Handicrafts Art Walking Tour In Agra
Joined 2022
Agra, famous for its iconic Taj Mahal, is also home to a rich handicraft tradition. While there are no specific walking tours exclusively focused on handicraft art in Agra, you can explore the city on foot and visit various places to experience and appreciate the local handicrafts. Here's a suggested itinerary for a handicraft art walking tour in Agra:
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Anywhere in Agra / Hotel / Airport / Railway Station
Meet up in Agra
I'll pick you up at your hotel or anoter spot you like in Agra
Shilpgram Crafts Village:
Start your tour by visiting Shilpgram, located on the eastern side of Taj Mahal. It's a crafts village set up by the government to promote traditional Indian arts and crafts. Here, you can explore stalls and workshops showcasing a variety of handicrafts like marble inlay work, wood carving, pottery, and textiles. You may even get a chance to see artisans at work and interact with them.
Kinari Bazaar:
Walk to Kinari Bazaar, a bustling market in the heart of Agra, known for its vibrant collection of fabrics, trims, and embellishments. This is a great place to find beautiful textiles, embroidered fabrics, zardozi (metallic threadwork), and sequins. You can also find traditional footwear, jewelry, and other handicraft items.
Marble Inlay Workshops:
Agra is renowned for its exquisite marble inlay work, known as "Pietra Dura." Many workshops and showrooms in the city specialize in this art form. You can visit some of these workshops to witness the intricate process of inlay work on marble. The artisans will demonstrate the technique of embedding semi-precious stones into marble to create stunning designs.
Sadar Bazaar:
Head to Sadar Bazaar, one of the oldest and busiest markets in Agra. While it's not exclusively dedicated to handicrafts, you'll find shops selling local handicrafts such as leather goods, embroidered textiles, brassware, and miniature Taj Mahal replicas. It's a lively place where you can haggle for prices and immerse yourself in the local shopping experience.
Handicraft Showrooms:
Agra has several handicraft showrooms where you can find a wide range of traditional crafts andartifacts. Some popular ones include the UP Handicrafts Emporium, Taj Handicrafts, and the government-run Central Cottage Industries Emporium. These showrooms offer a diverse collection of handicrafts from across India, including woodwork, marble work, textiles, pottery, and more.
The end of the tour
Ending Point
Anywhere in Agra / Hotel / Airport / Railway Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Pick Up & Drop Off
Private AC Car For Entire Tour Activity
Live Tour Guide
Any Personal Expenses
Tour Important Information
We can arrange pick up location as per our guest request.
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We can accommodate our itinerary to your needs. Please feel free to ask any requests.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Rishi P.
I am a tour guide having licence from Ministry of Tourism Government of India and having experience of more than 15 years in tourism industry, I am local so have excellent local knowledge.
The training to conduct tours for my guests to provide them unique experience I got it from the Government institutions which increases my ability to provide my guests with an amazing experience.
One thing which I can promise is that after the tour my guests will rate their wonderful experience by 5/5 in their feedback.
$40/ per person
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