Half day Hyderabad tour: Exploring the legacy of Nizams' palaces and museums

Embark on a half-day tour of Hyderabad and immerse yourself in the rich legacy of the Nizams. Visit opulent palaces, explore fascinating museums, and marvel at the iconic Charminar.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chowmahalla Palace - 130 PM- Hotel pick up commences for half day Hyderabad tour
    2PM- Choumahalla
    Choumahalla, the Palace of the Nizams who were at one time the richest people in the world is the next halt in this Hyderabad tour. Some of the noteworthy sections in this Palace include a water fountain, vintage cars, intricate carvings, glass…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Airport pick up (will cost extra)
Additional Information

On this half-day Hyderabad tour, participants will explore the rich heritage of the Nizams by visiting the opulent Chowmahalla Palace and the impressive Salar Jung Museum. The tour concludes at Charminar, an iconic symbol of Hyderabad’s splendor.
Organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company accredited by the Ministry of Tourism and a member…

Location
Chowmahalla Palace
Moti Galli Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Excursion32817897639
Jun 12, 2025
Busting the real Hyderabad - Such an amazing time! Our host Susie was so knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable while traveling the city. Would recommend 10/10!
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Jeremy
Jun 12, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - top notch experience!!! - Our guide, Shashi, was FIVE stars! She is so knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Pickup at our hotel was perfect, communication and coordination throughout the day was excellent, and we had an appropriate anoint of time at each spot. Shashi seemed to know everyone at each of our venues which really helped at certain points. For example, a special event was happening at Chowmahalla Palace so a portion of it was blocked to visitors but Shashi got us in with full access. We would 1,000% work with 5 Senses Tours again in a heartbeat - we often have regular company visitors to our Hyderabad office and we will most definitely book with these guys again!
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Boonchonga2017
Oct 22, 2024
Amazing Nizam tour - Amazing tour, well-elaborated details of the Nizam history by the tour guide. Love the cookies, bread, chai and coffee.
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Dreamer18177248313
Sep 1, 2024
One of the BEST TOURS that we have done! - I had a business trip in Hyderabad, and booked this tour for me and my mom to visit a few of the cultural and historical sites of the city. Mr. John (tour guide) and Mr. Hari (driver) picked us up at our hotel on time. We then went to see the Charminar, Chowmahalla Palace, and Salar Jung Museum, where we learned so much about the beautiful culture and rich history of Hyderabad. Mr. John is very kind and knowledgeable as he explained to us each of the places. He is also very known and well-connected by the local people. Before the end of the tour, we were able to buy local bags and bangles at the Charminar at a reasonable price thanks to the help of Mr. John. We then got dropped off back to the hotel after the tour. Overall, this is one of the BEST TOURS that me and my mom have done and Mr. John played a huge role on it. He is a very excellent tour guide. Mr. Hari is also a very kind and safe driver. I would definitely recommend this tour! Thank you so much for giving us this wonderful experience and memory of Hyderabad!
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Josie98765
Aug 15, 2024
Great Experience - Really enjoyed the tour. The guide arrived on time, was very knowledgeable, and accommodating. Place and old town and museum are definitely worth seeing.
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Ppppaulau
Aug 3, 2024
Excellent way to spend a few hours - I had a great afternoon on this tour. Venu Reddy was full of interesting information and very friendly. He has excellent knowledge about the places on the tour, as well as about Hyderabad. I learned a lot today. We saw the highlights of the museum, followed by a walk through the palace, and ended at Charminar. Communication was great - I knew when to expect Venu to arrive at my hotel. Shout out to our driver too (unfortunately didn’t catch his name) as driving in Hyderabad is not for the faint hearted! Well worth the money and time. Thanks team!
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Gretchen_d
May 7, 2024
Great day in Hyderabad - Great way to see the city and some highlights on a short business trip to Hyderabad. Srinivasa was a great tour guide very knowledgeable. Having a tour guide was great as we hit all the important points while avoiding the crowds.
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Meander32499103822
Mar 10, 2024
Interesting history and good service - Very interesting to learn of the rich history of Hyderabad through the period of the nizams. Good car and driver and knowledgeable guide. Great service. Would recommend this for anyone interested in exploring the old parts of Hyderabad.
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John
Jan 30, 2023
Excellent tour, outstanding guide! - This tour highlights what most others may skip, including specific museums, and John is a very knowledgeable and well connected guide! He tells a great story of this history and city, a very enjoyable experience!
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Sean_b
Dec 30, 2023
Hyderabad history in a morning - The guide’s historical explanations and information about the city were much appreciated. A few of the pieces in the museum collection are well worth the entry. However, perhaps some more discussion on what to see rather than walk through all areas may have been preferred.
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From $85
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).