Private tour of Hyderabad in car with guide and lunch

Overview

In this day tour, we experience the rich cultural heritage of Hyderabad, the city of pearls. The itinerary covers the spellbinding Golconda Fort, the majestic Qutub Shahi Tombs, the opulent Choumahalla Palace of the Nizams, who were once the richest people on Earth, and the iconic Charminar, which is symbolic of Hyderabad.

Itinerary

1. Golconda Fort

   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 Qutb Shahi dynasty. Our guide will bring alive the history of this Fort and how it shaped the future of Hyderabad and its people.

   · 2 h· Admission included

2. Qutb Shahi Tombs

   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.

   · 1 h· Admission included

3. We visit Choumahalla, 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. On Fridays we will visit Birla Mandir instead of Choumahalla Palace as the latter is closed

   · 1 h· Admission included

4. Charminar

   Our next destination is Charminar, 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 of 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.

   · 1 h· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup included.

All hyderabad city hotels

How to use your ticket

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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