Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 27 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train worth booking?
Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train is a 14-hour experience in New Delhi, India, from $148 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 27 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (27)
- Duration
- 14 hours
- From
- $148 per person
Step back in time and discover the glory of Indian's Mughal Empire on this private day tour to Agra from Delhi. Visit India’s world famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Your own private guide will ensure that you get an in-depth experience of these emblematic structures.
What you get
About this experience
Step back in time and discover the glory of Indian's Mughal Empire on this private day tour to Agra from Delhi. Visit India’s world famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Your own private guide will ensure that you get an in-depth experience of these emblematic structures.
What's included
Included
- Round-Trip Train Ticket AC Chair Car between (Delhi - Agra)
- Monument entrance fees
- Live Demonstration of Handmade Embroidery (Zardozi)
- Professional private live tour guide
- All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle
- Live Demonstration of Hand Knotted Carpet weaving
- Live Demonstration of Marble craftsmanship
- Buffet Lunch
- Pickup from Hotel / Airport or any other desired location in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram
Not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities (recommended)
What you'll see and do
New Delhi Railway Station
You will be picked up from your hotel in Delhi/Gurgaon/Noida at 5am and transferred to the New Delhi railway station to board a super fast deluxe train to the city of Taj Mahal - Agra. At 6am your train Shatabdi Exp (Train No. 12002) departs from the New Delhi railway station. Breakfast will be served on board during this 2-hour journey.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Upon arrival to Agra Cantonment railway station at 8am, you will be greeted by your driver with your name on the nameplate at the main exit gate. He will transfer you to a 4/5 star hotel, where you will have some time to freshen up and, later meet your tour guide in the hotel lobby.
30 minutes here
Taj Mahal
Your tour will start at 9am with a visit to the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India". It is one of the world’s most celebrated structures and a symbol of India’s rich history.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Agra Fort
At 11:30am continue your tour by visiting Agra Fort, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. from red sandstone. The maze of the courtyards, mosques and private chambers of the fort echoes the story of the Mughal Empire.
60 minutes here · Admission included
At 1pm you will make a stop for lunch at a local air-conditioned restaurant.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Mehtab Bagh
If time permit we visit Mehtab Bagh (own expense) the moonlit garden believed to have been designed by Shah Jahan to view the Taj on moonlit nights, far away from the maddening crowd, The garden complex is situated on the left bank of Yamuna opposite to Taj Mahal. Here you can witness the sunset over the Taj Mahal.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Sanskriti's Imperial Gems
You may enjoy some shopping in Agra is known for its fabulous handicrafts. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra's major handicraft products beside an inlay are: brass-ware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery and leather accessories and clothes.
60 minutes here
At the end of your memorable day, you will be transferred back to the Agra Cantt Railway Station to catch your train and Train Depart at 5:40pm to New Delhi.
30 minutes here
Nizamuddin Railway Station
Your train arrives in Nizamuddin Railway Station New Delhi at 7:30pm, you will be met by a driver who will return you to the airport or your hotel in New Delhi.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New Delhi
Pickup from Hotel / Airport or any other desired location in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Pickup from Hotel / Airport or any other desired location in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram
Options you can book
Cost: 1st Class AC Chair Car
This Package Includes: Private Vehicle + Live Tour Guide + Buffet Lunch + Return Train Tickets + Monument Entrance Fees
Cost: 2nd Class AC Chair Car
This Package Includes: Private Vehicle + Live Tour Guide + Buffet Lunch + Return Train Tickets + Monument Entrance Fees
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, cmn, ja, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Nikita Holidays
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All Travelers date of birth, gender, Passport number and Nationality are required at time of booking
- Dress code is smart casual
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Not recommended for participants with back, heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Please carry a valid ID like a passport, drivers license, or student identity card. The ID should contain your passenger photograph
- The Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 27 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
27 verified traveler reviews for Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great Tour!
This was an amazing tour from the moment we were picked up our hotel in Delhi, driven to the Delhi train station, where we were put on the appropriate car and guided to our seats. We were then picked up in Agra by our driver and guide Rocky, who was excellent. Rocky’s knowledge of the Taj Mahal and its rich history, as well as the Agra, Fort, and various other things pointed out on our drive-through the city, were excellent. Two thumbs up, would definitely recommend. S
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Greetings from India !!! Thank you for your precious and positive Feedback. It is our endeavor to deliver excellent services for al our guests and it is a pleasure to know that you had a memorable trip with us. Your reviews are always motivating and help us make better. Hope to see you again in Incredible India to explore some other part of this diverse country. Thanks & Regards Puneet Sharma Call/ Whatsapp (24/7): +91-9837210930
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We recommended Nikita Holidays to anyone who would like to make a tour from New Delhi to Agra Taj Mahal
We totally enjoyed our day trip to the Taj Mahal. The Nikita Holidays's staffs were very nice and very knowledgeable , we were pick up on time at train stations. We were happy to find a service like this that provides both transportation and sightseeing. We give the driver Omkar 10 pts
Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Greetings from India !!! Thank you for your precious and positive Feedback. It is our endeavor to deliver excellent services for all our guests and it is a pleasure to know that you had a memorable trip with us. Your reviews are always motivating and help us make better. Hope to see you again in Incredible India to explore some other part of this diverse country. Thanks & Regards Puneet Sharma Call/Whatsapp (24/7): +91-9837210930
via Viator
This was an amazing full day tour...
<p>This was an amazing full day tour, and when I say full day it certainly was that being picked up at 5am from the hotel and dropped back at about midnight ...made this a very long day.....but well worth it!<br/> We were picked up and taken to the train station, escorted right to our seats! the train ride takes about 2hrs. Rocky our tour guide was at the station to meet us, we then went to the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort another fort out of town, plus lunch and visiting shops and markets in Agra. If you have only a day this is the tour to do! Recommended!</p>
via Viator
Very well organised with...
<p>Very well organised with professionals managing each step of the journey to Agra and back. Our guide in Agra, Rajesh, was very knowledgeable and gave us a good balance of history and great sights. Overall the tour surpassed our expectations - great day out</p>
via Viator
First, it's probably partially my...
<p>First, it's probably partially my fault for booking a tour that's so long hotel pickup at 5am, planned dropoff at midnight. It would have been a brutally long day if we had completed the entire thing. </p> <p>But that said, by lunchtime, the guide let me know that we were ahead of schedule, and he planned to be done by 4pm, which would leave me 5.5 hours waiting for my train back to Delhi. I ended up paying the driver to take me back to Delhi by car it cost 95 rather than waiting so long for the train. Overall, the scheduling issues left a very bad taste for me. </p> <p>Even beyond the scheduling problems, this tour didn't live up to the high expectations I have developed for Viator tours. The guide was very nice and friendly, but he was a little difficult to understand and didn't seem as knowledgeable as past guides I've had. The logistics of hotel pickup, train dropoff, and meeting the guide were needlessly complicated. There were 5 people involved, and I felt like I kept getting handed over to someone different. </p> <p>As with many of these tours, there is a shopping component which involves them taking you around to handicraft shops where the owners try to get you to buy stuff. It's a mixed bag in terms of how much pressure there is to buy, but I get tired of saying no to people over and over again. I wanted to sightsee, not deal with pressured shopping situations. </p> <p>Taj Mahal was absolutely incredible, well worth the trip alone. Agra fort was interesting since you're already in the area, but couldn't hold a candle to the Taj Mahal. I intentionally selected a tour involving Fatehpur Sikri based on a friend's recommendation. It's an interesting place, but it is REALLY far out of the way. It ends up adding 3-4 hours to the trip. I think it would be worth seeing if you were in Agra for a few days, but for a single-day trip I wish I had chosen a half-day tour of just Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Your mileage may vary.</p>
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 14 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $148 to $236
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 9
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Nikita Holidays, who run 93 experiences we rank across 15 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.1.
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Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Delhi.
How much does Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train cost?
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Prices start at $148 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Delhi usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train take?
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Plan for about 14 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Delhi is not rushed.
Is Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 27 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New Delhi, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 14-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train?
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Around 9 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Delhi can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Delhi and add a light layer if any part of the 14-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Delhi within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New Delhi?
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On Outty we rank every New Delhi experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Private Day Trip From Delhi with 5* Lunch, 5 Nights 6 Days Private Golden Triangle Tour - Delhi Agra Jaipur, Old & New Delhi Private City Tour – Traveler’s Choice (Top Rated). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New Delhi?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New Delhi?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train?
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Included: Round-Trip Train Ticket AC Chair Car between (Delhi - Agra); Monument entrance fees; Live Demonstration of Handmade Embroidery (Zardozi); Professional private live tour guide; and All Transfers/Sightseeing’s by air conditioned private vehicle. Not included: Drinks; and Gratuities (recommended). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 466 listed pickup locations in and around New Delhi. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train offered in?
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It is offered in German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in New Delhi. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train?
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Across 27 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, value for money. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
What booking options are available for Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra from Delhi by Train?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Cost: 1st Class AC Chair Car, Cost: 2nd Class AC Chair Car. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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