Hyderabad's Vibrant Old City Walking Tour Through 400+Yrs History

Hyderabad's Vibrant Old City Walking Tour Through 400+Yrs History

By The Marcopolo Trails

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4h
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Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Main sights within Hyderabad’s Old City are spread out, and it can be difficult to tick them off in limited time—or make sense of what you’re seeing. Ideal for travellers looking to maximise limited holiday days, this half-day private walking tour covers highlights such as Mecca Masjid, Chowmahalla Palace, and Badshahi Ashurkhana, capped off by a complimentary Irani chai and Osmania Biscuits.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

Charminar (Old City)
- 500002, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Friday- Temple + Hussain Sagar

4h
English

Friday- Temple + Hussain Sagar: Chowmahalla Closed on Friday: Palace replaced with Birla Temple & Hussain Sagar Lake
Pickup included

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Languages available

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Rp1.560.457 x 1 AdultRp1.560.457

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What's included, what's not

Air Conditioned Car
Bottled water
Iranian Tea with Osmania Biscuits
Chowmahalla Palace
Charminar - Open Monument

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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialised infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Badshahi Ashurkhana

20m
Admission ticket included

An Ashurkhana is a place of mourning for Shia Muslims on Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram. Established by Muhammed Quli Qutb 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 Qutb 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

15m

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

20m

Stop: 15 minutes 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 Qutb Shahi palace once existed

Gulzar Houz

20m

Gulzar Houz is a historical fountain located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is located near the Charminar monument. The fountain is in the middle of the road between Charminar and Madina building. The area between the four arches of Charkaman was a vast square called Jilu Khana or the Guard's Square.

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.

Laad Bazaar

20m
Admission ticket included

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.

Mecca Masjid

20m
Admission ticket included

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.

Govt Nizamia General Hospital

20m

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.

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.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

Charminar (Old City)
- 500002, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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