Agra Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

Yes, as the home of the Taj Mahal, Agra is a tourist hub that requires a lot of navigation and knowledge. It's also quite crowded, so getting around can be difficult without a local guide who knows the ins and outs of the area. An Agra guide can help you; 

• Stay safe. You'll avoid vendor scams, taxis and rickshaws overcharging, or "free" guides that aren't so free. 
• Ensure you have tickets to a venue that gets crowded often. 
• Ensure you have a comfortable tour experience by organizing transport and booking your tour at the most convenient time. 
• Discover little-known gems, tips, and facts about your destination. 

For more information, check out this article: Hiring A Guide In Agra-Pros and Cons.

3-4 days in Agra is ideal for first-time travelers who want to expand their knowledge of the city beyond the Taj Mahal. If you've got a few days in the city, there's so much to see. Here's what a 4-day trip to Agra could include; 

• Day 1: The Amazing Taj Mahal & Agra Fort 
• Day 2: Enjoy Agra’s Villages & Heritage 
• Day 3: Cook Classic Agra Dishes With Locals 
• Day 4: See The City As A Local

Agra day tours can cost around 25-180 USD per person or 30-250 USD per group. Prices depend on services included, transportation options, venues visited, and time spent at venues. 

Most GoWithGuide Agra tours feature,

• The Taj Mahal

• The Agra Fort 

• Hotel meetup/Pickup 

• Hotel drop off/Hotel endpoint 

• A food option 

• Shopping opportunities 

You can add or remove any elements of a GWG tour or pick from one of these Agra Private Tours.

Start by writing down what YOU want to see in Agra. You could stick to major attractions like the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri or go to lesser-known places like Itimad-ud-daula’s tomb and the Jama Masjid. 

Once you know where you want to go, check in with a local Agra private guide for a breakdown of tour options, costs, and additional tour suggestions. Once you've done that, they'll handle the booking, transport organization, availability checks, and anything else you might need while touring with them. What's left? Showing up and enjoying your tour. 

October to February is ideal for traveling to Agra. Average temperatures range between 17-26°C (62.6-78.8°F), so you'll be comfortably warm as you tour various sites across the city. If you're looking to beat the notoriously large tourist crowds, the next best travel time is Early March to Mid-April, just as the summer heat rolls in.  

For a full breakdown of the weather in Agra and India's climate, check out India Tourism Statistics 2023: The Ultimate Guide.

Yes! Delhi is part of the Golden Triangle (Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra), so traveling between these cities is convenient and can be done. A train ride, the most comfortable and scenic option, from Delhi to Agra can take 2-3 hours, depending on the train. 

For Delhi to Agra Tour Options: Agra Private Tours