India · City Tours

Lucknow Treasures: A Full-Day Private City Tour

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Lucknow. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Lucknow’s iconic Bara Imambara and explore the Bhulbhulaiya maze
  • 02 See the intricate architecture of Chota Imambara and Husainabad Clock Tower
  • 03 Discover the historic Rumi Darwaza and British Residency
  • 04 Explore Hazratganj for shopping, handicrafts, and local street food
  • 05 Taste Lucknow’s famous Awadhi cuisine during lunch
  • 06 Travel comfortably with private pick-up and drop-off in an AC vehicle

Discover the architectural and cultural heritage of Lucknow on this full-day private city tour. Visit some of the city’s most celebrated landmarks, including Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, and the British Residency, while learning about their history from your guide.

Along the way, enjoy the lively atmosphere of Hazratganj, browse for traditional handicrafts, and sample Lucknow’s renowned flavours with Awadhi cuisine and local street food. With private transport included, this tour offers a comfortable way to experience the city’s monuments, markets, and culinary traditions in a single day.

Explore the Bhulbhulaiya, the Labyrinthine maze inside the building, and learn about its history from your guide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Lucknow
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

9:00 AM - Meet your guide at your hotel lobby and start your tour of Lucknow.9:30 AM - Begin your tour by visiting the iconic Bara Imambara, a magnificent monument built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in the 18th century. Explore the Bhulbhulaiya, the Labyrinthine maze inside the building, and learn about its history from your guide.11:00 AM - Visit the Chota Imambara, also known as the Imambara of Hussainabad. This beautiful building is famous for its intricate architecture and chandeliers. Your guide will also show you the adjacent Husainabad Clock Tower, which is one of the tallest clock towers in India.

12:30 PM - Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and taste some of Lucknow's famous Awadhi cuisine, known for its rich flavors and spices.2:00 PM - Visit the Rumi Darwaza, a towering gateway that was built during the reign of Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula. The Rumi Darwaza is considered to be a fine example of Awadhi architecture and is often referred to as the 'Turkish Gate.' Your guide will tell you about the history and significance of this impressive structure.3:00 PM - Explore the bustling Hazratganj, one of the oldest and most popular markets in Lucknow. Here, you can shop for traditional chikan embroidery, jewelry, and other handicrafts. You can also sample some of Lucknow's famous street food such as kebabs and chaat.4:30 PM - Visit the British Residency, which was built during the British rule in India. The building is now in ruins, but it serves as a reminder of the siege of Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Your guide will tell you about the history of the place and show you the bullet marks on the walls.5:30 PM - Visit the stunning Asafi Imambara, also known as the Bara Imambara or the Asafi Imambara. This impressive building is famous for its unique architecture, including the famous Bhulbhulaiya maze. Your guide will explain the history and significance of this landmark building.6:00 PM - Return to your hotel with memories of a memorable day tour of the city.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Lucknow. 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
  • English speaking local guide, if option selected.
  • Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
  • Lunch, if option selected.
  • Bottled water in the car.
  • Government Taxes.

What's Not Included

  • Camera charges at monuments.
  • Gratuities and optional activities.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Please provide up pick up information at least one day before the tour
  • Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking or at least 3 days prior to the trip date. Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Details will be shared one day prior to the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Lucknow.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Lucknow.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Lucknow..

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