The 15 Best Fortress and Citadel Tours in New Delhi

1.Same Day Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj Tour from Delhi by Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,304 reviews · from $62Our pick

Travel from Delhi to Agra by private air-conditioned car, then tour the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj with a local guide. Guides such as Faisal, Chirag, Sadiq, Maahi, and Saurabh are praised for clear history, friendly care, and strong photo skills. Sunrise departures are available.

“Really really recomend this tour. The car service was excelent and my guide in Agra, Chirag, couldn't have been better! He not only told the history of the Taj and the Red Fort, but also shared a lot of cool intersting facts that I'd have completRead more”

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2.Full Day Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj Tour from Delhi by Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,647 reviews · from $62

Travel from Delhi to Agra in a private air-conditioned car, with a local guide leading you through the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj. Guides such as Amaan, Nasir, Faisal, and Maahi are praised for clear history, helpful photographs, and calm organization. Choose ticket and meal options when booking.

“Fantastic tour. Highlights of agra with a very knowledgeable tour guide. He really went the extra mile explaining everything and knows a lot of detail. Super friendly. Good driver. Listening to our wishes the whole time. Highlights recommended!”

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3.Same Day Taj Mahal, Fort & Baby Taj Tour from Delhi by Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,534 reviews · 11 hours · from $50

You’ll leave Delhi by private air-conditioned car, meet a licensed Agra guide such as Salim, Amaan, Nasir, or Maahi, and visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj. Choose an early start for softer light and breakfast, or a later departure with lunch included.

“Today was a great tour, the guide Faisal was very informative and very knowledgeable with his 10+ years experience. The driver Kuldeep was also on time and very safe driving early in the morning.”

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4.From Delhi: Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Private Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,270 reviews · 11 hours · from $59

You’ll leave Delhi in a private air-conditioned car, meet an Agra guide such as Imtiaz, Somaan, or Ankur Sharma, and see the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj. Early pickup favors cooler weather and lighter crowds, while later starts include lunch instead of breakfast.

“We had a sunrise visit to the stunning and peaceful Taj Mahal! The driver took us up early in Delhi and we arrived to Agra early in the morning! I really enjoyed the visit with Ankur Sharma who guided us and provided a lot of information about the history of the building, the culture and the society!”

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5.Sunrise Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj Tour from Delhi by Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,243 reviews · from $62

Leave Delhi around 2 to 2:30 AM in a private air-conditioned car, meet a local guide in Agra, and see the Taj Mahal at sunrise. The day also includes Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah, known as the Baby Taj. Guides such as Amaan, Ankur Sharma, and Nadeem are praised for history, photos, and personal care.

“Wonderful experience. Prompt pick up from the hotel and then incredibly insightful tour led by Nadeem. Strongly recommended.”

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6.Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Baby Taj Tour from Delhi by Superfast Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,494 reviews · from $75

Take an express train from Delhi to Agra, then visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj with a private guide and air-conditioned car. Guides such as Amaan, Arham, Maahi, and Ankur Sharma are praised for history, photographs, and calm pacing. Return to Delhi the same evening.

“Maahi (female guide) was great and very knowledgeable. Really recommends Maahi and the tour you will have a blast.”

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7.All Inclusive Day Trip to Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Baby Taj from Delhi by Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,106 reviews · from $80

Travel privately from Delhi, Gurgaon, or Noida to Agra with a chauffeur and local guide. See the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj, with optional monument tickets and a Courtyard by Marriott buffet lunch. Guides such as Yogi, Manoj, and Mahipal are praised for history and photography.

“It is a long drive, but worth it once you get to Agra and the Taj Mahal. And, of course, Agra Fort, which I had never heard of before, but though was a real gem.”

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8.All Inclusive Taj Mahal, Fort & Baby Taj Tour from Delhi by Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,000 reviews · from $80

Travel from Delhi, Noida, or Gurgaon to Agra in a private air-conditioned car, then visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj with a local guide. Guides such as Nabeel, Azam, Mohsin, and Rajni Kant are praised for clear history, helpful photos, and easy pacing.

“The tour guide Zohaib was great. He was very knowledgeable of the history of the Taj mahal. Explained why it was built and who for. A great day out. Highly recommend. And the driver Ravi was great too.”

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9.Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Baby Taj Day Tour from Delhi by Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 930 reviews · from $70

Visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj on a private 12-hour drive from Delhi, Gurgaon, or Noida. Your English-speaking guide joins you in Agra, handles monument entry, explains the Mughal sites, and can take photos. Add entrance fees and a five-star breakfast or lunch when booking.

“Really enjoy the trip. The driver Riyaz was on time, polite and helpful. The ride to Agra was very good. The tour guide Hyder Ali was excellent and very knowledgeable. He explained things clearly and even took great photos for us. The lunch at Doubletree Hilton was very good as well.”

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10.From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal Sunrise, Baby Taj & Fort Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 743 reviews · from $10

Travel by private air-conditioned car from Delhi, Noida, or Gurgaon to Agra for sunrise at the Taj Mahal, followed by Agra Fort and the Baby Taj. Your guide leads each visit, with guides such as Iqbal and Faiz praised for clear facts and helpful photos. Lunch at a 5-star restaurant is included.

“The tour was Perfect. Everything were clear and you can enjoy, with basic english. Thank you our fabolous guide: Faiz.”

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11.Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Tour from Delhi By Car with 5* Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 705 reviews · from $32

Travel from Delhi, Noida, or Gurgaon to Agra in a private air-conditioned car with a local guide. Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, add the Baby Taj, and enjoy an optional buffet meal at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Guides such as Owais, Zeeshan, and Shoaib are praised for history and photos.

“Everything went very smooth: communication, driving and guided tour. Also our guide was helpful and explaining not only about the building but also about India in general. Thanks to him we could skip almost all the queues. The lunch in Double Tree hotel was really good and we recommend it very much (only be aware that water is not included in the package there as we ended up paying over INR 600 for two small bottles). Also the tour included a visit to a local art shop at the end but when we said that we want to skip that, there was no problem with that. We really recommend this…”

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12.Private Day Trip to Agra includes Taj Mahal and Agra Fort from Delhi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 329 reviews · from $95

Travel from Delhi to Agra in a private air-conditioned car with an expert local guide. Visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj, enjoy Indian lunch, and return the same day. Guides such as Hussain and Shafali are praised for vivid storytelling and helpful photos, but allow up to 12 hours for the road.

“The Taj Mahal was a gorgeous experience. I worked with GETs Holidays (tour operator) to actually move up the tour so that it enabled us to see sunrise at the Taj. The company quickly shifted to a 1:30am departure from Delhi and it was seamless! I highly recommend this tour and GetS holidays.”

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13.All Inclusive Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Baby Taj Day Tour By Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · from $133

Travel from Delhi to Agra in a private air-conditioned car, with a personal guide, pre-booked entry to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj, plus lunch at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Guides such as Manav and Spanish-speaking Shivi have been praised for clear, well-organized tours.

“The monuments were nice and the company was accommodating when our flight was disrupted. We enjoyed our time here in Agra!”

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14.From Delhi: Private Taj Mahal, Baby Taj & Agra Fort Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 291 reviews · from $5Best value

Travel from Delhi, Noida, or Gurgaon to Agra in a private air-conditioned car with a guide such as Imran, Anshu, or Ashik. See the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj, with early entry, monument tickets, bottled water, and a 5-star breakfast or lunch depending on pickup time.

“Thank you for the great tour, I can really recommend it to everyone. It is well worth it. Thanks to my Guide imran Ali khan His english is very very good ☺️🙏”

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15.Red Fort Delhi Entry tickets with Licensed Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · from $33

Visit Lal Qila with a private English-speaking guide and included entry to the fort and museum. Guides such as Mayank, Shiv Kumar, Rupali, and Ankit have led past tours. Hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, and a roughly two-hour visit are included.

“There was no experience. I bought tickets for the red Ford and expected a meeting place and time. Instead, your guy started bargaining with me about how much it would cost if he picked me up from the hotel. In the end, I went on my own, paid for another ticket, and just explored by myself.”

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