Top India Historical Tours

Get an up-close look at the history and the landmarks of the Mughal Empire during this day trip from Delhi to Agra. Visit the iconic Taj Mahal—India's most stunning homage to love, and learn how this World Wonder was built by Shah Jahan for his Mumtaz. Make a stop at Agra Fort, and learn about the 16th-century Mughal monument from your guide. Upgrade your tour to include entrance fees and/or a buffet lunch at a 5-star hotel.

See some of India's most iconic cities on this comprehensive 4-day Golden Triangle tour. Relax in the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle and make your way between Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Your driver shares details, insight, and the history of historic landmarks along the way. See the sunrise over the Taj Mahal—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—head up to Amber Fort, and explore the Maharaja’s City Palace, with guides provided at each sight.

Got a free day in Delhi? Then seeing the Taj Mahal in Agra is a must. This private round-trip makes it easy, with private air-conditioned road transport and private guiding on arrival. Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Taj as well as the Agra Fort. Your tour includes central Delhi or airport pickup or drop-off, with an optional upgrade to include lunch and entrance fees.

Explore one of the world's largest slums, the Dharavi Slum in Mumbai, with a dedicated guide on this tour. Learn about the history and culture of this area and the daily lives of the inhabitants through your guide's enlightening commentary. See the Dharavi market place, where vendors daily necessities, then visit four different schools and Kumbharwada, a neighborhood of pottery workshops.

Explore the sights of Old and New Delhi with your own private guide on a tour with three different durations options to suit your suit your schedule. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, and Humayun's Tomb. Visit Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi; Parliament House; and Chandni Chowk; and temples such as the lavish Akshardham. Includes entrance fees, and round-trip transfers from your Delhi hotel, airport or train station.

Experience some of India’s most beautiful sights on this private day trip to Agra, including transport from Delhi. With an early morning pickup, make it to the Taj Mahal in time to take in stunning views of the majestic palace at sunrise. Tour the grounds with your private guide, and enjoy breakfast at a nearby hotel. Then, stop by Agra Fort before doing some souvenir shopping in the city (own expense).

Experience India's Golden Triangle on this private 3-day tour of Agra, Jaipur, and Delhi with transport in a private vehicle. See UNESCO-listed spots, such as Agra Fort, Amber Fort, Qutub Minar, and Jantar Mantar. Catch sight of the Taj Mahal at sunrise, and explore Jal Mahal, which lies in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. Other highlights include India Gate and Hawa Mahal.

Explore the Old and New Delhi with a private driver and guide. Get a chance to visit the Old Delhi in a tuk tuk ride. See some of the city’s most popular historical, religious, and political landmarks. The driver can pick you up and drop you off from anywhere in Delhi NCR.

Foodie travelers won’t want to miss this half-day food and heritage tour of Old Delhi. Avoid getting lost in the maze of streets or getting sick eating at the wrong places. On this small-group tour (max. 10) you’ll be taken to some of the best, cleanest, and most interesting street food spots that you might not find independently. Learn more about Old Delhi’s culture and history through its cuisine.

Ensure a taxi is waiting for you when you arrive at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport by pre-booking a private arrival transfer. Your driver will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned sedan (or SUV for larger groups), just for you and your party.

When you arrive in India for the first time, the last thing you want to do is waste time waiting for a taxi or navigate an unfamiliar public transport system. Skip the stress with a private transfer service that transports you from either your Delhi hotel or the airport to Agra, home of one of the New7Wonders of the World.

First-time visitors to Delhi will love touring the most beautiful and interesting sites in both Old and New Delhi on a private tour. Customize the tour to suit your interests or trust your experienced driver, who can take you to the Jama Masjid, the Khari Baoli spice market, the Lotus Temple, the Qutub Minar, and much more. Save yourself the hassle of haggling with taxi drivers or catching the metro.

See the best of Agra, including the impressive Taj Mahal, on this hassle-free private tour from Delhi. Your guide and driver take care of all the logistics and navigation, so you can just enjoy your tour. Choose to add lunch and monument fees so that you can save time and don’t need to pay for those on the spot. Get your cameras ready for photos of the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and much more.

Take a trip out to the Elephanta Caves, a group of rock-hewn cave temples believed to have been carved some 1500 years ago, with this guided tour. Your driver will pick you up and take you to the port, where you'll take a boat ride out to the famous caves. You'll then spend time visiting and learning about the caves' history from your guide before returning to shore.

Book this tour to make sure you cover some of Delhi’s best sights in just a half-day, leaving the rest of the day free for other activities. Your driver collects you from your hotel for a smooth start, then drives you to places like India Gate, Hamayun’s Tomb, and more. You can choose to add the entrance fees if you like, to save you time paying at the sites themselves.

Spare day in Delhi and eager to see the Taj Mahal? This full-day private trip to Agra by fast train makes the excursion easy and comfortable. Settle into the Gatimaan Express for your journey to Agra, and on arrival, enjoy guided tours of the UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj before returning to Delhi. Includes Delhi hotel pickup and drop-off, return rail fares, guides, and buffet lunch in Agra. Upgrade to include entrance fees and a ride on the business class train car.

This activity-packed tour of Jaipur provides an easy way for first-time visitors to discover the city in just one day. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll receive the undivided attention of your private guide and discover information that you’re unlikely to find in the guide books. Plus, letting someone else drive means that you’ll spend less time navigating and more time enjoying the scenery. Upgrade to add lunch and all admission tickets to your tour.

See the best of Bangalore in just a day with this action-packed cultural tour. Begin with a stroll through the Lalbagh Botanical Garden, home to an incredible array of rare tropical plants. Head to the Bull Temple to see the massive Nandi Bull statue, learn about local government at Vidhan Soudha, visit the hilltop ISKCON Temple, and explore the ornate Bangalore Palace before your tour concludes.

Travel by fast train round-trip from Delhi to Agra to pack in more sightseeing and spend less time on the road. The Gatimaan Express train gets you to Agra and your local guide and private driver meet you upon arrival. Visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daulah (Baby Taj), and Mehtab Bagh, before returning to Delhi in the evening. Choose the transport and guide option or upgrade to included lunch, entrance fees, and train-class options.

Eat your way around Old Delhi like a local on a 4-hour evening street food tour. Explore the bustling streets on foot and cycle rickshaw, and sample popular local snacks like syrup-soaked jalebis, chole bhature (a traditional Punjabi dish) and more. On route, learn about Old Delhi’s history and food culture, and check out the illuminated Jama Masjid mosque and Asia’s biggest spice market. Your tour includes tastings and drinks equivalent to dinner, so arrive hungry.

Hit up three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Taj Mahal itself, in just one day with this private tour from Delhi. Your driver will pick you up at your Delhi-area hotel bright and early and drive you to Agra, where you'll head straight to the Taj Mahal. From here, it's on to Agra Fort, followed by lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you'll head to Fatehpur Sikri, a ghost town that was once the capital of the Mughal Empire, before driving back to Delhi.

Arrive in New delhi, Gurgaon City the easy and stylish way with a pre-booked private transfer service. A professional driver picks you up at Indira Gandhi International Airport and takes you directly to your Delhi hotels, Gurgaon Hotels or private residence. Relax and enjoy the ride as you make your way into the city in a comfortable sedan or minivan.

Situated on an island, a short boat-ride out from Mumbai's iconic Gateway of India, the Elephanta Caves feature some of the most beautiful and well-preserved cave structures, dating back to the 6thand 7th centuries. With this tour, you and your guide will take a ferry out to the caves, where you'll spend a couple hours seeing the Hindu and Buddhist religious sculptures, including a huge three-headed Shiva.