15+ Years of Honest, Expert-Guided India Tours

Taj Mahal Day Tours is operated by Perfect Agra Tours — a Delhi and Agra-based private tour operator built by people who actually live where you’re going. No marketplace, no middlemen, no surprises.

Rated Excellent IATO · ASTA · Govt-recognised Direct operator — no OTA International travellers since 2010

Our Story

Taj Mahal Day Tours was built with one intention — to take the guesswork out of seeing the Taj Mahal and the wider Golden Triangle, for travellers visiting from outside India.

Our founder, Ashish Gupta, has spent 15+ years in India’s inbound tourism industry, first as a guide and then as the operator of a small but dedicated team in Delhi and Agra. Over that time the business has grown from a single Agra tour into a full portfolio of private same-day, multi-day and Golden Triangle journeys — but the way we work hasn’t changed. Every guide is locally licensed, every car is air-conditioned and exclusively yours, every itinerary is built around what you actually want to see.

We focus on being best-value, not cheapest — honest pricing, real flexibility (Reserve Now, Pay Later on every tour), and a guarantee that the operator you book with is the same operator who runs your trip on the day. There’s no OTA reseller between us, which is why we can answer your WhatsApp at 9pm and still be reliable at 5am for sunrise pickup.

Behind the scenes, we’re recognised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and members of IATO (the apex body of India’s inbound tourism industry), ASTA (the world’s largest travel-trade association) and TOFT India. You can verify every registration below.

15+Years operating
10k+Travellers hosted
5.0Rated on TripAdvisor
24×7WhatsApp support

Meet Your Tour Specialist

Speak directly with the person who’ll plan your tour — not a call centre.

Ashish Gupta — India Tour Specialist, founder of Perfect Agra Tours

Ashish Gupta

India Tour Specialist · Founder

I’ve spent the last 15+ years helping international travellers see the Taj Mahal and the Golden Triangle the right way — private, well-paced, and built around what you want from your time in India. Whether you have a single day or three weeks, talk to me directly. Call, email or arrange a quick video appointment for ideas and advice — no obligation.

What Makes Us Different

Six reasons travellers from 40+ countries choose to book with us directly rather than through a global marketplace.

Direct operator, not a marketplace

When you book with us, you book with the operator who actually runs your trip. No middleman, no commission — just the people doing the work.

Fully private tours

Every car, guide and itinerary is exclusively for your group. We never combine you with strangers — even on our most popular tours.

Reserve Now, Pay Later

Hold any tour with zero deposit and pay closer to the date. Plus tiered cancellation: 24-hour free on day tours, 7-day full on multi-day.

Government-recognised & insured

Approved by the Ministry of Tourism, India and members of IATO, ASTA & TOFT — with verifiable registration numbers on every page.

Reply in under an hour

Most enquiries get a personal reply within 60 minutes — from a real specialist, not a templated bot. 24×7 WhatsApp once your trip starts.

Honest planning & pricing

We don’t upsell. If a same-day tour is right for you, we’ll say so — even when a multi-day would earn us more. Read our blog for the proof.

Where We’re Based

Two offices in two cities — the cities your tour starts and ends in.

Head Office

Delhi

U 11, Plot No-11, Upper First Floor, Street No-02, Laxmi Nagar, Shakurpur, Delhi 110092

Operations

Agra

12/62 Dalhai Mandi, Tajganj, Agra — about 500 metres from the Taj Mahal’s east gate.

What Travellers Say

A small selection from 500+ verified TripAdvisor reviews. We’ll be installing the live TripAdvisor and Google review widget at launch so you can read every word, not just the ones we chose.

★★★★★

A Perfect Way to Travel Delhi, Agra and Jaipur

“Can definitely recommend this company and trip. The local guides were great and knowledgeable. And we had an excellent and sweet driver (Guppu) to take us around.”

Laura P · Golden Triangle TripAdvisor
★★★★★

Exceptional Service and Punctuality

“The company fulfilled every promise made in their services. The transportation was precise, and the staff, including tour guide Khalid, were excellent. We had to catch a flight that same evening…”

Eduardo D · Same Day Agra TripAdvisor
★★★★★

Used Them as a Travel Agent — Highly Recommend

“I am a travel agent and I used Perfect Agra Tours for a tour in Agra and New/Old Delhi while I was in India for a wedding. We had very smooth experience throughout.”

Verified TripAdvisor reviewer · Industry endorsement TripAdvisor
★★★★★

The Best Agency

“Excellent experience and service. I recommend the agency 100%. They took care of us throughout the tour, a wonderful translator, they transported us everywhere, they explained to us and answered every question.”

Rebeca C · Multi-Day Tour TripAdvisor
★★★★★

Agra Overnight — Taj Mahal at Sunrise

“Malik, what an amazing tour! The hotel pick-up was smooth. The driver was very good maneuvering through traffic. Our guide Malik was awesome — his in-depth knowledge of the sites made the day. Highly recommend.”

J. Catherine M · Overnight Agra Tour TripAdvisor

About Us — Frequently Asked Questions

Who runs Taj Mahal Day Tours?
Taj Mahal Day Tours is operated by Perfect Agra Tours, founded by Ashish Gupta — a Delhi and Agra-based India Tour Specialist with 15+ years in inbound tourism. The team includes Agra-based licensed guides, drivers and tour coordinators.
Where are you based?
We have two offices — a head office in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, and an operations office in Tajganj, Agra (about 500 metres from the Taj Mahal’s eastern gate).
Are you a registered tour operator?
Yes. We are a member of IATO (Reg. ALD211002), ASTA (ID 900399156) and TOFT India, and we are recognised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. All registration numbers are listed below.
Do you book the tours directly, or are you a marketplace?
We are the operator — there is no middleman. When you book with us, your guide, driver and vehicle are all directly employed or contracted by us. That’s why we can keep prices honest and respond personally within an hour.
Do you do tailor-made itineraries?
Yes. While our same-day and multi-day tours are pre-built for easy booking, around half of our business is custom — couples on honeymoon, families with kids, groups combining the Golden Triangle with Varanasi, Kashmir or a tiger safari. Tell us what you’d like and we’ll build it.
How do I pay?
We accept secure card payments, bank transfers, and PayPal. You can also Reserve Now and Pay Later — hold any tour with zero deposit and pay closer to the date. We never ask for full payment upfront on multi-day tours.

Accredited & Recognised

Your booking is backed by membership of the travel industry’s most respected national and international bodies — verifiable by the registration details below.

IATO
Indian Association of Tour Operators — the apex body of India’s inbound tourism industryReg. No. ALD211002
ASTA
American Society of Travel Advisors — the world’s leading travel-trade associationMember ID 900399156
TOFT & Ministry of Tourism
TOFT India member and an operator approved & recognised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of IndiaGovernment-recognised operator

Ready to Plan Your India Trip?

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