rovostays·

Food & drink · Hyderabad

Top 8 food & drink things to do in Hyderabad

Hyderabad on a fork. Walking food tours through the markets, cooking classes with local chefs, tasting flights at the bars worth your time, and a couple of long lunches that double as the day's plan.

  1. Hyderabad : Evening Street Food Tasting with Guided Old City Tour1

    1. Hyderabad : Evening Street Food Tasting with Guided Old City Tour

    5.0· 13 reviews

    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.

  2. Mesmerising Hyderabad Heritage Cultural Tour with Ethnic lunch2

    2. Mesmerising Hyderabad Heritage Cultural Tour with Ethnic lunch

    5.0· 69 reviews

    Explore Heritage Hyderabad in Full-day sightseeing, offering a True Taste of the city's forts, Palaces, Culture, and Shopping. Explore City landmarks like Qutub Shahi Kingdom and Nizams of Hyderabad and take a glance from Plateau before we continue to Golconda Fort. We'll take advantage of the morning's cooler temperature to visit this medieval structure, a site which was once part of India's Kakatiya Dynasty that dates back to the 11th century. Why not take a chance to try tasty Hyderabadi Dum Biryani before we proceed to Downtown to see the landmark and symbol of Hyderabad, The Charminar? There you can browse Bangles and 'Attar' (fragrant essential oil) at the famous Laad Bazaar, visit Mecca Masjid Mosque, and experience Irani Chai. Chowmohalla Palace, Heritage Building Like, Mecca Majid, Unnani Hospital, Char Kamans, High Court of Telangana, Town Hall. Come with me and discover true Hyderabad, its old traditions and cultures, amazing food, and spectacular sights.

  3. Hyderabad : Old City Walking Tour, Captivates 400+ Years History3

    3. Hyderabad : Old City Walking Tour, Captivates 400+ Years History

    5.0· 46 reviews

    Step into the heart of Hyderabad’s Old City and explore over four centuries of rich heritage, architecture, and culture. Wander through narrow lanes bustling with life, admire iconic landmarks like Charminar and Mecca Masjid, and discover hidden gems that tell stories of the city’s glorious past. This walking tour offers an immersive experience of traditional markets, historic monuments, and the vibrant culture that has shaped Hyderabad for 400+ years. Perfect for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike. The Half Day Walking Tour - driven by the professional tour guides who have historical inter sight into Hyderabad's archaeology, heritage and culture will take you through ancient and medieval ages of the City involves 400+ years of long history back in Qutub Shahi times and continue the legacy by the Nizams of Hyderabad. History enthusiasts will love exploring Hyderabad’s fascinating past by visiting old city sites.

  4. Golconda Heritage Half Day Guided Private Tour4

    4. Golconda Heritage Half Day Guided Private Tour

    4.9· 25 reviews· 4 hours

    Explore the world's best defensive Golconda fort and the world's largest historical complex Qutub Shahi Heritage Complex with a Professional Tour Guide, In the Morning weather, is perfect to explore and the light is suitable for taking pictures, Your guide take you to the bygone era of 11th to 17th centuries ruled by Kakatiya of Warangal, Bahaman of Gulbarga and It is Principal Capital of Qutub Shahi kings of Golconda who are migrated from Hamedan of Persia (modern Iran) who built beautiful Monuments like Baradari, Clapping Portico, Great engineering marvel of water supply and Rani mahal, Golconda diamond Market world-class Kohi-hi-noor diamond was founded in the Golconda mines, Then Proceed to Royal Necropolis of Qutub Shahi kings, Hammams, char Bagh gardens, step wells, great indu-Persian Architecture.

  5. The City of Pearls Walking Tour5

    5. The City of Pearls Walking Tour

    4.9· 47 reviews· 4 hours

    Enjoy sweeping views of Old Hyderabad from the Charminar and walk through history at the Chowmahalla Palace. This 4-hour, small group tour takes you up one of the best preserved monuments from the time Hyderabad was built in 1591 CE – the Charminar. Take a walk through the picturesque Chudi Bazaar, filled with hundreds of shops selling the shiny and colorful Hyderabadi lac bangles and clothes. Visit the Chowmahalla Palace from which the Nizams ruled Hyderabad for over 200 years. Add-ons include transport, tickets to monuments and food.

  6. 4Hr Experiential Tour of Hyderabad's Historic & Cultural Old City6

    6. 4Hr Experiential Tour of Hyderabad's Historic & Cultural Old City

    4.7· 59 reviews· 4 hours

    Discover the charm of Hyderabad on a 4-hour experiential tour through its historic Old City. Begin at the iconic Hussain Sagar Lake, home to the world’s largest monolithic Buddha statue, and pass Lumbini Park, Birla Temple Hills, and the State Legislative Assembly. Enter the bustling Old City, explore the oldest Nampalli train station, and marvel at the Badshahi Ashurkhana. Stroll through vibrant pearl, spice, and cloth markets, walk past the Char Kaman arches, and arrive at the legendary Charminar, with an option to climb its steps (ticket extra). Visit Mecca Masjid, one of India’s largest mosques, enjoy Irani chai at Bangle Street, and conclude at the ornate Paigah Tombs. This immersive journey combines history, architecture, markets, and local flavors, giving you the true essence of Hyderabad before returning you to your place of stay.

  7. Evening Hyderabad Street Food Walk with Hyderabad Biryani7

    7. Evening Hyderabad Street Food Walk with Hyderabad Biryani

    4.7· 24 reviews· 2.5 hours

    Hyderabad Biryani and street food is a Hyderabad street food walk in the evening. Over 2.5 hours we will savour the best street food, Hyderabad has to offer. We visit the best restaurants for the most famous local delicacies. On the menu is the legendary Hyderabad Biryani, mouth-watering Kababs , Hyderabadi dessert and Irani Chai with Osmania biscuits. This tour is organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). The tour has been designed to support local livelihoods by way of employment of local guides, and supporting local businesses in line with the mission of the company to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.

  8. Hyderabad Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour)8

    8. Hyderabad Street Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Food Tasting Tour)

    3.8· 5 reviews· 2 hours

    Hyderabad is tourist paradise and for centuries it is known for its rich and yummy South Indian food culture, we are fortunate today that this rich food culture is preserved in the form of small food joints by some thoughtful people for generations. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting, so that you can also cherish this food, feast your taste buds and have a fabulous and lasting impression. 1. You will taste more than five mouth watering authentic delicacies on this food tour, if you are a food lover and enjoy experiencing different kind of foods, then you should not miss this walking tour because trust us, you will surely regret it later. 2. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting. 3. Be prepared to fill your mouth with mouth watering delights and please bring an appetite.

More in Hyderabad

Other things to do

Visiting Hyderabad?

Stay with Rovostays

Hand-picked, verified serviced apartments — concierge always included.