Taj Mahal Private Day Tour from Delhi by Express Train with Lunch
by Markable Joy
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This private day tour lasts about 12 hours and includes round-trip travel between Delhi and Agra on India's fastest train, the Gatimaan Express. The day begins with a hotel or airport pickup in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, or nearby areas early in the morning. The driver transports guests to Delhi's Nizamuddin railway station to board the 8:10 AM train to Agra, arriving by 9:50 AM. Upon arrival at Agra Cantonment station, a local guide and driver meet the group and take them directly to the Taj Mahal. Visitors spend around three hours exploring the monument and its 42-acre complex, which includes a mosque, guest house, and gardens. The guide provides detailed information about the Taj Mahal’s history, architecture, and cultural significance. Following the Taj Mahal visit, the group proceeds to Agra Fort for about one hour. This large red sandstone fort was the Mughal emperors’ residence before the capital moved to Delhi. After touring the fort, guests enjoy a full lunch at a 5-star hotel featuring traditional Indian cuisine prepared by expert chefs. The tour continues with a visit to the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, known as the “Baby Taj,” where guests spend approximately 30 minutes admiring its intricate marble inlay work and carvings. The day concludes with a return to Agra Cantonment station by 5:30 PM to board the 5:45 PM Gatimaan Express train back to Delhi’s Nizamuddin station, arriving at about 7:30 PM. A driver will be waiting to transfer guests back to their original pickup location. Included in the tour are train tickets for the round trip, monument entrance fees, lunch, breakfast and supper served on the train, parking, tolls, taxes, and private guiding throughout the itinerary. Gratuities are not included. This tour is designed to minimize travel time and maximize sightseeing in Agra using fast train connections and private transport.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
New Delhi
Pickup occurs at 7:00 AM from the hotel, airport, or preferred location in Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram. The driver takes the passenger to Delhi Nizamuddin railway station and assists with finding the train coach and seat. The Gatimaan Express departs at 8:10 AM and arrives in Agra at 9:50 AM after 1 hour and 40 minutes. The return train, Gatimaan Express #12049, leaves Agra at 5:45 PM and arrives back in Delhi at 7:30 PM.
90 min
Taj Mahal
At 9:50 AM, your driver and local guide meet you at Agra Cantonment railway station with a placard. You travel directly to the Taj Mahal, a white marble monument built in 1632 by Emperor Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal. The 42-acre complex includes a mosque, guest house, and gardens enclosed by red sandstone walls. Your guide explains the monument’s history, architecture, and background.
180 min
Lunch break at 5-star hotel
After sightseeing at Agra Fort, you take a break for lunch at a 5-star hotel. The meal includes a variety of dishes prepared by skilled chefs using quality ingredients and traditional Indian recipes, providing a substantial rest before continuing the tour.
60 min
Agra Fort
Next, visit Agra Fort, a large red sandstone fortress that served as the Mughal emperors’ main residence until 1638. Known also as Lal Qila or Fort Rouge, it contains palaces, courtyards, and historical sites that illustrate its importance.
60 min
Itmad-ud-Daula
The tour proceeds to the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, called the “Baby Taj,” for about 30 minutes. This mausoleum is noted for its detailed carvings and marble inlay work, offering a quieter alternative to the Taj Mahal.
30 min
Agra
Return to Agra Cantonment railway station by 5:30 PM to board the Gatimaan Express departing at 5:45 PM. The train arrives at Nizamuddin Railway Station in Delhi by 7:30 PM after a 1.5-hour journey.
Nizamuddin
Board the Gatimaan Express in Agra at 5:45 PM and arrive at Delhi’s Nizamuddin railway station by 7:30 PM. A driver will be waiting outside the coach to transfer the passenger back to their hotel, airport, or preferred location in Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Taj Mahal Private Day Tour from Delhi by Express Train with Lunch
by Markable Joy
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$166Overview
This private day tour lasts about 12 hours and includes round-trip travel between Delhi and Agra on India's fastest train, the Gatimaan Express. The day begins with a hotel or airport pickup in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, or nearby areas early in the morning. The driver transports guests to Delhi's Nizamuddin railway station to board the 8:10 AM train to Agra, arriving by 9:50 AM. Upon arrival at Agra Cantonment station, a local guide and driver meet the group and take them directly to the Taj Mahal. Visitors spend around three hours exploring the monument and its 42-acre complex, which includes a mosque, guest house, and gardens. The guide provides detailed information about the Taj Mahal’s history, architecture, and cultural significance. Following the Taj Mahal visit, the group proceeds to Agra Fort for about one hour. This large red sandstone fort was the Mughal emperors’ residence before the capital moved to Delhi. After touring the fort, guests enjoy a full lunch at a 5-star hotel featuring traditional Indian cuisine prepared by expert chefs. The tour continues with a visit to the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, known as the “Baby Taj,” where guests spend approximately 30 minutes admiring its intricate marble inlay work and carvings. The day concludes with a return to Agra Cantonment station by 5:30 PM to board the 5:45 PM Gatimaan Express train back to Delhi’s Nizamuddin station, arriving at about 7:30 PM. A driver will be waiting to transfer guests back to their original pickup location. Included in the tour are train tickets for the round trip, monument entrance fees, lunch, breakfast and supper served on the train, parking, tolls, taxes, and private guiding throughout the itinerary. Gratuities are not included. This tour is designed to minimize travel time and maximize sightseeing in Agra using fast train connections and private transport.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
New Delhi
Pickup occurs at 7:00 AM from the hotel, airport, or preferred location in Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram. The driver takes the passenger to Delhi Nizamuddin railway station and assists with finding the train coach and seat. The Gatimaan Express departs at 8:10 AM and arrives in Agra at 9:50 AM after 1 hour and 40 minutes. The return train, Gatimaan Express #12049, leaves Agra at 5:45 PM and arrives back in Delhi at 7:30 PM.
90 min
Taj Mahal
At 9:50 AM, your driver and local guide meet you at Agra Cantonment railway station with a placard. You travel directly to the Taj Mahal, a white marble monument built in 1632 by Emperor Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal. The 42-acre complex includes a mosque, guest house, and gardens enclosed by red sandstone walls. Your guide explains the monument’s history, architecture, and background.
180 min
Lunch break at 5-star hotel
After sightseeing at Agra Fort, you take a break for lunch at a 5-star hotel. The meal includes a variety of dishes prepared by skilled chefs using quality ingredients and traditional Indian recipes, providing a substantial rest before continuing the tour.
60 min
Agra Fort
Next, visit Agra Fort, a large red sandstone fortress that served as the Mughal emperors’ main residence until 1638. Known also as Lal Qila or Fort Rouge, it contains palaces, courtyards, and historical sites that illustrate its importance.
60 min
Itmad-ud-Daula
The tour proceeds to the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, called the “Baby Taj,” for about 30 minutes. This mausoleum is noted for its detailed carvings and marble inlay work, offering a quieter alternative to the Taj Mahal.
30 min
Agra
Return to Agra Cantonment railway station by 5:30 PM to board the Gatimaan Express departing at 5:45 PM. The train arrives at Nizamuddin Railway Station in Delhi by 7:30 PM after a 1.5-hour journey.
Nizamuddin
Board the Gatimaan Express in Agra at 5:45 PM and arrive at Delhi’s Nizamuddin railway station by 7:30 PM. A driver will be waiting outside the coach to transfer the passenger back to their hotel, airport, or preferred location in Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.