Let us take an opportunity to guide you through our slow-paced One Day Tour through the Mughal city giving you an insight into its lovely and admirable architecture and historical monuments in the presence of our expert guides who will share their knowledge and experience about each and every place you visit. Learn in detail about the UNESCO Heritage sites and other attractions of the city that includes the Gurdwara Hathi Ghat, Agra Fort and the much-revered symbol of Love - Taj Mahal. Explore the monuments of Mughal-era by adding fun and enjoyment to your walk to the city..
Start time
Also, 11:00 am
Distance
Approx by walk
Duration
Approx
Language
Difficulty
Ratio
Food
Highlights
- Taj Mahal# (starting point in sunrise version)
- Agra Fort# (starting point in sunset version)
- Gurudwara Hathi Ghat
- Shri Mankameshwar Mandir (Sunset Version)
- Radha Soami Satsang Bhavan (Sunset Version)
- Learning the history of the city
Inclusions
- English speaking guide as tour leader
- History overview and explanation of interesting sites
- Sharing of pictures taken by tour leaders
- Street food tasting
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) at 5%
What to expect
Sunrise Version
To start our tour to the city of Mughals, we will all assemble at the common assembly point which would be the Taj Mahal, a legend of eternal love which is revered even today by the world over 10 min before the start time. We will start our tour once all the guests have arrived. After basic instructions and introduction from our tour leader, we will start our fun-loving and knowledgeable tour of the city.
Then comes the highlight of this tour for which people are always curious. It is none other than witnessing the beautiful scene of a sunrise from the Taj Mahal. This serene and quiet scene is amazed by the side of the river and over the grand building at a distance.
Standing majestically tall in the reflecting pool with fountains, this mausoleum crafted in soft and pure marble is a marvel of an epic in stone. Unfolding its pages from the past wherein the serenity of paradise rests the Queen in peace with her King, we would know about the Mughal history and the Taj Mahal in detail from our learned guide, who will help us to explore the monument of love, peace, and tranquility. You will surely be amazed at its beauty and would definitely vouch for it being one of the seven wonders of the world.
The basic focus of the tour is to explore the heritage of the city, so our exploration will start right from our meeting point where we would spend about three (03) hours knowing the importance of the place which is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Heading from here, we will have the best breakfast in the city which will be chole bhathure along with Kachori and kulhad chai - tea.
On the way to explore the food of the city along with some heritage points, we would reach Gurdwara Hathi Ghat and would know about its history. Moving ahead, we would hire a tuk-tuk and take a very famous ride to reach Delhi Gate of Agra Fort.
Full of monuments and forts, Agra is unarguably called the Capital of Mughal Empire wherein many monuments and forts have been decorated according to the Mughal architecture. The site is very important in terms of architectural history where two of the fort's gates are notable: the "Delhi Gate" and the "Lahore Gate." Both of them have some facts and stories from the Mughal era associated with them, which will be well-taken up by our expert tour leaders.
After spending an hour at the Agra Fort, we would head towards our last destination which would be the famous eating joint of the city to give our hunger pangs a halt and to taste the amazing vegetarian thali thereat. This will be the point where we will bid farewell to our guests and the tour leader taking back the sweet memories of the tour that will be cherished forever.
Sunset Version .
To start our tour to the city of Mughals, we will all assemble at the common assembly point which would be the Delhi Gate, a masterpiece of Akbar’s time 10 min before the start time. We will start our tour once all the guests have arrived. After basic instructions and introduction from our tour leader, we will start our fun-loving and knowledgeable tour of the city.
Full of monuments and forts, Agra is unarguably called the Capital of Mughal Empire wherein many monuments and forts have been decorated according to the Mughal architecture. One such is the Agra Fort, our first destination to explore the city and also it is a very important site in terms of architectural history and has some facts and stories from the Mughal era associated with them, which will be well-taken up by our expert tour leaders.
As the basic focus of the tour is to explore the heritage of the city, so our exploration will start from exploring the diverse religions and the religious places dwelling in the city. So our destination first in this respect would be the Shri Mankameshwar Mandir - the main Shiva temple which is surrounded by the typical Shiva family idols. Covering some famous streets like Johri Bazaar, Luhar Street and buying some rich souvenirs of the land like artificial Jewelry, Cosmetics, Decorative items, Clothing items and lot more, we would now head towards the Jama Masjid, Saint John’s Church and will explore the biggest cult place of India - Radha Soami Satsang Bhavan. This way we would know about the secularism the city has to offer.
Heading from here, we would reach Gurdwara Hathi Ghat and would know about its history. Moving ahead, we would hire a tuk-tuk and take a very famous ride to the Taj Mahal. To admire the beauty of this symbol of Love, you need to be at a precise time and at the proper place with some proper identity proof. Our tour leaders will take care that you all should reach at the right place and at the right time.
Standing majestically tall in the reflecting pool with fountains, this mausoleum crafted in soft and pure marble is a marvel of an epic in stone. Unfolding its pages from the past wherein the serenity of paradise rests the Queen in peace with her King, we would know about the Mughal history and the Taj Mahal in detail from our learned guide, who will help us to explore the monument of love, peace, and tranquility. You will surely be amazed at its beauty and would definitely vouch for it being one of the seven wonders of the world.
Then comes the highlight of this tour for which people are always curious. It is none other than witnessing the beautiful scene of a sunset from the Taj Mahal. This serene and quiet scene is amazed at from the side of the river and over the grand building at a distance. This would probably be the 30 mins of admiring the beauty and serenity of the place.
After this blissful experience, now is the time to head towards our last destination which is actually enjoying the food of the city. As per the time allows we will enjoy either the evening snacks or the thali at a nearby food junction which is one of the most famous in Agra. This will be the point where we will bid farewell to our guests and the tour leader taking back the sweet memories of the tour that will be cherished forever.
Private/Custom tour option
This tour is also available for reservation as a private or custom tour with a similar or modified itinerary, desired start time and duration. Contact us directly with your requirements.
Clothes and accessories
It is recommended to wear comfortable t-shirts, pants, and shoes. Clothes covering full arms and legs are recommended as they are mandatory to enter some of the religious places. During winters, it is also recommended to carry a warm jacket and hand gloves.
Avoid bringing heavy backpacks, camera bags, expensive clothes, and accessories on this tour. Avoid slippers or sandals and loose outfits as it may hinder the walking experience since the roads may not be even or smooth and clean.
Important Information
- It is important to contact (call or WhatsApp) your tour leader 5 min before the tour starts if you cannot locate the assemble place. If in case you are going to be late to reach the assemble place, please contact your tour leader immediately
- Please check the assemble place of your tour carefully. Some of our tours do not start at our hostel. In case you are staying at the hostel, you must gather in the common area at least 20 min before the tour starts so that we can arrange the transportation to the assemble place
- Please be informed that since some of the tours don’t start from our hostel or may have external dependencies such as cab vendors, there may arise the chances of the tour starting late. We usually take a buffer of 15 minutes and catch up for the loss of time in such cases during the tour
- Tours in other languages may be offered upon request
Other Information
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
- Recommended not to bring anything heavy with you for a smoother and enjoyable tour. However, you may bring your phones, pocket cameras and some money (in case you would like to buy something on the way)
- Recommended to leave all other personal belongings at your current place of stay
- Operates in all weather conditions except rains. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Please note that the street food and meals may not conform to recommended national or international standards of hygiene
- Please advise any specific requirements at the time of booking. eg, allergies in food items, etc.
- Recommended to use the toilets before joining for the tour
- Required to accept the conditions mentioned in the WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIM page
- Also known as
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- Agra Sunrise Tour
- Agra Sunset Tour
Disclaimer
All our tours are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. City On Pedals does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to their own actions. Participants have to agree to the terms mentioned in our WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS page before undertaking all trips which means that they realize that all activities carry an inherent risk.