Why choose this Hyderabad tour ?
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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What makes Half day Hyderabad tour about the opulence and splendor of Nizams in private car a unique experience ?
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
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
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- Food and drinks
- Airport pick up (will cost extra)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by 5 Senses Walks.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Kolkata.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 12 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
