Peshawar City Tour (One Day)
The Peshawar City Tour is a private full day in one of the oldest cities in South Asia, with the Gandhara treasures of the Peshawar Museum, the storytellers' bazaar of Qissa Khwani, the Sethi House and the old city of Gor Khatri.
- DurationFull day
- PaceEasy
- CityPeshawar
- Best SeasonOctober – March
- PickupFrom your hotel
One of the Oldest Cities in South Asia
Peshawar, at the foot of the Khyber Pass, has been a meeting point of traders and travellers for more than two thousand years. The Peshawar City Tour explores its museum, bazaars and historic houses in one full day with a private car and a local guide.
We start at the Peshawar Museum and its famous Gandhara gallery, then walk through the old city: Qissa Khwani, the bazaar of storytellers, the painted Mahabat Khan Mosque, the merchant mansion of Sethi House and the caravanserai of Gor Khatri.
Trip Highlights
- The Gandhara gallery of the Peshawar Museum
- Qissa Khwani, the bazaar of storytellers
- The painted Mahabat Khan Mosque
- Sethi House, a 19th-century merchant mansion
- The old caravanserai of Gor Khatri
- Private car and local guide, hotel pick-up included
Itinerary
09:00Hotel pick-up
Your guide and driver meet you at your hotel in Peshawar.
09:30Peshawar Museum
See one of the world's finest collections of Gandhara sculpture.
11:30Qissa Khwani Bazaar
Walk into the old city through the famous bazaar of storytellers.
12:30Mahabat Khan Mosque
Visit the 17th-century Mughal mosque with its painted interiors.
13:30Lunch
Lunch at a local restaurant, with Peshawari chapli kebabs.
14:30Sethi House
Explore the carved wooden rooms of this merchant family mansion.
15:30Gor Khatri
Visit the old caravanserai and its archaeological excavations.
17:00Hotel 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
- Khyber Pass visit (possible with a special permit, ask us)
- Anything not listed under "Included"
Moments from the Trail
Why Choose the Peshawar City Tour?
The Peshawar City Tour is for travellers who want to feel the old Silk Road. The bazaars are full of life, the food is famous across Pakistan, and the museum holds treasures of Gandhara art.
It can also be done as a long day trip from Islamabad. For more of the region, see our Gandhara Heritage Tour or the Ashoka Edicts tour.
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 Peshawar. From Islamabad, the drive takes about 2.5 hours each way.
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
Foreigners register with the police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and our team follows current security advice. A Khyber Pass visit needs a special permit, arranged on request.
When to Go
October to March is the best time for the Peshawar City Tour; summers are very hot. Read our guide to the best time to visit Pakistan.
Reserve Your Place on the Tour
Message us with your date and group size, and our team will confirm your Peshawar City Tour with a quote.
