Taj Mahal and Agra Fort private tour from Delhi

After being picked up at your accommodation in Delhi, you will be driven towards Agra (approx. 4-hour drive). Your first stop is the Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Mughal architectural wonder. With your private guide, enter the 94-acre (34-hectare) brick fort, noting the mix of Islamic and Hindu influences in its design. Learn about the purposes of the various buildings such as the Hall of Private Audience (Diwan-i-Khas), Pearl Fort (Moti Masjid), Mirror Palace (Sheesh Mahal) and the Hall of Public Audience (Diwan-i-Am).

Next, enjoy a lunch of Indian dishes at a local restaurant before continuing your tour to the second UNESCO World Heritage Site in Agra and perhaps India’s most iconic landmark, the Taj Mahal. Built in the mid-1600s, this white marble mausoleum was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in dedication to his wife. Learn about the Turkish, Indian and Persian architectural styles as you admire the detailed interior and exterior décor, the beautiful garden and the general magnificence of the place with your guide. Then, head to your last attraction, the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, another mausoleum sometimes referred to as the Baby Taj, as it was one inspiration for the Taj Mahal and sits just across the river from it. Learn from your guide about the Persian influences behind the design of the tomb as you admire its stone inlay and trellis work. Your day trip then ends with the return drive to Delhi, followed by drop-off at your local accommodation.