Old City Walking tour in Hyderabad, travel back 400 years in time
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.
Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.
Options
Afternoon walk without pick up
Group walk
Starting point:
Chowmahalla Palace, 20-4-236, Moti Galli Rd, Khilwat, Hyderabad, Telangana 500002, India
What's included in Old City Walking tour in Hyderabad, travel back 400 years in time
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Laad Bazaar
We will visit this famous street bazaar for pearls and bangles.
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.
Inclusions
- Tea
- Professional guide
- Entrance charges
- Camera charges
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
All hyderabad hotels
Meeting Points
- This is for the afternoon 3pm walk
- This is for the morning 8am walk
End Points
- This is for evening 3pm walk
- This is for morning 8am walk
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time