Step back in time and explore the rich heritage of Hyderabad with the Old City Walk. Discover the palatial mansions, mosques, and cultural legacy of the Qutb Shahi Sultans and Nizams of Hyderabad on this engaging walking tour.
Step back in time and explore the rich heritage of Hyderabad with the Old City Walk. Discover the palatial mansions, mosques, and cultural legacy of the Qutb Shahi Sultans and Nizams of Hyderabad on this engaging walking tour.
- Charminar - Charminar stands as a monument that represents the city of Hyderabad. Constructed in 1591 by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shahi, the fifth sultan of the Qutub Shahi dynasty, it commemorates the end of a devastating plague in the city. Our guide will captivate you with tales, such as the existence of a secret tunnel beneath Charminar that…
- Charminar - Charminar stands as a monument that represents the city of Hyderabad. Constructed in 1591 by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shahi, the fifth sultan of the Qutub Shahi dynasty, it commemorates the end of a devastating plague in the city. Our guide will captivate you with tales, such as the existence of a secret tunnel beneath Charminar that connected to Golconda Fort, designed as an escape route for the royal family during times of crisis.
- Laad Bazaar - We will explore this renowned street market known for its pearls and bangles.
- Mecca Masjid - Our next stop is Mecca Masjid, one of the oldest mosques in India. The foundation stone was laid by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutub Shahi dynasty. The bricks used in the mosque’s construction were made from soil brought from Mecca! This impressive mosque can accommodate over 10,000 people.
- Chowmahalla Palace - The final part of our tour takes us to Chowmahalla Palace, the residence of the Nizams, who were once the wealthiest individuals in the world. Notable features of this palace include a water fountain, vintage cars, intricate carvings, glass chandeliers, and the grand durbar hall. During the Nizams’ prime, as many as 7,000 attendants served in this palace! Our guide will provide insights into the personal and political lives of the Nizams of Hyderabad.
(Chowmahalla Palace is closed on Fridays. If the tour is on a Friday, we will not be visiting it.)
- Tea
- Professional guide
- Entrance charges
- Tea
- Professional guide
- Entrance charges
- Camera charges
- Camera charges
The Old City Heritage Walk is an engaging walking tour in Hyderabad that transports participants 400 years back to the era of the Qutb Shahi Sultans, who founded the city and left a rich cultural heritage. As participants stroll past the grand mansions and mosques of a bygone era, they will also experience the life and times of the Nizams of Hyderabad….
The Old City Heritage Walk is an engaging walking tour in Hyderabad that transports participants 400 years back to the era of the Qutb Shahi Sultans, who founded the city and left a rich cultural heritage. As participants stroll past the grand mansions and mosques of a bygone era, they will also experience the life and times of the Nizams of Hyderabad. The tour begins at the iconic Charminar and concludes at the Chowmahalla Palace of the Nizams.
The company is dedicated to empowering local communities. It provides training and employment for local guides and supports local businesses, ensuring that travel expenditures benefit the local economy.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
