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Iconic Splendors of Hyderabad A Journey Through Historic Downtown

By Hyderabad Heritage Tours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was RM 376 and current price is RM 357 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Step into the heart of Hyderabad and explore its rich history, culture, and architectural grandeur. This journey takes you through the city’s historic downtown, where iconic landmarks, bustling markets, and centuries-old monuments tell the story of Hyderabad’s royal past. From majestic palaces to hidden gems tucked in narrow lanes, experience the charm and heritage that make Hyderabad truly unforgettable. Perfect for history enthusiasts, culture seekers, and curious travelers eager to witness the city’s timeless splendors up close.

The Half Day Walking Tour - driven by the professional tour guides who have historical inter sight into Hyderabad's archaeology, heritage and culture will take you through ancient and medieval ages of the City involves 400+ years of long history back in Qutub Shahi times and continue the legacy by the Nizams of Hyderabad. History enthusiasts will love exploring Hyderabad’s fascinating past by visiting old city sites.

Activity location

  • Badshahi Ashurkhana
    • Madina Cir, Rekab Gunj
    • Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Badshahi Ashurkhana
    • Madina Cir, Rekab Gunj
    • Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Hyderabad's Private Guided Heritage Tour From Downtown to Midtown
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
RM 375.57
RM 356.79 x 1 AdultRM 356.79
Total
The previous price was RM 375.57 and current price is RM 356.79
5% off
Until Thu, 30 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour Guide in Person
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    With Osmania Biscuits

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Badshahi Ashurkhana
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
An Ashurkhana is a place of mourning for Shia Muslims on Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram. Established by Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah in 1594. As a result, the city has numerous of Ashurkhanas, after completing the Charminar to mark the new city of Hyderabad in 1591. The brilliantly colored tile-mosaic decoration was completed under Abdullah Qutb Shah in 1611. After the Mughal conquest of Hyderabad, in a display of Sunni sectarianism, Aurangzeb used it as a horse stable for the Mughal cavalry.
Pathergatti Road
  • 20m
Pathar Gatti was built during the reign of the last Nizam of Hyderabad State, Mir Osman Ali Khan in 1911. As the building was constructed in stone or Pathar, it was named Pathargatti. It was designed by the renowned engineer Vishveshwaraiah in a distinctive Osmanian architecture style.
Mir Alam Mandi Veg Market
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Mir Alam Mandi Veg Market in Hyderabad is a well-known, historic wholesale vegetable market located at Mir Chowk, Pathar Gatti, with a daily opening from early morning until late evening. It is a bustling traditional market that sells a wide variety of fresh produce and has a long history, though recent restoration efforts for its infrastructure have faced delays. While known for fresh vegetables and groceries, it is also near several spice stores and is a popular spot for foodie tours.
Char Kaman
  • 20m
Char Kaman - meaning four gates. After the completion of Charminar, at about 75m feet to its north, four lofty arches known as Char Kaman were built in 1592 by the founder along with Gulzar Houz. The names of the four arches are Charminar Kaman, Machli Kaman, Kali Kaman and Sher-e-Batil-Ki-Kaman. The arches are fifty feet high, and demarcate an open square, in front of which a Qutb Shahi palace once existed
Gulzar Houz
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Gulzar Houz was built 350 feet equidistant from the Char Kaman surrounding to it. Initially it was 12 sided then it turned octagonal and today it looks almost circular. It was an octagonal shaped water reservoir made for quenching the thirst of the soldiers, traders and travelers.
Charminar
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Established in 1591 A.D. by Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah, the famous tourist attractions in the world. Feast your eyes on Hyderabad's global icon that is strategically located in the midst of two other popular structures, the famous Laad Bazaar to the west and the granite ornamented Mecca Mosque to the southwest.
Laad Bazaar Road
  • 20m
Laad Bazaar or Choodia Bazaar is a market is a famous and historic market known for its shopping souvenirs and most importantly, bangles. It is definitely one of the oldest markets in Hyderabad and sparks up memories of its glittering past of sparklingly colorful bridal bazaar.
Purana Haveli,chatta bazar road
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Purani Haveli is famous for its European and Indian architectural blend, a museum dedicated to the last Nizam, and the world's longest wardrobe. This historic palace in Hyderabad also features exquisite interiors, antique furniture, and a collection of gifts and artifacts belonging to Mir Osman Ali Khan.
Moazzam Jahi Market (Pass by)
The Mozamjahi Market in Hyderabad was built between 1933 and 1935 by the City Improvement Board during the rule of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan. Named after the Nizam's son, Prince Moazzam Jah, it was intended as a fruit market and a modern commercial space to connect the city's older and newer areas. The market, known for its Indo-Saracenic architecture with a central clock tower, housed a variety of shops and has remained a vital cultural and commercial hub for over 85 years.
Public Gardens (Bagh-e-aam) (Pass by)
Public Gardens in Nampally, Hyderabad, also known as Bagh-e-aam, is one of the city's oldest and largest gardens, originally established in 1846. It is a significant cultural and historical site that houses several public buildings, including the State Legislative Assembly, museums like the Art Museum and Health Museum, and cultural venues such as an open-air theatre. The park features lush green lawns, pathways, and a Mahatma Gandhi statue.
Fateh Maidan (Pass by)
Fateh Maidan, now known as the Lal Bahadur Shastri (LB) Stadium, has a history dating back to the Mughal Empire, when it was used as a camping ground during the Golconda siege in 1687 and was named "Victory Ground" after the victory. It later became a venue for public events and military parades during the Asaf Jahi dynasty, and was first used for military parades in 1853. The stadium was officially renamed in 1967 after former Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.
Telangana State Legislature (Pass by)
The Telangana Assembly building's history is tied to a heritage structure originally built in 1905 for the 40th birthday of the 6th Nizam, Mir Mahboob Ali Khan. Initially functioning as the Mahabubiya Town Hall, it was designed in a fusion of Persian and Rajasthani styles and completed in 1913. After India's independence, it was designated as the State Legislative Assembly, and a new, adjoining building was constructed in 1985 to accommodate additional offices.
Hussain Sagar Lake
  • 20m
Hussain Sagar is a heart-shaped, man-made lake in Hyderabad, built in 1562 by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah, named after its architect, Hussain Shah Wali, to supply water for irrigation and the city's needs. Located on a tributary of the Musi River, it is the largest artificial lake in Asia and has historically been a significant water source and cultural landmark for Hyderabad.
Buddha Statue (Pass by)
The Buddha statue in Hussain Sagar was carved by 200 sculptors under the leadership of Ganapathi Sthapati, after the project was initiated by then-Chief Minister N. T. Rama Rao in the late 1980s, and it was erected in the lake in 1992. The monolithic statue is made from a single piece of white granite and stands 58 feet (18 meters) tall, weighing 350 tons.
Necklace Road
  • 20m
Necklace Road, officially named PV Narasimha Rao (PVNR) Marg, was built as a beautification project around Hussain Sagar Lake, It is nicknamed "Necklace Road" because the road from Sanjivaiah Park to Tank Bund and back to NTR Gardens forms a loop that looks like a necklace from the sky.

Location

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    Badshahi Ashurkhana
    • Madina Cir, Rekab Gunj
    • Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Badshahi Ashurkhana
    • Madina Cir, Rekab Gunj
    • Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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