Agra Poetry Walk: Discovering the culture and poets of Agra through a unique city tour

Immerse yourself in the rich poetic culture of Agra on a unique city tour. Explore the birthplaces of renowned poets, read their verses, and discover the power of language in connecting people.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jama Masjid - We will start our walk from Jama Masjid and continue walking to :
  • Visit Mirza Ghalib’s Birthplace. Learn briefly about his writing genre and emergence of Urdu poetry in the late Mughal period.
  • Calligraphy workshop- Urdu is known for it’s a unique calligraphic script. We visit a
    calligraphy workshop and discuss the development of…
What's Included
  • A handout featuring beautiful photographs with poetic verses
Additional Information

Reading the poets of Agra can make one realise that language is not a barrier but a tool to establish human connections. Be it Nazir Akabarabadi, Ghalib, or Mir Taqi Mir, the city and its culture has been documented beautifully in poetic verses. This tradition has continued with new poets emerging and evolving from different languages and communities….

Location
Jama Masjid Agra
I will meet you at central gate of Jama Masjid, opposite to Agra For Railway Station
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jake_k
Dec 13, 2023
Excellent experience to get a feel for the city - Our guide was Kaleem and he was great - super authentic and you could tell he deeply cared for the city, its people, and culture. He walked us through 5+ sites across multiple religions, providing historical context of the site and then tied it back to a piece of poetry. The tour lasted longer than planned but he always made sure we were good to continue. Be prepared to walk the streets and get a feel for the city, it moves fast and has lots of turns. 10/10 would recommend and one of my favorite tours I’ve done.
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Pioneer33892217128
Aug 15, 2023
Engaging & enlightening - Excellent walk! I’ve never seen Agra in such a light. Kaleem was particularly engaging. I learnt a lot. Anyone who wants to see Agra in a new light should try this.
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Climber54496843364
Aug 15, 2023
Amazing - The walk was amazing, so were the people we met along the walk. I noticed wherever we would stop, people would come up and listen. Truly amazing.
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Wanderlust_writer12
May 21, 2023
Lovely experience - Had a wonderful time doing the tour with Tahir and the team. It was very well managed and as we were traversing through the medieval corridors, it almost felt like I could experience how life must have been like then. Had a great time overall.
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Vermarachna28
Sep 26, 2022
old agra tour - Great tour guide. The trip would not have been as good without our guide The knowledge of history and places around Agra was great. We were lucky enough to visit some great local areas.
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Gregoryg773
Sep 24, 2022
Must do walking tour in Agra - This was a highlight for our trip in Agra, while the Taj was beautiful, this walking tour through the old city really is a wonderful way of getting to know the people and culture in a better way. Anal, our guide was excellent. Rather then an overload us with historical facts - this tour offered a much more relaxed and safe way to appreciate the part of the old city and some of the historical gems that are hidden here - the food tasting was also excellent. We ended the tour sitting above the city listening to Anal play the flute while overlooking the Taj. It was truly magical!! Highly recommend to anyway who wants more from Agra then the Taj!
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700miteshk
Sep 18, 2022
Must have experience! - Your agra trip wouldn't be complete without this! Must have experience if you are in Agra. Kudos to Anal for such a great experience. Would highly recommend it:)
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Shreyak140
Sep 8, 2022
A journey through the soul of the city - This wasn’t only a walk but a journey of soul and warmth through the city of Agra with stories and personal anecdotes. Would recommend it to everyone who enjoy beauty and understanding the narratives that surround a place. Thank you for this wonderful experience!
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Aakankshaa2410
Mar 5, 2022
The essence of Agra - Attending today's city walk was undoubtedly a beautiful and enlightening experience. It is significant to understand that Agra is so much beyond the Taj Mahal. The stories, the people, the culture it brims with is still unknown to many of us. We were guided through the streets of the old city that not only reflect the religious diversity the city showcases, but also the rich art and literature that is embedded in its history. Kaleem and Tahir are really dedicated. The anecdotes and perspectives they shared with us today mirror how much they love the city and its culture and that's truly inspiring.
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Imran0908
Jun 11, 2023
A time travel master piece. - Visiting Taj and Agra is something which is done by thousands of travelers almost daily. But how many of them Experience Taj mahal and Agra?? Experience is something which truly comes from living it first hand. But how does one get to live something which was constructed almost 400 years back and is way past its prime in today's time?? Here's where Tahir and Agra Heritage walk comes in. Although i have visited Taj innumerable times but a walk with Agra heritage walk is like time travel. Tahirs insightful narration transcends us to a level which we couldn't have imagined. Those 2 3 hours of walk made us feel like we are living the moments of bygone Era rather than visiting them. AHW is something which I recommend to each and evry person whether a local or tourist. Its an experience which am sure you will relish.
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