Hyderabad, a vibrant city with the imposing Charminar at its heart, is a mixture of history, cuisine and eclectic experiences. While its Old City area is an impressive heritage haven with iconic monuments dotting its narrow lanes, its contemporary counterpart matches pace with its cosmopolitan population. The four-sided archway of Charminar, overlooking a bustling bazaar, is the centrepiece of the city around which the township developed. Located on the banks of the Musi River on the Deccan Plateau, Hyderabad reels you in with its heritage charm, accentuated by a vibrant culinary culture, much of which owes its curation to the erstwhile Nizam rulers. Explore this historical city and know mor...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission Fee
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Any services not listed under What's included
Itinerary
1
Chowmahalla Palace
Meet your guide of the day at the lobby of your hotel and proceed for the sightseeing tour which have been planned for you. Arrive at the 18th / 19th century opulent palace complex which is said to be the replica of the Shah’s Palace in Tehran, Iran. With the fusion of several architectural influences, the palace is renowned for its unique style. It boasts two ornate courtyards with gardens and magnificent buildings. One of the grandest attractions is the pillared Khilwat Mubarak (the Durbar Hall), a spectacular ceremony hall with 19 enormous Belgian crystal chandeliers. The palace houses a priceless collection of antiques, including one of vintage cars.
1 hour
2
Salarjung Museum
Next visit The Grand Salar Jung Museum which is famous for housing one of the largest compilations of artefacts collected by one person. The museum is home to collections dating from the 2nd century BC to the early 20th century AD, from different cultures such as Hindu, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, Islam and Greek and Roman. The museum houses as many as 43,000 art objects and 50,000 manuscripts and books.
1 hour
3
Charminar
Your half day tour comes to an end with the visit of Hyderabad's most iconic 16th century landmark, the 56-m-high Charminar. It is an imposing four-sided archway with four minarets soaring above its surrounding bustling market area. The structure was built to mark the founding of Hyderabad and the end of a plague that had devastated the city. Return back to comfort of your hotel room.
Half day tour of Hyderabad including Salarjung Museum
Hyderabad
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Hyderabad, a vibrant city with the imposing Charminar at its heart, is a mixture of history, cuisine and eclectic experiences. While its Old City area is an impressive heritage haven with iconic monuments dotting its narrow lanes, its contemporary counterpart matches pace with its cosmopolitan population. The four-sided archway of Charminar, overlooking a bustling bazaar, is the centrepiece of the city around which the township developed. Located on the banks of the Musi River on the Deccan Plateau, Hyderabad reels you in with its heritage charm, accentuated by a vibrant culinary culture, much of which owes its curation to the erstwhile Nizam rulers. Explore this historical city and know mor...
