Oct 10, 2024
BRILLIANT EXPERIENCE - My wife and I would like to put on record our grateful thanks to Arif for making our recent visit to Agra so memorable for us both. His detailed insights brought the Taj Mahal to life and seeing its magnificence close up was a wonderful experience. The history of Agra Fort was extremely interesting while the walking tour of Agra provided us with a fascinating insight into how so many of the local people live. Arif is knowledgeable, witty and extremely good company and it was our pleasure to spend time with him.
I would also record our appreciation of all the arrangements he made on our behalf, especially the choice of Mr Madan to be our driver. His driving skills were excellent at all times, including in the maelstrom of traffic when leaving and entering Delhi.
We would not hesitate to recommend Arif's services to anyone looking for a guide in the Agra area - or beyond - and consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have chosen him to guide us through our trip.
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Sep 8, 2024
Delhi to Agra, and everything inbetween! - Arif was AMAZING! You can tell he takes great pride in showing and educating you about the history and cultural significance of Agra. Arif was very exacting with the details and significance of each aspect of the Taj Mahal and more importantly the why- One of things I greatly appreciated about Arif was the flow of his tour.. walk a little, talk a little, rest a little (it's a few degrees hotter in Agra)..despite what he'll admit to, Arif is a whiz with the camera, both taking pictures and being mindful of ideal locations to snapba memory. Arif, accompanied for a traditional lunch where I had a palau and then off to explore the Agra fort which was absolutely breathtaking. Included with the tour is the option to purchase local products/souvenirs but can be incredibly overwhelming. Recommend sticking to the portions of the tour you are most interested in and Arif will adjust the schedule accordingly. I will certainly seek out Arif on future trips to India.
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Sep 2, 2024
Incredible Family Trip Through India thanks to Mr. Arif and Co. - We recently returned from an unforgettable family trip to India, and I can't say enough about the amazing experience we had with Mr. Arif as our tour provider. There were seven of us in total, and from start to finish, everything was organized to perfection.
Our journey took us through breathtaking Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Ranthambore National Park. Mr. Arif arranged for us to stay in 4 and 5-star hotels (Indian categorization, different from US) that were both comfortable. The 5 star hotels were also luxurious, particularly the one in Jaipur (a renovated Haweli!). Every morning and evening, we enjoyed delicious meals that were included in our package, which (given there were 7 of us!) made our trip even more stress-free.
One of the best parts was having knowledgeable and friendly tour guides at each location. They were all experts in their fields and really brought the history and culture of each city to life for us. Mr. Arif himself was our guide in Agra, which was a highlight of our trip. Our private driver, Mr. Bablu, was also fantastic and friendly, safely navigating us from city to city in an air-conditioned bus, which was a huge relief in the June Indian heat.
The price per person was very affordable, especially considering the level of service and quality we received. Mr. Arif truly exceeded our expectations, taking care of every detail so we could just focus on enjoying the sights and making memories.
If you're planning a trip to India, I highly recommend Mr. Arif's services. It was the trip of a lifetime, and we can't wait for next time!
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Aug 25, 2024
Amazing Agra with Amazing Walks by Arif! - Wow! Lovely trip we had! We contacted Mr.Arif through TripAdvisor and we decided to plan our Agra one day trip with him. He tailored the tour according to our needs. He didn't rush us or anything like that. He arranged full day private cab for travel. The way he explains the historical and cultural facts of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort is amazing. He is indeed a great guide and good company and would definitely recommend him for any family looking for Delhi Agra Jaipur trips!
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Aug 6, 2024
Amazing tour and great company! - Not only was the tour amazing, Arif was so personable and easy to communicate with. He was able to provide a tailored day with the experiences we were looking for. I felt truly cared for and as if Arif wanted to ensure we got the most out of our time.
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May 1, 2024
A symbolic Agra Fort and Taj Mahal experience - A truly exceptional tour giving us lovely stories of how and why each building was built.
Arif was able to quickly gauge the ideal pace to set our tour at and was very engaging from the get go.
He truly made our visit to both the Agra Fort and Taj Mahal a memorable experience. He knows all the key spots to take photos from!
We would strongly recommend Arif as a tour guide for ANY tour in Agra let alone for any tour in India. Thank you Arif !
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Mar 28, 2023
Very regaling and informative experience!! Thank you Arif for showing us true splendours of Agra - My wife and I had taken Arif’s services during our visit Agra. He walked us through the Mughal splendours and the enriching story of Taj Mahal and the Agra fort. Arif is extremely knowledgeable, great sense of humour and equally proficient in both Hindi and English. His stories and anecdotes kept us happily engaged through the half day tour.
Arif is very professional, punctual, courteous and extremely respectful. We loved our interaction and I would highly recommend him in case you truly wish to understand the Mughal history and the splendours of Agra. He also helped us in arranging a guide for our subsequent visit to Fatehpur Sikri and then to Bharatpur. Thank you Arif bhai!!!
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Mar 21, 2023
Single Traveler in Agra - I can't say enough good things about Arif. I was skeptical about having a private guide but he was great. I felt completely at ease with him, his English is amazing and he is incredibly knowledgeable about the sites. We went to the Taj Mahal, had lunch and went to the Agra fort. It was so much better than if I had been by myself.
I highly recommend him for female solo travelers. As a western woman traveling by myself I tended to attract interest but I never felt uncomfortable when I was with him.
He was also a great photographer. I'm not a social media person but it is nice to have some pictures of me at these incredible sites.
I didn't interact with the driver who brought me from New Delhi to Agra as much, because his English wasn't as good but he also seemed very nice.
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Mar 6, 2023
Taj Mahal and Agra by Arif - Arif Quereshi , the owner of Walks by Arif is OUTSTANDING ( WhatsApp +91 99173 44456). He is very professional, caring, and made sure our visit to Agra was memorable. He took care of everything during our 2 night stay in Agra. He picked us up at the Railway station, took us to the hotel for check and rest. Then he was our EXCELLENT guide for Agra Fort, Baby Taj and the gardens opposite bank Taj Mahal. The views at sunset were amazing. The following days he picked us early morning at 6 am to go to the Taj Mahal at sunrise. He was our guide and photographer for the 2-3 hours we spent at the Taj Mahal. To avoid crowds, he took us to through the best gate to enter. He arranged our visit to Fathe pur Sikri with a local guide. He recommended excellent restaurants for lunch and dinner. Finally he made arrangements with a private car to drop us at New Delhi airport for a domestic flight. Walks by Arif is very competitive, honest, professional and Arif makes sure everything is perfect. He is truly outstanding.
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Mar 6, 2023
A lifetime experience - Arif is a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable and interesting. His sense of humor made our tour even more interesting.
The transportation from our Delhi hotel and back was also conducted very professionally. Sandeep, our driver came right on time and drove safely along the whole day.
We highly recommend Arif as a guide. He has given us a lifetime experience.
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