Same day Taj Mahal tour from Delhi

Literally an 11th hour decision. At 11pm made a request via my hotel to arrange a day trip for the next day from Gurgaon to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal, and they pulled through for me. Left the hotel at 7am and arrived just before noon. I met with my guide Ankit at Agra and we immediately set out for Taj Mahal. Ankit has a wonderfully soothing voice as he shares interesting historical facts about Taj Mahal and later at Agra Fort which we visited after a detour for lunch and the ubiquitous souvenir shop. Taj Mahal is amazing! Pictures do not do justice. Seeing the building in person you will really appreciate all the details. Like the carvings on the walls, the inlay of semi precious stones and how the marble white changes color around the building. Agra fort deserves love and attention too! I could have spent half a day there! So much history and details, with different generations adding different styles and materials to the fort. I step through one doorway and it felt like traveling through a portal. I wish I could have heard more stories about how life was like 400+ years ago for those who were living in there. I definitely recommend a visit to both these beautiful places. Make sure you arrange your visit via a trusted party. As a solo traveller this trip, I felt secure with the hotel arrangements who liaised with this company, and also under Ankit's care as my guide during my visit.

Three of us having great time with Mr. Ankit, who willing to go all the way to guide us in this trip. His patience knowledge of history has impressed us alot. We really highly recommend his service.

Once in a lifetime experience! Taj Mahal is breathtaking and more majestic in real life. It was easy to book the tour with the help of Mr Ankit Gupta. Pick up time can be negotiated . Our driver Gurmeet was very pleasant, and also provided some tourist info along the way. The tour guide in Agra was very informative and knowledgeable. Met Mr Gupta in person and he helped organised another Delhi Tour and also our transfer to the hospital. The only downside of the tour, was that we were taken by the tour guide to a marble factory nearby. After a demonstration of their craft then you are taken inside to the 'shop' where you are pressured into buying overpriced items. It was awkward and it kind of ruined the beautiful day we had. The guide also suggested that that he should show us a carpet/rug factory nearby but we quickly said no. I know its part of the tours as they get commissions for taking tourists to these shops/factories, but it just plain annoying and tacky. Just beware of this maybe ask the driver and guide that you are not interested, regardless what they say.