Heritage Walk Through the Old City of Agra

  • Starting price : 26
  • Duration : 1 Day
  • Start city : Agra 
Overview
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Pick up: City Hotels only
  • Pick up Time: 4:00 PM

Explore the old city of Agra on a 3-hour walking tour led by a local guide who shows you daily life away from the typical tourist attractions. Learn about Agra's history, architecture, and traditions as you discover the old market and its surroundings. Includes stops at the spice market, the goddess temple, and Jama Masjid — the largest mosque in India, before ending with an unusual view of the Taj Mahal from the Yamuna.

Highlights
  • See out-of-the-way places in narrow lanes and markets.
  • Explore Jama Masjid, Manka Meshwar Temple, and the vibrant Spice Market.
  • Learn about the city's history and culture from the guide.
  • Includes hotel pickup and drop-off.
Itinerary

Start your tour with a pickup from your Agra hotel or railway station and set out with your guide on a 3-hour walking tour. Your first stop is the Jama Masjid — the immense mosque that stands opposite Agra Fort near the Agra Fort Railway Station. Peruse the narrow lanes of the Agra, then meet a local family who shares fascinating stories.

Next, visit the ancient Manka Meshwar temple, which is devoted to Lord Shiva, followed by the wholesale spice market, Rawatpara, which is known as the place to get Agra petha, a candy made from ash gourd. You'll also observe the bustle at the shoe mandi in Johri Bazar, the only street of Ayurvedic doctors, the paan (betel leaf), and the food street of Seth Gali. Enjoy being dropped off at your original departure point.

Inclusions
  • Tea/Coffee with Cookies.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
  • Local guide.
Exclusions
  • Gratuities.
Additional Information

  1. Most travelers can participate.
  2. A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums.
  3. Max passengers is 12.
  4. Min passengers is 1.
  5. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
  6. Not wheelchair accessible.
  7. Only your group will participate.
  8. This is a private tour/activity.

Spotlight Of Tour
Duration : 1 Day
Starting price : 26 Per Person
Route : Agra Agra
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