From Delhi: All Inclusive Taj Mahal & Agra Tour With 5*Lunch

The Taj Mahal is the main event, but this private day trip gives you a fuller picture of Agra: the great white mausoleum, the red sandstone fort and the smaller tomb known as the Baby Taj. With a car from Delhi and a guide waiting in Agra, you can spend the day seeing the sights instead of piecing together transport.

I like two things in particular: a private guide can adjust the visit to your pace, and the route includes both Agra Fort and Itimad-ud-Daulah, not just the Taj. The five-star hotel lunch can also make a long day more comfortable, provided you choose a booking option that includes it.

One point needs checking before you book: the $20 starting price does not necessarily include either monument tickets or lunch. The schedule also differs on how long you spend at the Taj, and it labels the meal stop as breakfast even though the tour is described as including lunch.

At a glance

• Three major Agra sights: Visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itimad-ud-Daulah in one day.
• Private Delhi transport: Pickup and drop-off are offered across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad.
• A guide in Agra: Guides on this route have included Imtiaz, Faisal, Mehfooz, also called Jelly, and Anshu.
• Lunch depends on your option: A five-star hotel meal is offered, but confirm it is included in the price you select.
• Plan around Friday: The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday.

A private ride from Delhi to Agra