Agra Sightseeing Tour

A tour to the culturally rich city of Agra arranged by Rajasthan Holidays

Rajasthan Holidays arranges well-planned Agra sightseeing trips at the most affordable prices. Our staff at Rajasthan Holidays will pick you up from the airport/railway station to commence your journey. To go around the city, you'll be given air-conditioned vehicles. All of our cabs/taxis have very experienced drivers who will make your trip go as smoothly as possible. You will not be charged any additional fees, and a bi-lingual guide will accompany you.

• Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is included in the seven wonders of the world. It is indeed a wonderful place to visit. The palace is often referred to as the remnant of the love story between Shah Jahan and Mumtaj Mahal. Witness the beautiful white-marbled building standing majestically on the banks of river Yamuna with Rajasthan Holiday's Agra sightseeing Package.

• Agra Fort

The Agra Fort is a historical fort in Agra and also a World heritage site. It was constructed by Mughal Emperor Akbar between 1565 and 1573. But some people believed that the emperor only renovated the building as it was originally built even before the Mughals came to India.
Plan your next Agra sightseeing tour with Rajasthan Holidays at affordable prices and visit the World Heritage with your own eyes.

• Sikandra Fort

The Sikandra fort or the Akbar's tomb is a place where the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Akbar resides. It is located in the city of Sikandra and was made by Akbar's son Jahangir. The fort is made from red and white sandstone and has five stories. The fort looks like a pyramidal projection from the outside as it has high walls and protects from wild animals entering the fort. The garden along with the fort still gives off the Mughal vibe. The tomb is intricately designed ahs has fine delicate designs that portray the old architectural styles in which most of the forts in Agra were made. Book your Agra local sightseeing package from Rajasthan Holidays to see the beautiful fort of Sikandra in its original form.

• Itmad-ud-Daulah

The Itmad-ud-daulah or the baby Taj is a mausoleum for Shah Jahan's wife Nur Jahan's father. It is often referred to as baby taj or baccha taj because it is a draft of the Taj Mahal. The fort is a transition from Red forts made from red sandstones to the ones built from white marble stones. This was the first monument built on the banks of the Yamuna River and the first to use pietra dura or Parchin Kari. Its architecture is predominantly Indo-Islamic, with arched doorways and octagonal-shaped towers. This majestic tomb, built on the banks of the Yamuna inspired the later creation of one of the world's wonders, the Taj Mahal. See the Jewel box-like structure in your Agra sightseeing tour booked from Rajasthan Holidays.

• Mehtab Bagh

It is a quadrilateral garden located on the opposite side of the Yamuna river and can be seen from the Taj Mahal and Agra fort. The garden was made by Shah Jahan as he use to take walks in the garden and admire the beauty of the forts around it. The garden has four pillars, green lush trees and an octagonal tank in the middle. Book your Agra local tour package from Rajasthan Holidays to see the garden's beauty and the Taj Mahal's reflection in the water during moonlit nights.

• Kalakriti Cultural &Convention Centre

Kalkriti is a theatre or art display museum exhibiting the rich culture of Agra. It is a convention centre displaying the epic story of the Taj Mahal. The centre aims to preserve and appreciate the rich cultural history of India. The main attraction of the cultural centre is the delicate handicrafts done on marble, metal, wood, and stone, Every evening there is an in-house drams performance showcasing the story of the Taj Mahal in the form of a musical. It is staged by art enthusiasts and performed in the name of "Mohabbat-the-Taj: The Saga of Love". Kalakriti houses excellent artwork, and drama performances, displays handicrafts and is equipped with modern technology. The theatre is capable of seating 600+ audience and has Dolby surround sound system along with the modern mechanism to control visual effects and lighting. The sound system also ahs language translation for all the tourists whether Indians or foreigners to understand the meaning of the illustrations going on in the theatre. Book your Agra sightseeing package tour from Rajasthan Holidays to watch the live performances of the display of the cultural heritage of India.

• Octagonal Tower

The uniquely shaped tall tower gives the perfect view of the Taj Mahl. Shah Jahan is believed to spend his last 7 years looking at the Taj Mahal before he died. It is also known as Musamman Burj and is a beautifully carved tower built by Shah Jahan close to his "Diwan-ae-khas" in Agra Fort. The octagonal tower used to be an important part of the Red fort in Agra before the British destroyed the fort. The Red fort was magnanimous in size and looked like a city containing small forts.

Book your Agra sightseeing tour packages from Rajasthan Holidays and experience the city of love. The prices at Rajasthan Holidays are the most reasonable in the market. We offer an 8-9 hour tour around the beautiful city of Agra. The temperature during October and March is favourable for sightseeing in the city which is why most tourists visit the palace during the same. We pick you up from the airport/railway station and drop you back after the Agra sightseeing tour.