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Ramoji Film City: Full Day Tour with Lunch

1. Ramoji Film City: Full Day Tour with Lunch

Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and drive you to your destination at Anaspur Village, Hayathnagar Mandal. On arrival, you'll receive a box of chocolates, a welcome drink and snacks before boarding your guided coach to take you around the complex.  Ramoji Film City was founded by Ramoji Rao in 1996 and is a unique location that caters to the requirements of the film world, including regional, national, Hollywood and in-house productions. The city has its own regional television channel (ETV, 12 channels) and also happens to be the first private-sector broadcasting company to have its own earth station, enabling a direct link to satellites and thus providing the city viewership for channels in 32 countries.  Your ticket includes entry to: Action Studio, Filmy Duniya, Spirit of Ramoji, Stunt Show, Ranger and Borasura. You'll also benefit from limited queuing for attractions. Enjoy approximately 5-hours of film in over 2000 acres of creativity and imagination. 

Hyderabad: Golconda Fort and Qutub Shahi Tombs Half-Day Tour

2. Hyderabad: Golconda Fort and Qutub Shahi Tombs Half-Day Tour

The tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Hyderabad, then heads 11 km towards the impressive Golconda Fort, once known as the diamond capital of the world. With your expert guide, discover the wonders of the fort and its incredible history, which dates back to 1143AD when it was just a mud fort. Learn about how the fort served as the Palace of the Bahmani sultans as you admire the stunning architecture of the building. Continue the tour around the fort, listening to fascinating insight into the history of this royal palace and treasury. Learn about how the fort was famous for its diamonds, including the Kohinoor, the Hope Diamond, the Idol’s Eye, and the Orlov. Then, discover the fort’s breathtaking acoustics — a clap at the Balahisar Gate can be heard right up on the top of the fort! Next, head to the Qutub Shahi Tombs, built in memory of the old kings of Golconda. Admire the tombs' exquisite arches, columns, dome minarets, and galleries, surrounded by stunning gardens. Marvel at all 7 tombs, each dedicated to one of the Qutub Shahi rulers, whose reign lasted for 2 centuries. Finally, if you select the evening option of the tour, enjoy a jaw-dropping light and sound show that brings the fort to life and captures the true essence of this magical site.

Hyderabad: Private City Tour with Evening Boat Ride

3. Hyderabad: Private City Tour with Evening Boat Ride

After being collected from your hotel waiting area between 9:30AM-10:00AM by your guide and driver, you will depart for your full-day tour of Hyderabad. Your tour starts with a visit to the magnificent Golkonda Fort, originally built in the 12th century, known for its innovative water supply system, huge acoustic palaces and the Fateh Rahben gun and cannons. Following this, you will visit the historical Qutub Shahi Tombs, located at Ibrahim Bagh and close to the Golconda Fort, where the bodies of Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah and his heirs were buried. Next on the tour will be the ancient mosque, Mecca Masjid, whose construction was started by the Qutb Shahi dynasty and was completed by Aurangzeb. It is believed that the bricks and soil to build the central arch of this historic mosque were procured from through the major pilgrimage of Muslims, Mecca. Your driver will then take you to a local restaurant where you can enjoy famous Hyderabadi cuisine. After finishing lunch, your next stop will be at Charminar. Charminar is known as the Icon of Hyderabad, famous for its architecture, four minarets of 184-feet tall, four arches and the work of granite, mortar, limestone and pulverized marble. You will then venture onward to the Salar Jung Museum, which contains a treasure of exhibits that include ancient manuscripts, sculptures, carvings, artifacts, carpets, furniture and more. The Museum houses the largest one-man collection of antiques in the world by Nawab Mir Yusuf Ali Khan Salar Jung III (1889–1949), former Prime Minister of the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad. Later on, you will be taken to the Chow Mohalla Palace, recognized for a complex of four palaces built in the European and Mughal style of architecture. Before the conclusion of your day, your driver will take you to the beautiful and serene Hussain Sagar and the closely located NTR Gardens which are the best places to spend your evening, which will include a unique boat ride. At the conclusion of your tour, your driver will drop you back at your accommodation.

Hyderabad Private Full-day Sightseeing Tour

4. Hyderabad Private Full-day Sightseeing Tour

Journey to the “City of Pearls” with a day tour to Hyderabad. This relatively new city by Indian standards (less than 500 years old) is brimming with culture and sights you don’t want to miss. Take a gander back in time as your professional English-speaking tour guide brings you to Charminar, a majestic monument with 4 gorgeously carved spires in the heart Hyderabad’s Old City. Built in 1591 by Mohammad Quil Qutub Shah, this towering architectural achievement was built to commemorate the eradication of the plague from Hyderabad. Continue on to visit the ruined city of Golkonda Fort built in the 13th century. The remains of the city will leave you breathless. Next see the Mecca Masjid, one of the oldest mosques in Hyderabad. The bricks are made from soil from the city of Mecca, making it even more important. You can also see Hussain Sagar, an awesome manmade lake in the city. The lake, constructed in 1562 by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali, has a large stone Buddha in the middle that was built in 1992. Also known as “Tank Bund”, the lake connects the sister cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Hyderabad is not only the capital of the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, it is also the most populous. On your tour you will have seen the ancient parts of the city, but today it is actually much more modern. Hyderabad is a major hub for the information technology industry in India, as well as the biotechnology and pharmaceutical capital of India. Don’t miss this exciting look at a modern old city!

Nashville: Smartphone Self-Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

5. Nashville: Smartphone Self-Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Once downloaded, your tour of Nashville begins at the Cumberland Riverfront near 105 1st Ave South. From there, you’ll stroll down 1st Ave and hear all about Johnny Cash, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, and how one school’s desperate bid to secure funding started Nashville on the journey to becoming Music City. Then you’ll head into Walk of Fame Park, adorned with Hollywood-style plaques dedicated to the biggest-ever names in country music. After that, where else but the Country Music Hall of Fame! Here, you’ll also get a glimpse into one of the most recognizable names celebrated within that hallowed hall. Next, pass the arena that’s seen everyone from Elton John to Metallica. Your route brings you next to the ever-changing Legends Corner Mural as you hear what an insurance company has to do with Nashville’s country music history. Following that is the historic Ryman Auditorium, once the home to the famous Grand Ole Opry. Then, find out just what people mean when they talk about the “Nashville sound” and the unique system of writing music that makes this city’s live performances really stand out from the rest. Up next is Printer’s Alley, chock full of fascinating Prohibition and country music history. On your way to the famous Wildhorse Saloon, you’ll get a look at the shadier side of the music industry and untangle the country music controversy around superstar Taylor Swift. Finally, you’ll reach the bustling Honky Tonk Highway, where your tour will conclude.

Hyderabad: Heritage Walking Tour of Old City and Charminar

6. Hyderabad: Heritage Walking Tour of Old City and Charminar

Set off on a 3-hour walking tour of the Old City of Hyderabad. Navigate through colorful markets and make your way to historic mosques and mansions. Accompanied by your local guide, hear the stories of the Nizams and the people of Hyderabad. Choose from flexible options of a private tour, exclusive to your booking, or meet other travelers in a shared, join-in tour. You can also request hotel pickup and drop-off for added convenience. The walk commences at Charminar, a monument symbolic of the city of Hyderabad, which was built in 1591 to commemorate the end of a deadly plague attack on the city. Your guide will enthrall you with legends like the presence of a secret tunnel underneath Charminar which connected to Golconda Fort, created as a means of escape for the royal family at times of distress. Next, walk to Mecca Masjid, one of the oldest and largest mosques in India. The foundation stone was laid by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutub Shahi dynasty, and the bricks used to build the mosque were made from soil sourced from Mecca. Marvel at a magnificent mosque that can accommodate more than 10000 people. Stroll past bazaars full of bangles, perfumes, laces, and bridalwear, on your way to a unique Clock Tower. This clock was a gift to the people of this area at a time when wristwatches and wall clocks were rare. Walk past Moti Mahal, which used to be a Palace of the Nizams but, since 1969, now serves as a Homeopathic Hospital. Admire the Corinthian pillars of the Asman Garh Palace and the Palace of Khurshid Jah Bahadur before taking the last leg of your walk to the Chowmahalla Palace of the Nizams. Some of the noteworthy sections in this palace include a water fountain, vintage cars, intricate carvings, glass chandeliers, and the grand durbar hall. During the heydays of the Nizams, as many as 7000 attendants used to man this palace. Your tour either concludes here or with drop-off at your hotel if you select the pickup and drop-off option.

Hyderabad Evening Tour with Boat Ride, Laser Show & Dinner

7. Hyderabad Evening Tour with Boat Ride, Laser Show & Dinner

Your local English-speaking guide will assist you on this Hyderabad city tour which includes visits to some amazing places, such as the modern Birla Temple, devoted to "Venkateswara" (otherwise known as the Hindu god Vishnu). You'll also get to visit Marine Drive which is a wonderful place to unwind and relax on the long strip popularly known as Necklace Road.  After Necklace Road you'll move on to the NTR Gardens, a leisure and entertainment center located on the bank of Hussain Sagar lake. The garden is named after the late N.T. Rama Rao, film star and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. It offers lots of recreational facilities including a toy train, cafes, restaurants, a waterfall and souvenir shop.  Next, you can enjoy scenic views on a boat ride in the Husain Sagar lake, one of the largest lakes in Asia. It connects the 2 cities Hyderabad and Secundrabad and features a large Buddha statue in the centre of the lake. Afterwards, it's on to Lumbini Park, maintained by the Buddha Purnima Project Authority. The park was constructed in 1994 and occupies an area of 7.5 acres. Later in the evening you can enjoy a laser show in the park before enjoying dinner in a local restaurant and being dropped off at your hotel.

Hyderabad: Private Car Hire with Driver and Flexible Hours

8. Hyderabad: Private Car Hire with Driver and Flexible Hours

Spend the day exploring the sights and locations of Hyderabad at your own leisure in a private, air-conditioned car. Accompanied by a professional chauffeur to help you make the most of your day in Hyderabad, customize your visit to suit your interests and preferences. Once you’ve decided how you’d like to spend your time, sit back and relax as you explore the city and make as many stops and visits to as many places as you wish. There's plenty to see and do in Hyderabad, which is known for its atmospheric bazaars, heritage mountains, and palaces. Witness the impressive architecture of the old city, and explore the minarets of the Charminar, or visit the dazzling Chowmahalla Palace. History lovers are recommended a tour of the Salar Jung Museum, The Nizam's Museum, or the Sudha Cars Museum. Guests can also benefit from a visit to the Golconda Fort and the Qutub Shahi Tombs, located just outside of the city. Likewise, the Ramoji Film City is a delight for film lovers, and travelers can spend an entire day touring famous film sets. For a glimpse of modern Hyderabad, travelers can also visit the Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills areas, which are filled with restaurants and malls. With this private charter, take advantage of the opportunity to see all the city has to offer. There are multiple car sizes on offer, as well as the option to hire the car for 4, 8, or 12 hours.

2 Days - Taj Mahal Tour From Hyderabad

9. 2 Days - Taj Mahal Tour From Hyderabad

Take morning flight from Hyderabad airport to Delhi. On Delhi arrival you will be welcome by our representative. Settle in a car and begin your journey to Agra , which is 205km drive and you will arrive Mughal city Agra within 3.5 hrs drive. 8km before Agra city centre is Akbar’s tomb located at Sikandra. Akbar’s tomb is the tomb of the mughal emperor. En route stop to explore tomb. You will then continue your drive towards Agra Fort in Agra. This beautiful red sandstone’s fort built by Mughal Emperor Akbar houses many remarkable buildings. There is also an octagonal tower in the fort that offers a majestic view of the Taj Mahal. In the evening you can opt to go for shopping souvenirs in the markets of Agra. As scheduled you will have a comfortable overnight stay in the hotel. Day 2 : Agra – Delhi - Hyderabad - On the second day of the tour, you will visit the magnificent Taj Mahal to get the view of sunrise that will keep you mesmerized. Admire its beauty and architecture. Being at Taj Mahal, you can observe the variety of colours with the change in sunrays. This is one of the most popular tourist spots in India that draws numerous tourists from all across the world. After enjoying the view, get back to the hotel to have your breakfast. Time to checkout and leave for Delhi.

Hyderabad: Airport Transfer to/from Hotel

10. Hyderabad: Airport Transfer to/from Hotel

Book a one-way private transfer either from Hyderabad Airport to your hotel or vice-versa. Available for both domestic and international flights, this transfer service can be booked in advance and operates on all days. Avoid the stress and hassle of booking local taxis or paying for toll and parking. The pickup service is provided between Rajiv Gandhi Hyderabad International Airport to your hotel in Hyderabad city. Groups of up to 3 passengers will be given a Sedan, and up to 5 passengers will be provided with an Innova or equivalent vehicle. Larger groups may be provided with a minibus as per requirement. Each traveler can carry 1 large suitcase and a handbag. For arrivals, your chauffeur will be waiting for you at the Arrivals section of the airport terminal with a placard of your name. Your flight arrival will be monitored by the local tour operator, and in case of any flight delays, the driver will wait for you. Up to 90 minutes of free waiting time is included, giving you sufficient time to finish immigration and customs formalities. Your driver will then assist you with your luggage. For departure, you will be picked up from your hotel lobby and dropped off to the departure terminal, offering a door-to-door experience. Leave your worries behind and book this convenient and reliable airport transfer in Hyderabad.

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I originally signed up for this tour, the afternoon before, but it had to be changed to the Hyderabad: Heritage Walking Tour of Old City and Charminar, due to Covid 19 closures. 5 Senses Tours was very efficient in the turnaround to find me another tour on Monday 24 August 2020! My guide was John, he's a very knowledgeable and experienced guide who knows the history of Hyderabad and India very well and had an answer for every single question I had. It was an enjoyable morning walking tour, easy getting around and learning from him. Ask John to stop for an amazing "chai" before starting the walking tour. Also my driver was Taiyab and he did an outstanding job as well. I’d highly recommend this tour. Thank you 5 Senses tour and John!

I recommend the tour if you are traveling alone and have little time in Hyderabad. They picked me up at the hotel and we had a very productive day. My Venu guide was very professional all the time as was the driver. It is a very tiring journey. My favorite place was Golconda Fort. I was left wanting to get to know him more. We did not visit the Mecca Masjid. In general the service was good and I am very grateful.

The tour was a great way to experience Hyderabad! Our guide, John, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Because we did the tour on a Friday, the museum and the palace were closed, but we got two see two other interesting monuments instead. John also took us to a store with old books to accommodate for my personal interests:)

The tour was wonderful. Heritage walk guide, John was pretty knowledgeable and gave out some wonderful insights. The session ended with samosa and chai which was perfect on a beautiful rainy day.

Very recommended. The guide and the driver are very knowledgeable and nice. I've had a really good time