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Private Day Tour to Taj Mahal from Delhi
10 hours – 14 hours
New Delhi, India
About this activity
6:00 hours
The journey starts early in the morning, pick up from your hotel in Delhi / Gurgaon / Noida by car and drive to Agra through Yamuna Expressway. After a smooth 3 hours drive arrive Agra, which is believed to have been founded in 1504 by Sultan Sikander Lodhi, but flourished later under the Mughal Empire. First visit the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built as a symbol of love and Emperor Shah Jahan’s devotion to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Considered an architectural marvel, its construction took thousands of workers over 21 years to complete. A pure white marble structure, Taj acquires different shades at different times of the day, the soft pink color of the dawn and fiery shade that it acquires at dusk are bewitching. This edifice is replete with decorative inlays, carvings and calligraphy. Later visit the Agra Fort, which was commissioned in 1565 by Emperor Akbar, and subsequently embellished by other Mughal Emperors. Shah Jahan, a great builder raised exquisite white marble palaces here. He also built three white marble mosques inside: Moti-Masjid, Nagina-Masjid and Mina-Masjid. The beautiful yet forbidding structure is a handsome example of Mughal architecture.
13:30 Hours
Post tour, you will be taken to a multi cuisine restaurant for a delicious buffet lunch. Relax here for sometime and continue your city tour.
14:30 Hours
Post lunch visit Itmad- Ud - Daula, known as the "Baby Taj"; this mausoleum rests in a walled garden close to the Yamuna River, and is looked upon as a precursor of the Taj Mahal as far as elaborate carvings and inlay work are concerned.
Boat ride, on the river Yamuna behind the Taj Mahal.
Your 15-minute boat ride will commence on Yamuna River, where you can appreciate the magnificence and beauty of the iconic Taj Mahal. Relax, take photos, and appreciate the romantic sunset view.
17:00 Hours
After completing your city tour drive back to Delhi. On your way take a photo stop to click some magnificent pictures of Taj Mahal. You may take a refreshment break while driving back.
20:00 Hours
The same day Taj Mahal tour concludes now. Catch your flight/train for your onward journey.
NOTE: Taj Mahal remains closed on every Friday
Full description
Private Tour
Taj Mahal, the epitome of love, is a monument with immense beauty. The beauty of this magnificent monument is eternal and stands majestically on the banks of river Yamuna, The thoughts while watching Taj Mahal is not just about its phenomenal beauty, but the immense love which became the reason of its construction. Few miles away there is one more heritage figure which cannot be missed, known as Agra fort. You can even get a beautiful view of Taj Mahal from few of the corridors of this fort. Drive few more miles to visit another heritage building built by Mughals called Itimad Ud Daulah Tomb popularly known as Baby Taj.
Included / Excluded
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Fuel surcharge
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Local taxes
- Buffet lunch
- Boat ride, on the river Yamuna behind the Taj Mahal.
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Round-trip private transfer Delhi-Agra-Delhi
- Bottled water
- Monument entrance ticket
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- DVD (available to purchase)
Meeting point
Traveler pickup is offered.<br>Pick up offered from Airport, Railway station, Hotel or other Desired pick up location in Delhi/NCR<br>Airports:<br>Indira Gandhi Intl Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi 110037 India<br>Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Important information
Know before you book
- Duration: 10-14 hours
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate