Agra Fort at a glance
Agra Fort is a red sandstone fortress in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, on the bank of the Yamuna. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, and UNESCO describes it as an imperial city inside a sandstone fortress. You will also see it called Lal Qila, Fort Rouge and Qila-i-Akbari. The Taj Mahal lies about 2.5 km away. From the marble pavilions inside the fort you look toward it across the river, though haze and winter fog can hide it.
This guide covers tickets and timings, tours, the history from Akbar to Shah Jahan, the palaces inside, the Musamman Burj, the Taj Mahal, day trips from Delhi, the Golden Triangle, Fatehpur Sikri, Itimad-ud-Daulah and Mehtab Bagh, the weather, getting there and where to stay. Prices are in Indian rupees (INR), for 2026, and they change.
Our picks: Agra Fort and Taj Mahal tours
If Agra is one stop on a longer trip, the three- and four-day Golden Triangle tours handle the road from Delhi, with monument tickets extra. For a day in Agra, the private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort tours cover both sights, and the sunrise half day suits you if you want to be at the Taj early. The Baby Taj and Mehtab Bagh trip is a short add-on at sunset.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Private four-day Golden Triangle tour from Delhi
- Private car and local guides
- Hotel, airport or station pickup
- Battery bus at the Taj Mahal
Four days through the Golden Triangle, with Agra Fort and the Baby Taj on day two. Entry tickets are extra, and the three hotel nights with breakfast come only with the hotel option.
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Private three-day Golden Triangle tour from Delhi
- Private car and guides
- Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
- Battery bus to the Taj Mahal
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur in three days, with Agra Fort on day two. Monument tickets are extra, and the two hotel nights with breakfast come only with the hotel option.
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Taj Mahal sunrise and Agra Fort half day
- Fast-track access
- Golf cart to the Taj Mahal
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Sunrise at the Taj Mahal, then the fort, with a private car and an official guide. Monument entry tickets are extra.
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Baby Taj and Mehtab Bagh at sunset
- Pickup anywhere in Agra
- Private guide
- Inlay demonstration
Two stops and a sunset view toward the Taj Mahal. Entry to the Baby Taj and Mehtab Bagh is included only with the matching option.
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Private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort tour with pickup
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private air-conditioned car
- Guide and water
Both big sights in one private outing. Monument tickets are part of it only with the matching option, so check the option before you book.
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Private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort tour with a licensed guide
- Licensed guide
- Private air-conditioned car
- Tolls, parking and fuel
Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with a private guide and no transport to sort out. Entry to both monuments is included only with the matching option.
Check availability →Agra Fort and Taj Mahal tours
Guided fort visits, sunrise tours and day trips from Delhi, with live prices and availability. Check whether the entry ticket is included before you book.
Plan your visit
Start with tickets and tours, then add the Taj Mahal and the evening show.
Agra Fort tickets
Entry fees for foreign, SAARC and BIMSTEC and Indian visitors, Friday rates and timings.
Agra tours
Fort, Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri: what each place is and how to combine them.
Light and sound show
The programme, the two language slots and what to check before you go.
Taj Mahal tickets
Prices, hours, gates and the Friday closure.
Day trip from Delhi
By Gatimaan Express or by car, and what a single day allows.
Golden Triangle
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, and where the fort fits in.
Inside the fort
History, palaces and the view toward the Taj Mahal.
History of Agra Fort
From Akbar's red sandstone walls to Shah Jahan's marble palaces.
Inside Agra Fort
Jahangiri Mahal, Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas and Khas Mahal.
Musamman Burj
The marble tower linked to Shah Jahan and the view toward the Taj Mahal.
Agra Fort facts
Walls, gates, size and UNESCO status in numbers.
Red Fort Agra and Delhi
Two forts with a similar name and very different histories.
Around Agra
More places, the season and the practical pages.
Fatehpur Sikri
Akbar's red sandstone city, west of Agra.
Itimad-ud-Daulah and Mehtab Bagh
A marble tomb and a garden across the river from the Taj Mahal.
Things to do in Agra
Sikandra, Chini ka Rauza, bazaars and marble inlay.
Delhi to Agra by train
Gatimaan Express, other options and the last stretch to the fort.
Weather and best time
Monthly averages for Agra and the winter fog.
Where to stay in Agra
Taj Ganj, Fatehabad Road and other areas.
A few things to know before you go
Five points that save time on the day.
Friday is a fort day
The fort is open every day, Fridays included. The Taj Mahal is closed to tourists on Fridays, so a Friday works well for the fort, and the Taj can wait for another day.
Taj Mahal hours →Two tickets, not one
There is no joint ticket for the fort and the Taj Mahal. Lower fort fares apply after a Taj visit: INR 600 instead of INR 650 for foreign visitors.
Ticket prices →Totals at the counter
For foreign visitors the total comes to INR 650, to INR 550 (INR 500 plus INR 50), or to INR 650 plus a separate INR 500 fee. Ask at the counter which total applies. It takes UPI and cards.
How the totals differ →One entrance
Visitors enter through the Amar Singh Gate. The military part of the fort is closed to the public, and a building named in a guide is not always open to walk into.
What you can see inside →The evening show
A light and sound show runs in the evening, in Hindi and in English. Check the current timetable before you plan an evening around it.
Show programme →Beyond Agra
Agra is one corner of the Golden Triangle.
Most trips that include Agra continue to Jaipur. For that city's forts and palaces, see Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal. This site stays with Agra Fort and the places you can reach from it. Our Golden Triangle page explains how the three cities fit together.
More independent guides to Jaipur and Agra
Separate guides from the same team, each focused on one sight of Jaipur or Agra.
Agra Fort: frequently asked questions
Is Agra Fort open on Fridays?
Yes. The fort is open from sunrise to sunset every day, roughly 06:00 to 18:00. The Taj Mahal is closed to tourists on Fridays. See the tickets and timings page.
How much is the Agra Fort entry ticket in 2026?
The regular fare is INR 650 for foreign visitors, INR 90 for SAARC and BIMSTEC visitors and INR 50 for Indian visitors, per person. Fridays and visits after the Taj Mahal have lower fares. Children under 15 enter free. Details are on the tickets page.
Is there a combined ticket for Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal?
No. They are two separate tickets. The lower fort fares after a Taj visit are a reduced tariff, not a joint ticket. See Taj Mahal tickets.
Can I see the Taj Mahal from the fort?
Yes, from the marble pavilions on the river side, including the Musamman Burj. The Taj Mahal is about 2.5 km away. Haze and winter fog can hide it completely, so there is no guaranteed view. More on the Musamman Burj page.
Which entrance do I use?
The Amar Singh Gate is the visitor entrance. Other gates, such as the Delhi Gate, are part of the fort's history but are not entrances for visitors.
Is agra-fort.org the official website of the fort?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It has no connection to the Archaeological Survey of India, Uttar Pradesh Tourism, the Government of India, any tour operator or any hotel.