Explore Agra’s Wonders By Train
Tour Overview
Enjoy a Delhi to Agra same day tour by Shatabdi Express, a convenient way to visit the Taj Mahal and Agra’s famous heritage sites in just one day. This Agra day trip from Delhi by train includes the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and the historic city of Fatehpur Sikri.
Start your morning with a comfortable Shatabdi Express train journey from Delhi to Agra. On arrival, meet your private guide and driver for a guided visit to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. After lunch, continue to Fatehpur Sikri, the impressive former capital of Emperor Akbar, known for its grand Mughal architecture and red sandstone buildings.
In the evening, return to Delhi by Shatabdi Express with dinner served on board. This same day Agra tour from Delhi includes train tickets, private air-conditioned transportation, a local guide, and monument entrance fees, making it an easy and comfortable way to experience the Taj Mahal without staying overnight in Agra.
Tour Highlights
- Shatabdi Express: Travel comfortably between Delhi and Agra with breakfast and dinner served on board.
- Taj Mahal: Explore Agra’s iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site with a private guide.
- Agra Fort: Discover the impressive Mughal fortress and its historic palaces and courtyards.
- Fatehpur Sikri: Visit Emperor Akbar’s former capital and admire its remarkable red sandstone architecture.
- Sunset at Mehtab Bagh: Enjoy beautiful evening views of the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna River.
- Private Tour: Travel comfortably with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle.
- Delhi Drop-Off: Return to your hotel, airport, or preferred location in Delhi after the tour.
Tour Itinerary:
Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel or preferred location in Delhi/NCR. Your private driver will take you to New Delhi Railway Station, where you’ll board the Shatabdi Express to Agra for a comfortable morning journey.
Board the Shatabdi Express from New Delhi Railway Station for your journey to Agra. Breakfast is served on board, giving you time to relax and enjoy the comfortable train ride before starting your Agra sightseeing tour.
Before visiting the Taj Mahal, learn more about its history and significance in our guide to why the Taj Mahal is so famous.
Arrive at Agra Cantt Railway Station around 8:10 AM, where your tour representative will meet you and accompany you to the Taj Mahal. Meet your government-approved local guide and explore this iconic monument, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Located beside the Yamuna River, the Taj Mahal is celebrated for its white-marble architecture and intricate craftsmanship and is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided visit and take time to capture memorable photographs before continuing to Agra Fort.
After visiting the Taj Mahal, continue to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former centre of Mughal power. Explore its impressive red sandstone courtyards, palaces, and audience halls while your guide shares the fort’s history and significance.
Take a break for lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy traditional Mughlai cuisine, known for its rich flavours, aromatic spices, and influence from the Mughal culinary tradition. Relax and recharge before continuing your Agra sightseeing.
After lunch, take some time to explore Agra’s local bazaars, known for marble handicrafts, traditional souvenirs, and other locally made items. You can also try Agra’s famous petha, a traditional sweet and one of the city’s best-known local specialities.
After exploring Agra, travel by private vehicle to Fatehpur Sikri, the historic Mughal capital built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. Explore its impressive red sandstone architecture, including the Tomb of Salim Chishti and Buland Darwaza, one of the most striking gateways of the Mughal era.
Learn more about the region’s history in our complete Agra travel guide.
After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, return to Agra by private vehicle and head to Mehtab Bagh for a relaxing sunset experience. Enjoy panoramic views of the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna River as the evening light creates a beautiful backdrop for photographs. After sunset, enjoy some light refreshments before heading to Agra Cantt Railway Station for your evening train back to Delhi.
Your driver will take you to Agra Cantt Railway Station to board the Shatabdi Express at 9:25 P.M. for your return journey to Delhi. Settle into your seat and enjoy dinner served on board as you relax after a full day of sightseeing in Agra and Fatehpur Sikri.
Arrive in Delhi late at night, where your private transfer will take you to your hotel, airport, or preferred location. This marks the end of your Delhi to Agra same day tour by Shatabdi Express and Fatehpur Sikri.
Want to explore more of North India? Continue your journey with our 4 Days Golden Triangle Tour, covering Agra, Jaipur, and Delhi. For an earlier start and the chance to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise, consider our Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Delhi.
Tour Includes
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, airport, or railway station in Delhi/NCR
- Shatabdi Express train tickets for Delhi–Agra–Delhi journey
- Breakfast and dinner served on board the Shatabdi Express
- Monument entrance fees and applicable camera fees
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver for Agra sightseeing
- Professional government-approved local guide in Agra
- Fuel, parking charges, toll taxes, and applicable interstate taxes
- Bottled drinking water
- All applicable government taxes (GST)
Tour Excludes
- Accommodation or hotel stay in Delhi or Agra
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Souvenir photos (available for purchase)
- Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any services not specifically listed under inclusions
