Overview
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
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Walking Bag that will contain a bottled water (1lt), a few refreshments etc
Pick up / drop off within Lucknow city center.
An air-conditioned car/coach (seat-in-car/coach basis)
Exclusive Guide to be with you all throughout the tour.
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified.
Entrance fees at the monuments
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
What to expect
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La Martiniere College
1 hour
You will be picked up from your hotel at 10:00 AM within the Lucknow city center. You will have an exclusive private guide with you for this city tour on a shared 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.
Visit 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. -
Bara Imambara
3 hours
You will also visit the Lucknow Residency. The gardens and ruins offer a glimpse into the beginning of the end for the British Raj. 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.
See 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 balconies. -
Rumi Darwaza
1 hour
The Rumi Darwaza is said to be a copy of an entrance gate in Istanbul. 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.
At the conclusion of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel in Lucknow.
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
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Lucknow Sightseeing
Can I cancel Lucknow Sightseeing for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Walking Bag that will contain a bottled water (1lt), a few refreshments etc
- Pick up / drop off within Lucknow city center.
- An air-conditioned car/coach (seat-in-car/coach basis)
- Exclusive Guide to be with you all throughout the tour.
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Entrance fees at the monuments
Which places does it visit?
It visits La Martiniere College, Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by SITA World Tours
