Tour Overview
Same Day Agra Tour by Shatabdi express is a fantastic journey which gives you incredible things to experience about Taj Mahal. We offer a Shatabdi Express journey that is worth exploring to discover things about Taj Mahal.
It's easy to travel on a train. Same Day Agra Tour by Shatabdi Express Train is a fast and economical way to see the city of Agra. There is no extra cost of a hotel stay when you return by night. Besides visiting key tourist sites such as Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Tomb of Itimad-ud Daulah, you can also visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Fatehpur Sikri. You can shop local handicrafts at the bazaars of Agra.
Tour Highlights Same Day Agra Tour by Shatabdi Express Train
- Tour Type: Same day Agra Tour by Shatabdi Express Train
- Pick-up Included: From Delhi & Nearby
- Tour Duration: 01 Day
- Destinations Covered: Agra, Fathepur Sikri
- Guide: English Speaking Guide
- Monuments Covered: Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Tomb of Salim Chisti and Buland Darwaza
- Car Type: Air Conditioned Maruti Dzire or Toyota Etios
- Cancellation Policy: Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
Same Day Agra Tour By Shatabdi Express Price Details
| Validity | Price per person in USD | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valid All Time | 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 or 6+ People |
| Adult (Age: 15 - 99 yrs) | USD 160 | USD 120 | USD 115 | USD 110 | USD 110 | USD 105 |
| Child (Age: 05 - 14 yrs) | USD 75 | USD 50 | USD 30 | USD 25 | USD 20 | USD 20 |
Detailed Itinerary of Same Day Agra Tour By Shatabdi Express
05:00 A.M- Pick up by the driver
Early in the morning the tour driver will pick you up from either your hotel or any chosen spot in the capital/ NCR. You will be transferred to New Delhi Railway Station where you can board Shatabdi Express train for Agra.
06:10- Departure from Delhi
The train will leave for Agra by 6:10 AM. Breakfast will be served on board.
08:10- Reach Agra and visit Taj Mahal
Once you reach Agra the tour representative will meet you at Agra Cantt railway station. It takes around 2 hrs to reach Agra and so you will be there by 8:10AM. In Agra a Govt approved tour guide will take you for Taj Mahal viewing. This wonderful monument was made by 5th Mughal ruler Shahjahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal is located on banks of River Yamuna and it is one of the most visited monuments in the country.
11:00 hours: Visit Agra Fort
After seeing Taj Mahal you will proceed to see another brilliant monument- Agra Fort. This red sandstone fort is spread across an area of 94 acres. Agra Fort is also called as the Sister Monument of Taj. For an extremely long time, Agra Fort was regarded as seat of the Mughal kind. Inside the fort there is a museum containing several items of ancient era.
1.00 P.M- Lunch Break
After Agra Fort you will stop somewhere for lunch. Opt for Mughlai cuisine as the food is extremely tasty and aromatic.
2:00 PM-Indulge in some shopping
Agra presents a wonderful shopping experience to the tourist. Visit the local bazaars for buying handicrafts, and souvenirs. You will also get marble items in Agra. These bazaars are full of small shops selling local delicacies. Buy petha which is a well- known Indian dessert from Agra bazaars.
3:00 P.M- Visit to Fathepur Sikri
Once you are through with your lunch, you should leave for Fatehpur Sikri in a private taxi. Fatehur Sikri was made by Mughal kind Akbar to mark his victory over Gujarat. The city is in ruins now and you can still imagine its charm and grandeur in the ancient era. Some of the key places to see in Fatehpur Sikri are Tomb of Salim Chisti and Buland Darwaza.
7:30 PM- Return back to Agra
You will now return back to Agra. It takes less than 1 hour. If you wish you can again visit Taj Mahal. Rest for some time and indulge in some light snacking.
8:30 PM: Departure from Agra
In the evening the tour driver you will drop you at Agra Cantt Railway Station. Here you will board Shatabdi Express for Delhi. The train departs at 9:15 P.M from the station. Dinner will be provided to you in the train.
11:30 PM- Reach Delhi
You will be in capital late at night. Once in Delhi, you will be transferred to wherever you want. This is end of Same Day Agra Tour by Shatabdi Express.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Tour Inclusions
- Both side transfer.
- Early morning from hotel to Delhi Railway Station.
- Late evening pick-up from Delhi Railway Station to your desired destination.
- Train ticket (Delhi – Agra and Agra – Delhi) AC chair car.
- Packages mineral water.
- Monuments entry fees.
- Lunch in Bon Barbecue.
- English speaking guide in Agra.
- AC car for all sightseeing at Agra.
- All applicable taxes.
- One side Horse ride included for Taj Mahal.
Tour Exclusions
- Any tipping for guide & driver.
Available Transport Options
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
The fastest train between Delhi and Agra is the Shatabdi Express. It travels at a maximum speed of 110kmph, which is faster than most other trains.
The fare of the Shatabdi Express is ₹ 820 for the AC chair car and for the evening train the fare is ₹ 740 per person.
Agra Cantt is the closest railway station to Taj Mahal. It’s about a 20-minute drive.
The cost of the same day Agra tour by Shatabdi Express tour depends on a few factors. The first one is the time of booking, which directly affects the price. The second factor is the package you choose.
Yes, you can explore the historical monuments from inside during COVID-19, but you need to follow the guidelines given by the government authorities.
Awards & Applauds
Any Question?
We adhere to Covid appropriate behaviour: Please note that all our cabs are sanitazied after each trip. All our drivers and staff persons are fully vaccinated and wear masks at all times.
Reviews
Amazing experience with Asif !!!!
We booked the private train tour as a group of 4 members and it was an absolutely fantastic experience - everything ran smoothly. Our Driver picks up ontime in our hotel. Our tour guide Mr. Asif (Excellent tour guide in my life) pickup went smoothly from Agra railway station.
Rock
Washington DC
Great Tour
Asif was my guide in taj mahal and he did his job very well he tooks nice photo and he was very knowledgeable i highly recommend asif thank you so much
Mohsen
Washington DC
Taj Mahal Tour
We had an excellent guide his name was Ashush. This is a beautifully guided tour. A must see when you come to Delhi.
Tracey R
Vancouver, Canada
Excellent tour
I went to Agra by car ashish arranged everything for us tour was very smooth once we reached agra I got it guide asif then we went taj mahal his knowledge was great and English was excellent I really appreciate his job thank you asif to took nice photo at taj mahal we saw some local crafts also thank you ashish and asif
Sivatha
Canada
