Overview
Kaiserbagh Palace indeed did not have any parallel anywhere in the world. Kaiserbagh Palace Complex was in fact the most well planned works of grandeur by Wajid-Ali-Shah, the last ruler of Awadh, who himself was a great connoisseur of art in all its forms and the same innate personality reflected in his palace.
Kaiserbagh later became a victim of British revenge, after the failed uprising in 1858, when the British recaptured sieged Lucknow and the ruler Wajid-Ali-Shah was deposed to Calcutta. As a consequence and revenge of the toughest time that the British forces had here, Kaiserbagh was unmindfully demolished.
Today sadly, only a few structures remain to be seen and it is indeed very hard to imagine that once it was, the world’s most beautiful palace complex. On this walking tour we explore the Kaiserbagh Palace Complex, reconstruct the area with the help of old pictures and maps and as a cherry on the cake, we treat you over a cup of tea
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Light refreshments
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional art historian guide
Tea and coffee
Hotel pickup and drop-off. This can be arranged at an extra cost.
DVD (available to purchase)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Walk Leader will be stationed here with a paging.
End point
Kotwara House is at the Kaiserbagh Crossing.
Good to know
• Do not wear revealing clothes, living up to local customs and traditions.
• Do not carry luggage, as this is a walking tour.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
What to expect
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Kaiserbagh Palace
2 hours
• Explore & virtually reconstruct Wajid Ali Shah's palace complex of Kaiserbagh on this 2 hour walking tour with a specialist walk leader.
• Curated photographs and maps are shown to guests, to help understand the construction of the complex.
• Wajid Ali Shah's personality as a ruler and as a person is narrated in the form of a story about his life in Lucknow.
• The walk ends with a refreshing cup of tea and a clip from a film shot in this area about the extinct culture is shown at a private home that is within a portion of this destroyed palace complex.
• Watch Chikan & Zari (embroidery) artisans at work at a private studio within the Kaiserbagh Palace Complex.
• Jute Walking bag with bottled water, notes on the subject and an old map too is included as a giveaway.
• The walk starts at 3 pm from UP Press Club, near Hotel Gemini Continental, Rani Laxmi Bai Marg, Lucknow.
• Everyday except Sunday and a few festival holidays.
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
- If Hotel pickup is requested, please note that pickup time will be prior to 3 pm.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Wajid Ali Shah Walk through Kaiserbagh
Can I cancel Wajid Ali Shah Walk through Kaiserbagh for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Walk Leader will be stationed here with a paging.
What's included?
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Light refreshments
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional art historian guide
- Tea and coffee
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off. This can be arranged at an extra cost.
- DVD (available to purchase)
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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