Karachi City Tour (One Day)
The Karachi City Tour is a private full day in Pakistan's largest city and port, from the white marble Mazar-e-Quaid and the National Museum to colonial Saddar, Mohatta Palace and sunset at Clifton Beach.
- DurationFull day
- PaceEasy
- CityKarachi
- Best SeasonNovember – February
- PickupFrom your hotel
Pakistan's City by the Sea
Karachi is Pakistan's largest city, its main port and its business capital, a lively mix of communities, food and architecture beside the Arabian Sea. The Karachi City Tour shows you its highlights in one full day with a private car and a local guide.
We visit Mazar-e-Quaid, the tomb of Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the National Museum of Pakistan, the colonial buildings of Saddar including Frere Hall and Empress Market, the pink stone Mohatta Palace, and end with sunset at Clifton Beach.
Trip Highlights
- Mazar-e-Quaid, the tomb of Muhammad Ali Jinnah
- The National Museum of Pakistan
- Frere Hall and Empress Market in colonial Saddar
- Mohatta Palace, a pink stone mansion in Clifton
- Sunset at Clifton Beach on the Arabian Sea
- Private car and local guide, hotel pick-up included
Itinerary
09:00Hotel pick-up
Your guide and driver meet you at your hotel in Karachi.
09:30Mazar-e-Quaid
Visit the white marble tomb of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and, if timed right, the changing of the guard.
11:00National Museum of Pakistan
See galleries on the Indus Valley Civilization, Gandhara and Islamic art.
12:30Frere Hall and Empress Market
Walk through colonial Saddar to Frere Hall and the busy Empress Market.
13:30Lunch
Lunch at a local restaurant, with a chance to try Karachi biryani.
15:00Mohatta Palace
Visit the pink stone Mohatta Palace and its exhibitions.
16:30Clifton Beach
Stroll along Clifton Beach and watch the sunset over the Arabian Sea.
18:00Hotel drop-off
Return to your hotel.
Timings are approximate and can change with traffic, prayer times and opening hours. Your guide will always put safety first.
What's Included
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver
- English-speaking local guide
- Entry fees to all sites in the itinerary
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Bottled water
Not Included
- Flights and hotel nights
- Drinks and snacks not listed
- Tips for guide and driver
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Anything not listed under "Included"
Moments from the Trail
Why Choose the Karachi City Tour?
The Karachi City Tour is perfect for business travellers, cruise and transit passengers, or anyone with a day in Karachi. Our guide handles the traffic, so you see the city's landmarks without stress.
For a longer journey from Karachi, see our Indus Valley Civilization Tour or the Sufi Shrines Tour, which both end in Karachi.
Staying longer? Browse all our one day tours in Pakistan or our multi-day culture tours, and read our Pakistan visa guide before you travel.
Plan the rest of your trip
Good to Know
Pick-up & Timing
We pick you up at 09:00 from your hotel in Karachi. Times can be adjusted for flights and cruise schedules.
Dress & Etiquette
Dress modestly, with arms and legs covered. Women should carry a scarf for mosques and shrines, and shoes are removed at the entrance.
Permits & Safety
Karachi is a big, busy city. Your guide and driver stay with you all day and follow current local advice on routes.
When to Go
November to February is the best time for the Karachi City Tour, when the weather is cooler and less humid. Read our guide to the best time to visit Pakistan.
Reserve Your Place on the Tour
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