The Walled City is the old heart of Lahore, once enclosed by a wall with thirteen gates. Today it is a living maze of lanes, bazaars, mosques and havelis that is best explored on foot with a local guide.
Here are ten things that make it special, roughly in the order of a walking route that starts at Delhi Gate.
Top 10 at the Walled City
- 1
Delhi Gate
The main eastern entrance to the old city and the usual starting point for a walking tour.
- 2
Shahi Hammam
The Royal Bath, built in the 1630s, with painted domes and a heating system that was advanced for its time.
- 3
Wazir Khan Mosque
Famous for its tile work and painted interior, and considered by many to be the most beautiful building in Lahore.
- 4
Sunehri Masjid (Golden Mosque)
A small mosque with gilded domes, tucked into a busy bazaar near the old centre.
- 5
Nau Nihal Singh Haveli
A restored haveli with carved wooden balconies and painted rooms, showing how wealthy families once lived.
- 6
Chowk Wazir Khan
The lively square in front of the mosque, a good place to watch daily life and take a tea break.
- 7
Kashmiri Bazaar
One of the old bazaars, full of shops selling fabrics, jewellery and traditional goods.
- 8
Narrow Lanes and Wooden Balconies
Walk the lanes between old houses and notice the carved wooden jharokas that overhang the street.
- 9
Roshnai Gate
The gate linking the old city to the Hazuri Bagh area, between Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque.
- 10
Fort Road Food Street
End the day with Lahori dishes and a view of the lit-up Badshahi Mosque.
Visitor tips
- Wear comfortable walking shoes: the lanes are narrow and sometimes uneven.
- October to March is the most comfortable season for walking the old city.
- Mornings are quieter in the bazaars; evenings are lively around Food Street.
- A local guide helps you find the lesser-known havelis and avoid getting lost.
See it with a local guide
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