Taj Mahal Tour: India's Fastest Train Experience

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Experience a day tour from Delhi to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort via a superfast train. Maximize your time at the New 7 Wonder of the World and enjoy a guided visit to Agra Fort and the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah.

Duration: 12 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

New Delhi - Begin your day with a convenient pickup at 7:00 AM from your hotel, the airport, or any chosen location in Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram. Your driver will escort you to the Delhi Nizamuddin railway station and assist you in locating your train coach and seat, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
Board the Gatimaan Express, India’s fastest…

New Delhi - Begin your day with a convenient pickup at 7:00 AM from your hotel, the airport, or any chosen location in Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram. Your driver will escort you to the Delhi Nizamuddin railway station and assist you in locating your train coach and seat, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

Board the Gatimaan Express, India’s fastest train, departing at 8:10 AM and reaching Agra in just 1 hour and 40 minutes, arriving by 9:50 AM.

After your day in Agra, you’ll return on the same train—Gatimaan Express #12049, departing at 5:45 PM and bringing you back to Delhi by 7:30 PM.

Taj Mahal - At 9:50 AM, your driver and local tour guide will be ready to greet you at Agra Cantonment railway station, holding a placard with your name for easy identification. From there, you’ll proceed directly to the Taj Mahal.

This magnificent white marble monument is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a true emblem of love. Constructed in 1632 by Emperor Shah Jahan for his cherished wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal rests serenely along the Yamuna River. It’s more than just a mausoleum—the entire 42-acre complex includes a mosque, guest house, and exquisite gardens encircled by high red sandstone walls.

Your guide will lead you through the rich history, architecture, and romantic legacy of this globally renowned site.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Agra - After exploring Agra Fort, enjoy a well-deserved lunch break at a 5-star hotel. This is not just a quick meal—it’s a complete dining experience. Savor a delectable array of dishes crafted by top chefs, featuring high-quality ingredients and rich flavors from various cuisines. It’s the perfect way to unwind and recharge before continuing your day.
Agra Fort - Next, visit Agra Fort—one of India’s most significant historical sites. Once the primary residence of the Mughal emperors until the capital shifted to Delhi in 1638, this vast red sandstone fort is filled with palaces, courtyards, and tales from the past. Also known as Lal Qila or Fort Rouge, it’s a place where history truly comes alive.
Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah - Your next destination is the Tomb of I’timād-ud-Daulah, often referred to as the “Baby Taj.” This intricately detailed Mughal mausoleum is renowned for its delicate carvings and inlaid marble work, earning it the nickname “jewel box.” It’s a quieter, less crowded location that offers a serene glimpse into Mughal art and architecture.
Agra - Return to Agra Cantonment railway station by 5:30 PM to catch your train back to Delhi. The Gatimaan Express departs at 5:45 PM and arrives at Nizamuddin Railway Station in Delhi by 7:30 PM—a smooth and swift 1.5-hour journey to conclude your day.
Nizamuddin - Board the Gatimaan Express in Agra at 5:45 PM and arrive at Delhi’s Nizamuddin Station by 7:30 PM. Your driver will be waiting for you right outside your coach and will transport you comfortably back to your hotel, the airport, or any preferred location in Delhi, Noida, or Gurugram.

What's Included

Round-trip train tickets on India’s fastest train
Inclusive of all parking fees, tolls, fuel, and taxes
Meals included: Lunch, Breakfast & Supper on the train
Private live tour guide tailored to your itinerary
Complimentary 5 photos in Taj Mahal
Entrance fees to monuments included
Convenient pick-up and drop-off service within Delhi NCR

What's Not Included

Tips and Gratuities

Additional Information

For those with limited time to explore the Taj Mahal, avoid spending the day in traffic by opting for the train between Agra and Delhi. This choice minimizes travel time and maximizes your visit to one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Perfect for first-time visitors with a tight schedule, this private tour handles all logistics and ensures you capture…

Location

New Delhi

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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998andresh

Jun 24, 2024

Very recommended tour! - Our guide Afrin was very kind, she has very good mastery of Spanish, the tour included a lot of interesting places. The car was very clean and new, our driver very kind. Very good tour.

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Edgar_h

Jun 24, 2024

Great day in AGRA - Excellent tour guide and Driver. Mrs Afrin is very knowledgeable of the different visited places. Her explanations were very precise and self explained. Great tour

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Ryan1697

Jun 17, 2024

Taj Mahal trip - Anshu was very kind and knowledgeable guide, very easy and straightforward from the moment we got off the train until we got back. We were cared for all day and had everything we needed

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Stephen_m

Jun 17, 2024

Top trip India - Fantastic trip everything went as planned our guide was helpful and gracious. The service is very efficient

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Suzanne_l

Mar 15, 2025

The best way to get to Agra! - OMG the train to the Agra alone is completely worth this experience! Definitely the best way to travel. All connections went smoothly, Raju our guide was knowledgeable and accomodating of our slower pace, the hotel lunch was lovely (Marriott, be prepared to buy your water as not included, or take with you from the car), however we had to choose between Agra Fort and 'Baby Taj' which isn't clear on the itinerary on Viator, and the 5 free photos was a complicated process so we went with the 42 which were taken (IRA2000). This though is just a heads up, we thoroughly enjoyed our day. We were an hour early for the return train after completing Taj/ Agra Fort/ so do ask to include something else if you find yourself in the same position. Also FYI if you are after a small Taj Mahal keepsake they are available from platform 1 at the train station at a very reasonable price, so you don't have to succumb to be trawled around the usual tourist shopping traps in order to find one! Or buy from touts.

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Gira_p

Apr 27, 2025

5 star for driver and guide 1 star for tour company - First, I would like to say that our guide and driver were extremely organized and communicated with us thoroughly timely sent us pictures of what they would look like I would give them a five star rating. Arun Kumar was our driver in Agra and Anshu. Singh was our guide. There was a bit of confusion with our lunch as well. Our lunch was included in the price and ticket that we had but were told that we had to pay for our lunch. I had to pull out our ticket. Luckily I had Wi-Fi. Our guide had to call the Tour company and reconfirm. Seems like there was some confusion with these things My other concern or what people should be aware of is that your tour will be done possibly two hours prior to your train time. I think they do this as it’s hard to tell how many tourist and wait times may be at the Taj and Fort We were taken to a coffee shop and stayed there for approximately two hours to kill some time other tourists that were on the same train. We also dropped at the same coffee shop so we ended up having a good time. Otherwise it would be extremely boring. My concern and issue is with the Tour company as we were coming back prior to getting on the train literally five minutes. I was told that my daughter was placed on a waiting list for the train. Mind you it was just her and I traveling. they keep telling me that this is OK. It happens all the time. I don’t think that was the case. They put us onto the train and then was told that they’re gonna find us a seat. I also saw some exchange of money between our guide and the conductor. The conductor tried to help as much as he could. I was left standing for about 30 minutes of the train ride then they asked if I would go into a different compartment and separate from my daughter who is only 15 years old I said no and remain standing. mind you this was a tour that was booked three months ago. So it seems like the Tour company might have forgotten to purchase one of the tickets. As I spoke to more people on the train some told me they just booked the ticket four days ago. Luckily a gentleman stood up for us and spoke with a conductor how this was not the fault but the Tour company’s fault and they should be attempting to assist us. A kind gentleman that was sitting next to my daughter exchange states with another gentleman in the first class cabin and then I was able to sit down with my daughter. This was ridiculous. I did not hear any thing from the Tour company. I I only heard back from the driver and the tour guide making sure that we were OK. For this, I would give the tour company of one star. Please check and reconfirm that you have your round-trip tickets and that your seats are confirmed. They carry all of the tickets so we don’t have access to them. Moving forward I will always make sure that I have the train tickets. Make sure that the train seats are confirmed and that no one is placed on a waiting list.

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Brent_r

Feb 24, 2025

Terrible Communication and Organizaton - Look Elsewhere - Terrible communication - vacation ruining mistakes made. We booked the first class train option FOUR months in advance. Company confirmed about a week ahead of the activity that we were good to go via WhatsApp. The afternoon before the scheduled activity (Thursday) the operator let us know that, in fact, the Taj is closed on Fridays. Maybe I'm the idiot who didn't do research, but why was this not told to me when we booked or at the time of confirmation even the week before? Why can I book this on Fridays at all? We then said we would go and just look from afar, but we were then told we were NOT even confirmed on a train reservation and we would be accommodated with a van from Delhi to Agra. Just so we are clear - that drive is 3.5 hours each way with NO traffic (hotel concierge said it would probably be 4-5 hours with traffic). So, now we have two major problems. The tour was not going to be what was booked and confirmed AND we do not have the transport we paid for. Great. Two GIANT missteps in my opinion for a tour operator. Two of our group had to drop out if we went a day later but they could not confirm if we would indeed have train transportation on that day. This small bit is not their fault, but would have been possible to fix if they contacted us further in advance of the Friday closure issue. So I'm left with two things I'm still scratching my head about. Why can I book on Friday and not hear about the Taj being closed until about 14 hours before my departure? Why was my tour confirmed a week ahead of time? Why were my train tickets never even booked? As a result of this company's terrible organization skills, they made 24 hours of my vacation a living hell, trying to salvage seeing the Taj for all of our group (minus the two leaving a day earlier). Don't trust these people. They have a lot to learn about communication.

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J1763pfemilym

Feb 24, 2025

Do not book - they’re scammers - This is a terrible tour company. We booked months in advance since the Taj Mahal was the #1 attraction we wanted to see in India and 12 hours before we were supposed to go they informed us that the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays so we would be unable to go. It has always been closed on Fridays but they still allowed us to book the tour for a Friday and waited til the very last minute to let us know. This was the last day of a 12 day trip for me so there was no way to reschedule and I ended up not being able to see the main thing I came all the way to India for. DO NOT book with this company they are scammers.

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Maps30514418884

Feb 24, 2025

Scammers - do NOT book! - Do NOT book with this company - they are SCAMMERS! My friends and I booked this tour months in advance. However, the company waited until the day before our tour was scheduled for to tell us that the Taj Mahal wasn’t open for visitors on Fridays. They instead offered to still let us go but that we’d only be able to see the Taj from a distance and not go inside or we could go the day after but not be able to take the train there, adding another 2-3 hours of travel each way via car. The company should have never let us book the tour for a Friday to begin with and should have so closed this information to us when we booked, not the day before the tour. They absolutely screwed us over and ruined our trip as we were unable to find last minute options. Avoid booking with this company at all costs!

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Elizabethph8992ei

Feb 21, 2025

Unprofessional and uncommunicative - We were supposed to go on this tour but ultimately could not. The day before we were scheduled to leave for Agra, the operator told us — for the first time — that we could not go to the Taj Mahal on the day we booked because it was closed on Fridays (we had booked the tour five months in advance). While we confirmed this is true and it is a little on us for not doing our research beforehand, it is unacceptable that the company never flagged this for us when booking. To top it off, the company had not even purchased our train tickets, so even if we had decided to go on the tour without seeing the Taj, we wouldn’t have been able to. When booking a tour, you expect that the details will be handled and that you will be able to get what you booked. This was not the case with this company. I will note that they did refund us, but that does not adequately compensate the stress of trying to plan a new trip at the last minute. I would not recommend this company or tour to a friend.

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