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Old City Walking tour in Hyderabad, travel back 400 years in time

Location Hyderabad, India
$65
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Overview

Hyderabad's Old City Heritage Walk showcases the rich history of the Qutb Shahi Sultans and the Nizams through a journey of palatial mansions and mosques. This immersive walking tour invites you to step back in time and experience the grandeur of the era.

  • 🏰 Start your adventure at the iconic Charminar, a monumental symbol of Hyderabad built in 1591, with stories of a secret tunnel connecting to Golconda Fort.
  • 📜 Journey through history as you relive the life and times of Hyderabad's influential rulers, guided by a knowledgeable local who shares captivating tales.
  • 🌱 Support local businesses as the tour prioritizes community engagement by employing local guides dedicated to enriching your experience.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Enjoy a walking experience for about 2 hours and 45 minutes, so wear comfortable footwear to fully explore the historical sites.
  • 💎 Visit Laad Bazaar, renowned for its exquisite pearls and bangles, where you can shop for unique souvenirs.
  • 🕌 Explore Mecca Masjid, one of India’s oldest mosques, known for its bricks made from soil sourced from Mecca, accommodating over 10,000 worshippers.
  • 🏰 Conclude your tour at Chowmahalla Palace, the luxurious residence of the Nizams, featuring vintage cars, intricate carvings, and a grand durbar hall.
  • 📍 Conveniently located near public transportation options for easy access to the starting point at Charminar.
  • ☕ Enjoy included refreshments, such as tea, during your exploration of the historical landmarks.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Morning walk without pick up
Its a group walk without pick
Starting point:
Charminar (Old City), Hyderabad, Telangana 500002, India
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Entrance charges
  • Professional guide
  • Tea
  • Camera charges

Meeting point
This is for the afternoon 3pm walk
This is for the morning 8am walk
Return details
This is for evening 3pm walk
This is for morning 8am walk

  • Charminar
    Charminar is a monument that is symbolic of the city of Hyderabad. It was built in 1591 by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shahi, the fifth sultan of the Qutub Shahi dynasty to commemorate the end of a deadly plague attack on the city. Our guide will enthrall you with legends like the presence of a secret tunnel underneath Charminar which connected to Golconda Fort, created as a means of escape for the royal family at times of distress.
  • Laad Bazaar
    We will visit this famous street bazaar for pearls and bangles.
  • Mecca Masjid
    We next walk to Mecca Masjid which is one of the oldest mosques in India. The foundation stone was laid by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth ruler of Qutub Shahi dynasty. The bricks used to build the mosque have been made from soil sourced from Mecca! This magnificent mosque can accommodate more than 10000 people.
  • The last leg of our walk brings us to Choumahalla. It is the Palace of the Nizams who were at one time the richest people in the world. Some of the noteworthy sections in this Palace include a water fountain, vintage cars, intricate carvings, glass chandeliers and the grand durbar hall. During the heydays of the Nizams, as many as 7000 attendants used to man this Palace! Our guide will give you an insight into the personal and political life of Nizams of Hyderabad. (Choumallah Palace is closed on Friday. If we do the walk on a friday, we will not be visiting it)

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Old City Walking tour in Hyderabad, travel back 400 years in time

    Location Hyderabad, India
    $65
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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