Historic Hyderabad - a Heritage Walk
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Hyderabad was historically known as a pearl and diamond trading center and it continues to be known as the “City of Pearls”. The Qutab Shahi rulers, the Mughals, the Asaf Jahi Nizams, and the British have all lived in this city during the past five centuries. Each group left their mark and enriched this city. Throughout Hyderabad, you will find numerous palaces, monuments, tombs, minarets, and fortresses. Your walking tour will explore the cultural and historical heritage of this city. NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Monuments / Public Places During the Tour). You will have Private tour Guide during the Sightseeing Tour. Highlights • Charminar • Laad Bazaar • Mecca Masjid • Chowmahalla Complex
Inclusions
What's included
- English Speaking Local Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottle of mineral water & refreshments
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's not
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel in Hyderabad in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your Heritage Walking tour will start at the Chaminar. This is the most iconic landmark in Hyderabad. Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of Hyderabad, built Charminar in 1591 at the centre of the original city layout. It was built as a charm to ward off a deadly epidemic raging at that time. Four graceful minarets soar to a height of 160 feet.
Your walk will take you through the Laad Bazaar, a well known, colorful shopping center of the old city, tucked away in one of the streets leading away from Charminar. Bridal wear, Pearls and the traditional shiny lac bangles also called "Chudiyaan" are sold here. You will meet the craftsmen who create these glass and stone studded bangles that Hyderabad is known for.
Next, we walk into the courtyard of Mecca Masjid. This mosque, completed by Aurangzeb in 1694, is named for the bricks brought from Mecca to build the central arch.
The last stop on the tour will be the Chowmahalla Complex where we will trace the history of the Nizams of Hyderabad from the early 18th century to 1948. The complex comprises of four palaces in Mughal and European styles. The Nizams were well known for the grandeur and wealth. You’ll see the opulence with which this dynasty lived and ruled. Hear the numerous stories about the seven Nizams of Hyderabad whose destinies and decisions shaped the history and culture of this region. Walk through the imposing Durbar Hall and other rooms which display the Nizams’ rich history. At the conclusion of your walking tour, you will be taken back to your hotel in Hyderabad
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- SITA World Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
How it compares in Hyderabad
- Its from-price is 43% below the median of the 25 city tours we list in Hyderabad.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Hyderabad
Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana, a historic city of pearls, palaces and biryani, built around the Charminar, a four-minaret monument from 1591.
Hyderabad was founded in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, and the Charminar, a granite and lime-mortar monument with four minarets, marks the heart of the old city. Around it lie the Laad Bazaar, famed for bangles, and the Mecca Masjid, while the Chowmahalla Palace shows how the Nizams, who ruled later, lived. The Salar Jung Museum holds an enormous private collection.
Top-ranked sights in Hyderabad: Charminar, Mecca Masjid (Makkah Masjid), Laad Bazaar (Choodi Bazaar).
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