4Hr Experiential Tour of Hyderabad's Historic & Cultural Old City

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About this activity

Discover the charm of Hyderabad on a 4-hour experiential tour through its historic Old City. Begin at the iconic Hussain Sagar Lake, home to the world’s largest monolithic Buddha statue, and pass Lumbini Park, Birla Temple Hills, and the State Legislative Assembly. Enter the bustling Old City, explore the oldest Nampalli train station, and marvel at the Badshahi Ashurkhana. Stroll through vibrant pearl, spice, and cloth markets, walk past the Char Kaman arches, and arrive at the legendary Charminar, with an option to climb its steps (ticket extra). Visit Mecca Masjid, one of India’s largest mosques, enjoy Irani chai at Bangle Street, and conclude at the ornate Paigah Tombs. This immersive journey combines history, architecture, markets, and local flavors, giving you the true essence of Hyderabad before returning you to your place of stay.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–3
Guide: English
Operated by: Hyderabad Garuda Tourism

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Govt Licensed Professional guide
Included: Mehndi Decoration on the Palms
Included: pickup & drop from your place of stay within Hyderabad city
Included: Hi Tea at Charminar
Included: Fuel and parkings
Included: TuK TuK ride Experience
Included: water in the vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fees: Charminar Stairs

Itinerary

Hussain Sagar Lake

10 min

Hussain Sagar is a heart-shaped lake built by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah in 1563 AD occupying 5.7 square kilometres and is fed by the River Musi. A large monolithic statue of the Gautama Buddha, erected in 1992, stands on Gibraltar Rock in the middle of the lake. It also separates the city centre of Hyderabad from its neighborhood Secunderabad. The maximum depth of the lake is 32 feet.
Lumbini Park

10 min

Lumbini Park is a small public, urban park of 7.5 acres adjacent to Hussain Sagar, named after Lumbini of Nepal dedicated to Lord Buddha.
Buddha Statue

10 min

World’s largest monolithic granite statue of Lord Buddha was erected in 985 stood at 58 feet (18 m) and weighed 350 tons, on the "Rock of Gibraltar in the middle of Hussain Sagar.

This statue is located at Lumbini Park in the Hussain Sagar Island can be reached by boat in 15 minutes.
Birla Mandir

Passing by

Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple, built on a 280 feet (85 m) high hillock called Naubath Pahad on a 13 acres plot. The temple was constructed by Birla Foundation, which has also constructed several similar temples across India, all of which are known as Birla Mandir.
Stop 5

Passing by

The Telangana state Legislative Assembly Building, was built in 1905 to mark the 40th birthday of 6th Nizam Mir Mahboob Ali Khan of Hyderabad state. This white gem of Hyderabad's architectural splendour was designed by specially commissioned architects. It adjoins the picturesque public gardens also known as the famous hanging gardens.
Stop 6

Passing by

Hyderabad Deccan (Nampally) railway station was built in 1907 by Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad. This marvelous building was once used by the erst while Nizam kings for their personal carriages.
Stop 7

Passing by

Mozamjahi Market is very famous for the fruit and flower market built During the ruling of last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan in 1935 AD
Stop 8

Passing by

The High Court of Telangana is the High Court of the Indian state Telangana. Founded by the 7th Nizam H.E.H Mir Osman Ali Khan, initially it was set up as High Court of Hyderabad for the then Princely State of Hyderabad Deccan and later renamed High Court of Andhra Pradesh, as it was set up on 5 November 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956
Badshahi Ashurkhana

30 min

Badshahi Ashurkhana is a Shia Muslim mourning place, near Charminar. It was constructed in memory of martyrdom of Imam Hussain, and is used during the festival of Moharram.
Stop 10

30 min

This is a spice, pearl and cloth market on the way to charminar, better to explore by walk.
Stop 11

Passing by

Char Kaman (meaning four gates) are four historical structures located near Charminar were built in 1592. Charminar Kaman, Machli Kaman, Kali Kaman and Sher-e-Batil-Ki-Kaman
Mecca Masjid

30 min

Makkah Masjid is a congregational mosque in with a capacity of 20,000, built around 17th Cen AD by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, commissioned bricks to be made from the soil brought from Mecca. During Fridays after noon prayers are offered.
Hyderabad

20 min

Irani cafés were originally opened by Zoroastrian Irani immigrants to British India in the 20th century fleeing Islamic persecution in West Asia and Central Asia boasting popular for Irani chai (tea). Hyderabad also boasts with special Nizamia (osmania) Biscuits.
Charminar

one hour Admission not included

The land mark of Hyderabad built nearly 400 years ago. There are steps to go to the minarates to get the full view of the old city. These steps are closed on every Fridays. You can pay admission fees directly.
Laad Bazaar

30 min

Laad Bazaar is a very old market popular for bangles located on one of the four main roads that branch out from the historic Charminar. Laad meaning lacquer is used to make bangles, on which artificial diamonds are studded. In this 1-kilometer (0.62 mi)-long shopping strip, most of the shops sell bangles, saris, wedding related items, and imitation jewelry.
Paigah Tombs

30 min

The tombs belonging to the nobility of Paigah family, who were fierce loyalists of the Nizams, served as statespeople, philanthropists and generals under and alongside them.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Lemon Tree Hotel, Gachibowli, Hyderabad
Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad
The Golkonda Hotel
Vivanta Hyderabad, Begumpet
Hotel Deccan Serai
Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre
Ashoka Hitec City
Park Hyatt Hyderabad
Hyatt Place Hyderabad Banjara Hills
Trident Hyderabad
Hotel Abode By Shree Venkateshwara
Fairfield by Marriott Hyderabad Gachibowli

and 31 more pickup points

We will pickup and drop you back at any of your place of stay within Hyderabad city limits. while making booking, make you sure your provide this information.