination of the tour is the Baby Taj, Itimad-ud-Daulah, another tomb erected in memory of a councilman by the Mughal Empire. It is one of the oldest monuments commissioned by the Mughal Queen Nurjahan and was built before the Taj Mahal to honour a person's death in the image of a heavenly afterlife.
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Day 06

Return Train and Drop-off in New Delhi

  • Later, you will return to Agra Cantt. to catch your train back to New Delhi, and from there, our representative will take you to your preferred location anywhere in New Delhi.

Trip ends.

Gatiman Express, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah

Where this trip takes you

Gatiman Express, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from New Delhi 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off assistance by our company representative
  • Round-trip fare in an air-conditioned reserved train coach
  • Sightseeing by private air-conditioned sedan car in Agra
  • Entrance tickets for all monuments
  • Lunch at a multi-cuisine restaurant
  • Breakfast and dinner served on the train
  • Private live tour guide
  • All taxes

What's Not Included

  • Tips/gratuities for the guide and driver
  • Any kind of drinks/alcohol

What to bring

  • Valid ID proof for each traveller
  • Passport for each traveller
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • Taj Mahal remains closed every Friday.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • A passport is required at the time of booking train tickets. Please share the passport after booking is successful.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in New Delhi.

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