Hyderabad : Evening Street Food Tasting with Guided Old City Tour





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Hyderabad is a city where history meets aroma, where every corner buzzes with sizzling pans, fragrant spices, and flavors that narrate centuries-old culinary tales. The street food culture here is not just about eating—it's an experience woven into the city’s rhythm, diversity, and warmth. The blend of Mughlai, Arab, Iranian, Turkish, and Telugu influences. It's affordable, diverse, and deeply rooted in the city’s culture. Step into the heart of Hyderabad and explore its rich history, culture, and architectural grandeur. This journey takes you through the city’s historic downtown, where iconic landmarks, bustling markets, and centuries-old monuments tell the story of Hyderabad’s royal past. From majestic palaces to hidden gems tucked in narrow lanes, experience the charm and heritage that make Hyderabad truly unforgettable. Perfect for history enthusiasts, culture seekers, and curious travelers eager to witness the city’s timeless splendors up close.
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An Ashurkhana is a place of mourning for Shia Muslims on Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram. Established by Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah in 1594. As a result, the city has numerous of Ashurkhanas, after completing the Charminar to mark the new city of Hyderabad in 1591. The brilliantly colored tile-mosaic decoration was completed under Abdullah Qutb Shah in 1611. After the Mughal conquest of Hyderabad, in a display of Sunni sectarianism, Aurangzeb used it as a horse stable for the Mughal cavalry.
Pathar Gatti was built during the reign of the last Nizam of Hyderabad State, Mir Osman Ali Khan in 1911. As the building was constructed in stone or Pathar, it was named Pathargatti. It was designed by the renowned engineer Vishveshwaraiah in a distinctive Osmanian architecture style.
Char Kaman - meaning four gates. After the completion of Charminar, at about 75m feet to its north, four lofty arches known as Char Kaman were built in 1592 by the founder along with Gulzar Houz. The names of the four arches are Charminar Kaman, Machli Kaman, Kali Kaman and Sher-e-Batil-Ki-Kaman. The arches are fifty feet high, and demarcate an open square, in front of which a Qutb Shahi palace once existed
Gulzar Houz was built 350 feet equidistant from the Char Kaman surrounding to it. Initially it was 12 sided then it turned octagonal and today it looks almost circular. It was an octagonal shaped water reservoir made for quenching the thirst of the soldiers, traders and travelers.
Established in 1591 A.D. by Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah, the famous tourist attractions in the world. Feast your eyes on Hyderabad's global icon that is strategically located in the midst of two other popular structures, the famous Laad Bazaar to the west and the granite ornamented Mecca Mosque to the southwest.
Laad Bazaar or Choodia Bazaar is a market is a famous and historic market known for its shopping souvenirs and most importantly, bangles. It is definitely one of the oldest markets in Hyderabad and sparks up memories of its glittering past of sparklingly colorful bridal bazaar.
Osmangunj (or Osman Gunj) is a bustling, historical locality in central located in the Jambagh area near M J Market. Renowned for its old-world charm, it is a key commercial center specializing in wholesale markets of spices and grains trading.
Jambagh is a central, bustling commercial and residential locality in Hyderabad, known for its proximity to Koti, Abids, and the iconic Moazzam Jahi Market. It features vibrant markets, including a historic flower market, and offers easy access to transportation, though it faces heavy traffic congestion.
The Mozamjahi Market in Hyderabad was built between 1933 and 1935 by the City Improvement Board during the rule of the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan. Named after the Nizam's son, Prince Moazzam Jah, it was intended as a fruit market and a modern commercial space to connect the city's older and newer areas. The market, known for its Indo-Saracenic architecture with a central clock tower, housed a variety of shops and has remained a vital cultural and commercial hub for over 85 years.
Public Gardens in Nampally, Hyderabad, also known as Bagh-e-aam, is one of the city's oldest and largest gardens, originally established in 1846. It is a significant cultural and historical site that houses several public buildings, including the State Legislative Assembly, museums like the Art Museum and Health Museum, and cultural venues such as an open-air theatre. The park features lush green lawns, pathways, and a Mahatma Gandhi statue.
Fateh Maidan, now known as the Lal Bahadur Shastri (LB) Stadium, has a history dating back to the Mughal Empire, when it was used as a camping ground during the Golconda siege in 1687 and was named "Victory Ground" after the victory. It later became a venue for public events and military parades during the Asaf Jahi dynasty, and was first used for military parades in 1853. The stadium was officially renamed in 1967 after former Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.
The Telangana Assembly building's history is tied to a heritage structure originally built in 1905 for the 40th birthday of the 6th Nizam, Mir Mahboob Ali Khan. Initially functioning as the Mahabubiya Town Hall, it was designed in a fusion of Persian and Rajasthani styles and completed in 1913. After India's independence, it was designated as the State Legislative Assembly, and a new, adjoining building was constructed in 1985 to accommodate additional offices.
Necklace Road, officially named PV Narasimha Rao (PVNR) Marg, was built as a beautification project around Hussain Sagar Lake, It is nicknamed "Necklace Road" because the road from Sanjivaiah Park to Tank Bund and back to NTR Gardens forms a loop that looks like a necklace from the sky.
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Most of the travelers can participate, Travelers can share their residing location to appoint car pick-up for the tour
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(12)
Booked this food tour along with friends to experience the old city night markets and bazaars suggested by the local colleagues, the tour was more than we imagined. We enjoyed the walk around the historical places with food taste around the Charminar with a few small outlets by tasting the delicious dishes if the old city culture. Thanks to Mr Raj our guide for taking us around the historical sites very patiently answering all the questions. We highly recommend this tour anyone look for old city experience in the nights.
Evening walk around the charminar is a remarkable with lot of historical sites with variety of delicious dishes, thanks to Baskar for taking around the places very patiently.
A small gathering evening at Charminar with friends booked the food taste tour, which ends up a memorable and beautiful views of the old city with delicious food around the bazaars. At the end of the tour we weren't able to complete the food which we ordered. Thanks to Mr Baskar for taking with all small outlets to know the tastes of the delicious. Thanks to him for excuting entire this 03 hours tour very patiently, we recommend this tours to who look for change in the culture around the old town.
A colorful evening inside the downtown area with multiple food taste of the local dishes of Biryani, Soups, BBQ Chicken with Paper Breads, Irani Chai with Cookies is a memorable walk with local culture in Hyderabad. We have also enjoyed the walk around the various markets by walk is a real local authentic walking experience. We recommend this tour company with local experts in Hyderabad with your and food options. Thanks to Baskar and Driver Hari for taking around the places including hotel pick-up and drop.
The way food walk is arranged with historical sites around the old city amazing during the evening, we have been to a spice market followed by Iranian tea King Oman cookies chicken 65 Paya Soup Hyderabadi biryani with kebabs and many food tastes… never miss the opportunity when you’re in Hyderabad. Thanks to Guide Matta and our driver Sekhar.
A real food experience in Hyderabad old city with different food tasting in the streets by walking around the historical places of the city. The tour recommended for evening food walking of the city.
We had a great food tour with Matta. He is an experienced guide who not only took us on an adventures food trip. The tour also included an interesting walk through the old city center with a lot of information. If you’re in for local food and Indian culture you can combine it in this tour. Don’t worry about food safety and enjoy the local treats!
The old city tour organised with combination of walking and tour with the old streets, shops, different tastes of Iranian tea, Osman cookies and Biryani at Shadab is memorable experience of of downtown. Thanks to the travel company to arrange guide and car. We recommend this tour to upcoming tourists to Hyderabad
A wonderful tour arranged by the local tour guide by a car and driver. We could see beautiful places of the old city towers streets iranian tea king biscuits experience. We recommend this tour to tourists coming to Hyderabad
Matta took us on a great tour trough the highlights of Hyderabat. He is a very enthousiast tourguide with an enormous knowlegde. He took us to Charminar, we tried local cookies and tea, then chowmahalla palace and he took us to galconda fort. It was an amazing experience and i couldn't think about any better tourguide then Matta. A truly good reccomondation for exploring this city with a lot of history.



