Lahore Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Historical Monuments
by Pakistan Guided Tours
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The tour begins with a visit to the Zamzama Gun, located in front of the Lahore Museum, known from the novel Kim by Rudyard Kipling. Next, the group travels to Minar-e-Pakistan, a national monument built between 1960 and 1968 at the site of the 1940 Lahore Resolution, where they spend about five minutes. Afterward, the tour continues to Lahore Fort (Shahi Qila) in the northwest of the city. Visitors spend around an hour and a half exploring key sites inside the fort, including the Mirror Palace, Moti Mosque, General Public Hall, Private Hall, Armoury Gallery, Mughal Art Gallery, Pictured Wall, Royal Kitchens, and Alamgiri Gate. Then the group moves to Badshahi Mosque, built in 1673-74 by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, constructed from red sandstone; the visit lasts approximately 30 minutes. Close by is the Tomb of Muhammad Iqbal, the national poet of Pakistan who inspired the idea of a separate homeland, located near the stairs of Badshahi Mosque. The stop here is about five minutes. The tour then proceeds to Delhi Gate and the Walled City (Old Town), spending around one and a half hours visiting the Royal Baths (Shahi Hamams), Spice Market, Elbow Street, Wazir Khan Mosque, Well of Dena Nath, Cloth Market, Golden Mosque, Utensils Market, Gold Market, Musical Instrument Market, Water Tank, and Food Street. The route passes near the Red Light Area. Next is a 45-minute stop at Liberty Market, a popular modern shopping area on MM Alam Road. Following this, the group visits Food Street on Fort Road for about 30 minutes, known for rooftop views of Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort. Time permitting, the tour includes a 30-minute visit to Anarkali Bazaar, a historic shopping market with a Mughal-era story related to Emperor Akbar. The tour then heads to Wagah Border to watch the flag lowering ceremony between Pakistan and India, lasting around 50 minutes. The final stop is Shalimar Bagh (Shalimar Gardens), a 17th-century Mughal garden with three terraces, fountains, plants, and historic buildings, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Visitors spend about 35 minutes here. This full-day tour lasts between six to ten hours and is conducted by vehicle with air conditioning. All entrance fees to historical monuments and shoe-keeping charges outside mosques are included, along with parking fees. Alcoholic drinks and lunch are not provided. Participants unable to walk or with serious illnesses preventing walking are not able to take part in this tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zamzama Gun
The Zamzama Gun is located directly in front of the Lahore Museum and is known from the British novel Kim by Rudyard Kipling, whose father was an early curator of the museum.
Minar-e-Pakistan
Minar-e-Pakistan is a national monument built between 1960 and 1968 on the site where the All-India Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940. Visitors spend about five minutes here.
5 min
Lahore Fort
Lahore Fort, also called Shahi Qila, is located in the northwest corner of Lahore's historical city. The visit includes Mirror Palace, Moti Mosque, General Public Hall, Private Hall, Armoury Gallery, Mughal Art Gallery, Pictured Wall, Royal Kitchens, and Alamgiri Gate, with around 90 minutes spent at the site.
90 min
Badshahi Mosque
Built in 1673-74 by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir, Badshahi Mosque is made of red sandstone and represents Mughal architecture. The visit lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Tomb of Muhammad Iqbal
The tomb of Muhammad Iqbal, Pakistan's national poet born in 1877 and deceased in 1938, is near the stairs of Badshahi Mosque. The stop here is approximately five minutes.
5 min
Delhi Gate
The visit to Delhi Gate and the Walled City (Old Town) lasts about 90 minutes and includes seeing the Royal Baths (Shahi Hamams), Spice Market, Elbow Street, Wazir Khan Mosque, Well of Dena Nath, Cloth Market, Golden Mosque, Utensils Market, Gold Market, Musical Instrument Market, Water Tank, and Food Street. The route passes near the Red Light Area.
90 min
Liberty Market
Liberty Market is a well-known shopping area in modern Lahore located on MM Alam Road. Visitors spend around 45 minutes here enjoying the busy market atmosphere.
45 min
Food Street Fort Road
Food Street on Fort Road is known for rooftop views of Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort and is visited for about 30 minutes.
30 min
Anarkali Bazaar
If time allows, a 30-minute stop is made at Anarkali Bazaar, a historic shopping market with a Mughal-era story involving Emperor Akbar.
30 min
Wagah Border
The Wagah Border is the site of a daily flag lowering ceremony between Pakistan and India. The event lasts about 50 minutes and is unique worldwide.
50 min
Shalimar Bagh (Shalimar Gardens)
Shalimar Garden is a 17th-century Mughal garden built during Shah Jahan's reign. It features three terraces, fountains, plants, trees, flowers, and historical buildings. The garden is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Visitors spend about 35 minutes here.
35 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Lahore Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Historical Monuments
by Pakistan Guided Tours
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.$250Overview
The tour begins with a visit to the Zamzama Gun, located in front of the Lahore Museum, known from the novel Kim by Rudyard Kipling. Next, the group travels to Minar-e-Pakistan, a national monument built between 1960 and 1968 at the site of the 1940 Lahore Resolution, where they spend about five minutes. Afterward, the tour continues to Lahore Fort (Shahi Qila) in the northwest of the city. Visitors spend around an hour and a half exploring key sites inside the fort, including the Mirror Palace, Moti Mosque, General Public Hall, Private Hall, Armoury Gallery, Mughal Art Gallery, Pictured Wall, Royal Kitchens, and Alamgiri Gate. Then the group moves to Badshahi Mosque, built in 1673-74 by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, constructed from red sandstone; the visit lasts approximately 30 minutes. Close by is the Tomb of Muhammad Iqbal, the national poet of Pakistan who inspired the idea of a separate homeland, located near the stairs of Badshahi Mosque. The stop here is about five minutes. The tour then proceeds to Delhi Gate and the Walled City (Old Town), spending around one and a half hours visiting the Royal Baths (Shahi Hamams), Spice Market, Elbow Street, Wazir Khan Mosque, Well of Dena Nath, Cloth Market, Golden Mosque, Utensils Market, Gold Market, Musical Instrument Market, Water Tank, and Food Street. The route passes near the Red Light Area. Next is a 45-minute stop at Liberty Market, a popular modern shopping area on MM Alam Road. Following this, the group visits Food Street on Fort Road for about 30 minutes, known for rooftop views of Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort. Time permitting, the tour includes a 30-minute visit to Anarkali Bazaar, a historic shopping market with a Mughal-era story related to Emperor Akbar. The tour then heads to Wagah Border to watch the flag lowering ceremony between Pakistan and India, lasting around 50 minutes. The final stop is Shalimar Bagh (Shalimar Gardens), a 17th-century Mughal garden with three terraces, fountains, plants, and historic buildings, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Visitors spend about 35 minutes here. This full-day tour lasts between six to ten hours and is conducted by vehicle with air conditioning. All entrance fees to historical monuments and shoe-keeping charges outside mosques are included, along with parking fees. Alcoholic drinks and lunch are not provided. Participants unable to walk or with serious illnesses preventing walking are not able to take part in this tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zamzama Gun
The Zamzama Gun is located directly in front of the Lahore Museum and is known from the British novel Kim by Rudyard Kipling, whose father was an early curator of the museum.
Minar-e-Pakistan
Minar-e-Pakistan is a national monument built between 1960 and 1968 on the site where the All-India Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940. Visitors spend about five minutes here.
5 min
Lahore Fort
Lahore Fort, also called Shahi Qila, is located in the northwest corner of Lahore's historical city. The visit includes Mirror Palace, Moti Mosque, General Public Hall, Private Hall, Armoury Gallery, Mughal Art Gallery, Pictured Wall, Royal Kitchens, and Alamgiri Gate, with around 90 minutes spent at the site.
90 min
Badshahi Mosque
Built in 1673-74 by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir, Badshahi Mosque is made of red sandstone and represents Mughal architecture. The visit lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Tomb of Muhammad Iqbal
The tomb of Muhammad Iqbal, Pakistan's national poet born in 1877 and deceased in 1938, is near the stairs of Badshahi Mosque. The stop here is approximately five minutes.
5 min
Delhi Gate
The visit to Delhi Gate and the Walled City (Old Town) lasts about 90 minutes and includes seeing the Royal Baths (Shahi Hamams), Spice Market, Elbow Street, Wazir Khan Mosque, Well of Dena Nath, Cloth Market, Golden Mosque, Utensils Market, Gold Market, Musical Instrument Market, Water Tank, and Food Street. The route passes near the Red Light Area.
90 min
Liberty Market
Liberty Market is a well-known shopping area in modern Lahore located on MM Alam Road. Visitors spend around 45 minutes here enjoying the busy market atmosphere.
45 min
Food Street Fort Road
Food Street on Fort Road is known for rooftop views of Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort and is visited for about 30 minutes.
30 min
Anarkali Bazaar
If time allows, a 30-minute stop is made at Anarkali Bazaar, a historic shopping market with a Mughal-era story involving Emperor Akbar.
30 min
Wagah Border
The Wagah Border is the site of a daily flag lowering ceremony between Pakistan and India. The event lasts about 50 minutes and is unique worldwide.
50 min
Shalimar Bagh (Shalimar Gardens)
Shalimar Garden is a 17th-century Mughal garden built during Shah Jahan's reign. It features three terraces, fountains, plants, trees, flowers, and historical buildings. The garden is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Visitors spend about 35 minutes here.
35 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.