12-Hour Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Delhi with Agra Fort

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at the exquisite beauty of the Taj Mahal at sunrise
• 02 Explore the grandeur of Agra Fort, a masterpiece of Mughal architecture
• 03 Discover the enchanting Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daula, the Baby Taj
• 04 Travel from Delhi to Agra by private air-conditioned car

Embark on a full-day tour from Delhi to Agra to witness the stunning Taj Mahal at sunrise, explore the grandeur of Agra Fort, and admire the 17th-century Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daula, also known as the Baby Taj. Travel comfortably by private air-conditioned car and enjoy a multi-cuisine lunch in Agra. This tour brings together some of the city's most celebrated Mughal monuments in a single day.

Upon arrival in Agra, you will meet your tour guide and proceed to visit the Taj Mahal, built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved wife, Mumtaz.

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

1

Day 01

Sunrise Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Excursion from Delhi

• Our driver will pick you up from Delhi airport or your hotel in Delhi and drive to Agra via the Yamuna Expressway.
• Upon arrival in Agra, you will meet your tour guide and proceed to visit the Taj Mahal, built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved wife, Mumtaz.
• Breakfast is optional.
• After touring the Taj Mahal, you will head to the nearby Agra Fort. Agra Fort was built in 1565 A.D. and is another majestic creation of Mughal Emperor Akbar.
• Enjoy lunch at a multi-cuisine restaurant in Agra.
• Later, admire the 17th-century architecture of the Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daula. Also known as the Jewel Box or Baby Taj, it is considered a precursor to the Taj Mahal.
• After the sightseeing tour, drive back to Delhi. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at Delhi airport or your hotel in Delhi.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private tour
• All sightseeing and transfers by air-conditioned private car
• Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Car, driver, and fuel cost
• Toll tax, parking, and driver allowance
• Water bottles
• Professional tour guide
• Government Service Tax (GST)

What's Not Included

• Tips / gratuities to guide and driver
• Any drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)

What to bring

• Hats
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses

Know before you go

• Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday.
• Taj Mahal tour itinerary: discounted offer of 10%.
• The best time to visit the Taj Mahal is at sunrise or sunset from October to March.
• The best time for photography is sunrise.
• You are advised to leave smoking items, eatables, newspapers, magazines, big bags, and similar items behind.
• Enter wearing shoes with shoe covers.
• You must pay more if you remain inside the Taj Mahal for more than 3 hours.
• You must book tickets one day in advance for the Moonlight Taj Mahal Tour.
• Breakfast in the hotel is available if the option is selected.
• Lunch in the hotel is available if the option is selected.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Delhi airport or your hotel in Delhi

Tour start

Delhi, India

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.