Home About Contact

Delhi · Agra · Taj Mahal

Private Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour from Delhi by AC Car

1 Day
Delhi, Taj Mahal
Private(only you and your group)
4.9 / 5210 reviews

Trip overview

A Journey Through India's Taj Mahal

This private sunrise Taj Mahal tour offers you most mesmerizing scenic view of the Taj Mahal. You will reach Taj Mahal as the gates open, so you can see the Taj Mahal in various colors before large crowds arrive. You can capture some lifelong memorable photos at the Taj Mahal. You leave Delhi in the early hours in a private air-conditioned car and reach Agra just before sunrise. A professional tour guide takes you through the gardens and the mausoleum. After breakfast, you visit Agra Fort and the graceful Itmad-ud-Daulah, often called the "Baby Taj." You’ll back to Delhi by early evening. The tour is ideal for photographers, couples and travellers with just one day to spare

Trip highlights

  • Enter the Taj Mahal as the gates open, about 30 minutes before sunrise
  • Experience beauty of the Taj Mahal in various colors at this time
  • Travel in a private air-conditioned car with an experienced driver
  • Explore three monuments with a professional local tour guide
  • Visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah, the "Baby Taj"
  • Enjoy breakfast 5-Star hotel or Restaurant
  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel, home, airport or railway station

Day by day

Your Hour-by-Hour Itinerary

Jump to any stop, or scroll through the full route below.

1
2:45 AM:

Pickup from Delhi

Our representative will pick you up from your location and you'll travel to Agra in a private air-conditioned car through the Yamuna Expressway. You will reach Agra before sunrise.

02
5:45 AM:

Meet Your Guide

On arrival in Agra, meet your professional tour guide near the East Gate and get ready to see the magical moments of the Taj Mahal.

3
6:00 AM:

Sunrise at Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal at sunrise looks more beautiful, with the magical golden rays of the sun enhancing its beauty. Our tour guide will explain the history behind the Taj Mahal and help you capture memorable photos from different angles.

04
9:00 – 10:00 AM:

Breakfast

After experiencing the beauty of the Taj Mahal, it's time for a healthy breakfast.

05
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM:

Agra Fort

After breakfast, visit Agra Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage historical monument in Agra city, also known as Quila-e-Akbari. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

06
02:30 PM:

Drive Back to Delhi

After completing your sightseeing in Agra, it's time to head back to Delhi. Our representative will drop you at your desired location in the Delhi NCR area.

Included

  • Private air-conditioned car with driver for the full day
  • Fuel, tolls, parking, interstate taxes and driver allowance
  • Pickup and drop-off in Delhi, Gurugram or Noida
  • Licensed English-speaking guide in Agra
  • Entry tickets to the Taj Mahal (including the main mausoleum), Agra Fort
  • Breakfast at a hotel restaurant
  • Bottled water in the car

Not Included

  • Lunch and drinks
  • Camera or video fees, where charged
  • Tips for the guide and driver
  • Personal expenses and shopping
  • Travel insurance

You might also like

Similar Tours

Ready to Walk This Route Yourself?

Tell us your travel dates and we'll hold your itinerary and confirm availability.

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

The gates open about 30 minutes before sunrise, roughly between 5:00 and 6:45 AM depending on the season.

Yes. You get the softest light, cooler weather and far fewer visitors than later in the day.

October to March usually brings clear, pleasant mornings. In December and January, fog can sometimes hide the view at dawn.

Fog usually lifts by mid-morning, and the misty view has its own charm. Your guide adjusts the plan to make the most of the conditions.

Yes. If you're staying in Agra, we pick you up from your hotel about 20 minutes before the gates open.

No. It is closed every Friday, so this tour runs from Saturday to Thursday.

No. Tripods and drones are not allowed, but phones and handheld cameras are fine.

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before pickup.