Karachi, Pakistan

15 Best Things to Do in Karachi

Port Grand tops the list, and the rest of Karachi follows, ranked by real visits.

Order reflects review volume from real travelers, out of 25 tracked Karachi places. Refreshed monthly.

  1. Port Grand

    Entertainment

    Port Grand is a lively waterfront entertainment complex situated along Karachi's harbor, offering a mix of dining, shopping, and cultural experiences.

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  2. PAF Museum

    Museum

    The PAF Museum, located on Shahra-e-Faisal Road in Karachi, is a premier attraction for aviation enthusiasts and families alike.

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  3. Mazar-E-Quaid

    LandmarkFree entry

    Mazar-e-Quaid is the iconic final resting place of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, located in the heart of Karachi.

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  4. Mohatta Palace

    Museum

    Mohatta Palace is a magnificent museum housed in a palace built in 1927 for Shivratan Mohatta, a Hindu businessman.

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  5. Mohatta Palace Museum

    Museum

    Mohatta Palace Museum is a stunning example of Indo-Saracenic architecture, built in 1927 as a summer residence for Shivratan Mohatta, a Hindu Marwari businessman.

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  6. Clifton, Karachi

    Neighborhood

    Clifton is Karachi's premier upscale seaside district, offering a blend of urban sophistication and coastal relaxation.

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  7. Empress Market

    Market

    Empress Market is a historic wholesale and retail market built in the 1880s, named after Queen Victoria.

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  8. Bagh-e-Jinnah, Karachi

    Park & nature

    Bagh-e-Jinnah, originally called Frere Hall Garden, is a 141-acre green oasis in the heart of Karachi.

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  9. Frere Hall

    MuseumFree entry

    Frere Hall stands as one of Karachi's most iconic colonial-era landmarks, located in the City Railway Colony area.

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  10. Three Swords Monument

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Three Swords Monument, locally known as 'Teen Talwar', stands prominently at the roundabout near Clifton Beach in Karachi.

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  11. Zainab Market

    MarketFree entry

    Zainab Market is a vibrant shopping destination located on Abdullah Haroon Road in the heart of Karachi.

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  12. Hilal Park

    Park & natureFree entry

    Hilal Park is a well-maintained public park located in the City Railway Colony area of Karachi, specifically in DHA Phase VI.

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  13. Safari Park

    Park & nature

    Safari Park is a large public park located on Main University Road in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Karachi, Pakistan.

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  14. Masjid-e-Tooba

    Religious site

    Masjid-e-Tooba, also called Gol Masjid (“Round Mosque”), is a modern mosque in Karachi. Its central prayer hall sits beneath a broad white dome without internal pillars or columns, the building’s defining structural feature.

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  15. Quaid-e-Azam House

    Museum

    Quaid-e-Azam House, also known as Flagstaff House, is the former home of Pakistan's founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

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Beyond the big names, the categories below cover everything else we track here.

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Wellness

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Off the beaten path

7 hidden gems in Karachi

Like Pakistan Maritime Museum and Pakistan Air Force Museum, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.

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Get outdoors

6 outdoor adventures near Karachi

Bagh-e-Jinnah, Karachi (3 km away) and more, all within 100 km.

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For the kids

7 things to do with kids

Port Grand and more the whole crew will rate.

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Date night

6 romantic spots for couples

Bagh-e-Jinnah, Karachi at two-person pace.

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Costs nothing

8 free things to do in Karachi

Verified free entry, Mazar-E-Quaid included.

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Best things to do in Pakistan
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