Private Tour

From Islamabad: Full Day Historical Peshawar Guided City Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

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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).

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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