Islamabad Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Islamabad tours and things to do in Pakistan’s green, modern capital: admire the vast Faisal Mosque beneath the Margalla Hills, hike the forested trails above the city, explore the ancient UNESCO ruins of Taxila, escape to the pine hills of Murree and browse the bustling bazaars of neighbouring Rawalpindi. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Islamabad by interest
Whatever brings you to Islamabad — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Islamabad
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Faisal Mosque
The city icon.
Margalla Hills
Forest trails.
Pakistan Monument
City landmark.
Taxila
UNESCO ruins.
Murree
Hill station.
Rawalpindi
Twin city bazaar.
Islamabad
Green capital.
The Monal
Hilltop dining.
City awayFaisal Mosque
The city icon.
City edge awayMargalla Hills
Forest trails.
City awayCity Tour
Monument & museums.
30 km awayTaxila
UNESCO ruins.
60 km awayMurree
Hill station.
Adjacent awayRawalpindi
Bazaar city.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Islamabad visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Mar–May)
Mild and blooming — a lovely time to visit.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Warm days and clear skies; excellent for tours.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot with monsoon rains; the hills stay cooler.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cool and crisp; snow possible in Murree.
For the hills
Spring and autumn for the best hiking.
Best overall
Spring and autumn for mild, clear weather.
One day
The mosque, city and Margalla Hills.
Two days
Add Taxila and Rawalpindi.
Three days
Add a Murree hill-station day trip.
For culture
The Faisal Mosque and Taxila.
For nature
The Margalla Hills and Murree.
For the city
A sightseeing tour of the capital.
By taxi
Taxis and ride apps are the easiest way around.
Tours
Tours cover the sights and day trips.
On foot
Markaz sectors and trails are walkable.
Metro Bus
A bus line links Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
Where to stay
Stay in the central Blue Area or a quiet sector.
Pakistani rupee
Pakistan uses the rupee; carry some cash.
Faisal Mosque
Dress modestly and visit outside prayer times.
Margalla Hills
Hike Trail 5 in the cool morning.
Taxila
Take a guide to bring the ruins to life.
Murree
Bring a layer — it is cooler in the hills.
The Monal
Book a sunset table for the best views.
Combos
Some tours pair the mosque with the hills.
City tours
Sightseeing tours fill up — book ahead.
Taxila trips
Day trips fill up — reserve early.
Murree trips
Hill-station trips fill up — book ahead.
Hikes
Guided hikes fill up — reserve early.
Rawalpindi tours
Bazaar tours fill up — book ahead.
Peak season
Spring and autumn are busy — book ahead.
Mosque & city
Around €49–90 for a mosque and city tour.
Hills hike
About €49–80 for a Margalla Hills hike.
Taxila trip
Roughly €89–130 for a Taxila day trip.
Murree trip
Around €107–150 for a Murree day trip.
Rawalpindi tour
About €71–110 for a Rawalpindi tour.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Islamabad through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Mild & green.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.
- Best for
- Hills escape.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Monsoon.
- Best for
- Clear skies.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Crisp days.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold.