Taj Mahal skip the line - Luxury Tour

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New Delhi, India

14 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

If you’re planning to visit Agra from Delhi, squeeze every ounce of sightseeing from your trip with this full-day private tour. After viewing the marble masterpiece of the Taj Mahal, tour two more of Agra’s Mughal treasures: the Red Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj). Plus, experience sunset views of the Taj from the Mahtab Bagh or ‘Moonlight Gardens.’ Private transport, in-depth privately guided visits, and Delhi hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Private Agra day trip from Delhi to the Taj Mahal, Itmad-ud-Daulah, and Red Fort
Tour the 17th-century Taj Mahal, and learn how and why it was built
Explore the Red Fort, a massive UNESCO-listed palace-fort of Mughal pavilions and towers
Visit the Itmad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj), a precursor to the larger Taj
Admire sunset views of the main Taj from the Mahtab Bagh or ‘Moonlight Gardens’
Break for lunch (own expense) in Agra
Private transport, guided tours, and Delhi hotel pickup and drop-off included

What's Included

Professional guide ( Only For High Value Tickets)
Hotel pick up and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle

Entrance Fees of Monuments
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will be picked up from your hotel in Delhi,NCR,Gurugram or From Delhi Airport .

Itinerary

After hotel pickup in Delhi, travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Agra, home to the Taj Mahal, one of the world’s most beautiful monuments.

Following your journey, arrive at the UNESCO-listed Taj and join up with your private guide. Then, head inside (own expense) and marvel at the white marble masterpiece, built as a royal mausoleum in 1652. Admire the dream-like marble domes, archways, and towers, and cross the gardens to see the inlaid arcades, inner hall and terraces close-up.

As you explore, hear the moving love story behind the building. Learn how the Mughal emperor Shah Jahn commissioned it as a tomb for his beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal, and how it took 20,000 workers 22 years to build.

Afterward, continue with your guide to the Red Fort, another UNESCO-listed must-see. Built by the Emperor Akbar, this vast, 16th-century walled fort displays a blend of Hindu and central Asian architectural styles. Go inside (own expense) to wander through the courtyards, mosques, and chambers, and see the tower where Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son within view of the Taj.

After a break for lunch (own expense), visit (own expense) the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, nicknamed the ‘Baby Taj,’ on the banks of the River Yamuna. A precursor to the Taj dating from 1628, this exquisite mausoleum was built by the Empress Nur Jahan for her father, and is filled with artistic detail. Explore the beautiful rooms, adorned with trellises and precious stones, and hear how their design reflects Persian influences.

Finally, as the sun sets, head inside (own expense) the Mahtab Bagh or ‘Moonlight Gardens,’ located across the Yamuna from the Taj Mahal. Drink in the stunning views of the monument from here just as dusk falls.

Finally, return to Delhi and finish with a hotel drop-off.

Taj Mahal

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Agra Fort

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Itmad-ud-Daula

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible
Dress code is smart casual
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

A maximum of 16 people per booking
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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Tour was very...

blueguroo, Oct 2017

Tour was very good!!guide/driver/car/tour/safety.

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Melissa S, May 2017

Recently, I traveled to Delhi for work with three colelagues who had never been to India. Well, you can't travel that far without seeing the Taj Mahal. I'm so glad that I was able to take them and this was perfect. The company that Viator contracted, Akbran Tours was awesome. They were so flexible with our itinerary and alllowed us to move at our own pace and really make it exactly what we wanted. The guide was excellent and he showed us some excellent shopping places as well. We enjoyed it so much that I assisted another colleague in booking a day trip to the Taj Mahal with them as well. Needless to say, he loved it! The owner/operator of Akbran Tours was very helpful. I have no hesitation in recommending this trip to anyone that is going to Delhi and wants to maximize their time and see the Taj Mahal.