Taj Mahal Private Day Tour from New Delhi.

Key Details

Duration
12 Hours
Pick up Location
Hotel lobby / Airport in Delhi
Live Guide
Yes
Language
English, Hindi, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French and German

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Overview

Don't leave New Delhi without seeing the Taj Mahal - India's most recognizable landmark. This private, chauffeured day tour visits Agra Fort en route to Shah Jahan's world-famous tribute to his beloved wife. Feel like a local in authentic Indian dress.

Tour Highlights

Visit 2 of India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the stunning Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Learn about Mughal architecture and history.
Marvel at the remarkable landscape and monuments.
Enjoy a delicious Indian lunch at a choice of popular restaurants.
Dress up in authentic India dress before going to the Taj Mahal.
Admire the stunning view of the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna river.

Tour Details

Visit the many places of interest on the way to the world-famous Taj Mahal, before enjoying a guided tour of the magnificent Mughal monument itself.

After picking you up from your hotel, your private chauffeur will stop at the Mehtab Bagh. From here you'll be able to enjoy the stunning view of the Taj Mahal, its image reflected in the mighty river Yamuna.

Then head to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, discovering the fusion of Hindu and Islamic design influences on the complex. Learn about the various functions of each building, including the pearl mosque and inlay palace amongst many others.

After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant at your own expense, visit a local family to get dressed up in authentic Indian dress before visiting the monument itself.

Discover how the Taj Mahal's instantly-recognizable dome was built by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum to commemorate his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. You'll explore the intricacies of its architecture both inside and out, strolling through its breathtaking garden and outlying red-sandstone buildings on a comprehensive guided tour before heading back to New Delhi.

What's Included

Round-trip Delhi -Agra-Delhi hotel transfer.
Private Guide
Personal chauffeur with an AC car.
Rent for Indian dress (Indian sari for ladies and Kurta with turban for gentlemen)
Visit to Taj mahal, Mahtab bagh & Agra fort
Fuel, parking fee and toll taxes.
Surcharge and Government taxes.

What's Not Included