Delhi to Agra and Taj Mahal Private Day Trip by Express Train with Lunch

we decided to take the early morning train; collection and drop off was perfect and on time. beware scam artists at the train station; covid certificates not needed! the train trip was pleasant and was running on time. we arrived nice and early in Agra. collection from the station in Agra was flawless and we were taken for refreshments before the long day. The Taj Mahal was simply breath taking and our guide was very friendly and very knowledgeable the back story to the history of the Taj and the Agra Fort alone makes the trip worth it. the lunch which is included in the package is very good and literally a "eat all you can affair". the road trip back was good and we were dropped back at our hotel. a very pleasant day all in all. two thumbs up!

From the moment of the hotel pick up through the tour to hotel drop off. This was a very well organised tour. At all times, we looked after and well informed of our surroundings. Our tour guide Farid was fantastic. His knowledge of the Taj and Agra fort was not only very informative but he kept it interesting. His photographic skills were also very good, we got some great photos that didn't require a selfie! Pawan was our transfer driver and was prompt, very clean comfortable car and set us up on the train safely for our journey to Agra. I would highly recommend this tour, the best way to ensure you don't miss anything and all stress free.

This was a very well organised trip with a polite and careful driver who picked us up from our hotel and showed us to our seats on the high speed train to Agra. Another helpful driver was waiting for us on the platform at Agra and we picked up our tour guide on the way to the Taj Mahal. The guide was very knowledgeable and took amazing photos of us and points of interest throughout the various monuments. The lunch was of a high quality and delicious. We were seen by our driver to our seats on the train back to Delhi where our original driver was waiting for us. This was a fascinating trip, executed in an exemplary fashion.

What a wonderful Agra experience! I was a bit worried because I am a solo female traveler, but my trip to the Taj Mahal with Farid ended up exceeding my expectations. Farid was very knowledgeable about history of Agra (he has a university degree in History). He also was very attentive to my needs, very friendly, has very good English, and also very easy to get along with. At the Taj Mahal, I felt we spent a decent amount of time walking around and taking photos (he took very nice photos of me) and he also hired a wonderful photographer for me to take professional pictures at the Taj Mahal (he is not pushy at all, just tells you your options and you can choose whether to do it or not). We had delicious Indian buffet lunch after. Then we went to see Agra Fort and a marble-making place, where you can get souvenirs made out of the same marble as the Taj Mahal. Overall, the trip was amazing! Great experience I will remember for the rest of my life. I can’t recommend this tour enough.

the trip itself was well organised and hassle free. The tour guide was brilliant, top class, extremely knowledgeable, interesting and personable. I think the best guide we have had anywhere. He made it for us.

Fantastic trip to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in the excellent hands of Farid our guide and Chand our driver. The train journey was a lovely start to the day and we were dropped off and picked up from the station like clockwork and were met as soon as we stepped on to the platform. Farid must have seen the Taj Mahal on numerous occasions but his enthusiasm and knowledge never wavered. The trip included a buffet lunch in a local Agra restaurant which was delicious and a welcome break to catch our breath. This was a thoroughly enjoyable day.

Excellent door to door service. Well looked after. Guide very informative. All as described in the itinerary.

Ali was exceptionally knowledgeable and guided us the mass of humanity efficiently and effectively. He was very good at explaining the intricate details. Wasn’t a fan of the hard sales pitches in some of the “little stopovers” to buy souvenirs. Don’t be afraid to say no!

Our tour was amazing and very well planned. We had the pick up from our hotel, the driver brought us till our seats in the train. When we arrived Agra train station, our guide Farid was there. The train just stopped and we saw outside the window waving at us. Even the people (other tourists) who were inside the train, told us "wow, this is great service". Can you imagine? Really great. We met our driver, also very nice. We got some flower necklaces, that was absolutely beautiful, lots of colours and nice smell. I will not say anymore details, so I don't spoil your potential trip. I fully recommend this tour, Farid and as far as I remember our drivers name was Fahid. You will not regret it, great time, very nice explained and very well planned organized. If you have any wish you can simply ask and almost everything is possible. Thanks again, we promised to come back to see Taj Mahal in the night with the moonlight.

Everything worked according to the plan and then some!! We were picked up on time at the hotel and taken to the train station for the trip from Delhi to Agra - a much better choice than driving. We were met in Agra at the train car by Farid, our English speaking guide who was nothing less than fantastic. We were escorted by Farid to meet our driver who had a fresh flower mala for each of us. Farid not only provided a lot of history about the Taj Mahal, but he also pointed out many unique aspects that we would not have experienced or known otherwise. This was coupled with his eye for photos which we greatly appreciated. After visiting the Taj Mahal, we stopped at Marble Cottage - again, fantastic experience learning the art. We followed this with a stop for lunch at Bon Barbecue Agra where we enjoyed some time to relax and a delicious meal. After a tour of the Red Fort - where again, Farid pointed out many things that would have otherwise gone unnoticed, we were able to make a few additional stops that we requested. Farid got us back to the train station in plenty of time and waited for us to board for our journey back to Delhi. If you book this tour, I highly recommend that you specifically request Farid as your tour guide. He also provides tour services for other locations - highly recommend him for any tour in India.