Delhi: Red Fort Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket & Guided Tour
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Skip the lines and explore the Red Fort in Delhi with a guide. Discover the Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Rang Mahal, and Moti Masjid, and learn about the fort's history and architecture.
Highlights
- Feel the grandeur of the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore the Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas, where emperors once ruled
- Discover the Rang Mahal, the royal palace of queens, and the Moti Masjid
- Learn about the fort's history and architecture from your guide
- Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Red Fort and spend more time exploring
Description
Skip the long entry lines and step into the timeless grandeur of Delhi’s Red Fort, a spectacular 17th-century masterpiece that still stands as a living symbol of India’s Mughal heritage. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan, the fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that blends power, beauty, and history within its colossal red sandstone walls. For centuries, it was the political and cultural heart of the empire, where emperors ruled, poets performed, and the royal court dazzled with art, music, and tradition.
As you pass through its grand gateways and wide courtyards, you’ll immediately sense how alive history feels within these walls. Explore the Diwan-i-Aam, where the emperor once addressed his subjects, and the Diwan-i-Khas, with its marble elegance once adorned by the legendary Peacock Throne. Step into the Rang Mahal, once the royal palace of queens, glowing with traces of painted ceilings and flowing fountains. Discover the Moti Masjid, a pearl-white mosque built for private prayer, still serene and spiritual centuries later.
Each monument within the fort tells its own story—of power, of daily royal life, of triumphs and challenges—and with your guide’s storytelling, the past feels vivid and present. Every corner offers something “old yet new,” as if the walls themselves continue to whisper tales of emperors, battles, and timeless traditions.
The Red Fort is not just about architecture—it is about experiencing a chapter of India’s soul. From the imposing Lahori Gate where the tricolor flag is hoisted every Independence Day, to the intricate marble pavilions that reflect Mughal refinement, this is where history, heritage, and living culture meet.
With skip-the-line access, you’ll spend more time immersing yourself in its wonders and less time waiting. More than a sightseeing stop, this tour is your journey into an empire’s golden past—still breathing, still magnificent, and still waiting to inspire.
Includes
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (if option chosen)
Skip-the-line access to the Red Fort
Guided tour of the Red Fort
Entry fees to Red Fort (if option chosen)
Important Information
- The Red Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Red fort is Closed on Mondays
The fort was built by Emperor Shah Jahan
The fort is a symbol of India’s Mughal heritage
The Lahori Gate is where the tricolor flag is hoisted every Independence Day
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund