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Old City Walking tour in Hyderabad, travel back 400 years in time

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Hyderabad, India
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2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

The Old City Heritage Walk is an immersive walking tour in Hyderabad which takes you back 400 years in time back to the times of the Qutb Shahi Sultans who built the city and left a lasting cultural legacy. As we walk past the palatial mansions and mosques of a bygone era we will also relive the life and times of the Nizams of Hyderabad in this walking tour. The walk commences at the famed Charminar and ends at Chowmahalla Palace of the Nizams.

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What's Included

  • Tea
  • Entrance charges
  • Professional guide
  • Camera charges
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the option “Private tour-Hotel pick & drop”.

Pickup details

All hyderabad hotels

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Meeting point

For the options “Morning walk without pick up”, “Afternoon walk without pick up”, “Fri group walk without pickup” and “Private walk without pick up”.

End point

Mahboob Chowk
Khilwat, Hyderabad, Telangana 500064, India

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Charminar

Charminar is a monument that is symbolic of the city of Hyderabad. It was built in 1591 by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shahi, the fifth sultan of the Qutub Shahi dynasty to commemorate the end of a deadly plague attack on the city. Our guide will enthrall you with legends like the presence of a secret tunnel underneath Charminar which connected to Golconda Fort, created as a means of escape for the royal family at times of distress.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Laad Bazaar

We will visit this famous street bazaar for pearls and bangles.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Mecca Masjid

We next walk to Mecca Masjid which is one of the oldest mosques in India. The foundation stone was laid by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth ruler of Qutub Shahi dynasty. The bricks used to build the mosque have been made from soil sourced from Mecca! This magnificent mosque can accommodate more than 10000 people.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Chowmahalla Palace

The last leg of our walk brings us to Choumahalla. It is the Palace of the Nizams who were at one time the richest people in the world. Some of the noteworthy sections in this Palace include a water fountain, vintage cars, intricate carvings, glass chandeliers and the grand durbar hall. During the heydays of the Nizams, as many as 7000 attendants used to man this Palace! Our guide will give you an insight into the personal and political life of Nizams of Hyderabad.(Choumallah Palace is closed on Friday. If we do the walk on a friday, we will not be visiting it)
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Old City Walking tour in Hyderabad, travel back 400 years in time?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (IST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 16 (0) days in advance.

What's Included

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  • Tea
  • Entrance charges
  • Professional guide
  • Camera charges

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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