Hyderabad City Sightseeing Tour

If you are a food lover, passionate to meet new people and explore the culture and history then you must visit the Pearl City of India. Hyderabad City is a perfect tourist places where you will be overwhelmed to see how beautifully the city connected with the past and present and moving towards the feature.

In this post, we will guide and discuss about the different tourist attraction of Hyderabad and surrounding areas. So whether you are a first-time visitor or you are looking to expand your knowledge of the city, our guide will be of great help.

What to expect on a Hyderabad sightseeing tour

If you’re travelling to Hyderabad for the first time and want to experience some of the city’s top sights without feeling overwhelmed, then a sightseeing tour is a great way to go. On a Hyderabad sightseeing tour, you’ll be taken on a narrated tour of various popular tourist destinations in and around the city, giving you a great overview of the city and its history.

The best places to visit on a Hyderabad sightseeing tour

Charminar
Charminar is a popular destination for tourists, and for good reasons. It has a beautiful mosque made of white marble at the top. It’s an impressive building, and there’s a good chance you’ll be able to see it from a distance while you’re in the city.

Mecca Masjid
The mosque was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty in 1518. The main structure of the mosque was completed by 1617, but it took another 20 years to complete the decorations and other parts of the mosque. The mosque has a large courtyard, with a capacity of up to 10,000 people.

Chowmahalla Palace
The Chowmahalla Palace was built by Nizam Salabat Jung in 1750 and it was the official residence of the Nizams of Hyderabad. The palace was constructed over a span of two centuries and is a fine example of the Indo-Persian architecture. The palace complex comprises four palaces – Afzal Mahal, Mahtab Mahal, Tahniyat Mahal and Aftab Mahal, a clock tower and beautiful gardens.

Hussain Sagar Lake (The heart-shaped lake)
The lake was constructed by Hussain Shah Wali in 1562 and is a tourist attraction and is known for its iconic statue of Buddha. Boating, jet skiing, and para-sailing are some of the popular activities on the lake.

Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir is built on a 280 feet (85 m) high hillock called Naubath Pahad on a 13 acres plot.The temple is constructed of 2000 tons of pure white marble and is situated at the southern end of Hussain Sagar lake in Hyderabad.

Qutb Shahi Tombs
Qutb Shahi Tombs also know Seven Tombs are a collection of tombs located in Hyderabad, India, that were built by the rulers of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. The tombs are believed to date from the 16th to the early 18th centuries and are one of the most important historical monuments in the city. The tombs are built in the Persian and Hindu architectural styles, featuring domes, minarets, and arches. The tombs are decorated with intricate stucco designs, stone carvings, and murals. The tombs are a popular tourist attraction and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Golconda Fort
The Golconda Fort was build in the 13th century and it was the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. The fort is famous for its acoustic system and its diamond trading market in the 16th century. The fort is spread over 11 kilometers and it is surrounded by massive walls and a broad moat. Inside the fort, there are ruins of palaces, mosques, and temples. The fort is also known for its sound and light show which narrates the history of the fort and the Qutb Shahi dynasty.

Apart from these there are a lot of places to visit in Hyderabad, You can also plan your customized city sightseeing tour.