India · UNESCO Heritage Sites

1-Day Taj Mahal Tour to Agra by Gatiman Express with Sunset View

1 Day Round trip from Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience one of the seven wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal
  • 02 Journey on the Gatiman Express and experience the hospitality of Indian Railways
  • 03 Discover Agra Fort, once the capital building of the Mughal Empire
  • 04 Take in the sunset view of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh
  • 05 Explore Agra's bustling bazaar for handicrafts and marble souvenirs

Explore Agra on this single-day tour from New Delhi via the Gatiman Express. Visit the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, and admire its beautiful architecture before browsing Agra's local handicraft and marble shops. Continue to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former capital building of the Mughal Empire, then end the day at Mehtab Bagh with a sunset view of the Taj Mahal.

Here, you will see the magnificent reflection of the Taj Mahal over the Yamuna River at sunset and enjoy the sunset view of the monument.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Delhi, Agra
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Agra Day Tour from New Delhi by Gatiman Express

  • 08:00 hrs: Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in New Delhi or from the railway station for your Vande Bharat train. Then, we will head straight for breakfast at the 5-star Hotel Courtyard Marriott.
  • 10:00 hrs: After arriving in Agra, visit the Taj Mahal. You will meet your guide, who will assist you throughout the trip. On the way to the Taj Mahal, the guide will explain everything about Agra, the Taj Mahal, and other historical monuments built during the Mughal Empire.
  • After visiting the Taj Mahal, explore local shops selling handicrafts and marble items.

Note: The Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday for all visitors.

  • 12:30 hrs: Visit Agra Fort after the Taj Mahal. We will proceed to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Agra, India. The fort is also known as Lal Qila, Fort Rouge, and the Red Fort of Agra. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal. Agra Fort was once the capital building of the Mughal Empire, when Agra was the capital city. It was built in 1566 AD by Mughal Emperor Akbar.
  • 14:00 hrs: Lunch time. After sightseeing, you will have a lunch break in an AC restaurant. Later, we will proceed to Mehtab Bagh, the sunset point, to see the back-side view of the Taj Mahal. Here, you will see the magnificent reflection of the Taj Mahal over the Yamuna River at sunset and enjoy the sunset view of the monument.
  • 17:00 hrs: Transfer to Agra Cantt Railway Station by Gatimaan train to help you return home.
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, Gatiman Express

Where this trip takes you

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, Gatiman Express

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

  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Train ticket
  • Breakfast on the train
  • Cab transfers
  • Sightseeing
  • Live tour guide (English)
  • Monument entrance fees (Taj Mahal and Red Fort)
  • Unlimited water

What's Not Included

  • Driver tipping
  • Guide tipping
  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Passport ID
  • Travel insurance

Know before you go

  • The Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Police Station, H. Nizamuddin Railway Station, Nizamuddin Railway Station Road, Nizamuddin, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi, Delhi, 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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