Experiential Full-Day Hyderabad Tour Including Golconda Fort and Qutb Shahi Tombs
by Hyderabad Garuda Tourism
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$130Overview
This full-day experiential tour in Hyderabad lasts between four and nine hours. It begins with hotel pickup within Hyderabad city limits by an air-conditioned vehicle driven by a professional driver and accompanied by a licensed English-speaking senior guide. The first stop is Golconda Fort, located about twelve kilometers from the city center. Visitors may choose to climb 365 steps one way to reach the Baradari for panoramic views of the surrounding plains or walk through approximately ninety percent of the fort area. The guide will demonstrate the fort's acoustic system by clapping to trigger the guards’ alert. The fort rises up to four hundred feet in height. After spending around two hours at Golconda Fort, the tour continues to the nearby Qutb Shahi Tombs in Ibrahim Bagh. This site contains the tombs and mosques of the Qutb Shahi dynasty rulers. Larger tombs are two-storied, while smaller ones are single-storied, each with a sarcophagus above the burial vault. The domes were originally decorated with blue and green tiles, fragments of which remain. The visit to the tombs lasts about one hour. Following these key landmarks, the tour proceeds to explore several monuments in the older parts of Hyderabad. Stops include Lumbini Park, a 7.5-acre public park next to Hussain Sagar Lake, a heart-shaped lake built in 1563 and fed by the River Musi. The lake covers 5.7 square kilometers and has a maximum depth of 32 feet. In the middle of the lake on Gibraltar Rock stands a 58-foot-tall granite Buddha statue weighing 350 tons, erected in 1992. The statue can be reached by a 15-minute boat ride from Lumbini Park. Other stops include Birla Mandir, a Hindu temple built on an 85-meter hillock; the Telangana Legislative Assembly Building, constructed in 1905 and located near the hanging gardens; Hyderabad Deccan (Nampally) railway station, built in 1907; Mozamjahi Market, established in 1935; the High Court of Telangana, founded by the seventh Nizam; Char Kaman, four historical gates built in 1592 near Charminar; Charminar itself, a 400-year-old landmark with stairs leading to the minarets (closed on Fridays); Laad Bazaar, a one-kilometer market known for lacquer bangles and wedding items; Irani cafés known for Irani chai and Nizamia biscuits; and Mecca Masjid, a mosque with a 20,000-person capacity built in the 17th century. The tour includes tea, coffee, and bottled water. Entrance fees for Golconda Fort and Qutb Shahi Tombs are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off within Hyderabad city limits are provided. Gratuities, entrance fees to other sites, lunch, and charges for camera or video equipment are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Golconda Fort
Golconda Fort, known as "Shepherd's Hill," was the early capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty from about 1512 to 1687. The site is famous for producing renowned diamonds including the Koh-i-Noor. Visitors can climb 365 steps one way to reach Baradari for panoramic views. The guide demonstrates the fort’s unique acoustic system by clapping to alert guards. The fort’s ecosystem can reach up to 400 feet in height. The visit lasts about two hours.
120 min
Qutb Shahi Tombs
Located in Ibrahim Bagh near Golconda Fort, the Qutb Shahi Tombs complex contains burial sites and mosques built by the dynasty's rulers. Larger tombs have two stories, smaller ones are single-story. Each tomb has a sarcophagus above the actual burial vault. The domes originally had blue and green tile coverings, of which only fragments remain. The visit lasts about one hour.
60 min
Lumbini Park
Lumbini Park is a 7.5-acre urban public park situated next to Hussain Sagar Lake. Named after the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal, the park is dedicated to Lord Buddha.
Hussain Sagar Lake
Hussain Sagar is a heart-shaped lake built in 1563 by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It covers 5.7 square kilometers and is fed by the River Musi. The lake reaches a maximum depth of 32 feet and separates Hyderabad’s city center from Secunderabad.
Buddha Statue
The Buddha Statue is the world’s largest monolithic granite statue of Lord Buddha, erected in 1992. It stands 58 feet (18 m) tall and weighs 350 tons. It is located on the Rock of Gibraltar in the middle of Hussain Sagar Lake. The statue can be reached by a 15-minute boat ride from Lumbini Park on Hussain Sagar Island.
Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple built on Naubath Pahad, a hillock 280 feet (85 m) high. The temple sits on a 13-acre plot and was constructed by the Birla Foundation, which has built several similar temples across India, all known as Birla Mandir.
Telangana Legislative Assembly Building
Built in 1905 to commemorate the 40th birthday of the sixth Nizam Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, this white architectural landmark adjoins the hanging gardens, a well-known public garden in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad Deccan (Nampally) Railway Station
Constructed in 1907 by Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad, this station was once used by the Nizam kings for their personal carriages.
Mozamjahi Market
Mozamjahi Market is famous for its fruit and flower market, established in 1935 during the rule of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan.
High Court of Telangana
Founded by the seventh Nizam H.E.H Mir Osman Ali Khan, the High Court was initially the High Court of Hyderabad for the princely state and later became the High Court of Andhra Pradesh in 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act.
Char Kaman
Char Kaman, meaning four gates, are four historical structures near Charminar built in 1592. They include Charminar Kaman, Machli Kaman, Kali Kaman, and Sher-e-Batil-Ki-Kaman.
Charminar
Charminar is a landmark of Hyderabad built about 400 years ago. Visitors can climb steps to the minarets for views of the old city, except on Fridays when the stairs are closed. Admission fees are paid directly on site. The visit lasts about one hour.
60 min
Laad Bazaar
Laad Bazaar is a historic market about one kilometer long, located on a main road branching from Charminar. It is known for lacquer bangles studded with artificial diamonds, saris, wedding items, and imitation jewelry. The visit lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Hyderabad
Irani cafés in Hyderabad were opened by Zoroastrian Irani immigrants in the 20th century. They are known for serving Irani chai (tea). Hyderabad is also known for Nizamia (Osmania) biscuits. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Mecca Masjid
Mecca Masjid is a congregational mosque built in the 17th century by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. It can hold 20,000 people and its bricks were made from soil brought from Mecca. Friday afternoon prayers are held here. The visit lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Experiential Full-Day Hyderabad Tour Including Golconda Fort and Qutb Shahi Tombs
by Hyderabad Garuda Tourism
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$130Overview
This full-day experiential tour in Hyderabad lasts between four and nine hours. It begins with hotel pickup within Hyderabad city limits by an air-conditioned vehicle driven by a professional driver and accompanied by a licensed English-speaking senior guide. The first stop is Golconda Fort, located about twelve kilometers from the city center. Visitors may choose to climb 365 steps one way to reach the Baradari for panoramic views of the surrounding plains or walk through approximately ninety percent of the fort area. The guide will demonstrate the fort's acoustic system by clapping to trigger the guards’ alert. The fort rises up to four hundred feet in height. After spending around two hours at Golconda Fort, the tour continues to the nearby Qutb Shahi Tombs in Ibrahim Bagh. This site contains the tombs and mosques of the Qutb Shahi dynasty rulers. Larger tombs are two-storied, while smaller ones are single-storied, each with a sarcophagus above the burial vault. The domes were originally decorated with blue and green tiles, fragments of which remain. The visit to the tombs lasts about one hour. Following these key landmarks, the tour proceeds to explore several monuments in the older parts of Hyderabad. Stops include Lumbini Park, a 7.5-acre public park next to Hussain Sagar Lake, a heart-shaped lake built in 1563 and fed by the River Musi. The lake covers 5.7 square kilometers and has a maximum depth of 32 feet. In the middle of the lake on Gibraltar Rock stands a 58-foot-tall granite Buddha statue weighing 350 tons, erected in 1992. The statue can be reached by a 15-minute boat ride from Lumbini Park. Other stops include Birla Mandir, a Hindu temple built on an 85-meter hillock; the Telangana Legislative Assembly Building, constructed in 1905 and located near the hanging gardens; Hyderabad Deccan (Nampally) railway station, built in 1907; Mozamjahi Market, established in 1935; the High Court of Telangana, founded by the seventh Nizam; Char Kaman, four historical gates built in 1592 near Charminar; Charminar itself, a 400-year-old landmark with stairs leading to the minarets (closed on Fridays); Laad Bazaar, a one-kilometer market known for lacquer bangles and wedding items; Irani cafés known for Irani chai and Nizamia biscuits; and Mecca Masjid, a mosque with a 20,000-person capacity built in the 17th century. The tour includes tea, coffee, and bottled water. Entrance fees for Golconda Fort and Qutb Shahi Tombs are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off within Hyderabad city limits are provided. Gratuities, entrance fees to other sites, lunch, and charges for camera or video equipment are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Golconda Fort
Golconda Fort, known as "Shepherd's Hill," was the early capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty from about 1512 to 1687. The site is famous for producing renowned diamonds including the Koh-i-Noor. Visitors can climb 365 steps one way to reach Baradari for panoramic views. The guide demonstrates the fort’s unique acoustic system by clapping to alert guards. The fort’s ecosystem can reach up to 400 feet in height. The visit lasts about two hours.
120 min
Qutb Shahi Tombs
Located in Ibrahim Bagh near Golconda Fort, the Qutb Shahi Tombs complex contains burial sites and mosques built by the dynasty's rulers. Larger tombs have two stories, smaller ones are single-story. Each tomb has a sarcophagus above the actual burial vault. The domes originally had blue and green tile coverings, of which only fragments remain. The visit lasts about one hour.
60 min
Lumbini Park
Lumbini Park is a 7.5-acre urban public park situated next to Hussain Sagar Lake. Named after the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal, the park is dedicated to Lord Buddha.
Hussain Sagar Lake
Hussain Sagar is a heart-shaped lake built in 1563 by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It covers 5.7 square kilometers and is fed by the River Musi. The lake reaches a maximum depth of 32 feet and separates Hyderabad’s city center from Secunderabad.
Buddha Statue
The Buddha Statue is the world’s largest monolithic granite statue of Lord Buddha, erected in 1992. It stands 58 feet (18 m) tall and weighs 350 tons. It is located on the Rock of Gibraltar in the middle of Hussain Sagar Lake. The statue can be reached by a 15-minute boat ride from Lumbini Park on Hussain Sagar Island.
Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple built on Naubath Pahad, a hillock 280 feet (85 m) high. The temple sits on a 13-acre plot and was constructed by the Birla Foundation, which has built several similar temples across India, all known as Birla Mandir.
Telangana Legislative Assembly Building
Built in 1905 to commemorate the 40th birthday of the sixth Nizam Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, this white architectural landmark adjoins the hanging gardens, a well-known public garden in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad Deccan (Nampally) Railway Station
Constructed in 1907 by Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad, this station was once used by the Nizam kings for their personal carriages.
Mozamjahi Market
Mozamjahi Market is famous for its fruit and flower market, established in 1935 during the rule of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan.
High Court of Telangana
Founded by the seventh Nizam H.E.H Mir Osman Ali Khan, the High Court was initially the High Court of Hyderabad for the princely state and later became the High Court of Andhra Pradesh in 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act.
Char Kaman
Char Kaman, meaning four gates, are four historical structures near Charminar built in 1592. They include Charminar Kaman, Machli Kaman, Kali Kaman, and Sher-e-Batil-Ki-Kaman.
Charminar
Charminar is a landmark of Hyderabad built about 400 years ago. Visitors can climb steps to the minarets for views of the old city, except on Fridays when the stairs are closed. Admission fees are paid directly on site. The visit lasts about one hour.
60 min
Laad Bazaar
Laad Bazaar is a historic market about one kilometer long, located on a main road branching from Charminar. It is known for lacquer bangles studded with artificial diamonds, saris, wedding items, and imitation jewelry. The visit lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Hyderabad
Irani cafés in Hyderabad were opened by Zoroastrian Irani immigrants in the 20th century. They are known for serving Irani chai (tea). Hyderabad is also known for Nizamia (Osmania) biscuits. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Mecca Masjid
Mecca Masjid is a congregational mosque built in the 17th century by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. It can hold 20,000 people and its bricks were made from soil brought from Mecca. Friday afternoon prayers are held here. The visit lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.