Telangana is a landlocked state in south-central India on the Deccan Plateau, home to Hyderabad, the Qutb Shahi and Nizam heritage of Golconda and Charminar, and the Kakatiya temples of Warangal and Ramappa.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Telangana through its food.
Old City Food Walk with Detours
Guided Old City food walk that traces the evolution of Hyderabadi cuisine, with tastings at local eateries. The meeting point is near the Charminar entrance and pricing starts at INR 4,000 per person.
Old Hyderabad Food Walk (Hyderabad Walking Company)
Three-hour tasting walk through Old City eateries, founded by Navin in 2017, covering kebabs, chaat, chai and lassi. Price is an estimate; confirm on the operator page.
The Old Hyderabad Food Walk (Deccan Archive)
Evening walking tour sampling at least ten dishes including paya, kebabs, several kinds of chai and Osmania biscuit. Price is an estimate; confirm with the operator.
Ramzan Food Walk (Detours)
Special seasonal walk during Ramzan sampling haleem and iftar specialties around Charminar. Fees are indicative, based on Detours' standard food-walk pricing.
Hyderabad Food Tours on Viator
Aggregator listing of multiple Hyderabad food tours with prices from about USD 24. Options change frequently.
Hyderabad Biryani and Cooking Class
Home or studio classes teaching dum biryani, Mirchi ka salan and Double ka meetha. Book through the marketplace listing and confirm the host.
Self-Guided Irani Chai Trail
DIY trail linking Nimrah Cafe, Nayaab and Cafe Niloufer for Irani chai and Osmania biscuits.
Self-Guided Haleem Season Crawl
DIY route comparing haleem at Pista House and Shah Ghouse during Ramzan, best after sunset.
Telangana Tourism Warangal Kakatiya Heritage Trail
Telangana Tourism sightseeing packages to Warangal include Telangana-style meals at Haritha restaurants. Packages vary; verify current schedules.
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Tour formats
Different ways to experience Telangana's food scene.
Cooking classes
Take a piece of Telangana home with you.
DIY self-guided food tour
Build your own food crawl through Telangana.
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Nimrah Cafe for Irani chai
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Pista House for sweets and biscuits
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Hotel Shadab or Cafe Bahar for biryani
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Karachi Bakery for biscuits
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Gokul Chat for evening chaat
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Start walks early morning or evening to avoid heat
Carry small cash
Drink bottled water
Book Ramzan walks ahead
Check operator sites for current prices