Same DayAgra Tour

Plan a memorable same day Agra tour from Lucknow with Triveni Cabs, the most trusted name for Lucknow to Agra cab services. Thanks to the Agra-Lucknow Expressway -- a 302 km, 6-lane controlled-access highway -- the 330 km journey from Lucknow to Agra is now faster and smoother than ever, making a day trip to the Taj Mahal entirely feasible even from UP's capital city. With over 3,500 Lucknow-Agra trips completed and a 4.9 Google rating, Triveni Cabs is the go-to choice for this route.

The journey begins with an early morning pickup at 3:00-4:00 AM from your Lucknow hotel, railway station, or any location in the city including Hazratganj, Gomti Nagar, Alambagh, and Amausi airport area. You enter the Agra-Lucknow Expressway from the Lucknow access point near Mohan Road and travel west on one of India's finest highways. The expressway, inaugurated in 2017, features six lanes, regular rest areas with clean washrooms, fuel stations every 50 km, and 24/7 highway patrol. The speed limit is 100 km/h for cars, and our drivers maintain a safe, steady pace to get you to Agra by 8:30-9:00 AM.

Your Agra sightseeing begins with the iconic Taj Mahal, where we drop you at the East Gate (Shilpgram) for the shortest queue. The early morning light between 8:00-10:00 AM is the best time to photograph the Taj, when the white Makrana marble takes on a warm golden glow. Spend about 2 hours exploring the main mausoleum, the mosque, the guest house, and the symmetrical Mughal gardens. Indian nationals pay Rs 50 for entry (Rs 200 for the main mausoleum), while foreign tourists pay Rs 1,100 -- we recommend booking tickets online at the ASI website to save time at the counter.

From the Taj Mahal, it is a short 2.5 km drive to Agra Fort, the imposing red sandstone citadel on the Yamuna's banks. This UNESCO World Heritage Site served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors until 1638. Inside, you will find architectural marvels including the Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience), Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), the mirror-work Sheesh Mahal, and the Musamman Burj -- the octagonal tower where Emperor Shah Jahan spent his final years under house arrest, gazing at his beloved Taj Mahal across the river.

After a satisfying lunch at a recommended Agra restaurant -- we suggest trying the famous Mughlai cuisine at Pinch of Spice or the legendary petha sweets from Panchhi Petha on MG Road -- you proceed to Itimad-ud-Daulah, often called the Baby Taj or Jewel Box of Mughal architecture. Built by Empress Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, this marble tomb features the first use of pietra dura inlay on the Indian subcontinent, predating the Taj Mahal by a decade. The tomb is significantly less crowded than the Taj, making it perfect for detailed photography.

Your final sightseeing stop is Mehtab Bagh, the Moonlight Garden directly across the Yamuna from the Taj Mahal. At just Rs 30 for Indian nationals, this 25-acre garden offers arguably the most famous view of the Taj, with the monument perfectly reflected in the river on calm days. This is the spot where most iconic Taj Mahal photographs are taken, and the late afternoon light creates a particularly magical atmosphere.

Our fleet for the Lucknow to Agra day trip includes sanitized, well-maintained AC sedans (Swift Dzire at Rs 7,500), SUVs (Innova or Ertiga at Rs 9,500), and Tempo Travellers for groups (at Rs 18,000). All prices include expressway toll, parking at all four monuments, fuel charges, and driver allowance. There are no hidden charges -- the price you see is the price you pay. Our drivers carry clean drinking water and a first-aid kit, and the vehicles are GPS-tracked for your safety.

Triveni Cabs also offers one-way cabs from Lucknow to Agra, airport transfers from Lucknow Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, and multi-day tour packages covering the Golden Triangle (Delhi-Agra-Jaipur). For travelers based in nearby cities, we also operate same-day Agra tours from Delhi, Noida, and Jaipur, making us North India's most comprehensive Agra sightseeing service.