How Agra tours fit together
Most Agra tours combine the Agra Fort, the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri. These are three separate monuments with separate tickets, and all three belong to the Agra Circle of the Archaeological Survey of India. A tour adds a guide and transport. Whether it also covers the entry tickets differs by offer, so read the inclusions before you pay.
Two rules shape every plan. The Taj Mahal is closed to tourist day visits on Fridays, while the Fort stays open. And there is no joint Fort and Taj ticket. A lower Fort fare applies after a Taj visit (INR 600 instead of INR 650 for foreign adults), but you still buy both entries.
Our picks: Agra tours compared
Pick by the day you have: the private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort tours and the Delhi day trip combine both sights, while the sunrise tour is Taj Mahal only. If you want something other than monuments, the street food walk is a few hours in the old city, and the Yamuna boat ride adds a view of the Taj from the river. Check each card for monument tickets, which many tours include only with the matching option.
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.
Taj Mahal with a guide and a Yamuna boat ride
- Boat ride on the Yamuna
- Private guide
- Pickup and drop-off in Agra
The Taj Mahal first, then a boat ride on the Yamuna; the fort is not part of the plan. Taj Mahal tickets are included only with the matching option.
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Agra old city street food walk with a tuk-tuk ride
- Private local guide
- Tuk-tuk ride
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
An old-city walk through markets and lanes rather than a monument visit, so no monument tickets are involved. Snacks and sweets come only with the matching option.
Check availability →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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Taj Mahal sunrise visit with a guide
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Shoe covers and water
A Taj Mahal-only visit at sunrise; the fort is not on this route. Entry tickets are included only with the matching option.
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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.
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Private day trip to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
- Hotel or airport pickup
- Guide and air-conditioned car
- Mineral water
A private day to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Monument entries and the five-star breakfast come only with the matching option, and the Baby Taj costs extra.
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Fort and Taj tours, Fatehpur Sikri trips and day trips from Delhi, with live prices and availability.
Agra sites compared
Foreign adult fares in 2026, in Indian rupees. Check the counter for the current fare on your day.
| Site | Hours | Fare 2026 | On Friday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agra Fort | Sunrise to sunset, daily | INR 650 | Open, INR 600 |
| Taj Mahal | 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset | INR 1,100, main mausoleum optional extra | Closed to day visits |
| Fatehpur Sikri | Sunrise to sunset, daily | INR 610 | Open, INR 600 |
| Itimad-ud-Daulah | Sunrise to sunset | INR 310 | Open, INR 300 |
| Mehtab Bagh | Sunrise to sunset | INR 300 | Open, INR 300 |
| Akbar's tomb, Sikandra | – | INR 310 | Open, INR 300 |
Indian citizens pay INR 50 at the Fort, the Taj and Fatehpur Sikri, and visitors from SAARC and BIMSTEC countries have their own lower fares. Children under 15 enter free. For most first-time visitors, a good base is the Fort and the Taj on separate halves of one day, or on two days if you want to avoid rushing. Add Fatehpur Sikri as its own trip on a day when the Taj is closed.
The tour types in detail
What each one involves.
Agra Fort and Taj Mahal in one day
The classic pairing. The Fort opens from sunrise and has one visitor entrance, the Amar Singh Gate. The Taj Mahal is a short distance away, roughly 2.5 km from the Fort. Plan the Taj for a day other than Friday, and keep in mind that the Taj ticket counters close 45 minutes before sunset.
Taj Mahal tickets and rules →Sunrise at the Taj Mahal
The Taj opens 30 minutes before sunrise, and the ticket counters open one hour before. Winter fog and haze can hide the building, so no sunrise view is guaranteed. From the Fort you can see the Taj across the Yamuna in clear air.
Musamman Burj and the Taj view →Fatehpur Sikri
Akbar's red sandstone city, a UNESCO site since 1986, lies 36 to 40 km west of Agra. Private cars park below the complex and authorised electric buses run up to the entrance. Use authorised guides only and avoid unlicensed middlemen.
Fatehpur Sikri guide →Itimad-ud-Daulah and Mehtab Bagh
The marble tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah stands on the left bank of the Yamuna, in a garden laid out in four parts. Mehtab Bagh lies on the opposite bank from the Taj Mahal, and its lawns look toward it. Both fit into a half day.
Gardens and tomb →Taj Mahal by night
The night visit is a separate ticket with its own rules. It runs on full moon nights and the two nights before and after, never on Fridays or during Ramadan. Foreign adults pay INR 750.
Night visit rules →Day trip from Delhi
Agra works as a long day from Delhi by train or car. The Gatimaan Express takes 1 hour 40 minutes one way and does not run on Fridays.
Day trip from Delhi →What to check before you book
The offers look alike. The details differ.
Date and Friday
A tour that includes the Taj Mahal cannot run on a Friday. If your only free day is a Friday, choose a Fort and Fatehpur Sikri day instead.
Entry tickets
Look for a line saying whether entries are included. If they are not, add the fares from the table above. The main mausoleum of the Taj is an optional extra of INR 200.
Guide and pickup
Check the guide language, the meeting point and the pickup time. Pickup at the hotel and the end point should be written in the offer.
Shopping stops
Marble inlay, called parchin kari, is a local craft, and workshops in Agra show it. A visit is your choice and not part of any entry rule.
Plan the rest of your trip
Where the tours fit.
Fatehpur Sikri
Akbar's abandoned capital, 36 to 40 km west of Agra.
Itimad-ud-Daulah and Mehtab Bagh
A marble tomb and a garden facing the Taj Mahal.
Golden Triangle
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur in one route.
For the Fort itself, see Agra Fort tickets.
Agra tours: frequently asked questions
What is included in an Agra tour?
That depends on the offer. Common building blocks are a guide, transport and sometimes the entry tickets. Read the inclusions and add the fares from the table above if entries are not covered.
Can I visit the Taj Mahal on a Friday?
No. The Taj Mahal is closed to tourist day visits on Fridays. The Agra Fort stays open, with a Friday fare of INR 600 for foreign adults.
Is there a combined ticket for the Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal?
No. Each monument has its own ticket. A lower Fort fare applies after a Taj visit. It is a rate and not a joint ticket.
How far is Fatehpur Sikri from Agra?
About 36 to 40 km to the west. Buses leave from the ISBT and Idgah stands, and taxis run the same route. Check current times and fares on the day.
How much time do I need in Agra?
Many visitors cover the Fort and the Taj in one day and keep Fatehpur Sikri, Itimad-ud-Daulah and Mehtab Bagh for a second. A second day also gives you a spare if the Taj day falls on a Friday.
Is this the official website of the Agra Fort?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It is not run by the Archaeological Survey of India, by UP Tourism or by any monument operator.