Agra is also known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and softstone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra's major handicraft products besides inlay work are : leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work. Agra is also well known for its sweets 'petha' and 'Gazak' and saltish snack 'Dalmoth. The main shopping areas of the city are Sadar Bazar, Kinari Bazar, Raja-ki-Mandi, Sanjay Place and the Taj Mahal Complex. Shopping is recommended at the Govt. Emporia or Souvenir Shops approved by U.P Tourism.
Your Taj Mahal tour is incomplete if you return without taking a replica of the Taj Mahal. It is a mini Taj Mahal that you can take back home. These mini Taj Mahals are made by local artisans and is must included in every visitors shopping list.

Leather goods are the other major buying products. All leather items like bags, shoes, belts, leather jackets etc are available in various designs. There are many leather industries in Agra so leather goods are available in large variety. A good range of decorative articles made up of metals like brass, silver, copper is also available.

There are many eating outlets and hotels around Taj Mahal where you can taste the traditional dishes of Northern India. Besides, the city of Taj Mahal is also famous for 'Petha' (a kind of sweet).

While walking on the streets of Agra you can enjoy the roadside magic shows and folk dance performances. The city becomes more colorful during the Taj Mahaotsav - the Taj Festival. A large number of dancers and singers gathers at one place to exhibit their performances.