Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Express Train (Viator Award Winner)

4.9 (3,785 reviews) New Delhi, India
Duration13h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesHindi, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Skip the linePriority entrance
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience Agra with a private car and professional guide, visiting the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Baby Taj at your own pace. Travellers departing from Delhi receive hotel or airport transfers and round-trip express train travel in Standard or Executive AC, depending on the option selected. Ticket- and meal-inclusive choices are available, while the private Agra sightseeing service can be adjusted where operationally possible.

Options

From Delhi: Standard AC Train

Includes: Delhi NCR pickup, round-trip Standard AC train, private Agra sightseeing, guide, monument tickets and lunch
Pickup included

From Agra: Tickets Included

Already Staying in Agra: Choose this option for Agra pickup, private AC car, driver, guide and monument entry tickets. No train.
Pickup included

From Delhi: Executive AC Train

Includes: Delhi NCR pickup, round-trip Executive AC train, private Agra sightseeing, guide, monument tickets and lunch.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water and umbrellas available during the private Agra tour
  • Onboard breakfast and supper with Delhi train options.
  • Parking, tolls, fuel, driver allowance and applicable taxes
  • Delhi NCR hotel or airport pickup, station transfers and final drop-off.
  • Pre-arranged monument entry tickets
  • Private air-conditioned car and professional driver for sightseeing in Agra.
  • Round-trip Standard or Executive AC train tickets, according to the availability.
  • Private guide for the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula
  • Lunch in Agra (optional add-on)
  • Tips and Gratuities

What to expect

  1. New Delhi
    Pass by
    The driver will pick you up from any location or airport in Delhi, Noida, GBegin with private pick-up from your hotel, residence, or airport across Delhi NCR. Service covers Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad, including Delhi IGI Airport, Hindon Airport, and Noida International Airport in Jewar. Pick-up is scheduled between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM so you can reach Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station in time for the morning express train.urugram, Faridabad, or Ghaziabad, with a 2 AM pick-up time for the sunrise tour. Travel in a private, air-conditioned, climate-controlled car from your chosen location. The journey to Agra takes approximately 3 hours via the Yamuna Expressway, one of India's best roads. If you need a restroom or snack break along the way, simply inform your driver, and he will gladly accommodate your request.
  2. Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. Your driver will help you reach the correct station entrance with sufficient time to board the morning express train to Agra. A complimentary breakfast is served on board. Train travel is shared with other passengers, while your guide and sightseeing vehicle in Agra remain private to your group.
  3. Pass by
    Arrive at Agra Cantt Railway Station at approximately 9:45 AM, where your private guide and driver will be waiting to welcome you. Continue the day in a private air-conditioned vehicle reserved exclusively for your group during the Agra sightseeing.
  4. Taj Mahal
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Begin your Agra sightseeing at the Taj Mahal with your private guide. Discover the story of Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal while exploring the monument’s white-marble architecture, decorative inlay work, landscaped gardens, and principal photography viewpoints. All travellers must complete the required security screening before entering the monument.
  5. Agra Fort
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Continue to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site associated with Emperor Akbar and later Mughal rulers. Explore its fortified gateways, royal courtyards, audience halls, and former palace sections with your private guide. From accessible areas of the fort, you may also enjoy views towards the Taj Mahal.
  6. 45m
    After visiting the Agra Fort, pause for a meal at a restaurant in Agra before continuing the sightseeing. You may dine at a local multi-cuisine restaurant or a premium hotel restaurant, depending on your selected option. The meal is not included unless it has been added to the booking.
  7. Itmad-ud-Daula
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Conclude your Agra sightseeing at the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula, commonly known as the Baby Taj. Commissioned by Noor Jahan for her father, this elegant riverside monument is admired for its finely detailed marble inlay, balanced Mughal design, and peaceful Persian-style gardens. Explore the complex with your private guide before beginning the return journey to Delhi.
  8. 1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Transfer to Agra Railway Station and board the return express train, scheduled to depart at approximately 5:50 PM. Relax in your reserved air-conditioned coach during the journey to Delhi. A complimentary supper is served on board, with arrival in Delhi expected at approximately 7:30 PM.
  9. New Delhi
    Pass by
    After arriving in Delhi, meet your driver for a private transfer to your preferred hotel, residence, or airport across Delhi NCR. Drop-off is available in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad, including Delhi IGI Airport, Hindon Airport, and Noida International Airport in Jewar.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is available from any hotel, private residence or airport across Delhi NCR, including Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram (Gurgaon), Ghaziabad and Faridabad. Airport pickup is also available from Delhi IGI Airport, Hindon Airport and Noida International Airport in Jewar.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour can be customized to meet your specific requirements.
  • If your hotel or pick-up location isn't listed during booking, please select the "My Hotel Is Not Listed" option on the Booking Checkout Page and manually enter your hotel name.
  • If you are being picked up from the airport, please provide your flight details at the time of booking.
  • You can upgrade to a first-class train for an additional charge, subject to availability.
  • If first-class tickets are not available, you will be informed by the tour operator.
  • If train tickets are unavailable, you will be notified and provided with a private car and driver, with a refund for the balance.
  • Please note that the Taj Mahal interior is closed every Friday for prayer. On Fridays, a visit to the scenic Yamuna riverside viewpoint is offered instead.
  • Please carry a valid photo ID for checking in on the train and at the monuments.
  • Car Type : for one to two people, four-seater sedan
  • Car Type : for three to five people, six-seater wagon
  • Car Type : for six to nine people, nine-seater van
  • Car Type : for ten to twelve people, twelve-seater van

Cancellation policy

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

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