Historic Hyderabad - a Heritage Walk

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2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

What's Included

English Speaking Local Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottle of mineral water & refreshments
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

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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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    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.  

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.  

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
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