Taj Mahal Day Trip from Delhi: Cost and Price Guide (2027)
Por IWIS Global · Publicado el 7 de noviembre de 2026
A private same-day Taj Mahal trip from Delhi with IWIS Global costs about ₹5,799 to ₹13,299 per person, depending on how many people share the car. That price includes the private air-conditioned vehicle both ways, an English-speaking guide, and entry tickets to the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Doing it yourself by taxi or train can cost less in cash, but it costs more in time and organisation. Here is what each option costs and what the price covers.
What the price depends on
Three things change the cost of a day trip:
- How many people are travelling. A private car costs the same whether it carries one person or four, so the price per person falls as the group grows.
- How you travel. A private car is the cheapest private option. The train tour costs more per person because train seats are priced individually.
- What is included. Entry tickets alone cost a foreign visitor ₹1,900 or more, so a price that leaves them out is not comparable.
Our same-day tour: price per person by group size
These are the current prices for our Delhi to Agra Same-Day Taj Mahal Tour by Car, per person, in Indian rupees:
| Travellers | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 | ₹13,299 |
| 2 | ₹7,799 |
| 3 | ₹6,799 |
| 4 or more | ₹5,799 |
A solo traveller pays the most per person because nobody shares the car. A group of four pays less than half as much each. If you are travelling alone, the honest option to consider is the cheaper do-it-yourself train route below, or a friend to share the car.
Other ways to do it with us
| Tour | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Tour (private car, guide, earlier start) | ₹14,999 | ₹7,999 | ₹6,499 | ₹5,499 |
| Gatimaan Express day tour (train both ways, private guide and car in Agra, tickets included) | ₹15,949 | ₹9,949 | ₹8,949 | ₹8,449 |
The Sunrise Tour does not include entry tickets by default. You can add them when you book, or buy them yourself at the gate. Our Luxury Car Tour uses a chauffeur-driven Mercedes-Benz or BMW and is priced separately. Prices can change, and the booking page shows the current price in your currency.
What is included
On the same-day car tour, the price covers:
- A private air-conditioned vehicle between Delhi and Agra, both ways
- An English-speaking guide for the day
- Entry tickets for the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
It does not include meals, tips or personal expenses. Lunch can be added on. We also take no commission from any shop or workshop stop on the tour, so skipping an optional stop changes nothing about your price. See our no-commission pledge.
The do-it-yourself cost
Doing it yourself looks cheaper, but you have to add up the pieces:
| Item | Typical cost for a foreign visitor |
|---|---|
| Taj Mahal entry (₹1,100 complex plus ₹200 mausoleum) | ₹1,300 |
| Agra Fort entry | About ₹600 to ₹650 |
| Train, round trip (Chair Car to Executive Class on the Gatimaan Express) | Roughly ₹1,380 to ₹2,730 |
| A car or auto and a guide in Agra | Varies, and you arrange it |
| Transfers to and from the Delhi station | Varies |
Entry tickets and the train alone come to about ₹3,300 to ₹4,700 per person before you pay for transport in Agra, a guide or meals. So the do-it-yourself route is cheaper for a solo traveller, and the gap narrows quickly for a group of three or four, when you pay for a driver and guide on the day. Our Taj Mahal ticket price guide explains the entry fees in full, and our guide to Delhi to Agra by car or Gatimaan Express compares the two options.
What a price should tell you
When you compare quotes for a Taj Mahal day trip, check four things:
- Are entry tickets included? If not, add ₹1,900 or more per foreign visitor.
- Is the guide included, and what language?
- Is the price per person or per car? A low "per car" price may be for the vehicle alone.
- Are there shopping stops? Commission stops can make a cheap price expensive.
Planning around your budget
- Travel with others. Sharing the car is the biggest saving. Four people pay less than half the solo price each.
- Book ahead. Same-day booking on our site is open until 9 PM IST the night before your date.
- Avoid Fridays. The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday, so no tour runs.
- Want it exactly your way? You can build your own Agra trip and see the price change as you pick your stops, vehicle and days.
For the journey times, see how long it takes to travel from Delhi to Agra, and if you land at the airport first, read our guide to getting from Delhi airport to Agra.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Taj Mahal day trip from Delhi cost? With IWIS Global, a private car tour with a guide and entry tickets costs ₹5,799 to ₹13,299 per person, depending on group size.
Why is it so much more for one person? The car costs the same whichever number of people it carries, so a solo traveller pays for the whole vehicle.
Are entry tickets included? On the same-day car tour and the Gatimaan tour, yes. On the Sunrise Tour they are an optional add-on.
Is the guide's tip included? No. Tips are optional and are not included in the price.
Can I pay in US dollars? The booking page shows prices in rupees or US dollars. Check it for the current price in your currency.
Know before you go: the Taj Mahal is closed every Friday, and entry rules and prices are set by the Archaeological Survey of India and can change.
Tour prices are IWIS Global's current prices as of November 2026 and can change. Entry ticket figures come from the Archaeological Survey of India's published fees and our own tour pages; train fares are indicative and vary by date. Check the booking page for today's price.
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