Same Day Tour
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Get on a journey to experience the most beautiful Taj Mahal on this Same Day Agra tour by Train from Delhi. This is a train tour that takes you from India’s capital city, Delhi to the city of Taj Mahal, Agra. Visit the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Wonder of the World. Then visit Agra Fort, UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major historic monument in Agra. End the tour with Itimad-Ud-Daulah, one of the most art-filled monuments in Agra called ‘Baby Taj’.
Taj Mahal Timings: Taj Mahal timings are from 6:00AM till 6:00PM.
Taj Mahal remain close of all Friday
Tour Duration: 1 Day
Agra Tour by Train
Train Options: Gatimaan Express, Shatabdi Express
Tour Style: City Tour, Train Tour, Heritage Tour
Taj Mahal Sightseeing
Private Guided Tour
Pickup and Drop
24x7 Customer Support
Best Suited for: Same Day City Tour, Heritage Tour
Depending upon the train you choose from Delhi, our driver will pick you up from the hotel or airport in Delhi. He will drive you towards Delhi railway station for boarding the train. He will assist you in boarding your train.
On your Agra arrival, our driver will meet you at the Agra Cantt Railway Station. Sit in the car and meet your tour guide for the tour. He will take you to your first destination Taj Mahal.
Reach the Taj Mahal and discover one of the most beautiful monuments created by humans. The Taj Mahal is a tomb of Shah Jahan & Mumtaz Mahal, whose love story is etched in every part of this grand complex. Our tour guide will brief you about the history, architectural beauty and details of this pristine white marble monument.
Visit Agra Fort, a beautiful fort made of Red Sandstone near the Taj Mahal. The Fort was built during the Mughal Empire and served as the prime residence of the Emperors & Court Nobles. The grand fort complex houses several buildings that were once residences, audience halls, meeting halls along with beautiful gardens.
Stop for lunch at your preferred place. There are many amazing places to eat in Agra and you can consult with the driver or tour guide for the same as well.
The tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah is a tomb of a Mughal Noble and resonates with the Taj Mahal. Hence, it is also called ‘Baby Taj’. The walls of Itimad-Ud-Daulah are decorated with beautifully carved pieces of Precious and Semi-Precious stones. Ask your guide about the evolution and beauty of the art form Parchin Kari here for a more immersive experience.
By the evening, our driver will drop you at Agra Cantt Railway Station for Drop off. Board the train for Delhi. In Delhi, a driver will drop you at the airport or hotel
Monument Tickets
Air Conditioned Vehicle
Government Certified Tour Guide
Mineral Water Bottle
All Transportation Costs
Tips & Gratuities
Any Personal Expenses
| Route | Train Name | No. | Operating Days | Dept. | Arr. | Stations | Dist. | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi ⮕ Agra | Gatimaan Exp | 12050 | 6 Days (No service on Friday) | 08:10 AM | 09:50 AM | NZM ⮕ AGC | 188 km | 0 |
| Delhi ⮕ Agra | Shatabdi Exp | 12002 | Daily | 06:00 AM | 07:55 AM | NDLS ⮕ AGC | 195 km | 1 (Mathura) |
| Agra ⮕ Delhi | Gatimaan Exp | 12049 | 6 Days (No service on Friday) | 05:30 PM | 07:30 PM | AGC ⮕ NZM | 188 km | 0 |
| Agra ⮕ Delhi | Shatabdi Exp | 12001 | Daily | 09:25 PM | 11:50 PM | AGC ⮕ NDLS | 195 km | 1 (Mathura) |
*NZM: Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin | NDLS: New Delhi | AGC: Agra Cantt
EXCELLENT Based on 255 reviews Posted on Vera KVerified Great tour guide We had a great tour of Agra with Riyaz. Started by visiting Taj Mahal explaining everything about the history and workmanship of this beautiful place and in the evening he showed us baby Taj Mahal. Riyaz is great at taking photos and knows the best spots. He also helped us arrange transfer to Jaipur and a tour there. Excellent guide and he goes above and beyond to make you feel welcomed and taken care ofPosted on Paul JVerified Great tour Agra Excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and flexible to make changes for a better tour. Highly recommend to use Riz for your tour guidePosted on Cruiser47353414272Verified Taj Mahal Tour I used it on a one-day private tour. The attendants were very kind and I was very happy with the way they explained the building and took pictures.Posted on Roving57745872587Verified It’s been a lovely, private tour! We stayed in Delhi and the three of us used it. Both the pick-up car from Delhi and the one from Agra were beautiful and comfortable.I was very happy to be able to move around privately.Also, the guide was very good at photography, and I was most impressed by how many wonderful photos he took.The explanations of the places of interest were also interesting and I found them very satisfying and reasonable 😊They will also take you to the famous craft shops in Agra.Lunch at the Hilton was delicious and very satisfying! Thank you very much.Posted on RobertoVerified A walk in the heart of Agra The experience was very interesting: a two-hour immersion in Indian culture, discovering the cultural heritage of Agra. I recommend trying this experience to taste Indian culture.Posted on Kinga RVerified Excellent tour Excellent tour with a local guides to see the authentic side of Agra city and hidden gems. The guides made us feel safe even in the most chaotic situations.Posted on Moritz LVerified Amazing guide - made our trip 100% better! Definite recommendation :) Riyaz is a wonderful guide with a lot of knowledge and wisdom that made our visit to Agra and Taj Mahal so much more insightful! We did 2 tours in 2 days with him. Definitely recommend a tour with him :)Posted on Climber56581252631Verified Great experience Taj Mahal Ali was our guide who took us to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Very knowledgeable and professional, and also he was very patient with us, taking every single one of the million pictures we wanted to take LOLPosted on Luke ZVerified Tour with Mohammed Mohammed was a wonderful tour guide. Tailored the tour to things we wanted to see and in the right amount of time. Able to see lots.Posted on Luke ZVerified A Must-Have Guide for the Taj Mahal and Agra’s Iconic Spots Riz was an exceptional tour guide in Agra. He guided us through the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the Baby Taj with incredible knowledge, sharing fascinating facts and pointing out niche details and viewpoints we never would have noticed on our own. His insight really deepened our appreciation of each site. Highly recommend Riz to anyone visiting Agra!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
The Gatimaan Express is one of the fastest, modern and latest trains of India on the route of Delhi – Agra. The train is one of the most opted trains by tourists to Agra and on their return journeys. The train runs 6 days a week except Fridays. It is known for cleanliness, comfort and comfortable travel to Agra.
Shatabdi Express is a fast chair car train on the Delhi-Agra route. It is one of the fastest trains of India and is known for comfortable travel, speed and cleanliness. It runs on all seven days and is a preferred train for tourists on Delhi-Agra route.
Both the options offer a clean and comfortable travel experience. Train tours offer a fast commute of around 2 hours from Delhi to Agra and vice versa. You’ll experience the Indian rail journey as you travel from these two stations.
On the other hand, if you are a person who prefers flexibility, private commute, and extra experiences at your own pace, go with Agra Tour by Car. Here, you will be driven via Yamuna Expressway; one of the best expressways in the country.