Taj Mahal and Agra Fort: Guided Day Tour from New Delhi

A very friendly driver and a super clean car were the foundation for an excellent experience. Additionally, the guide in Agra was very knowledgeable providing both a good overview but also great details to set everything in context. The whole trip was really valuable. FYI: The full-day trip was actually from Gurugram not from New Delhi.

What a great tour! I was a little anxious to travel alone as it was my first time in India, but my driver Sanjeev arrived right on time as scheduled at 7am at my hotel in Gurgaon. He was very friendly, the car was clean, his driving was calm. He stopped a few times for me at the better travel stops for washroom, coffee, etc. Once we arrived in Agra, we were joined by Shyam my tour guide. He explained the ticketing process at the Taj Mahal to me and made sure he stayed by my side, even got in the line and purchased the entry fee tickets on my behalf, got me a bottled water, made sure I had an umbrella with me, etc. Shyam was the best tour guide I've ever had, and I've been on quite a few private and group tours through Viator, etc. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the Taj Mahal and made sure that I understood all the sites and the history on the property as well. He took a lot of photographs of me, was even excited to do so and he has a skill in the photographer area! We also traveled to Agra Fort which was just as incredible, and again he knew the lay of the land and was able to guide me through the maze of rooms and areas with a history lesson all along the way. I can't say enough about Shyam's friendliness, deep knowledge of India history, and passion for these landmarks. Needless to say, seeing the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort would be incredible even if on my own, but I would not have understood what I was witnessing like I was able to with Shyam at my side! He also took me to a few upscale shops to see the marble/gemstone pieces being made and to see local art, where I was able to confidently purchase a hand cut emerald and a few other gifts for my wife and home. The drive home was also peaceful. We didn't stop for lunch but was offered and had snacks along the way, I was glad we used the extra time to visit a few shops instead of a sit down lunch. Again, best experience I could possibly ask for in a tour!

Sunny arranged the trip for 3 of us from Delhi to Agra and back in a day. Since the fog was dense in the morning, our guide, Pavan, suggested that we visit the Agra Fort first to provide time for the fog to clear. That was a great idea and we enjoyed thebfort and learned about the history at that time. PAVAN was knowledgeable and explained clearly. The Taj Mahal was the next highlight and the sun broke through the fog slowly but surely. It was surreal to see the Taj through the breaking fog as we entered and then to admire its glory under the shining sun. The guide and the driver (Mr Sharma) were also helpful with our mother. Will be happy to use their services again if needed. Thank you. We were a family of 3 without kids, but the selection below only provides teens or little kids. We did a mother and daughters trip.