The City of Pearls Walking Tour

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About this activity

Enjoy sweeping views of Old Hyderabad from the Charminar and walk through history at the Chowmahalla Palace. This 4-hour, small group tour takes you up one of the best preserved monuments from the time Hyderabad was built in 1591 CE – the Charminar. Take a walk through the picturesque Chudi Bazaar, filled with hundreds of shops selling the shiny and colorful Hyderabadi lac bangles and clothes. Visit the Chowmahalla Palace from which the Nizams ruled Hyderabad for over 200 years. Add-ons include transport, tickets to monuments and food.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: The Hyderabad Walking Company

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–9 years) · Youth (10–13 years) · Adults (14–70 years) · Seniors (71–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Not included: Any personal expenses
Not included: Shopping for bangles, clothes or other souvenirs

Itinerary

Stop 1

45 min Admission included

Walk around the Charminar and explore the architectural features that make it unique. Then, explore the Charminar with your guide and climb to the first floor for an up-close and personal encounter with the most iconic of Hyderabad's monuments. The excellent views from the Charminar allow you to get amazing photographs of the city of Hyderabad - on a clear day you can see the Golconda fort and the Falaknuma palace.
Stop 2

20 min

Walk with your guide through the Chudi Bazaar, where craftsmen are busy making the shiny colorful bangles Hyderabad is famous for. Watch as they handcraft each bangle, placing every single shining stone in place with nimble fingers. Try your hand at bargaining for a good price to get an unforgettable souvenir.
Mecca Masjid

Passing by

Peep into the Mecca Mosque, where the Nizams of Hyderabad are buried.
Chowmahalla Palace

2 hours Admission included

At Chowmahalla Palace, see the seat of power of the Nizams of Hyderabad. One of the best-preserved palaces of the Nizams, you get a taste of how the royals lived and ruled. Walk among the palace buildings, see paintings, photographs, household items, weapons and the cars used by the royals of Hyderabad.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will be waiting just in front of Nimrah Cafe and Bakery

End point

Pickup points

Hanvi Inn
Fortune Park Vallabha
Hotel Swagath Grand Nagole
Ashoka Hitec City
OYO Flagship 23191 Hotel Raj Madan Ameerpet
Ohri's Banjara
Taj Mahal Hotel Jubilee Hills
Trident Hyderabad
Hotel Supreme Parkview
Capital O Sai Guest House Near Alcazar Mall
Hotel Shilpi's Classic Court
Capital O 18725 Sr Grand

and 170 more pickup points

Using your ticket

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress comfortably and conservatively - covered knees and shoulders for both men and women is recommended
Wear comfortable walking footwear
If you have opted for the Hotel Pickup & Drop-off you will be picked up at your place of stay at 8:00 AM in an airconditioned car and driven to the starting point of the walking tour. At the end of the walking tour, your air-conditioned car will drop you off at your place of stay.

Options

With Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

City of Pearls walking tour with hotel pick-up and drop-off
Walking Tour Only

4-hour walking tour beginning near the Charminar and ending at Chowmahalla Palace