Private Tour

From Islamabad: Full Day Historical Peshawar Guided City Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Peshawar is the capital city of Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recorded history dates back to at least 539 BCE. Visit Peshawar Museum, an artistic wonder built in 1906-07 in the memory of Queen Victoria. Explore “The Mahabat Khan Mosque” which is a 17th-century Mughal-era mosque in Peshawar. Kissa Khwani Bazaar is another gem in outskits of Peshawar which is famous for Chai and Qehwa houses, and also because several famous Indian movie actors have origins and family ties in the region. Indian film actor Dilip Kumar was born in Qissa Khwani Bazaar. Next, The Sethi Mohallah sometimes called Sethian Mohallah, is an old and traditionally arranged neighbourhood in the old city of Peshawar, that were built in a style reminiscent of Central Asia with elaborate wooden carvings. The houses were completed in the late 19th century. Walled City of Peshawar is also included in the tour. The oldest portion of city of Peshawar is Walled City.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Entrance tickets.

English Speaking Tour Guide

All Tax & Service Charges.

Hotel pick & drop (from Islamabad).

Food & Beverages.

Gratuities (optional).

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Peshawar

Peshawar is the capital city of Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recorded history dates back to at least 539 BCE, making it one of the oldest cities in South Asia. The area encompassing modern-day Peshawar is mentioned in Vedic scriptures; in ancient India, it served as the capital of the Kushan Empire under the rule of Kanishka and was home to the Kanishka Stupa, which was among the tallest buildings in the ancient world.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Peshawar Gandhara Museum

Tour will start from Capital of the country “Islamabad”. Meet & greet to your tour guide at your hotel lobby early in the morning at 7 am and begins the journey to explore this historical city. The 1st attraction you will visit is Peshawar Museum. An artistic wonder built in 1906-07 in the memory of Queen Victoria. the museum was set up in November 1907 to house the Gandharan Sculptures excavated from the major Gandharan sites of Shah-Ji-Ki-Dheri Peshawar, Sahri Bahlol. The two story building, an amalgamation of the British and Mughal architectures, originally consisted of a main hall and two side aisles on the ground and first floor, surmounted by four elegant cupolas and small pinnacles on all the corners. Explore the museum and learn the history of Museum and artifacts found from the area.

1 hour • Admission Included

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From Islamabad: Full Day Historical Peshawar Guided City Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.62

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

An interesting day out
Brian H,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
It’s quite a long drive but Peshawar has some interesting sights - the mosque, several markets in narrow alleys etc
Once in a lifetime experience!
Shigetsu S,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour and very informative. Also great food. The tour guide invited me to his house and that was such a once in a lifetime experience.
Educational
kessewak,
Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lovely experience o had ,will recommend this activity , the tour in Peshawar was mesmerising and educational,loved it!
Best day in Pakistan
Danyra B,
Mar 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ghulam is the best guide in Pakistan ! I can’t recommend this tour enough, we had an amazing cultural experience and his generosity is beyond any of our expectations. He knows the city really well. It was a perfect day!
Peshawar Tour - December 2024
Ribena1991,
Dec 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I booked this tour very last minute as a solo traveler in December 2024. Maqsood was a great guide and very knowledgeable about the area and was able to show me around and share a local experience. Peshawar was a very interesting and beautiful city.
Good trip.
47mansurb,
Dec 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was s solo traveller with Maksood on December 2024. I liked this trip a lot, it was an amazing journey. Recommend his with pleasure.
Great tour!
jamesy310,
Oct 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was very informative and we got to see lots of Peshawar. Our guide was very helpful and answered all of our questions. Seeing the centre of Peshawar was definitely the highlight. I recommend doing this tour if you are based in Islamabad.
Bad tour and worst services
Jennifer H,
Jun 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00
Not professional. Not friendly, did not provide items shown in purchased contents. Lunch time only find the food they can eat. I was hungry watch tour guide and driver finish eat their meals
Favourite part of Pakistan
heathj889,
May 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Visiting Peshawar was a fantastic experience! What an amazing city, from the grandness of the markets to the warm hospitality of the locals, and everything in between. Thank you, Mr Maqsood for an amazing day spent traversing culture, history, food, and architecture. We even had a police protocol while visiting - I’ve never felt safer. Cannot recommend this tour more, it’s a must-do when visiting Pakistan.
Able to experience the local life
shigetsus2023,
Mar 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved this tour. I love knowing about the local life so the tour guide Ghulam Murtaza quickly adapted it to my liking by introducing the people he knows and negotiating with shop owners so I can see the local life. It was incredibley informative and was able to really interact with the locals. Also best kebab I have ever had!