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Discover Hyderabad Through the Ages, Full-day Tour & Ethnic Lunch

By The Marcopolo Trails
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$135 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Hyderabad’s Old City is filled with unmissable historic attractions, from the medieval hilltop fortress of Golconda to 18th-century Chowmahalla Palace—but most travellers scramble to pack it all in within just a few hours. Ideal for anyone who prefers a less hectic rhythm, this private full-day tour gives you time to savour each landmark, and includes a cup of Irani chai and a hearty Hyderabadi lunch.

Activity location

  • Badshahi Ashurkhana
    • Madina Cir, Rekab Gunj
    • Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Charminar
    • Charminar Road
    • 500002, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Full-Day City Tour by Uber Car
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Meeting Point & Ending Point -: Meeting & Ending Points: Charminar // OR // Golconda Fort
Option of TUK TUK: Travellers can switch to a TUK TUK option for an authentic local experience

Language options: English
Price details
AU$135.23 x 1 AdultAU$135.23
Total
Price is AU$135.23
Hyderabad: Discover Through the Ages Full-Day Tour & Ethnic Lunch
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

AC Car - For Entire Tour
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$165.61 x 1 AdultAU$165.61
Total
Price is AU$165.61

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour Guide in Person
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Vegetarian // OR // Non Vegetarian, Lunch place suggested by Our Guide
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    Bottled water
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    Coffee and/or Tea
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    Air Conditioned Car

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Badshahi Ashurkhana

  • 20m
The Ashurkhana is a place of mourning for Shia Muslims on Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram. Established by Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah in 1594. As a result, the city has numerous of Ashurkhanas, after completing the Charminar to mark the new city of Hyderabad in 1591. The brilliantly coloured tile-mosaic decoration was completed under Abdullah Qutub Shah in 1611. After the Mughal conquest of Hyderabad, in a display of Sunni sectarianism, Aurangzeb used it as a horse stable for the Mughal cavalry.

Pathar Gatti

  • 30m
Pathar Gatti was built during the reign of the last Nizam of Hyderabad State, Mir Osman Ali Khan in 1911. As the building was constructed in stone or Pathar, it was named Pathargatti. It was designed by the renowned engineer Vishveshwaraiah in a distinctive Osmanian architecture style.

Char Kaman

  • 15m
Char Kaman - meaning four gates. After the completion of Charminar, at about 75m feet to its north, four lofty arches known as Char Kaman were built in 1592 by the founder along with Gulzar Houz. The names of the four arches are Charminar Kaman, Machli Kaman, Kali Kaman and Sher-e-Batil-Ki-Kaman. The arches are fifty feet high, and demarcate an open square, in front of which a Qutub Shahi palace once existed

Charminar

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Established in 1591 A.D. by Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah, the famous tourist attractions in the world. Feast your eyes on Hyderabad's global icon that is strategically located in the midst of two other popular structures, the famous Laad Bazaar to the west and the granite ornamented Mecca Mosque to the southwest.

Govt Nizamia General Hospital

  • 15m
Government Nizamia General Hospital, popularly known as Government Unani Hospital, is a public hospital located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is a hospital for general and Unani medicine. It was established during the reign of Nizams. It is located near the historic building of Charminar.

Mecca Masjid

  • 15m
A 400-year-old historic structure is the ultimate epitome of magnificence. This massive hall can accommodate up to 10,000 people. Savour the tranquil ambiance around the water fountain. Make your way to the solemn graves of former rulers at the first courtyard from the entrance. Afterwards, unwind on the black benches beside the pond and gaze upon the setting sun.

Chowmahalla Palace

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Chowmahalla Palace is a captivating and spectacular work of art. The tastefully decorated features distinguish it as the former meeting hall of the rulers. The captivating landscape makes a beautiful backdrop for a photo shoot after which you can unwind among the ponds, trees and plants.

Laad Bazaar

  • 20m
Laad Bazaar or Choodia Bazaar is a market is a famous and historic market known for its shopping souvenirs and most importantly, bangles. It is definitely one of the oldest markets in Hyderabad and sparks up memories of its glittering past of sparklingly colourful bridal bazaar.

Qutb Shahi Tombs (Pass by)

Erected in the memory of the departed kings of Golconda, they are magnificent monuments that have withstood the test of time and nature’s vagaries. They are located one kilometre north of Golconda Fort’s called Banjara Darwaza. They are imposing marvels of architectural excellence that stand as the reminders of the glory of Golconda kings who are buried at the same spot. Built by the Qutub Shahis, these tombs are considered to be among the oldest historical monuments of Hyderabad.

Golconda Fort

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Golconda Fort was originally known as Mankal, and built on a hilltop in the year 1143. It was originally a mud fort under the reign of Rajah of Warangal. Later it was fortified between 14th and 17th centuries by the Bahmani Sultans and then the ruling Qutub Shahi dynasty. Golconda was the principal capital of the Qutub Shahi kings. The inner fort contains ruins of palaces, mosques and a hill top pavilion, which rises about 130 metres high and gives a bird’s eye view of other buildings. It was initially called Shepherd’s Hill, meaning Golla Konda in Telugu while according to legend, on this rocky hill a shepherd boy had come across an idol and the information was conveyed to the ruling Kakatiya king at that time. The king constructed a mud fort around this holy spot and after 200 years, Bahamani rulers took possession of the place. Later the Qutub Shahi kings converted this into massive granite fort extending 5km in circumference.

Location

Activity location

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    Badshahi Ashurkhana
    • Madina Cir, Rekab Gunj
    • Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Charminar
    • Charminar Road
    • 500002, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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