Half Day Tour in Hyderabad: Explore Golkonda Fort & Qutub Shahi Tombs in a Private Car
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14 Ratings
Embark on a half-day tour in Hyderabad and discover the awe-inspiring Golkonda Fort and the magnificent Qutub Shahi Tombs. Explore the rich history and architectural wonders of these iconic landmarks in a private car.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Five Senses Tours - Orientation
- Golconda Fort - 8 AM- Hotel pick up for half day Hyderabad tour
We head out to Golconda, located 11 km away from the Hyderabad City. The Golconda fort is arguably the greatest hill fortress of India. Built in AD 1143 as a mud fort, it was fortified between the 14th and 17th centuries and served as the principle Palace of the Bahmani Sultans and the Qutub Shahi dynasty.
Our guide will bring alive the history of this Fort and how it shaped the future of Hyderabad and its people
- Qutb Shahi Tombs - Our next destination in the half day Hyderabad tour is the Qutub Shahi Tombs were erected in the memory of the old kings of Golconda. The arch, columns, dome minarets, and galleries look exquisite and are surrounded by gardens called Ibrahim Bagh. As per legend, these tombs were revered during the rule of the Qutub Shahi Kings and even criminals taking refuge here were pardoned.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Local taxes
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
During this half-day excursion in Hyderabad, we’ll explore the enchanting Golconda Fort – a masterpiece of acoustic engineering and a fortress of impenetrable design! Furthermore, we’ll pay a visit to the Qutub Shahi tombs, stunning monuments erected in honor of the Kings of this dynasty who were known for their love of architecture. The beauty of their tombs is evident in the arches, columns, domes, minarets and galleries!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(14 Ratings)
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Passport65232
Mar 27, 2024
Great trip and guide - Great tour and great guide, Srinu
He was patient and answered our questions thoroughly. We enjoyed our time at this half day tour
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498carmelaf
Jan 8, 2024
Illuminating educational tour - I was picked up promptly at Marriott Hotel and my guide John Wilson Kola brought me in a private car to Fort Golkonda, the royal residence of the Hindu kings in the 12th century, followed by 3 generations of Moslem kings until the 17th century, after which Hindu tribes retook the area in the old city section of Hyderabad. I made it to the top - 360 steps! - and viewed the armory, water wells, dance halls, judgement halls, mosques and minarets, all equipped with ancient sound architecture systems to facilitate conmunication across the kingdom. All the while, John regaled me with his encyclopedic knowledge of this venerated historical site as well as the Qutub Shahi tombs nearby and everything in between. Thank you for such an illuminating tour!
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Vivek555
Dec 27, 2023
Fort - This fort is worth visiting and you can easily spend your half day in the fort as it is bery huge. And good place for photography also!!!
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Onair15520038755
Nov 9, 2023
Best Tour of Fort + Tombs - Very good tour of the fort and tombs. John was a walking history book and went above and beyond to make our experience special. Well worth the money paid.
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Vdphb
Sep 9, 2023
Rich historical Tour of Hyderabad's Past with Beautiful Views - Had a fantastic tour of the Golconda Fort and Qutub Shahi Tombs with 5 Senses and their excellent guide Srinu.
The tour was well paced and full of the rich history of the sites and hidden gems as well as beautiful tranquil views.
Our driver Saif was excellent as well and provided comfortable, speedy, and safe transportation.
This is my second tour with 5 Senses and I highly recommend this tour and their services.
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Wander60884637054
May 28, 2023
Great tour, great sightseeing. - Mohan is a great tour guide. He explained everything on the trip, and he’s a funny guy. Veera drove the car and was always available to pick us up on time - and with water bottles. I would happily take other tours. It was a great experience. Thanks!
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Mr_travelfb
May 7, 2023
Perfect half day tour - It was a perfect half day tour to the Golconda Fort and the Qutub Shahi Tombs. Srinu is a very good guide with much knowledge and very friendly. Would booking again.
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Adamfq6084fa
Apr 2, 2023
Perfect Half Day Introduction to Hyderabad - As usual, Five Senses comes through with flying colors. I needed to arrange a half-day tour for senior executives within a specific radius of my office.
Five Senses identified the right venue, the right guide, and worked with me to ensure that I found a restaurant that would meet some fairly restrictive dietary requirements.
In the end, everything came off beautifully. Timing and scheduling were perfect. The guide was excellent, striking the right balance between history, architecture, and the relation between what the group was seeing and modern India. This kept my guests enthralled and engaged, and resulted in a very positive experience.
The restaurant selection was enjoyed by all.
As a repeat Five Senses customer, all I can say is "Well done" and "I will be traveling more in the future with Five Senses!"
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Mark_c
Dec 10, 2022
Most interesting tour - He gave us context for the history and had such interesting stories. The tour guide helped us to avoid beggars and we were thrilled with the tour. He had exclusive things to see that most tours wouldn’t cover.
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Mark_of_utah
Dec 8, 2022
Wonderful history - Our guide was so knowledgeable and helped us to understand Indian society. He was patient when we wanted to take more time at a place and helped us to be safe.
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