Lucknow Tours

Lucknow is known for its culinary scene, dominated by rich meat-heavy dishes typical of the local Awadhi culinary traditions. With this food walk, you can try some of the best the city has to offer with an expert guide by your side to help navigate. You'll visit four different spot to try kebabs, curried lamb, and marinated skewered meat, as well as rich local desserts.

Appreciating all of Lucknow’s historic and cultural highlights can be difficult on a self-led tour. Discover attractions including the Asfi Mosque, Tombs of Sa'adat Ali Khan and the Begum, and Chota Imambara on a day tour, benefiting from the small-group size for a more intimate experience. Gain insight into the city as you explore its streets with your local guide, and save time with round-trip transfer from your hotel.

Want to see the Taj Mahal but don't have a lot of time to spare? Consider this tour from Lucknow, which will get you to Agra and back in around 12 hours. You'll start early in the morning, visiting the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, with an optional stop for breakfast along the way. You’ll then head back to Lucknow, arriving in time for dinner.

We cover 1- JAMA MASJID 2- CHOTA IMAMBARA 3- ROOMI DARWAZA 4- BARA IMAMBARA 5- CHATTAR MANZIL 6- BEGUM HAZRAT MAHAL PARK - 7- MOTI MAHAL 8-Ambedkar Park - Ambedkar Park - Also called Elephant park, is spread across an area of 107 acres of land. The entire monument is built in red sandstone which was brought from Rajasthan. 9- Hazratganj or Aminabad 10- Lucknow Special Snacks for you 100% guaranteed Pickup from city center hotel. We have 0 miss since 2012 Navigers rep will come and pick you from hotel and take you for sightseeing After all the sightseeing, Navigers rep will drop you at city center (Do not worry, if you want drop back at hotel pls inform us we will arrange it for you)

Explore the gems of Lucknow with a local! Join your host Askari on a heritage walk followed by a scrumptious homemade meal prepared by local families using their age-old recipes. Askari will enlighten you about Qaiser Bagh and its expansive area and guide you as you relish some of the most authentic Lucknowi food one can find. None of the dishes are commercially available in restaurants! This is a truly unique experience one can't miss when in Lucknow.

A tour to the holy place of "Kushinagar" which is the place where Lord Buddha passed away at this place near the Hiranyavati River. Many of its stupas and viharas date back to 230 BC-AD 413.  543 BC. The excavations has revealed some antique artifacts and structures related to all sects of Buddhism. Kushinagar also expresses the common thread of all sects of Buddhism through its magnificent Viharas, Chaityas, temples and Tibetan monasteries.  

Lucknow has long been celebrated for its Awadhi-style cuisine, particularly its kebabs and other meat-based dishes. With this immersive cultural experience, you'll get to learn how to make Awadhi favorites, including kebabs in the home of local culinary enthusiast, Simi. After your class, you’ll enjoy the fruits of your labor by sitting down to a four-course homemade meal.

India is a huge and diverse country with many different regional cuisines. You’ll get the chance to try one of the lesser-known cuisines—that of the tribal cultures of Central India—in this fun cooking class and dining experience. Learn how to prepare new dishes, and enjoying eating them afterwards in the company of your host. An ideal activity for both experienced and beginner cooks.

During the mid 18th century, with the Mughals at Delhi in decline, Lucknow gained prominence as the brightest star on the Indian cultural firmament – its rise fueled by the immense wealth of the Avadh and the matching extravagance of its Nawabs! This walk takes you through some of Old Lucknow’s most stupendous buildings, reveling in the stories of their makers. A short Tonga ride (horse-drawn carriage) will take you into the heart of this epicenter of culture. We explore across its bustling medieval markets, tasting sumptuous delicacies of its refined cuisine and interact with the carriers of the city’s suave mannerisms, whose friendly vibes will make you fall in love with this romantic city.

ITINERARY: Tunday Kebabi: This heavenly offering had to be first on the list and the best place to have it is the obvious–the 100-year-old, tucked away in a corner of the bustling Aminabad area. Mutton Biryani: So, for the real flavor of Dum Biryani visit to a small shop in the Chowk area–Idris Dhaba. Forget the class for some time and indulge yourself in the soft aroma of Dum Biryani as it is cooked over low fire in a sealed, heavy-bottomed pan. Handi Chicken: As the name suggests, the chicken here is cooked in an earthen pot (over coal in a one-meter-deep hole). Gulabi Chai: Surprised! Try Nakhas market at night. During Eid, Gulabi Chai is served here with hot imarti (similar to jalebi). Lucknawi Chaat: Lucknawi cuisine is incomplete without some lip-smacking chaat. Along pavements, you will be allured by snack monsters. Also, taste Kulfi Falooda, Thandai (also with Bhang), Malai Ghewar and Makhan Malai.

Lucknow's cuisine and its kebabs are world famous. Explore By-Lanes of Lucknow eating the food like a local with a local who knows about city. Along the way you will hear tales of foods, culture and history of Lucknow. You will taste all famous Kebabs and all different varieities of flat breads of Lucknow. For Biryani lovers, you will get to taste famous Awadhi Biryani. We don't just provide the food, we provide an unforgettable experience.

Along with the holy buddha birth place, Visit over 25 international Buddhist monasteries, study Buddhism, meditation and visit Buddha's birthplace itself within the sacred Mayadevi Gardens!. Inscriptions on the Ashoka Pillar also refers the spot as his birthplace. It is said that here the newly born Prince took his first seven steps and gave a peace message to humanity. Also visit Kushinagar where Buddha attained "Mahaparinirvana" and Died peacefully

Kotwara House is owned by Muzzaffar and Meera Ali.  Muzzaffar is an Indian filmmaker, fashion designer, poet and artist. He belongs to the Muslin Rajput royal house of Kotwara and is the current Raja of Kotwara.  His wife, Meera Ali is an architect and fashion designer. They have created an international couture label, “The House of Kotwara”. On this tour, you will see their workshop for their label and interact with highly skilled artisans.  Clips from Muzaffer’s classic films are shown as you have a cup of tea/coffee. Highlights: - • Kotwara Fashion Label Insight • Interact with artisans • Tea at Kotwara House

Lucknow is known for its rich food heritage and we will show you exactly why in this old city food tour.

Discover the subtle understated elegance of intricate white thread embroidery on delicate white muslin- Chikankari an exquisite craft that has been applauded and desired for centuries. And the age-old tradition of ‘Naqqashi’, the art of decorating metals with intricate designs, uniquely engraved utensils. Come indulge in a rich, diverse cultural journey, complete with historical context, wrapped with local interactions and cuisine with Breakaway –A journey filled with new friendships, fonder appreciation and understanding on Indian textiles and crafts and memories worth a thousand counts.

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 and enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant. Highlights • La Martiniere • Lucknow Residency  • Asafi Imambara • Clock Tower • Lunch at a local restaurant

Lucknow's best-known school and a gem of local architecture, La Martiniere is one of the prettiest spots in the city. With this tour, you'll get to visit the campus with an expert local guide, learning all about its history as you go. You'll also get a chance to stop for tea and snacks while at the school.

After your wonderful leisure or business trip to Lucknow, don't struggle to get a cab in the busy traffic with your heavy luggage. Get a hassle-free ride to the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow in a comfortable and spacious cab with an experienced and professional driver. Do not worry about missing the flight as the driver will be there at your hotel/residence address on time. The driver will also help you load and unload the heavy luggage of yours. Start point: The Chauffeur will be there at the previously decided hotel/ residence address in Lucknow. Endpoint: The chauffeur will drop you at the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow.

The center story in this excursion is one of the largest shopping malls in India. Its history goes back to the early 19th century and the Victorian era, when India was the crown jewel in the British colonial empire. You will take a guided walk and learn about the unique history of Hazratgunge (Hazratganj) market. Highlights:-   • Hazratganj Market History • Tea session • Glitzy Shops

Ayodhya is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama and the setting of the epic Ramayana. It is adjacent to Faizabad in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This town is closely associated with Lord Rama. Ayodhya allegedly is 9,000 years old and was founded by Manu, the first man in the Vedas, and law-giver of the Hindus. Skanda Purana lists Ayodhya as one of the seven most sacred cities of India. It is the backdrop for much of Hindu scripture. On this full day excursion you will spend a day in Ayodhya visiting the most important religious sites. Highlights:- • Ram Janam Bhoomi • Mokshdayni Walk • Boat ride on Saryu river • Lunch at Kanak Bhawan Rasoi

Lucknow, a city which upholds many cultures, heritage and arts of Uttar Pradesh, resonating in every corner. It gained prominence when Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula shifted the capital of Awadh from Faizabad to this city in 1775. On this two hours walking tour we take you to the traditional eateries where the oldest dates back to 1825, show you some traditional shops for famous Lucknabi Kebab – Like Tundey Kebab & specialise in sun-dried lentil-nuggets and accompaniments like papadums, pickles, preserves, chutneys for ages and still rule the dinner tables at Lucknow homes. Taste not only the tangy chaat and the coolest kulfi on this tour but also end it with a paan (betel-leaf preparation) that is nothing short of a dessert.

Naimisharanya (Neemsar) is a land immersed in Hindu mythology linking it to Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Sati and Lord Shiva. The place is unique owing to the belief that it is the land where the pantheon of 33 Hindu God & Goddesses reside. It also believed to be the first most sacred of all pilgrim centres for Hindus. It is said that if one performs penance for 12 years on this land, one moves to Brahmaloka. Among the important Vishnu Devasthanams, this place finds mention as a dense forest in several ancient scriptures, including the Mahabharata. It is definitely worth a day trip to visit the various shrines. A paved street encircling the town connects the primary shrines and visitors can cover the circuit in a couple of hours.

Cawnpore was an  important defense garrison of the British East India Company. The Cawnpore Cantonment was spread over an extent of six miles, in a semicircular form, along the banks of the river Ganges. Hundreds of colonial bungalows, residences of British officers, standing amidst well laid out gardens, interspersed with forest trees. The tour informs and details the brutal uprising against the British in the spring of 1857. Highlights:-  • Cawnpore Siege details • Book on the Indian Mutiny • Wheeler’s entrenchment • All Soul’s Church

Lucknow is the capital of the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Also known as the ‘City of Nawabs’, Lucknow is famous for the courtly manners of its inhabitants, gardens, poetry, music and above all its cuisine. The cuisine of Lucknow hails from the ancient kingdom of Awadh and is known by that name. On this walking tour get a taste of the best of Awadhi cuisine. Highlights • Awadhi cuisine • Street foods • Most authentic local eateries