Taj Mahal and Agra Day Tour from Delhi by Super-fast Train
- DurationAbout 13 hours
- Daily except Friday (the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays)
- Group
- Pickup available
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Overview
This all-inclusive day tour starts in Delhi and takes you to Agra and back by super-fast train, the quickest and most relaxed way to see the Taj Mahal in one day. A private air-conditioned car picks you up from your hotel or the airport in Delhi or the NCR and drives you to Hazrat Nizamuddin station. You travel to Agra in about 100 minutes with breakfast on board, then a live English-speaking guide shows you the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the Itimad-ud-Daulah tomb, known as the Baby Taj, with a buffet lunch at a top hotel in between. The evening train brings you back to Delhi with a meal served on board. Choose 2nd class chair car or 1st class executive seats.
Highlights
- Super-fast train from Delhi to Agra and back, about 100 minutes each way
- Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off in Delhi and the NCR
- Private air-conditioned car with driver in Delhi and Agra
- Guided visit of the Taj Mahal
- Agra Fort and the Baby Taj with your guide
- All monument entry fees included
- Meals on the train and a buffet lunch at a top hotel
- Choice of 2nd class chair car or 1st class executive seats
Full Description
From Delhi to Agra by Super-fast Train
The trip begins in Delhi. Your driver picks you up between about 6:30 and 7:00 and takes you to Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station, helps you find your seat and sees you off. The super-fast express leaves at about 8:10 and covers the roughly 190 km to Agra Cantonment station in about 100 minutes, one of the fastest train journeys in India, with breakfast served on board.
Many travellers wonder how to get from Delhi to Agra for a day without spending most of it on the road. By car the drive takes three to four hours each way, so a Taj Mahal day trip from Delhi by train gives you more time at the monuments and less time in traffic. At Agra your guide meets you on the platform with a sign bearing your name.
The Taj Mahal
From the station you drive straight to the Taj Mahal, the white marble mausoleum built in the seventeenth century by a Mughal emperor for his beloved wife and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. Your guide leads you through the red sandstone Great Gate to the first breathtaking view of the dome reflected in the long water channel of the garden.
You spend about three hours here, enough to walk the garden, see the mosque beside the tomb and look closely at the inlaid stone flowers and calligraphy of the marble walls. Your entry ticket is included, and your guide handles the queues. The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so this tour runs every other day of the week.
Agra Fort
After lunch you visit Agra Fort, the vast red sandstone fortress that was the main residence of the Mughal emperors before the capital moved to Delhi. Built in the second half of the sixteenth century, its walls run for about 2.5 km and enclose palaces, courtyards and audience halls where the emperors received their nobles and the public.
Your guide shows you the Hall of Public Audience, the marble private apartments and the octagonal tower with its view along the Yamuna River to the Taj Mahal. About one hour here gives a good picture of court life. An Agra Fort tour is one of the most rewarding things to do in Agra after the Taj, and your ticket is included.
Itimad-ud-Daulah, the Baby Taj
The last visit of the day is the tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, a high official of the Mughal court, completed in the 1620s on the east bank of the Yamuna. It is often called the Baby Taj, because its white marble walls covered in inlaid coloured stone are thought to have inspired the craftsmen who later built the Taj Mahal.
Smaller and much quieter than the great monuments, it is a peaceful garden tomb where you can admire the fine stone inlay up close in about 30 minutes. Your guide then drives you back to Agra Cantonment station for the evening train at about 17:50, with a meal on board, arriving in Delhi at about 19:30, where your driver takes you back to your hotel or the airport.
Itinerary
- Pickup in DelhiPickup from your hotel or the airport in Delhi or the NCR between about 6:30 and 7:00; about 30 minutes to the station.
- Super-fast train to AgraDepart Hazrat Nizamuddin at about 8:10 with breakfast on board; arrive at Agra Cantonment at about 9:50.
- Taj MahalGuided visit of about 3 hours.
- Buffet lunchLunch at a top hotel in Agra.
- Agra FortGuided visit of about 1 hour.
- Baby TajGuided visit of the Itimad-ud-Daulah tomb; about 30 minutes.
- Train back to DelhiDepart Agra at about 17:50 with a meal on board; arrive in Delhi at about 19:30 and drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or the airport in Delhi or the NCR
- Private air-conditioned car with driver in Delhi and Agra
- Return super-fast train tickets with meals on board
- Monument entry fees for the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the Baby Taj
- Live English-speaking guide in Agra
- Buffet lunch at a top hotel in Agra
- Bottled mineral water
- Tolls, parking, taxes and driver allowances
- Air-conditioned chair car (2nd class) seats
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Travellers without a car — hotel pickup is included
- Travellers who want a proven choice — rated 5.0/5 by past travellers
Think twice if
- You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers
Meeting point
Pickup from your hotel or the airport in New Delhi, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad or Ghaziabad between about 6:30 and 7:00, depending on the distance to Hazrat Nizamuddin station. Send us your address and passport details when you book; train tickets are issued in your names. You are dropped back at your hotel or the airport at about 20:00 to 20:30.
Important information
- The tour does not run on Fridays, when the Taj Mahal is closed
- Bring your passport or ID card; it is needed for the train and monuments
- Send all travellers' names and ages after booking for the train tickets
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring sunglasses and sunscreen
- Large bags, food, tobacco, tripods and drones are not allowed at the Taj Mahal
- Train times may vary slightly; your driver and guide adjust to any delay
- The buffet lunch is not certified halal; tell us your dietary needs before booking
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Is this a shared or a private experience?
Your car, driver and guide are private for your group. The train is a public express train shared with other passengers.
How long does it take?
About 13 hours, from pickup at around 6:30 to drop-off at around 20:00 to 20:30.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, from hotels and the airport in Delhi and the NCR, including Gurugram, Noida and Faridabad.
What is included?
Pickup and drop-off, the private car, return train tickets with meals, monument entry fees, a live guide in Agra, a buffet lunch, water, tolls and parking.
Is the price per person or per group?
The price is per person. The booking panel on this page shows the current price of each class.
What is the difference between 2nd class and 1st class?
Both are air-conditioned. The 1st class executive coach has wider seats and more space.
Is it suitable for children or people with reduced mobility?
Yes, families are welcome and the tour is listed as wheelchair accessible; tell us about any needs so we can plan.
What should I bring?
Your passport, comfortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and a small bag.
What is the best season?
October to March has the most pleasant weather. In winter, fog can delay trains, and we keep in touch with you if times change.
What happens if the train is late?
Your guide and driver follow the train's arrival and adjust the day, so you still see all the monuments.
How do I book and confirm?
Choose your date and train class in the booking panel and send your request with passport details. Our team confirms on WhatsApp within minutes.
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