🏨 Private Custom Tour: Agra Sightseeing with Guide Activity

Private Custom Tour: Agra Sightseeing with Guide

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From $74.67

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Agra, Agra

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Agra is a city in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state which is the home to the iconic Taj Mahal- one of the seven wonders of the World. This mausoleum was built for the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Along with this stunning proof of great architecture, also visit few other monuments like the popular Agra fort and Itmad-ud-daulah's Tomb. The city is located on the banks of river Yamuna.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Licensed English-speaking guide

Private tour

Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Camera charges at monuments

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 90

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal a marvel on marble was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in commemoration of his favourite wife, Empress Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan married Arjumand Bano Begum (Mumtaz Mahal), grand daughter of Itimad-Ud-Daula, the Wazir (Prime Minister) of Emperor Jahangir in 1612 AD.

Mumtaz Mahal died in 1631 A.D. at the birth of her 14th child. The grief stricken emperor made all efforts in building the tomb in her memory, which is universally acknowledged as one of the most beautiful creations on earth.

Artisans were requisitioned from all over the empire including Central Asia and Iran. While bricks for the internal framework were locally made. White marble for external surfaces was brought from Makrana, Rajasthan. The inscription on the northern facade records 1057A.H. (1647A.D.) as the date of its completion in 17 years .

It is believed that Ustad Ahmad Lahori was the chief of the project while Ustad Isa Afandi prepared the site plan of the Taj Mahal. Amanat Ali Khan Shirazi is known for his calligraphic work and Ran Mal was the garden designer from Kashmir.

The plan of Taj Mahal display strict bilateral symmetry. The central point is the tomb (rauza) and its four minarets, flanked by a mosque and assembly hall (Mehman Khana) The Taj is exactly as wide as it is high (55mtrs). A highlight of the monument is the exquisitely carved pietra dura inlaid with semi precious stones.

The colour of the translucent marble keeps changing from dawn to midnight giving it a magical aura in keeping with Shah Jahan’s vision that the tomb and garden should represent paradise on earth. It is a unique man made manifestation of the glorious Mughal age and a wonder of the world.

After his death in 1666 A.D., Shah Jahan was also buried beside his beloved wife in the Taj Mahal.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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