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Private Lucknow Sightseeing Tour: Explore History, Culture, and Cuisine

Lucknow

Discover the rich history, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering cuisine of Lucknow on a private sightseeing tour. Visit iconic landmarks like La Martiniere, Lucknow Residency, Asafi Imambara, and Clock Tower.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

La Martiniere College - You will be picked up from your hotel at 10:00 AM within the Lucknow city center. This guided city tour is on a shared basis in an air conditioned vehicle. Lucknow is known for its history, culture and cuisine. The city has British Raj era buildings and two mausoleums. This capital of Uttar Pradesh is sometimes overlooked by travellers but it offers plenty of sights to visit and is famed throughout India for its food. Central Lucknow has wide boulevards, monuments, parks and gardens. \n\nVisit the prestigious boarding school, La Martiniere. This was built by Frenchman Claude Martin as his palatial home. It has a facade that is part Roman archways, part Gothic horror movie, Disneyland castle and has turrets and gargoyles atop a long line of Corinthian columns. \n\n- Rumi Darwaza - You will also visit the Lucknow Residency. The Residency was the site of the dramatic events of the First War of Independence (Indian Uprising) in 1857. The Siege of Lucknow lasted 147 days and claimed the lives of 2197 defenders. \n\nSee the tombs of Nawab Sadat Ali Khan and his wife. The architecture is an example of Indo-Syrian style. One of the well known sites of Lucknow is the Asafi Imambara. It was built in 1775 by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula. At the time a famine broke out in the city. It is said that the people would not accept alms so the Nawab began the construction of this Imambara Complex to provide employment to his people. The complex has a hall. a mosque, gardens and a step well. Also you can find a labyrinth to the left of the central hall. It leads to a network of narrow passageways that wind their way inside the upper floors of the structure and lead out to rooftop balcones. \n\nThe Rumi Darwaza is said to be a copy of an entrance gate in Instanbul. \n- Husainabad Clock Tower - You will have a photo stop at the 220 foot tall red brick Clock Tower. It is said to be the tallest in India, built in 1880 in memory of Sir George Couper.\n\nAt the conclusion of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Lucknow.

What's Included

02 bottles of mineral water.
Walking Bag with bottled water (1lt) and refreshments.
Hotel pick up / drop off within Lucknow city center.
Tour Guide throughout the tour.
Transportation in an air-conditioned car.

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified.
Entrances at the monuments

Additional Information

Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh in North India. It is a historically important city and for centuries was at the heart of the North Indian culture. It is also famed throughout India for its elaborate cuisine and exquisite shadow work embroidery. On your tour, you will learn about the fascinating history and culture of this city.

Highlights

La Martiniere
Lucknow Residency
Asafi Imambara
Clock Tower

A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Operates daily at 1000 Hrs [flexible start time though] – Pick-up from your hotel* in the city; Min 6 hour tour, but can be altered to specific requirements. Drop off at the hotel/airport/railway station after the tour).
*(Except Ramada, all hotels included. Extra supplement for Ramada may be charged due to long distance from the main city)
Dress code – Temples/ Mosque are a sacred house of God and a place of daily worship. To preserve its sanctity and spiritual ambiance one must follow the below dress code within temple complex:
Upper Wear: Must cover the shoulders, chest, navel, and upper arms
Lower Wear: Must be at least below knee-length
Remove footwear outside the temple. Socks are fine, you can keep wearing them.
A moderate amount of walking is involved please wear comfortable socks
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult