Same-Day Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour by Gatimaan Express

Overview

See the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in a single day from Delhi. You travel on the Gatimaan Express, India’s fastest train, which takes about 100 minutes each way, so the day is comfortable rather than rushed.

In Agra your guide and an air-conditioned car meet you at the station. You visit the Taj Mahal, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, then the red sandstone Agra Fort, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Highlights

• Ride the Gatimaan Express, India’s fastest train
• Visit the Taj Mahal with a guide
• Explore Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Delhi

Itinerary

1. 1About 7:00

   Hotel pickup in Delhi

   Transfer to Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station.

2. 2About 8:10

   Gatimaan Express to Agra

   Arrive in Agra at about 9:50 and meet your guide and driver.

3. 3About 2–3 hours

   The Taj Mahal

   Walk through the gardens and visit the mausoleum with your guide.

4. 4Midday

   Lunch

   Lunch at a local restaurant.

5. 5About 1 hour

   Agra Fort

   Explore the Mughal fort and its palaces, with views of the Taj along the river.

6. 6About 17:50

   Train back to Delhi

   Arrive in Delhi at about 19:30 and transfer to your hotel.

Train times are approximate and set by Indian Railways. We confirm exact times when you book.

What’s included

Meeting point

Open larger map · Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Good to know

• The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday, so this tour does not run on Fridays.
• Food, tobacco and large bags are not allowed inside the Taj Mahal.
• Bring your passport: it is needed for train travel and monument entry.
• Wear comfortable shoes and modest clothing.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation terms for this tour are shown before you pay and in your confirmation. Many tours offer a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

Frequently asked questions