Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by Car

Your day starts early with a pickup from your hotel, residence, or airport in Delhi or New Delhi. Comfortable in your own private air-conditioned car, begin your easy 3–4 hour drive to Agra along the Yamuna Expressway, one of India’s best highways. On arrival in Agra, meet up with your licensed English speaking local guide, who will be with you during the tour and assist you with the monument entry formalities, including guidance in case of the Agra Taj Mahal ticket is not pre-booked.

Start your sightseeing at the breathtaking Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the finest example of Mughal architecture. Stepping through its massive entrance, the white marble mausoleum gradually emerges — a breathtaking sight for every visitor.

Browse glorious gardens, cool reflecting pools, high domes and complicated marble inlay. Your guide will tell you the ageless love story of Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal as well as the architectural features that make the Taj Mahal a globally recognized icon of beauty. This visit perfectly sums up the magic of the delhi taj mahal tour.

Then, head to the massive Agra Fort, yet another World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Enter royal courtyards, audience halls, and palaces where Mughal emperors once ruled, through colossal sandstone gates. In fact, there are some places within the fort from which you can*feeeel the breeze to the Taj Mahal on the horizon. From here you will also get a better sense of Mughal history.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant after the sightseeing (optional and own expense). You can also take a brief detour to a conventional marbled Inlay workshop or shop (subject to availility of time) to see age-old artistry that signifies Agra’s artistic legacy.

In the late afternoon, commence your cushy drive back to New Delhi. Rest in your private truck as you drive down the highway. Arrive in the evening and be transferred to your hotel or airport, ending your unforgettable New Delhi Taj Mahal day tour.