1-Day Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Delhi by Car

1 Day Round trip from Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Taj Mahal, a World Heritage Site
  • 02 See Agra Fort, built on the order of Mughal king Akbar in 1565 AD
  • 03 Stroll through the beautiful Mehtab Bagh
  • 04 Marvel at the beautiful Mughal architecture of the Khas Mahal

Embark on this beautiful day trip from Delhi to explore the highlights of Agra, the famous city of love. Visit the Taj Mahal, one of the seven modern wonders of the world, and Agra Fort, once the seat of Mughal emperors. Marvel at beautiful Mughal architecture, including the Khas Mahal, and enjoy a stroll through the flowers and trees of Mehtab Bagh for a panoramic riverside view of the Taj Mahal.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Delhi, Agra
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Delhi to Agra and Taj Mahal Day Tour

Time 06:30
Pick up either from your hotel or the airport in Delhi and proceed to Agra by car via the Yamuna Expressway, a distance of 168 km. You can stop midway for refreshments if you wish.

Early start is recommended, but the timing can be customized as per your needs.

Time 09:30
Arrive in Agra, where your tour guide will join you and accompany you to the Taj Mahal.

Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is an engineering marvel and an architectural wonder made of white marble, ingeniously designed on the right bank of the River Yamuna. This edifice is a World Heritage Site and also a cynosure of the global tourism industry.

Taj Mahal is closed every Friday.

Time 11:30
Agra Fort
After sightseeing at the Taj Mahal, visit Agra Fort, which is also a World Heritage Site. This edifice was constructed by the third Mughal king, Akbar, in 1565 AD. It is made of red sandstone and encircled by two huge outer walls. Here, you can see interesting buildings of Mughal architectural design like the Jasmine Tower, Khas Mahal, Diwan-I-Am, and more.

Time 13:00
Lunch Break
After Agra Fort, you can go to any AC restaurant for lunch.

Time 14:00
If you wish, you can visit a marble inlay factory for gifts or souvenirs from Agra. Marble inlay is a 400-year-old art of this city in which marble is blended with semiprecious stones.

Time 14:30
Mehtab Bagh
At last, you will proceed back to Delhi, and en route the cab will stop at Mehtab Bagh for a panoramic riverside view of the Taj Mahal.

Time 18:00
Arrive in Delhi. You will be dropped either at your hotel or the airport in Delhi for your onward journey.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Delhi 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • AC sedan for the entire tour

  • Services of an English-speaking tour guide in Agra

  • All toll taxes and monument parking

What's Not Included

  • Monument entrance fees

  • Any gratuity or tips for the driver and tour guide

  • Meals of any kind

Know before you go

  • Early start is recommended, but the timing can be customized as per your needs.
  • Taj Mahal is closed every Friday.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Delhi.

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