Private Tour: Hyderabad City Day Tour
Description
Visit the highlights of the majestic city of Hyderabad that was a part of a larger Hyderabad State ruled by sovereigns called Nizams. Behold the Charminar an imposing monument dominated by four minarets and visit Grand Mecca Masjid, the oldest mosque in the city. We will also take you to the Salar Jung Museum, a treasure trove with its variety of artifacts and well preserved exhibits and the Chowmahalla Palace with its massive Durbar hall. Experience a calm expanse of water in the city – the Hussain Sagar Lake
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This is an imposing monument that reflects the glory of the Qutub Shahi Dynasty. It is a massive square structure of 56m (183.72ft) high and 30m (98.42ft) wide. This monument is built entirely of granite and lime mortar. It has total four minarets and one on each corner. These fluted minarets are attached to the main building and rise towards the sky to a height of 56m (183.72 ft) with a double balcony each. This great tribute to aesthetics looks sturdy and solid from a distance but, as you move closer, it emerges as an elegant and romantic edifice proclaiming its architectural eminence in all its detail and dignity.
The lake is spread across an area of 5.7 square km and a 18m high monolithic statue of the Gautama Buddha was erected in 1992 standing on an island located in the middle of the lake.
An art museum located at Darushifa on the southern bank of the Musi river. It has a collection of sculptures, paintings, carvings, textiles, manuscripts, ceramics, metallic artifacts, carpets, clocks, and furniture from Japan, China, Burma, Nepal, India, Persia, Egypt, Europe, and North America. The Salarjung Museum is the third largest museum in India housing the biggest one-man collections of antiques in the world. It is well known throughout India for its prized collections belonging to different civilizations dating back to the 1st century. Former Prime Minister of the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad spent a substantial amount of his income over thirty five years to make this priceless collection as his life's passion. Old timers believe that the present collection constitutes only half of the original art wealth collected by Salar Jung III. Closed on Fridays.
Once regarded as the center of Hyderabad. The magnificent Chowmahalla Palace was the seat of the Asaf Jahi dynasty where the Nizams entertained their official guests and royal visitors.Built over 200 years ago, Chowmahalla is renowned for its unique style and elegance. A synthesis of many architectural styles and influences, the palace complex has been meticulously restored. The palace complex includes a couple of courtyards, a clock tower, a council hall and an ornate and expansive Darbar Hall where used to cater to more than 7,000 attendants. Closed on Fridays.
The oldest and largest masjid in the city. Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah began building it in 1617 under the supervision of Mir Faizullah Baig and Rangiah Choudhary. Mughal emperor Aurangzeb completed the construction in 1694. It took 77 years to come up as the magnificent edifice we see today.
An 18m high monolithic statue of the Gautama Buddha was erected in 1992, standing on an island located in the middle of the majestic Hussain Sagar Lake.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We provide pick up from & drop at any Hotel / Vacation Rental / Guest House in Hyderabad city location. Supplement applicable for airport pick-up and/or drop.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Salar Jung Museum & Chowmahalla Palace are closed on Fridays
- If you book the tour for Friday, you will be visiting Qutb Shahi Tombs instead of Salar Jung Museum & Chowmahalla Palace that are closed on Fridays
Reviews(11)
Great for seeing the most interesting places in hyderabad with experienced guide . He knows many information of the history of the area
Samson was the best guide we have experienced all trip. Very knowledgeable of social and natural history, easy to understand and get along with. He answered numerous questions and gave good recommendations. The tour itself was fantastic, we saw the tombs, fort, and Charminar and then drove around the city during a festival.
Very organized tour. Operators were flexible to my needs. Punctual, polite, knowledgeable. Sites in HYD are well maintained and nice to visit.
The tour guide Venkatesh was excellent. He was knowledgeable, pleasant and great company. I had an amazing time as he showed the city and explained everything very well plus had very good discussions regarding the town in general. The tour is highly recommended. Looking forward to coming back and taking the tour again with family.
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Venkat was a great guide for this tour of the center of Hyderabad. The Charminar is definitely worth the visit...at street level and up a level. There is great shopping for laquer bangles in the same area. The Mekka Masjid is also interesting. The Chomohalla is a real highlight of the tour. Especially the coronation hall. The Salar Jan museum was crowded and really only had a couple of outstanding items for those who have traveled to other city museums. Make sure to see Veiled Rebecca. We had wonderful biryani at Paradise and a little more shopping that Venkat and our driver, Saleem, seemed happy to accommodate.
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Our prívate tour was wonderful! We get to visit the most important things in Hyderabad. Our guide Venkatesh knows everything about India and he is very kind, thinking all the time in how to give you a great experience in India. We had a wonderful shopping time near Charminar :) Our taxi driver Caya was great as well.
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My colleague and I had a great time exploring Hyderabad with our guide Venku. We learned the history of Hyderabad and visited Chowmahalla Palace, Charminar, walked through Laad Bazaar and visited the Salar Jung museum before heading to a delicious lunch.
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Not really a wothy tour. Even though we had a great guide, the city is crowded with huge traffic. No water provided as per itinarary. Place are not really attractions except salar jung museum.
Hyderabad is the capital of southern India's Telangana state. A major center for the technology industry, it's home to many upscale restaurants and shops. Its historic sites include Golconda Fort, a former diamond-trading center that was once the Qutb Shahi dynastic capital. The Charminar, a 16th-century mosque whose 4 arches support towering minarets, is an old city landmark near the long-standing Laad Bazaar.
The day i had visited the day i feel the #essence of hyderabad. CHARMINAR-pearl of hyderabad.... #persian architecture # use of natural materials # height of minars # the steps inside minars # height of scenic beauty#bazaars in front of gates..... #full off traditional beauty!!! if u visit dont forget to but pearl inside ...the delicious biryani & selfiee....
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