Overview
A castle that could never be used to live, is a French imprint in Lucknow and narrates a story of how a Frenchman, Claude Martin rose to become Maj General in the British East India Company. This magnificent architecture stands on the banks of river Gomti and has absolutely no equal in India.
Believe it or not, this is a school that received many honours, including ‘The Battle Honours’ for the defence of Residency in 1857. We would explore La Martiniere on this curated tour and we would get a chance to enjoy tea and snacks at the school canteen or a specially arranged session at the school.
On this very exclusive tour – ‘La Martiniere Decoded’, we take you on a walk through the campus of La Martiniere, visit the hidden corners to understand not only its history, but also to understand the education and administrative systems followed by the school. Decode La Martiniere with us !
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Light refreshments
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Snacks
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as it will involve a bit of walking.
• Dress code is smart casual.
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
What to expect
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La Martiniere College
3 hours
This 3 hours tour can commence anytime during the day (0800 hrs - 1500 hrs). This tour gives an extensive tour of La Martiniere, decoding this estate and narrate stories etched in mortar. This tour of La Martiniere promises access to all the hidden corners and places in the complex with special permission.
• Exclusive car for the trip from your hotel to La Martiniere and back.
• Services of an exclusive La Martiniere specialist English Speaking Guide and entrances.
• Access to hidden corners and places in La Martiniere with special permission.
• Tea & snacks at school canteen with special arrangements.
• La Martiniere related reference material shown during the tour (hand-outs and pictures).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about La Martiniere Decoded
Can I cancel La Martiniere Decoded for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Light refreshments
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Snacks
- Transport by private vehicle
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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