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Hyderabad Full Day Tour: Explore Golconda Fort, Royal Necropolis, and More with Experienced Guide
4.9
160 Ratings
Hyderabad
Embark on a full day tour of Hyderabad, visiting the impressive Golconda Fort, the Royal Necropolis, and other historical monuments with an experienced guide. Climb 365 steps for panoramic views and explore the fort area by foot. Discover the rich history of the city.
Embark on a full day tour of Hyderabad, visiting the impressive Golconda Fort, the Royal Necropolis, and other historical monuments with an experienced guide. Climb 365 steps for panoramic views and explore the fort area by foot. Discover the rich history of the city.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Golconda Fort - Golconda Fort, “Shepherd’s Hill” is a fortified citadel and an early capital city of the Qutb Shahi dynasty (c.1512–1687), The region has produced some of the world’s most famous diamonds, including the colorless Koh-i-Noor (now owned by the United Kingdom. There are 365 steps one way to get the full stories and panoramic views of the plains
- Golconda Fort - Golconda Fort, “Shepherd’s Hill” is a fortified citadel and an early capital city of the Qutb Shahi dynasty (c.1512–1687), The region has produced some of the world’s most famous diamonds, including the colorless Koh-i-Noor (now owned by the United Kingdom. There are 365 steps one way to get the full stories and panoramic views of the plains
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed professional guide
- Entrance fees to Golconda Fort & Qutub Shahi Tombs
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed professional guide
- Entrance fees to Golconda Fort & Qutub Shahi Tombs
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch is not included, Guide will suggest Ethnic Hyderabadi cuisine
- Stairs inside Charminar, you can buy entrance directly
- Gratuities
- Lunch is not included, Guide will suggest Ethnic Hyderabadi cuisine
- Stairs inside Charminar, you can buy entrance directly
Additional Information
Our Executive Chauffeur with Highly experienced Licenced English speaking guide will report at your place of stay within Hyderabad city limits to embark onto the most impregnable Fort at Golconda, which is 12 kms approximately from Hyderabad city hotels. You have an option to see the panoramic views from Baradari after you climb 365 steps one way up….
Our Executive Chauffeur with Highly experienced Licenced English speaking guide will report at your place of stay within Hyderabad city limits to embark onto the most impregnable Fort at Golconda, which is 12 kms approximately from Hyderabad city hotels. You have an option to see the panoramic views from Baradari after you climb 365 steps one way up. You have also an option to explore 90% of Fort area by walk. Guide will clap to wake up the napping guards !!! Incredible Eco system can reach 400 ft top. The Tour will continue to see the Royal Necropolis (Qutub Shahi tombs) of Golconda Rulers and further to explore lots of monuments in the old part of Hyderabad.
- Dress code is smart casual
- A maximum of 4 people per one vehicle
Location
Golconda Fort
Ibrahim Bagh
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(160 Ratings)
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Gigil2004
May 7, 2025
Solo Adventure! - Decided to try a solo adventure, so booked this tour. Yes- I will 100% recommend this for solo or group venture. My driver Mr. Munner was great navigating the streets and traffic and my guide Mr. Srinu was just “Amazing!”. He was easy going and relayed the historical details from past to present, giving one a complete connection to the city of Hyderabad. The tour checked all the sites that were on my to-do list and I was even able to get my souvenirs along the way. They made sure I was comfortable and doing well the entire trip.
Book with these gentlemen, you’ll have a wonderful experience!!!
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Lushous3gv
May 4, 2025
Great History and Culture - Really enjoyable tour with Anand. I got a great feeling for the history and culture of the place. The fort, tombs, bazaar and palace were amazing. It was also nice to meet the owner of the bakery during our tea break. It was really hot but we kept in the shade wherever possible. Driver was good fun too. There was a bit of climbing steps involved which I really enjoyed but are optional and won't be for everyone. I'd highly recommend this tour.
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Nejda92
May 4, 2025
Fun packed day hitting all the best sites - I had an incredible day in Hyderabad with Anand Sheelam as my guide. From start to finish, he was knowledgeable, funny, and made the day feel both seamless and special.
We climbed up Golconda Fort, explored the serene Qutb Shahi Tombs, walked from Charminar to the beautiful Chowmahalla Palace… All sites were brought to life through Anand's rich storytelling about the history and culture of Hyderabad.
I loved walking around the lively Charminar market, where we stopped for a local chai-and-biscuit break including a personal visit of the kitchen and meeting with the friendly owner!
Our driver navigated the bustling streets with ease, taking us through many neighborhoods comfortably and with great timing. Everything felt authentic and personal. I took so many amazing photos and better appreciated Hyderabad’s rich heritage.
Our full day tour lasted from 9 to 5, with pick up and drop off at the hotel. We did not pay entrance fees at Golconda, Qutb Shahi Tombs, nor for the chai and biscuits, but had to have cash to pay 450 rupees at Chowmahalla Palace (incl 50 rupees for photo rights). The tour also included a stop we did not expect at a jewelry shop but they were friendly and not too pushy. Anand asked if we wanted to see other crafts stores afterwards and we politely declined.
I highly recommend Anand and this full day tour to anyone looking for an enriching, well-organized, and fun day in Hyderabad!
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Samira
May 3, 2025
Great tour, great guide, great driving, great tea and now I also have great photos - It was my first tour solo, anywhere in the world, but I was really looking forward to discover Hyderabad and I did! Another lady joined me in the tour so there were the two of us. Mr. Anand was our guide and Munner was our driver. The dynamic duo! We were to all the places mentioned in the description, we got all background and context for all of them. At Charminar we went for the Irani tea and local cookies and it was my favorite part, because we got to see in the kitchen how they made it. Both Anand and Munner were very nice, funny, respectful and knowledgeable. The driving was also very neat. I recommend these guys! And if you're a lady and alone, don't be afraid, this is fun! The only thing: the weather was relentless, so hot!!! So take precautions. :-)
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Lorimw5179pi
May 1, 2025
Absolutely fantastic! - Srinu was the most wonderful tour guide. He was very friendly, hospitable and incredibly knowledgeable about all Hyderabad history. I truly enjoyed and appreciated the time he took to inform me about the beautiful sites we visited. Absolutely awesome! If you are considering this tour, you should certainly take it. Srinu will make your day!!
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Marie_l
Apr 24, 2025
Fabulous history of Hyderabad - We had a lovely tour guide, Anand, and driver Munner...who took good care of us on a hot summer day. I wish the tour operators offered these trips later in the day so the weather could be more pleasant..other than the heat...we definitely enjoyed the trip and do recommend it highly
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Guide786871
Apr 20, 2025
5 out of 5 Stars - Excellent day touring the city of Hyderabad. Easily one of the best tours I’ve had. Srinu knows the city like the back of his hand and has deep knowledge of the culture. If you’re looking for the opportunity to have inside access to get to know the city this is the best tour you could do.
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Paulmu6950qa
Apr 20, 2025
Amazing. Look no further - Our guide was incredible! They had an amazing knowledge of the area, history, and culture. The sights were exactly what we wanted and more. You get behind the scenes and private access that you wouldn’t get with any other tour. I can’t recommend them enough!
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592eglantined
Apr 17, 2025
A perfect day trip in a great city - We spent a great day with our guide Kumar. He is passionate about his city and told us so much interesting things about Hyderabad past and present and also about India and its religions. It was a pleasure to listen to him and he had the answers to all our questions.
The fort is amazing, the tombs are impressive. Our kids (8 & 10) enjoyed tasting biscuits and the view from the top of the fort.
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Picku123
Apr 17, 2025
Excellent tour - Great experience ! A personalized tour , the guide Srinu was friendly and very knowledgeable, the driver also did a great job navigating trough traffic
Overall a very good experience to see the main Hyderabad sites
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