Taj Mahal Tour

Great Tour but skip the shopping.

Pickup was on time. Driver was friendly and got us there and back without issue. Keep in mind, this is a long drive and the Delhi traffic especially when returning is terrible but that is reality in India. Picked up the tour guide in Agra and we took a rickshaw to the Taj Mahal. The guide quickly got us in skipping the lines and gave a really good overview of the architecture and history. He left us to go into the tomb on our own. Once in the tomb, there are guides that will give you further information. They work off tips but don’t insist on them. I thought the information they provided was worth the tip. We finished the Taj Mahal and went to lunch. We went to a local restaurant and were told order anything we want as it’s included in the tour. We didn’t go crazy but order a decent sized lunch with drinks. Food was very good as was the service. Out waiter ensured we knew that tip was not included so we provided a tip. Next up, and why I didn’t give the tour five stars, were Two stops at shops under the guise of education. We were quickly educated and walked to the gift shop which was the main purpose. Both shops have very nice but very overpriced items. We haggled over prices but I certainly did not get a great deal on the marble box I bought. Overall, I liked the tour but would be more insistent on skipping the shopping parts.

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A wonderful day at the Taj!

My tour started with Chandr, a very professional driver who picked me up in Delhi and drove me over three hours to Agra. He was a skilled driver who was not aggressive and ensured I was comfortable, even stopping along the way for a break, restroom, snacks. My guide met us in Agra and handled all entry to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. He was very knowledgeable on the story and background of both locations and made it an interactive tour. He was also great with taking pictures and knew all of the best spots to get a great shot! The duo took me to a lovely buffet restaurant with great food and service. There were two stops after the tours that were introduced to me as "educational opportunities" to see how ancient families carried out their trade- gem stones and art work. The first was definitely a tourist trap that was uncomfortable for me to get out of as I was ushers from room to room and vendor to vendor. I don't tend to shop while traveling so I had no interest in this. I declined stopping for the second opportunity understanding it would be the same environment. The guide and driver obliged my decision, so please know that you have a choice. The driver then drove me back to Delhi. On the way we drove into a monsoon which was something to experience, the roads flooded very quickly, however, my driver remained calm and skilled and got me to my hotel without issue. It was a great comfort to be with a skilled driver. Thank you to all!!

Response from the operator: Dear madam Kylie thank you very much for your lovely review we appreciate Kinds Regards

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Awesome tour to Taj Mahal

The tour was organized well by Mr.latif. Everything was spot on. The vehicle we got was clean and the driver was also handled us in a professional manner.

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Great tour of Agra and Delhi

I had booked Hotel Sunstar grand and was looking for a cab to travel to Agra since i was with wife and kid for Delhi sightseeing, I called the reception and they gave me their tour manager Latif's name, hence i booked the tour from him. His drivers are very trustworthy, on one occasion at Mathura we were at the stage of getting duped by a local guide, but the driver prevented this and accompanied us personally to the correct temple. Also we could trust him with our entire luggage, At Akshardham there was a huge queue and it would be late for us, hence he even offered to drop our luggage to the hotel, while we went sightseeing Akshardham temple. Also at Agra the Driver fell ill, still he was very determined to take us back to Delhi. A thorough professional service from Latif

Response from the operator: Dear Guest many Greetings and thanks a lot for kind review we appreciate and looking forward visit again many thanks

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Awesome tour!!

Awesome place to book your tours. Mr. Latif was very nice and gave us (4 people) a good rate. The vehicle we got was clean and the driver is very polite and the tour guide at Taj Mahal was also really nice. I have heard lots of scams happening at taj mahal when buying things but the tour guide warned us about everything and told us how to bargain :). Overall very trustworthy place to book your holidays. Thanks a lot!

Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your great review, about our service. it was very nice to meet Thanks Again Best Regards

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