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Karachi walking tour & city guide

Pakistan's huge port city by the sea.

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Karachi, Pakistan's largest city and main port, is a busy metropolis on the Arabian Sea. It is the country's economic hub, known for its energy, its food and its colonial-era buildings.

Landmarks

The Mazar-e-Quaid is the white marble mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. The Frere Hall and the Mohatta Palace show colonial and Indo-Saracenic architecture.

The sea

Clifton Beach and Sea View are popular in the evening, with camel rides and snack stalls. Port Grand is a food and entertainment area on the harbor.

Top sights in Karachi

  1. 1

    Mazar-e-Quaid

    Jinnah's mausoleum.

  2. 2

    Clifton Beach

    A popular beach.

  3. 3

    Frere Hall

    A colonial building.

  4. 4

    Mohatta Palace

    A pink stone palace museum.

  5. 5

    Port Grand

    A harbor food street.

Food markets & where to eat in Karachi

  1. Burns Road

    Karachi's most famous food street.

  2. Boat Basin

    Late-night food stalls.

  3. Port Grand

    Food by the harbor.

Food to try in Karachi

  1. Karachi biryani

    Spicy rice with meat.

  2. Bun kebab

    Karachi's street burger.

  3. Haleem

    A slow-cooked wheat and meat stew.

Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.

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