Top Lucknow Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

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.

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.

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.  

A trip to the one of the world's most important spiritual sites "Lumbini" . Home to the historic birthplace of the Buddha. You can visit over 25 international Buddhist monasteries, study Buddhism, meditation and visit Buddha's birthplace itself within the sacred Mayadevi Gardens!

Lucknow is known for its rich culinary and artistic traditions and with this full-day walking tour, you'll get to learn all about the city's cultural offerings past and present. Your guide will take you through a craft-heavy part of the city, with plenty of time to see artisans crafting perfumes, embroidering textiles, and cooking up the city’s celebrated kebabs.

Discover all the beautiful and famous sites of Lucknow and taste local delicacies on this fantastic 8-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Highlights: Discover the marvelous monuments, colorful markets, famous museums and temples spilled across the city. We have designed this beautiful garland of all the places in our Trails of Lucknow tour, an unmatched heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, culture and local trivia. 1. Visit scenic and beautiful different monasteries, temples, local markets and listen to stories of the city's history, culture and life. 2. Explore the amidst beautiful Imambara's, colonial side, huge parks and many other tourist attraction in the city. 3. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.

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.

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

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

On this very exclusive tour ‘La Martiniere Decoded’, we take you on a walk through the campus of La Martiniere, a prestigious boarding school in Lucknow.  You will visit the hidden corners to understand not only its history, but also to understand the education and administrative systems followed by the school. Also, enjoy tea and snacks in the school canteen.   Highlights:-   • History of La Martiniere and Claude Martin • Hidden Treasures of La Martiniere • Tea and Snacks in School Canteen

This is a private two hour walking tour of the Kaiserbagh Palace complex. This historic Palace is considered one of India’s beautiful royal buildings. It was planned and built by the Rajput ruler, Wajid-Ali-Shah in the mid 1800s. Your tour will also take you to the Kotwara House, now the home of famous Indian filmmaker, Muzaffar Ali. Highlights:- • Kaiserbagh Palace Complex • Tea at Kotwara House. • Film clip from Muzaffar Ali’s film, “Umrao Jaan”

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

Not only that Lucknow is architecturally awesome but also well planned, quite like the way a capital should be. Known as the ‘City of Nawabs’, most of the heritage monuments of the early 18th and late 19th centuries happen to be in a systematic layout as if each Nawab knew what was about to come up next. On this Heritage Walk, discover some of the buildings from the times of the Nawabs. Highlights:-  • Teele Wali Mosque on the banks of the River Gomti • Heritage monuments from the times of the Nawabs • Husainabad Complex and its Periphery

Lucknow, the capital of state Uttar Pradesh is a multicultural city. This city is of great historical and cultural importance. Along with great monuments, this city is popular for the people's T ehzeeb and Mehmaan Nawazi (meaning: manners and hospitality), intricate embroidery, beautiful gardens and dance forms such as Kathak.  Explore the architectural marvel built in the past reflecting exceptional design and architecture in the monuments, forts, the Jama Mazjid mosque and other popular structures of Lucknow.

Lucknow as a city has carved a niche by attracting gastronomes, for the want of discovering and re-discovering the Awadhi Cuisine. Till date Lucknowites spend the most of their earnings and time on their kitchens. Lucknow is one place that has a full colony of chefs called, ‘Bawarchi Tola’ and then there is a full street, where one can find the best from Lucknow’s very own traditional kitchens. On this walk we will visit some of the traditional roadside eateries and try the best that is on the menu.

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.

This is a 3 hour curated walking tour of the Lucknow Residency.  The gardens and ruins offer a glimpse into the beginning of the end for the British Rule. Your guide will explain the history and dramatic events of 1857-58 and the Siege of Lucknow.  Choice of a 10:30 AM or 2:30 PM tour. Highlights:-   • The Residency • History of the Siege of Lucknow • Curated Walking Tour • Mutiny Specialist Guide

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 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

On this very exclusive curated tour – ‘Revisiting Lucknow of 1857-58’, we take you through the routes followed by Henry Havelock, James Outram and Colin Campbell. We visit the areas that were in focus during the siege of Lucknow. We try and understand, how this siege progressed to a conclusive end, but not without sacrifices from both the warring fronts.

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.

Lucknow or the City of the Nawabs as it is also known has several buildings that reflect the architectural style of the former Kingdom of Awadh. On this exclusively designed Heritage Walk discover the charms of a bygone era as you walk through narrow and crowded lanes that are lined with colorful bazaars and old buildings. After the walk enjoy a curated dinner at Kotwara House, the oldest estate of the Royal Kingdom of Awadh that can trace its history back to 1009. Highlights • Old buildings • Colorful bazaars • Traditional shops • Dinner at Kotwara House

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 two-day excursion you will visit the most important religious sites, enjoy special Hindu ceremonies and have lunch with the children at a special Hindu school. Highlights:- • Vegetarian Lunch at Gurukul with Children • Boat ride from Faizabad to Ayodhya  • Saryu River Aarti ceremony • Mokshdayni Walk • Rudra-Abhishek at Nageshwarnath temple