Overview
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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
Bottled water
Tea and coffee
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Any personal expenses
Shopping for bangles, clothes or other souvenirs
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We will be waiting just in front of Nimrah Cafe and Bakery
Good to know
• 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
What to expect
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45 min
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.
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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.
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Mecca Masjid
20 min
Peep into the Mecca Mosque, where the Nizams of Hyderabad are buried.
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Chowmahalla Palace
2 hours
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about The City of Pearls Walking Tour
Can I cancel The City of Pearls Walking Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
We will be waiting just in front of Nimrah Cafe and Bakery Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
- Any personal expenses
- Shopping for bangles, clothes or other souvenirs
Which places does it visit?
It visits Mecca Masjid, Chowmahalla Palace.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by The Hyderabad Walking Company
