Guided Tour of Museums in Hyderabad

From US$172

What to expect

Hyderabad, also known as the City of the Nizams, has several extraordinary museums that showcase the wealthy lifestyles of the rulers of this former princely state of India. The museums are housed in large palaces that merit a visit in their own right. From the world’s largest one man collection of art to a palace that had over 7 000 attendants in its heydays, this guided tour of museums is a must on every visitor’s itinerary. Highlights: • Salar Jung Museum (Museum Remain Closed on Fridays) • State Museum (Museum Remain Closed on Mondays) • Nizam’s Museum (Museum Remain Closed on Fridays) • Chowmahalla Palace (Palace Remain Closed on Fridays)

Before booking

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
Dress code is smart casual.
Salarjung Museum, Nizam Museum, State Museum and Chowmahalla Palace remain closed on Fridays

Cancellation

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

Related places

Chowmahalla Palace

Chowmahalla Palace offers a family visit focused on court life, social hierarchy, domestic labour, decorative arts and representation of power. In the Chowmahalla Palace guide, in Hyderabad, families should connect the site with the history of the Deccan sultanates, the growth of the technology city and the coexistence of Islamic, Hindu and mercantile traditions, select a few elements for careful observation and adapt the route to heat, crowds, surfaces and the children’s attention span.

Salar Jung Museum

Salar Jung Museum offers a family visit focused on collection provenance, selection criteria, conservation and voices absent from the institutional narrative. In the Salar Jung Museum guide, in Hyderabad, families should connect the site with the history of the Deccan sultanates, the growth of the technology city and the coexistence of Islamic, Hindu and mercantile traditions, select a few elements for careful observation and adapt the route to heat, crowds, surfaces and the children’s attention span.