Agra 101 City Walk

4.9 (47 reviews) Agra, India
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Agra was the world's most populous city in the 17th century with a population of over three hundred thousand people. It was the capital of the Mughal dynasty, the richest dynasty of that time.

People from around the world flocked to the markets of Agra and everyone wanted to live in this beautiful city.

Through this walk you will be able to look at the erstwhile glory of Agra and be able to appreciate and understand why so many world heritage buildings were made here.

What's included

  • Snacks

What to expect

  1. Jama Masjid
    20m
    Our walk leader will meet you at the mosque and give you a brief about the city and how the walk will be conducted. Then we will go into the mosque and start with the stories about the city and how this mosque was built.
  2. 30m
    This is a 15th-century spice market that has been historically important for the trade of the city. Here we will visit some medieval temples, climb a rooftop, talk about spices and tell you stories about the city.
  3. 40m
    We will pass by the historic walled city where you can still see 18th-century buildings, we will enter certain homes and temples to look at them from the inside, we will visit an old marble shop that displayed beautiful inlaid marble artifices at a local price and we will also taste some local street food.
  4. 20m
    We will the erstwhile courtesan market which was within the fort city, our walk leader will give you the history of each place at every stop.
  5. 30m
    We will enter this 15th-century locality and climb the rooftop of the local home that has a panoramic view of the city. We will also talk about how people live here, local stories, meet some local people and interact with them and also have chai in a local home.
  6. 30m
    We will visit Kala Mahal, the place where Mirza Ghalib - a famous Urdu poet was born, and also look at the beautiful facades of 18th-century bungalows in this area.
  7. Jama Masjid
    10m
    We will end our walk here back at the Jama Masjid.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our walk leader will meet you at the main gate of the Shahi Jama Masjid.

End point

Our walk leader will meet you at the main gate of the Shahi Jama Masjid.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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