# Agra Tour Guides

> Government-licensed Agra-based tour agency specialising in private Taj Mahal tours and Golden Triangle (Delhi–Agra–Jaipur) itineraries. 5.0★ Google rating from 85+ verified travellers across 30+ countries. English, Hindi & Japanese speaking guides. Every itinerary is custom-built and quoted in writing per trip — no fixed packages, no published rate card, no commission. Owner-operated since [year], based at Tajganj, Agra.

## Quick facts

- **Founded:** Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
- **Licence:** Ministry of Tourism (Government of India) + Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) badge — the only credential legally permitted to guide inside the Taj Mahal complex
- **Languages spoken in-house:** English, Hindi, Japanese
- **Partner-coordinated languages:** French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Mandarin, Korean
- **Reviews:** 5.0★ verified Google Business Profile, 85+ reviews, 30+ countries represented
- **Pricing:** quoted per trip in USD, EUR or INR at the Google mid-market rate; written and itemised before you book; no commission, no shop kickbacks
- **Payment:** cash on the day (USD/EUR/INR all accepted) or UPI; booking is free, no deposit, no card details taken
- **Hours:** WhatsApp 06:00–22:00 IST, 7 days
- **Closed monument:** Taj Mahal closed every Friday for Jumu'ah prayer

## Service tiers

1. **Guide-Only Taj Mahal tour** — priced per group of up to 5 (not per person), 1.5–2 hours. You arrange transport.
2. **Guide + AC cab same-day from Delhi** — Yamuna Expressway, Taj + Agra Fort. Quoted per trip.
3. **Car Hire (driver only)** — AC sedan, SUV, premium SUV or Tempo Traveller (8–14 seats). A hire day covers 8 hr / 80 km; inter-city runs (Delhi ↔ Agra, Agra ↔ Jaipur, airport and station transfers) are a single flat fare quoted before you travel. All toll, parking, fuel and driver allowance included.
4. **Golden Triangle 3-day all-inclusive** — Delhi → Agra → Jaipur, quoted per trip once dates, group size and hotel class are known.
5. **Custom multi-week itineraries** — Rajasthan, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Himalayas. Bespoke quote.

## Key pages

- [Home](https://www.agratourguides.com/): Service overview, top tours, real reviews, booking CTA
- [All Tours](https://www.agratourguides.com/tours/): Same-day, overnight, multi-day, Golden Triangle
- [Services](https://www.agratourguides.com/services/): Five starting tiers, nine add-on modules, all customisable
- [Car hire with driver](https://www.agratourguides.com/car-hire/): Chauffeur-driven cabs across Agra, Delhi, Jaipur — sedan, SUV, premium SUV, Tempo Traveller. Flat fare quoted per route before you travel. Govt-licensed drivers.
- [Reviews](https://www.agratourguides.com/reviews/): All 85+ verified Google reviews with reviewer names, countries, dates
- [FAQ](https://www.agratourguides.com/faq/): 20+ questions foreigners actually ask — scams, payment, dress code, security
- [About](https://www.agratourguides.com/about/): Agency origin, team, licensing
- [Contact](https://www.agratourguides.com/contact/): WhatsApp deep-link booking form

## Tours (with itinerary detail)

- [Same-day Agra from Delhi](https://www.agratourguides.com/tours/same-day-agra-from-delhi/) — 14 hours, 460 km round trip via Yamuna Expressway, Taj Mahal + Agra Fort, AC cab + driver + licensed guide. Quoted per trip.
- [Agra overnight from Delhi](https://www.agratourguides.com/tours/agra-overnight-from-delhi/) — 2 days, sunrise Taj, optional Fatehpur Sikri, 4-star hotel.
- [Golden Triangle 3 days](https://www.agratourguides.com/tours/golden-triangle-3-days/) — Delhi → Agra → Jaipur, fast-paced minimum-time itinerary. Quoted per trip.
- [Golden Triangle 5 days](https://www.agratourguides.com/tours/golden-triangle-5-days/) — comfortable pace, most-booked package, includes Fatehpur Sikri and slower Jaipur.
- [Delhi day tour](https://www.agratourguides.com/tours/delhi-day-tour/) — Old + New Delhi, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, street-food walk.
- [Jaipur day tour](https://www.agratourguides.com/tours/jaipur-day-tour/) — Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar.

## Cities & attractions

- [Agra](https://www.agratourguides.com/agra/) — Taj Mahal (UNESCO), Agra Fort (UNESCO), Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO, 40 km west), Mehtab Bagh, Itimad-ud-Daulah ("Baby Taj").
- [Delhi](https://www.agratourguides.com/delhi/) — Red Fort (UNESCO), Qutub Minar (UNESCO), Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO), India Gate, Jama Masjid, Akshardham.
- [Jaipur](https://www.agratourguides.com/jaipur/) — Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar (UNESCO), Nahargarh, Albert Hall.

## Travel guides (long-form, dated)

- [Best time to visit the Taj Mahal](https://www.agratourguides.com/guides/best-time-to-visit-taj-mahal/)
- [Delhi to Agra: every way to reach](https://www.agratourguides.com/guides/delhi-to-agra-how-to-reach/)
- [Golden Triangle itinerary planning](https://www.agratourguides.com/guides/golden-triangle-itinerary-planning/)

## Trust signals & verification

- Google Business Profile — verified 5.0★ / 85+ reviews
- Government of India Ministry of Tourism — licensed guide
- Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) — badge holder (required to enter Taj Mahal complex)
- Written, itemised quotes in USD/EUR/INR — no commission, no roadside haggling, no forced shopping detours
- WhatsApp support 06:00–22:00 IST
- Free quote on enquiry; no upfront payment required

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