Golconda Fort & Qutb Shahi Tombs Tours Hyderabad

Join us for the private half-day tour to the amazing Golkonda Fort and Qutb Shahi Tombs from Hyderabad. Your knowledgeable guide will accompany you during the tour and explain all the history and interesting aspects of this magnificent fort that was built around the 13th century. Later visit the nearby Qutb Shahi Tombs that were built on a square base surrounded by pointed arches as a distinctive style that integrates Pashtun, Persian and Hindu architecture.

Our Executive Chauffeur with Highly experienced Government Licenced English speaking Senior 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.

Embark on the "Hyderabad's Grand Heritage City Tour" commencing with a 9:00 AM pick-up from your hotel. Immerse yourself in history at the Golconda Fort, exploring its gateways, palaces, and temples with fascinating insights from your guide. Journey to the Qutb Shahi Tombs, marveling at the intricate mausoleums and delving into the history of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. After a sumptuous Hyderabadi lunch, make your way to the iconic Charminar, a symbol of Hyderabad, surrounded by a vibrant market. Explore the Chowmahalla Palace's regal complex, appreciating the detailed architecture and royal history. Continue to the Salar Jung Museum, showcasing a vast collection of art and artifacts. Conclude your day at Purani Haveli, a museum housing the Nizam's vintage car collection, before a 6:30 PM drop-off at your hotel. Uncover the grandeur and heritage of Hyderabad through its architectural marvels and cultural treasures.

In this half day Hyderabad tour, we experience the spellbinding Golconda Fort which is a marvel in acoustic engineering and as impregnable as a fort can get! We will also visit the Qutub Shahi tombs, built in memory of Kings of this dynasty who had a penchant for building beautiful monuments. Even their tombs are spectacular with arches, columns, domes minarets and galleries! This tour is organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). The tour has been designed to support local livelihoods by way of employment of local guides, and supporting local businesses in line with the mission of the company to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.

Embark on the "Historic Hyderabad: Golconda Fort and Qutubshahi Tombs" tour starting at 9:00 AM with a pick-up from your Hyderabad hotel. Explore the majestic Golconda Fort, dating back to the 16th century, and marvel at its historical significance and architectural brilliance while enjoying panoramic views of the city. Delve into the rich history of the Qutub Shahi dynasty at the impressive Qutb Shahi Tombs, adorned with intricate carvings and grandeur, offering insights into the region's cultural heritage. Visit the iconic Charminar and Mecca Masjid, symbols of Hyderabad's rich past, before venturing into the lively Laad Bazaar, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and traditional crafts. The tour concludes at 6:00 PM, leaving you with cherished memories of Hyderabad's grandeur and cultural heritage.

A Journey Through the Fascinating History of Golconda Fort & the Royal Necropolis..., feels immersive and elegant — it invites travelers to experience history, not just learn about it, which is perfect for a private tour. The half day tour - driven by the professional tour guides who have historical inter sight into Hyderabad's archaeology, heritage and culture will take you through ancient and medieval ages of the City involves 800+ years of long history back in Kakatiya times, Qutub Shahi times and continue the legacy by the Nizams of Hyderabad. History enthusiasts will love exploring Hyderabad’s fascinating past by visiting sites such as the Golconda Fort and Qutub Shahi Tombs.

Discover Hyderabad’s soul in a single day—explore Golconda Fort, Charminar, Mecca Masjid, Qutub Shahi Tombs, Salar Jung Museum, and Chowmahalla Palace. Travel by private car with a local guide, hear fascinating stories, and witness centuries of history, architecture, and culture. Perfect for first-time visitors or anyone short on time but big on curiosity.

If you have only one day in the city, it is the most enchanting tour by covering important historical sites like Golkonda Fort, Qutb Shahi tombs, Chowmahallah Palace, Charminar, Mecca Mosque & Laad Bazar Street. We cover the monuments ranging from 16th to early part of 20th Centuries with mesmerizing culture and traditions. Hyderabad has a history of mining and trading of diamonds and its role in the pearls trade has given it the name, "City of Pearls". You will explore and experience the city with our expert local Tour Guides of Hyderabad who are professionally certified and friendly with abundant knowledge and experience to lead the groups and families across the city. Entrance Fees, Professional Guide / Story Teller, A/c Car with Pick and Drop from the hotel, South Indian veg lunch and refreshments are included. Chowmahallah Palace will be closed on Friday. So, if you book this tour on Friday, one another place will be covered in the place of Chowmahallah Palace.

A great blend of regal history and bold modernity, Hyderabad is a delightful place to visit. As the capital of Telangana, it is always thronging with tourists from far off as well as the locals. There are some epic places to visit in Hyderabad, which will satiate your hunger to explore. This reminds us that the city of Nizams is also popular for its Hyderabadi Biryani which is something not to be missed here. The new, cosmopolitan area of the city is also filled with a plethora of places like the Golkonda Fort and Salar Jung Museum for the history buffs, Ramoji Film city for the movie buffs, and the glittery malls & clubs dotted all over for the people to have a good time.

Relive the glorious past of Hyderabad when it was one of the richest and most powerful cities in the world, in the company of an expert. Take a peek into the opulent lives of the Nizams who used diamonds as paper weights! Unravel the secrets of Qutub Shahi Kings who founded the city. The itinerary covers the spellbinding Golconda Fort, majestic Qutub Shahi tombs, the lavish Chowmahalla Palace of the Nizams and romantic Charminar, the most iconic monument of Hyderabad.

Discover Hyderabad's most impressive sights on a private 5-hour half-day city tour with a private guide, See The Royal Tombs Of The Qutub Shahi kings - considered as the final resting place of the Royal kings. Visit Golconda Fort - was the capital of the medieval sultanate of the Qutb Shahi dynasty and an outstanding example of brilliant engineering and magical architecture. Witness The Sound and Light show at Golconda Fort - The amazing light and sound impacts with the narration of the hair raising story of the golconda Fort is sure to amuse all tourists visiting the Hyderabad city.

Visit in the morning, when the weather is perfect to climb 360 steps one way. Originally, 12th Cen Kakatiya Fort of Hindu rulers is 12 kms from city. Clap while you nap at the entrance. Fascinating views from Baradari (400 ft) plains and royal necropolis. The outer wall is 8 kms with 87 semi-circular bastions and 8 gates. In 1687 it fell to the marching Aurangzeb by means of treachery, latter used a prison by Nizams. Fabled treasure like Koh-i-noor is looted. Huge blocks of cut stone butting onto natural outcrops of granite, with several buildings for living, treasury, harems, mosques, baghs, baths and barracks. Royal Necropolis are located, North west of the fort, out through Banjara Gate. Mostly from QUTUB Shahi period, large tombs have their own mosques. Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah and Kulsum Begum Tombs are worth visiting. The sound and light show inside the fort is the best in India.

Hyderabad, a vibrant city with the imposing Charminar at its heart, is a mixture of history, cuisine and eclectic experiences. Explore magnificent 16th centuryar Golconda Fort complex and the remarkable 21 domes Qutub Shahi Tombs , see imposing Charminar, Chowmalla Palace, collections of great artefacts in Salarjung Museum.

The Kingdom of Diamonds tour goes beyond the conventional understanding of the Golkonda Fort (which is not a fort at all) and the Qutb Shahi tombs (which transcend our ideas of a necropolis). We explore the two destinations together - one a city of the living, and the other a city of the dead, each adding meaning and completeness to the other in the rich and prosperous world of the Qutb Shahi rulers. We place the kingdom in its local and global context to bring about an understanding of how it was a crossroads of trade between the East and the West, and we connect the material remains we see today to specific events and stories that happened in the well-documented past.

Discover the rich history, culture, and vibrant spirit of Hyderabad on this expertly guided full-day tour. From the mighty ramparts of Golconda Fort to the elegant domes of the Qutb Shahi Tombs, from the opulence of Chowmahalla Palace to the bustling lanes around Charminar — explore the city’s top highlights in the company of an expert local guide. Along the way, enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch at a local favourite, pause for chai at a historic café, and soak in panoramic views from the serene Birla Temple. With all entry tickets, comfortable chauffeured transport, and the insights of a knowledgeable guide included, this is the perfect way to experience Hyderabad — whether you’re a first-time visitor, a returning traveller, or in town on business.