The City of Pearls Walking Tour
At a glance
The City of Pearls Walking Tour is a 4h small-group experience in Hyderabad, India, operated by The Hyderabad Walking Company. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 47 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $110 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Local guide, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 8 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h
- Group
- Small group, up to 8 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–8 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Infant 0–3 · Child 4–9 · Youth 10–13 · Adult 14–70 · Senior 71–95
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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With Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
from $115
City of Pearls walking tour with hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 08:00, 09:00
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Walking Tour Only
from $100
4-hour walking tour beginning near the Charminar and ending at Chowmahalla Palace
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 09:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Enjoy sweeping views of Old Hyderabad from the Charminar and walk through history at the Chowmahalla Palace. This 4-hour, small group tour takes you up one of the best preserved monuments from the time Hyderabad was built in 1591 CE – the Charminar. Take a walk through the picturesque Chudi Bazaar, filled with hundreds of shops selling the shiny and colorful Hyderabadi lac bangles and clothes. Visit the Chowmahalla Palace from which the Nizams ruled Hyderabad for over 200 years. Add-ons include transport, tickets to monuments and food.
What's included
What's included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
- Any personal expenses
- Shopping for bangles, clothes or other souvenirs
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 45m
Walk around the Charminar and explore the architectural features that make it unique. Then, explore the Charminar with your guide and climb to the first floor for an up-close and personal encounter with the most iconic of Hyderabad's monuments. The excellent views from the Charminar allow you to get amazing photographs of the city of Hyderabad - on a clear day you can see the Golconda fort and the Falaknuma palace.
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Stop 2 · 20m
Walk with your guide through the Chudi Bazaar, where craftsmen are busy making the shiny colorful bangles Hyderabad is famous for. Watch as they handcraft each bangle, placing every single shining stone in place with nimble fingers. Try your hand at bargaining for a good price to get an unforgettable souvenir.
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Stop 3
Peep into the Mecca Mosque, where the Nizams of Hyderabad are buried.
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Stop 4 · 2h
At Chowmahalla Palace, see the seat of power of the Nizams of Hyderabad. One of the best-preserved palaces of the Nizams, you get a taste of how the royals lived and ruled. Walk among the palace buildings, see paintings, photographs, household items, weapons and the cars used by the royals of Hyderabad.
Meeting point
We will be waiting just in front of Nimrah Cafe and Bakery
Traveller ratings
4.9
47 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 44
- 4 ★ 2
- 3 ★ 0
- 2 ★ 0
- 1 ★ 1
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress comfortably and conservatively - covered knees and shoulders for both men and women is recommended
- Wear comfortable walking footwear
- If you have opted for the Hotel Pickup & Drop-off you will be picked up at your place of stay at 8:00 AM in an airconditioned car and driven to the starting point of the walking tour. At the end of the walking tour, your air-conditioned car will drop you off at your place of stay.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the The City of Pearls Walking Tour take?
The experience lasts about 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $110 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Local guide; Bottled water; Coffee and/or Tea.
Where does it start?
We will be waiting just in front of Nimrah Cafe and Bakery
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 47 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Hyderabad.
