Private day tour from Delhi to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with guide

This was another excellent 5 Senses tour (we have had many with them). Our cultural ambassador and driver was Balwinder Singh, a wonderful guy who we now call a friend. As we had asked for two nights in Agra in our customized experience, and since there was a full moon, we were able to see the Taj at dawn and in the moonlight. Magical! Don't be lazy and miss the early morning Taj--great light and fewer visitors. We also visited interesting Agra Fort, where Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son when he wanted to build a second, black Taj (and bankrupt the state). You can sit at the window where the Shah gazed at his beloved monument during the eight years of his captivity. In addition to Balwinder, 5 Senses booked a local guide who was knowledgeable and happy to answer our many questions. Finally, for lunch or dinner we highly recommend Salt Café, near the Radisson where we stayed. The food and service are great, and we ended up eating dinner there both nights. Homework suggestion: stream the Hindi film Jodha Akbar to watch before or after visiting the Fort to see how the Moghul court looked in its glory.

The Taj Mahal lived up to its reputation. I had been planning this trip for decades now. Finally I got this opportunity visit Delhi on work. I booked the day trip to Taj run by Five senses tours. Balwinder picked us on time and we left in a comfortable air-conditioned car. The Taj was breadth taking and even more impressive than imagined. The guide was outstanding and made it an enriching experience. We also saw another spectacular monument, the Agra Fort before returning to Dlehi by late evening. Very highly recommended.

We were picked up from our hotel and driven to the Taj Mahal, picking up a guide en route. We had the most amazing experience. The guides brought the whole experience alive.. sharing the history of the buildings and the characters involved in their creation and their journeys through life. No question was left unanswered and we had such fun.. with aspects we would have missed if not for the guides intricate knowledge. It was, in summary, one of the most amazing days - the guides were great company, they were informative amidst spectacular scenery. What was not to love?