Things to do in Agra
Agra is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites — the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri — plus Mehtab Bagh, the Mughal garden across the river with the classic view of the Taj, and Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, the marble "Baby Taj" on the same side of the river as Mehtab Bagh.
Below: what each site costs and when it's open, how to fit them into one or two days, and the rules worth knowing before you go.
Prefer a single read? See our best places to visit in Agra: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri travel guide.
Where everything is
Schematic map, not to scale. Fatehpur Sikri is about 37 km west of Agra.
Tap a place on the map to see its opening hours and ticket price.
The Taj through the day
IllustrationDaytimeBright white marble, long shadows gone. The classic photo light.
Illustration: a simulation of the light on a daytime photo, not a photograph of those moments.
Agra's main sites at a glance
- Taj Mahal Closed Fridays
- Ticket (foreign visitor):
- ₹1,300 total (₹1,100 complex entry + ₹200 mausoleum chamber)
- Hours:
- Opens 30 minutes before sunrise, closes 30 minutes before sunset. Ticket windows: 1 hour before sunrise to 45 minutes before sunset.
- Agra Fort Open Fridays
- Ticket (foreign visitor):
- ₹650 (₹600 on Fridays, or after visiting the Taj Mahal that day)
- Hours:
- 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, every day
- Mehtab Bagh Open Fridays
- Ticket (foreign visitor):
- ₹300
- Hours:
- Sunrise to sunset (times vary by month)
- Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Open Fridays
- Ticket (foreign visitor):
- ₹310 (₹300 on Fridays, or after visiting the Taj Mahal that day)
- Hours:
- Sunrise to sunset, every day
- Fatehpur Sikri Open Fridays
- Ticket (foreign visitor):
- ₹610 (₹600 on Fridays, or after visiting the Taj Mahal that day)
- Hours:
- Sunrise to sunset, every day
| Site | Foreign visitor ticket | Hours | Fridays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal | ₹1,300 total (₹1,100 complex entry + ₹200 mausoleum chamber) | Opens 30 minutes before sunrise, closes 30 minutes before sunset. Ticket windows: 1 hour before sunrise to 45 minutes before sunset. | Closed |
| Agra Fort | ₹650 (₹600 on Fridays, or after visiting the Taj Mahal that day) | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, every day | Open |
| Mehtab Bagh | ₹300 | Sunrise to sunset (times vary by month) | Open |
| Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb | ₹310 (₹300 on Fridays, or after visiting the Taj Mahal that day) | Sunrise to sunset, every day | Open |
| Fatehpur Sikri | ₹610 (₹600 on Fridays, or after visiting the Taj Mahal that day) | Sunrise to sunset, every day | Open |
Children under 15 enter free at every site listed here. Indian and SAARC/BIMSTEC prices are on each site's page. Prices change; confirm with ASI before a specific trip.
The sites
Taj Mahal
The white marble mausoleum Shah Jahan built for Mumtaz Mahal — Agra's centerpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Entry ₹1,300 for foreign; closed Fridays.
Agra Fort
The Mughal-era fortress Akbar built on the ruins of an earlier stronghold — a UNESCO World Heritage Site near the Taj Mahal, open daily including Fridays.
Location: A short drive within Agra city — commonly paired with the Taj Mahal on the same day
Mehtab Bagh
A Mughal garden directly across the Yamuna River from the Taj Mahal — the classic reflected/framed sunset view, without being inside the main complex.
Location: Directly across the Yamuna River, north of the Taj Mahal
Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
The "Baby Taj": a Mughal marble tomb built in 1628 by Empress Nur Jahan for her father. Entry ₹310 for foreign tourists; open sunrise to sunset daily.
Location: On the Yamuna's left bank, next to Chini-ka-Rauza — across the river from central Agra
Fatehpur Sikri
Akbar's abandoned Mughal capital, 37 km from Agra — a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986. Entry ₹610 for foreign tourists; open sunrise to sunset.
Location: About 37 km from Agra — roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour by road
Planning your visit
Agra sits roughly 230 km from Delhi via the Yamuna Expressway, so most visitors come on a same-day trip; a second day lets you add Fatehpur Sikri without rushing.
One day in Agra
A single day covers the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort comfortably — the Fort is a short drive away within the city, and most same-day itineraries pair the two. If time allows at the end of the day, Mehtab Bagh sits directly across the Yamuna from the Taj and is known for its sunset view. Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, the "Baby Taj", is on the same side of the river, so the two pair well. Whether one day is enough depends on what you want to see; our guide on whether one day is enough for the Taj Mahal walks through it.
Two days or more
Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's abandoned capital, is about 37 km from Agra and deserves 2.5 to 3.5 hours on its own. That makes it a poor fit for a same-day trip from Delhi but a natural second day.
Visiting on a Friday
The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday. Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Fatehpur Sikri are all open, so a Friday in Agra still works — just plan the Taj for another day.
Before you go
- Taj Mahal Ticket Price 2026: The Full Cost — Taj Mahal tickets: foreign entry is ₹1,100, but most guides leave out the ₹200 mausoleum ticket. The full cost stack, sourced from ASI's own ticketing page.
- How to Avoid Taj Mahal Scams (2026) — The scams that catch visitors between Delhi and the Taj Mahal, from fake ticket sites to 'skip the line' guides, and how to check any operator.
- Best Month to Visit the Taj Mahal — November through February is coolest, but not always clearest. Month-by-month temperature, pollution pattern, and sunrise timing — not just 'winter is best.'
- Taj Mahal Opening Hours and Friday Closure — The Taj Mahal opens 30 minutes before sunrise and is closed every Friday. Opening times by month, ticket counters and gates, from ASI's own page.
- Delhi to Agra in a Day: Car or Train? — Delhi to Agra in one day: by car (about 3 hours each way) or the Gatimaan Express (1 hr 40 min)? Times, costs and trade-offs compared.
- Add a Private Agra Day to Your India Trip — Already have flights and hotels for India? How to add a private Agra day: from Delhi, from your Agra hotel, or as a Golden Triangle by car.
- India Visa and Arrival: A Short Checklist — Planning a trip to India? The official e-Visa steps, the free e-Arrival card and what to have ready before you fly, with links to the official sites.
- Is One Day Enough for the Taj Mahal? — Yes, for most travelers — an hour-by-hour look at what a same-day Delhi–Agra trip actually involves, not just 'yes, it's doable.'
- What You Can't Bring Into the Taj Mahal — The official ASI-published list of prohibited items, plus what you can bring, and the extra rules for night viewing.
- Are Tripods Allowed at the Taj Mahal? — No, not for regular visitors — ASI's own rules list tripods as a banned item. Here's what that actually means and what limited exceptions exist.
- IWIS Global vs. Viator or GetYourGuide — Viator and GetYourGuide are marketplaces where local operators list and pay a commission. IWIS Global is the operator: you book us directly.
Private Agra tours
IWIS Global runs private same-day tours from Delhi, with transport and a guide.
- Private, just your group
- Hotel pickup
- English-speaking guide
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Frequently asked questions
What are the main things to do in Agra?
Agra's main sites are the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb (the "Baby Taj"), and Fatehpur Sikri. The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Is the Taj Mahal open on Fridays?
No. The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday. Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Fatehpur Sikri stay open on Fridays.
Can you see the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort on the same day?
Yes. Agra Fort is a short drive from the Taj Mahal within Agra city, and most day-trip itineraries visit both.
How far is Fatehpur Sikri from Agra?
About 37 km, roughly 45 minutes to an hour by road. A proper visit takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours, so it fits a multi-day Agra trip better than a same-day trip from Delhi.
How far is Agra from Delhi?
Roughly 230 km via the Yamuna Expressway, which is why most international visitors see Agra as a same-day trip from Delhi.