Fatehpur Sikri Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Fatehpur Sikri. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 4 Days Golden Triangle Tour

• Four-Day Luxury Golden Triangle Tour to Agra & Jaipur From Delhi

• Skip The Line: Sunrise Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour From Jaipur

• Golden Triangle Tour: Private Delhi Agra Jaipur 5 Nights 6 Days

• Delhi to Agra Taj Mahal Sunrise Day Trip With Fatehpur Sikri

Tickets to visit Fatehpur Sikri typically cost 550 rupees for foreign visitors who book online, or 600 rupees when tickets are purchased on-site. Indian visitors usually pay 35 rupees online, and children aged under 15 years can enter for free. These ticket prices only include entry and don’t usually cover guided tours.

Yes, Fatehpur Sikri is worth visiting, especially for visitors interested in Indian history and spectacular architecture. The former capital of the Mughal Empire turned UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fatehpur Sikri treats visitors to the sight of red sandstone palaces, courtyards, and gateways. Guided tours to the site provide a hassle-free way to explore its highlights, and most itineraries typically combine it with other notable landmarks, such as the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Per one customer who booked the Four-Day Luxury Golden Triangle Tour to Agra & Jaipur From Delhi "Harsh was a very knowledgeable tour guide and has a good grasp of history. He also took us to a spice shop in old Delhi which we appreciated and liked the quality of the products. Harsh also shared some of his personal interests that allowed for engaging conversations throughout our trip."

Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated near Agra. Emperor Akbar built the town in the 16th century as the capital of the Mughal Empire, but abandoned it after a few years due to a lack of water. Today, it’s a popular tourist attraction thanks to its beautifully preserved architecture.

There are a number of ways to get to Fatehpur Sikri from Agra. Public buses connect the two destinations, or you can hire a taxi for a faster trip. Many Agra tours to Fatehpur Sikri include round-trip transportation, as do Golden Triangle tours and transfer tours that connect Agra and Jaipur.

Yes, visitors can enter the buildings and monuments within Fatehpur Sikri. Most of the structures are open-air or semi-enclosed, and anything off-limits is clearly locked and blockaded. Visitors can also check out the Tomb of Salim Chishti, though it may be closed to the public during times of prayer.

Yes, there are lots of guided tours available for exploring Fatehpur Sikri—going with a guide offers greater insight into the monument and its history. You can take a tour of just Fatehpur Sikri from Agra or hire an official guide at the monument.

Fatehpur Sikri is open every day from sunrise to sunset and admission fees vary. Indian nationals pay a nominal fee, while foreign citizens (except for those from SAARC and BIMSTEC countries) pay a higher fee to enter the monument.

Yes, there are lots of attractions to visit after exploring Fatehpur Sikri. It’s close to the Rajasthani town of Bharatpur, home to the UNESCO-listed Keoladeo National Park, which is one of the best places for birdwatching in India. Agra is also nearby, where you can see the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and a whole host of Mughal-era monuments.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Fatehpur Sikri. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Agra:

• Taj Mahal

• Agra Fort

• Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah

• Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden)

• Kalakriti Cultural & Convention Centre

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Agra.