3 UNESCO sites · By Train
Fatehpur Sikri & Taj Mahal Tour by Train
Tour Overview
See three of India’s greatest Mughal treasures in a single, comfortable day. Our Fatehpur Sikri & Taj Mahal Tour by Train travels from Delhi on the fast Shatabdi Express, pairing the world-famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with the remarkable Fatehpur Sikri — the perfectly preserved Mughal capital that day-trippers so often miss.
It’s the ideal choice for history lovers who want depth as well as the headline sight. Your private English-speaking guide brings each site to life: the love story of the Taj, the imperial power of Agra Fort, and the short, fascinating reign of Emperor Akbar’s abandoned city, with its towering Buland Darwaza and the revered Tomb of Salim Chishti. All three are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Prefer to keep it to the Taj and Agra Fort? See our Same Day Agra Tour by Train, or travel by road on the Same Day Agra Tour by Car.
Why Book This Tour With Us
Taj Mahal Day Tours is operated by Perfect Agra Tours, a local, family-run company approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and a member of IATO, ASTA and TOFT India (see accreditation details below). We have welcomed travellers from the US, UK, Europe and Australia for over a decade, with a 5.0-star track record on TripAdvisor.
Fitting three major sites into one rail day takes careful planning — securing Shatabdi tickets, timing the Agra sightseeing, and the drive out to Fatehpur Sikri and back to the train. We handle all of it, so your day flows smoothly from Delhi and back.
- Three UNESCO sites — Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri
- Fast & comfortable — India’s premier Shatabdi Express
- Private guide & transfers — just your group on the ground
- Flexible & risk-free — reserve now, pay later, free cancellation
Hour-by-Hour Itinerary
Depart Delhi on the Shatabdi Express
Board at New Delhi Railway Station for the comfortable AC ride to Agra (about 2 hours).
Arrive in Agra
Your guide welcomes you at Agra Cantt Railway Station to begin the day.
The Taj Mahal
Head straight to the Taj in the soft morning light — time to explore its architecture and history. (Closed Fridays — itinerary adjusts.)
Agra Fort
The red-sandstone fortress of Emperor Akbar — palaces, halls and gardens steeped in Mughal history.
Lunch
Authentic Mughlai cuisine (or your preference) at a local restaurant.
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri
Travel to the historic abandoned capital, about an hour from Agra.
Fatehpur Sikri
Explore the Buland Darwaza, palaces, courtyards and the Tomb of Salim Chishti — a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986.
Return train to Delhi
Board the Shatabdi Express at Agra Cantt for the journey home.
Arrive Delhi
Reach New Delhi Railway Station, where our representative sees you off.
What’s Included
Inclusions below follow our standard Shatabdi train tour — please confirm the exact details when you enquire.
Included
- Round-trip Shatabdi Express (AC Chair Car)
- All transfers: station ↔ sights ↔ Fatehpur Sikri
- Monument entry fees
- Lunch & drinking water
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All applicable taxes
Not included
- Tips for guide & driver
- Personal expenses & shopping
- Anything not listed as included
Tour Price
Sightseeing in Agra is fully private on the ground and the per-adult price drops as your group grows. Round-trip Shatabdi Express tickets and AC transfer vehicles are included for all group sizes.
Check live availability for an exact quote for your party size.
Why Add Fatehpur Sikri?
Most Agra day trips stop at the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort — but Fatehpur Sikri is the site that rewards the curious traveller. Built by Emperor Akbar in the 1570s as his new capital, this red-sandstone city blends Persian, Islamic and Indian architecture in palaces, courtyards and mosques of extraordinary craftsmanship. It was abandoned after barely a decade, leaving one of the best-preserved Mughal cities anywhere.
Its highlights include the colossal Buland Darwaza — one of the tallest gateways in the world — and the marble Tomb of Salim Chishti, still a place of pilgrimage. Pairing it with the Taj and Agra Fort turns a sightseeing trip into a genuine journey through the rise and reach of the Mughal Empire.
Know Before You Go
Timing & tickets
- The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, when we adjust the itinerary accordingly.
- The train runs to a fixed timetable, so prompt boarding matters — we plan in a buffer.
- It’s a full, rewarding day — plan to rest the following morning.
Practical tips
- Carry your passport/ID — it’s needed for train travel in India.
- Dress modestly for the monuments and the Tomb of Salim Chishti.
- October to March is the most comfortable season for sightseeing.
What Travellers Say
“The train was fast and comfortable and our guide brought all three sites to life. So much history in one day.” — Verified traveller
“Everything was taken care of from the station onwards. The Buland Darwaza was incredible. Highly recommend.” — Verified traveller
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