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.

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 is tourist paradise and for centuries it is known for its rich and yummy Indian food culture, we are fortunate today that this rich food culture is preserved in the form of small food joints by some thoughtful people for generations. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting, so that you can also cherish this food, feast your taste buds and have a fabulous and lasting impression. 1. You will taste more than five mouth watering authentic delicacies on this food tour, if you are a food lover and enjoy experiencing different kind of foods, then you should not miss this walking tour because trust us, you will surely regret it later. 2. We have designed this amazing experience for you with an intention to take you to these places for food tasting. 3. Be prepared to fill your mouth with mouth watering delights and please bring an appetite.

Victorian Walk at HAZRATGUNGE (Hazratganj) lets you into its rich history, legacy and of course the marketplace that has evolved with times to cater the cultured and the elite of Lucknow. We take you on this walking tour, that includes a seated session to enjoy a Darjeeling Tea and some tea-time essentials. On this tour you will discover and rediscover Hazratganj of yore and will be able to compare it with the transformed Ganj of today. Understand the checkered history of Hazratganj from the mutiny days of 1857 till the second world war in 1939-45 and again till the Indian independence in 1947. Further on, you learn about how Hazratganj plays a pivotal role in people’s life and why the people of Lucknow take pride in being seen here.

This excursion will complement your exploration of Lucknow in a very personal way. Visit the Nawab (Viceroy) of Awadh and enjoy tea with him. The head of this aristocratic family will share his historical knowledge, family traditions and his view on modern Lucknow with you. Highlights:  • Personal visit with the Nawab of Awadh • Tea served • Historical and cultural details shared

Receive personalized service and avoid haggling with taxi drivers or navigating the public transit on this private, full-day sightseeing tour of Lucknow. The city is full of historical monuments, and you’ll get the chance to visit many of them. You can linger at the places that interest you most, as this is your private day tour. Learn about the city’s long and fascinating history from your knowledgeable driver.

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.

Lucknow, the capital of the Central Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is often referred to as the City of Nawabs. However, even before the Nawabs the city was home to Hindu Kings. Spend an evening with a descendant of Lucknow’s Hindu Royalty, Raja Amresh Kumar Singh and his family at Khajurgaon Palace, their family home in Lucknow. Khajurgaon is one of the oldest estates of the former Kingdom of Awadh. Dine like royalty on an authentic Awadhi dinner. Highlights:-  • Khajurgaon Palace • Interaction with the Maharaja and his family • Traditional Awadhi dinner

Take the worry out of your arrival to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 6 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

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 a beautiful city during the day, yet it is even more beautiful at night. Come and join us on this amazing and completely off beat experience of the city at night. Experience the urban side of city on this walk, visit local popular hangout places, most prominent, beautiful monuments, ancient and modern buildings and old streets in the beautiful night view of the Lucknow city. Highlights 1. Explore the illuminated buildings, prominent lanes, food joints and beautiful monuments in the beautiful night view. 2. Enjoy the walk with interesting combination of places on this tour that help you to develop a great perspective of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories. 3. We follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not, this walking tour will be a unique, fun and memorable experience for you.

Take the worry out of your departure to Chaudhary Charan Singh (LKO) Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 6 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

Enjoy a curated dining experience with the descendants of Nawab Asif-Ud-Daula at their ancestral home, Sheesh Mahal. The family takes pride in following their traditional recipes in their daily meals. Visiting guests can look forward to some authentic Awadhi cuisine when dining here. Highlights: - • Traditional Awadhi cuisine • A chance to dine with the Nawab, if in residence • Ambience of Sheesh Mahal

This tour include visit to British Residency, Bara Imambara, Chattar Manzil, Jama Masjid and Rumi Darwaza, . Pick up and drop off from your hotel, entrances to monuments mentioned in the itinerary and English speaking guide service is well included.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. A getaway spot for couples? Kukrail Picnic Spot is one of the most popular romantic places in Lucknow for lovebirds to spend some private hours. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones.This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

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

Welcome to Lucknow - Lucknow Full-Day Sightseeing Tour Discover the city of Lucknow on this 6-8 hour sightseeing tour. See the most visited monuments including  La Martiniere College, Residency, Asafi Imambara, Hussainabad Imambara, Rumi Gate, and Top Places in Lucknow While Discussing with Tour Guide.  Pickup and drop any Location in Lucknow . Car and Driver and Tour Guide for your Full day City Sightseeing . This is a Private Trip