Agra City Day Tour from Delhi with Taj Mahal & Fatehpur Sikri

Fancy going on a day trip near Delhi but can’t decide the place? We have just the place for you. On this day excursion from Delhi, visit the Taj Mahal. Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned chauffeur-driven car and visit World Heritage Sites such as Agra Fort, Sikandra, Akbar’s Tomb, and, of course, the Taj Mahal.

Highlights

• This trip is among the best places to visit near Delhi within 300 kilometers.
• Visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and its magnificent palaces; Fatehpur Sikri; and the Tomb of I'timad-Ud-Daula.
• The tour distance is 235 km and will take approximately 4 to 5 hours.
• Company of an experienced chauffeur

Agra Day Tour from Delhi with Taj Mahal & Fatehpur Sikri overview

Agra is an iconic city in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, famous for the mausoleum built by emperor Shah Jahan for his wife, which he named the Taj Mahal. The majestic Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world. Dotted with historic monuments, Agra is a city that one must visit to understand its rich Mughal heritage.

Agra Day Tour from Delhi with Taj Mahal & Fatehpur Sikri Itinerary

• The driver will pick you up from your hotel/residence address (within the city limits) at the time selected while booking.
• The drive to Agra is approximately 235 km and may take up to 4.5 hours to reach from Delhi.
• During the journey, you may stop for breakfast or refreshments as per your preference.
• During the tour, the top attractions in Agra will be covered.

• The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself.

• Opening timings: Taj Mahal is open every day from 6 AM to 6:30 a.m., except Fridays. Every Friday, Taj Mahal is closed and only accessible in the afternoons for Muslims to attend prayers.

• Entry charges: Rs. 50 per person (Indian national), Rs. 1100 per person (foreign national), & no entry charges for children below 15 years of age.

• Agra Fort: a historical fort in the city of Agra, the fort remained the main residence for the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The last Indian rulers to have occupied the fort were the Marathas before it was captured by the British. 

• Opening timings: Agra Fort is open everyday from 6 AM till 6 p.m.

• Entry charges: Rs. 20 per person (Indian national), Rs. 300 per person (foreign national), Rs. 540 for citizens of SAARC or BIMSTEC countries, & no entry charges for children below 15 years of age. Additional Rs. 200 is required for visiting the main mausoleum.

• Tomb of I'timad-Ud-Daula: a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra, described as the "Jewel Box" and sometimes "Bachcha Taj" (Baby Taj Mahal). The mausoleum was commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father in 1622.

• Opening timings: Open everyday from 6 AM till 5:30 p.m.

• Entry charges: Rs. 10 per person (Indian national), Rs. 110 per person (foreign national), & no entry charges for children below 15 years of age.

• Fatehpur Sikri, located to the west of Agra, was the 16th-century Mughal emperor. The redstone building clusters at the centre of the complex, with Buland Darwaza Gate, one of the popular structures in Fatehpur Sikri, being the entrance to Jama Masjid mosque. Nearby is the marble Tomb of Salim Chishti; Diwan-E-Khas Hall has a carved central pillar; Jodha Bais Palace is a mix of Hindu and Mughal styles; and next to the 5-story Panch Mahal that overlooks the site.

• Opening timings: Open everyday from 6 AM till 6 p.m.

• Entry charges: Rs. 35 per person (Indian national), Rs. 550 per person (foreign national), & no entry charges for children below 15 years of age.

• Once all the places as per the itinerary have been visited, start your journey back to Delhi in the evening between 5:00 and 6:00 PM.
• You will be expected to be back in Delhi by approximately 10 p.m.

Please note

1. This is not a guided tour; the driver will not be the guide for the tour.
2. This is an outstation city tour; hence, the vehicle cannot be used for a Delhi city tour.