Aug 9, 2025
Fantastic one day tour - Maqsood is an excellent tour guide! He explained us everything in detailed, brought us to local handicraft shops and to many other very nice places with the best energy! Recommended 100%
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Aug 4, 2025
Fantastic Tour!!! - The tour guide was one of the nicest tour guides I have ever had! Really informative and we also went off the beaten path which was actually the best part of the tour.
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Jun 24, 2025
Hidden Gems of Islamabad - It’s my first time visiting Islamabad, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect. Considering my situation is not a traditional situation and needing photos for immigration purposes… I have been very nervous and anxious to say the least of the entire trip/situation. I decided to book this excursion last minute and it truly exceeded my expectations! This particular excursion cured some of my anxiety which I am forever thankful for.
Truly surprised and eye opening by everything I got to experience! I got to see so much of Islamabad in a very short but thorough 1/day time journey and I got amazing photos! I cannot thank Maqsood and his driver, enough for their hospitality, guidance, just sharing knowledge in general on these very beautiful sites and hidden gems of Islamabad. Maqsood speaks very good English and is also very friendly, considerate person in general.
Considering this is my first trip, but it most certainly is not my last. Next time I visit, I will be back with my family. So I am for sure keeping this excursion in my mind for the future! Thank you so much for a positive experience!
Things I could have done differently:
Walking shoes are more appropriate for this particular experience… I wore slides. And there are particular places in this experience where it is slippery. Other than that, everything was excellent and exceeded all of my expectations!
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Jun 5, 2025
An unforgettable day in Islamabad – thanks to Ghulam Murtaza!! - We had an absolutely fantastic day exploring Islamabad and the surrounding area with Ghulam Murtaza. Thanks to his deep knowledge, great flexibility, and incredible local connections, we got to see not only all the major highlights but also enjoyed unique behind-the-scenes experiences that we would have never had on our own.
He perfectly tailored the schedule to our needs, including a flexible departure time and excellent suggestions for a delicious and easily digestible local lunch. Ghulam also took amazing photos throughout the day – capturing both us and the attractions beautifully.
What made the tour truly special was seeing the country through his eyes. We came away with a much deeper understanding of Pakistan’s culture and history.
We can’t recommend a tour with him highly enough. Thank you, Ghulam – we’ll definitely reach out again when we’re back in the area!
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May 25, 2025
Islamabad surprised me - Recommend this day tour of Islamabad. My guide was Ghulam and he proved highly knowledgeable and wonderfully passionate about his home city of Islamabad . We covered so much ! I learned a great deal and was able to flex the itinerary to cover extra things I really wanted to see (ok — including a visit to Ghulam’s local grocery store to buy Pakistani snacks !) . But I also had trust in Ghulam to plan the day perfectly around my 2 week Pakistan tour’s less intensive Islamabad itinerary .
Islamabad as a city surprised me— so much more parkland and green space than I expected . Perhaps my timing (ahead of school holidays ) also meant I was lucky to see the mosques, Pakistan monument and Buddha caves without crowds .. perfect ! And adding that , despite recent troubles in Pakistan, I felt completely safe and even privileged to be touring Islamabad.
Highly recommend this day tour and thanking Ghulam for being such a lovely guide .
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May 6, 2025
Solo traveler - As a solo traveler I’m always concerned about my safety and time efficiency while I travel, so in this layover in Islamabad I handpicked this tour and everything went smoothly, I was picked from the airport, sightseeing and lectures about history and culture of Pakistan! Dropped back at the airport and cannot be happier. Exceptional logistics
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May 1, 2025
Fantastic tour guide - Mr Murtaza was a great tour guide who took me on the Islamabad city tour. He was knowledgeable and provided me lots of information about life in Islamabad and Pakistan. I appreciated his professionalism, humour and always ready to help attitude. Being to new Pakistian, I was keen to explore the country as much as possible and he provided loads of recommendations which where helpful. Highly recommended.
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Apr 8, 2025
Extraordinary guide! - Murtaza is a fantastic tourist guide, very knowledgeable of the market and very friendly. He even got us into places that are normally closed to the public. Definitely recommend him and his tour.
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Mar 28, 2025
Great time in Islamabad. - Was a great trip, we knows the special places in Islamabad. Maqsood was a good and patient guide. If you don't have enough time in Islamabad, this tour is complete.
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Mar 21, 2025
Islamabad a place to visit. - If you're looking for an unforgettable tour experience in Islamabad, I highly recommend Maqsood Murtaza & Co. They offer excellent services, that really highlight the beauty and culture of Islamabad. From the moment you contact them, the team is friendly, and professional.
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