Private Tour of Hyderabad City

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Hyderabad Charminar — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Hyderabad city is richly endowed with a variety of cultures. While Muslim people are concentrated more towards the old city like Charminar, Secunderabad is contemporary with a concentration of Anglo-Indians. The city of Hyderabad presents an attractive amalgam of old world charm together with the ebullience of growth and enterprise. Beautiful old edifices built in the medieval, Mughal, Colonial and Indo-Saracenic styles abound, rubbing shoulders with large glass and chrome temples of commerce. On this 8-hour private tour, witness the Royal culture and traditions of the Hyderabadi people, which still reflects in their culture. Visit its famous attractions and explore India's fourth most populous city and the sixth most populous urban agglomeration.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Memorable India - Tour Operator

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–12 years) · Adults (13–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: English speaking guide
Included: Transport by private AC vehicle
Included: All inclusive toll, parking, fuel, driver allowances.

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees, optional local rides in market place
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Airport transfers
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Birla Mandir

30 min Admission not included

You will be picked up from your city centre hotel in the morning, followed by a drive to the city of Nizams to start your sightseeing tour. You will be visiting the following attractions:

Birla Temple

Overlooking the Tank Bund, the Birla Mandir presents an arresting sight when lit in the evening. This magnificent structure built entirely out of marble from Rajasthan stands atop the Kala Pahad, the twin hillock off the NaubatPahad. Built by Birla Foundation over a span of 10 years, the main temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara afterwards we will further move to zoo park.
Nehru Zoological Park

30 min Admission not included

Nehru Zoological Park

Situated in the Bahadurpura area, the Nehru Zoological Park is the biggest zoo park in India, spread over 300 acres with a Lion Safari Park, Natural History Museum and a children's train.
Stop 3

one hour

Hussainsagar

Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali built The Bund in 1562 during the reign of Ibrahim Qutub Shah. Tank Bund once a water source for the Secunderabad Contonment is now a recreational facility and a picnic spot with facilities for water sports. The largest stone statue of Buddha in the world, weighing 350 tons and 17.5 meter tall, is located on a plinth in the middle of the lake.
Golconda Fort

one hour Admission not included

Golconda Fort

Golconda Fort is a majestic monument lying on the western outskirts of Hyderabad city. The fortress is built on a granite hill 120 metres high, surrounded by massive crenellated ramparts. One of the most remarkable features of is its system of acoustics whereby the sounds of hands clapped at the entry gate can be heard quite clearly at the top of the hill.

You will stop for lunch (at own expense) and will commence with sightseeing after enjoying a delicious meal.
Stop 5

one hour Admission not included

Salarjung Museum

Along with a collection of art objects by NawabSalar Jung III, this museum houses magnificent exhibits of European and Indian paintings and statuary. Of special interest is the Jade Room containing priceless objects, which belonged to ancient Indian rulers like Aurangazeb, Tipu Sultan, Shah Jahan and the AsafJahs of Hyderabad.
Charminar

30 min

Charminar

This is the principal landmark of Hyderabad. In 1591, Mohamed QuliQutub Shah built Charminar to commemorate the end of a devastating epidemic. Charminar, which means four towers, stands 56m high and 30m wide creating four arches facing each of cardinal points. The lower area of the Charminar is open daily 9am to 4.30pm. The structure is illuminated during the night from 7pm to 9pm.
Mecca Masjid

30 min Admission not included

Mecca Masjid

This is one of the largest mosques in India, accommodating up to 10,000 worshipers. This is the biggest mosque in Hyderabad and lies within hundred yards to the southwest of Charminar.

At the end of your tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the railway station, per your choice.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Pickup from your centrally located city center hotel in Hyderabad or from the railway station

Using your ticket

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
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Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
A maximum of 10 people per booking
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Please dress modestly.