India · UNESCO Heritage Sites

12-Hour Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Delhi by Gatimaan Express

12 Hours Round trip from Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel between Delhi and Agra by India's superfast train, the Gatimaan Express
  • 02 Admire the UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal, the seventh wonder of the world
  • 03 Visit Agra Fort, an impressive red sandstone structure of Mughal architecture
  • 04 See Itmad-ud-Daulah, known as the "Baby Taj," and explore the grounds around it
  • 05 Enjoy lunch at a 5-star hotel in Agra and taste traditional Indian cuisine

Embark on a full-day Taj Mahal and Agra city tour from Delhi by the Gatimaan Express. Travel to Agra by India's superfast train, where your guide will greet you on arrival. Visit the iconic Taj Mahal, explore Agra Fort, and see Itmad-ud-Daulah, also known as the "Baby Taj." Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch at a 5-star hotel and browse Agra's rich handicrafts in the local bazaar before returning to Delhi by train.

This monument holds a grand history of love and affection and was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, in the 16th century.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Delhi, Agra
Languages English, French, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Baby Taj by Gatimaan Express

  • Pick up from your hotel, airport, or desired location in Delhi and transfer to Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station to catch the superfast Gatimaan Express train to Agra at 8:10 am. The journey takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes. Breakfast will be served on the train. Arrive at 9:50 am in Agra, where your guide and driver will be waiting to welcome you at the railway station with your name tag, before you begin exploring the Taj Mahal.

  • Proceed to the seventh wonder of the world, the Taj Mahal. This monument holds a grand history of love and affection and was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, in the 16th century.

  • Visit Agra Fort, a vast museum of interesting buildings started by Akbar. Each successive Mughal Emperor, right up to Aurangzeb, contributed something to the complex. Construction of Agra Fort started in 1565 and was completed in 1573.

  • Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a 5-star hotel.

  • Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, also known as the "Baby Taj." Noorjahan built it in memory of her father.

  • Explore the bazaar for Agra's rich heritage of handicrafts or enjoy free leisure time. You can buy the city's most famous marble handicrafts here.

  • Drive to Agra Cantonment Railway Station at 5 pm. The train leaves Agra Cantonment Railway Station at 5:50 pm. Arrive at Nizamuddin Railway Station at 7:30 pm, where the driver will pick you up from the station and drop you off at your hotel in Delhi or at Delhi Airport.

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah

Where this trip takes you

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip train fare in an air-conditioned superfast train (Delhi-Agra and Agra-Delhi)

  • Monument entrance fees

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Enjoy delicious breakfast and dinner on the train

  • Buffet lunch at a 5-star hotel

  • Professional tour guide

  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities (recommended) for the driver and guide

  • Drinks

  • Anything not mentioned above

What to bring

  • Please carry valid ID proof during the journey, such as a passport or driving licence.

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

  • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.

  • In winter, the train might be late, so we may have to skip some attractions.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Delhi.

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