Half day Hyderabad tour about the opulence and splendor of Nizams in private car
Description
In this half day Hyderabad tour, we experience the legacy of the Nizams by visiting the incredibly lavish Chowmahalla Palace and the magnificent collection of SalarJung at his Museum. We will end the tour at Charminar, the icon which symbolizes the grandeur of Hyderabad. This tour is organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). The tour has been designed to support local livelihoods by way of employment of local guides, and supporting local businesses in line with the mission of the company to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.
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130 PM- Hotel pick up commences for half day Hyderabad tour 2PM- Choumahalla Choumahalla, the Palace of the Nizams who were at one time the richest people in the world is the next halt in this Hyderabad tour. 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.
3PM- Salarjung Museum Our half day Hyderabad tour takes us next to Salarjung, the most famous museum in Hyderabad. It has the world’s largest one-man Art collection. Nawab Mir Yusuf Ali Khan Salar Jung III(1889–1949) who was the Prime Minister of the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, spent a fortune over thirty-five years to build this collection. The collection ranges from 2nd century B.C to early 20th century A.D of different cultures such as Greek, Roman, Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, Christian and Islamic. The best exhibit arguable is that of Mephistopheles & Margharita, the legendary characters created by Goethe.
Our final destination in the half day Hyderabad tour 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. We will take a walk through the ancient Pearl and Bangle market near Charminar which has not changed its essence, over the last few centuries. 630PM- Drop back to Hotel
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- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(15)
I'm still thinking about the main course several days later. Perfectly cooked, properly seasoned, and served with care.
Such an amazing time! Our host Susie was so knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable while traveling the city. Would recommend 10/10!
Our guide, Shashi, was FIVE stars! She is so knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Pickup at our hotel was perfect, communication and coordination throughout the day was excellent, and we had an appropriate anoint of time at each spot. Shashi seemed to know everyone at each of our venues which really helped at certain points. For example, a special event was happening at Chowmahalla Palace so a portion of it was blocked to visitors but Shashi got us in with full access. We would 1,000% work with 5 Senses Tours again in a heartbeat - we often have regular company visitors to our Hyderabad office and we will most definitely book with these guys again!
Amazing tour, well-elaborated details of the Nizam history by the tour guide. Love the cookies, bread, chai and coffee.
I had a business trip in Hyderabad, and booked this tour for me and my mom to visit a few of the cultural and historical sites of the city. Mr. John (tour guide) and Mr. Hari (driver) picked us up at our hotel on time. We then went to see the Charminar, Chowmahalla Palace, and Salar Jung Museum, where we learned so much about the beautiful culture and rich history of Hyderabad. Mr. John is very kind and knowledgeable as he explained to us each of the places. He is also very known and well-connected by the local people. Before the end of the tour, we were able to buy local bags and bangles at the Charminar at a reasonable price thanks to the help of Mr. John. We then got dropped off back to the hotel after the tour. Overall, this is one of the BEST TOURS that me and my mom have done and Mr. John played a huge role on it. He is a very excellent tour guide. Mr. Hari is also a very kind and safe driver. I would definitely recommend this tour! Thank you so much for giving us this wonderful experience and memory of Hyderabad!
Really enjoyed the tour. The guide arrived on time, was very knowledgeable, and accommodating. Place and old town and museum are definitely worth seeing.
I had a great afternoon on this tour. Venu Reddy was full of interesting information and very friendly. He has excellent knowledge about the places on the tour, as well as about Hyderabad. I learned a lot today. We saw the highlights of the museum, followed by a walk through the palace, and ended at Charminar. Communication was great - I knew when to expect Venu to arrive at my hotel. Shout out to our driver too (unfortunately didn’t catch his name) as driving in Hyderabad is not for the faint hearted! Well worth the money and time. Thanks team!
Great way to see the city and some highlights on a short business trip to Hyderabad. Srinivasa was a great tour guide very knowledgeable. Having a tour guide was great as we hit all the important points while avoiding the crowds.
Very interesting to learn of the rich history of Hyderabad through the period of the nizams. Good car and driver and knowledgeable guide. Great service. Would recommend this for anyone interested in exploring the old parts of Hyderabad.
The guide’s historical explanations and information about the city were much appreciated. A few of the pieces in the museum collection are well worth the entry. However, perhaps some more discussion on what to see rather than walk through all areas may have been preferred.
