Bara Imambara Tours and Tickets

Explore Lucknow in one full day with a private guide. Sprinkled with Islamic and British Raj–era architecture, stuffed with fascinating bazaars and famed throughout India for its food, the capital of Uttar Pradesh is something of a sleeper: plenty worth seeing, but often overlooked by travelers. Central Lucknow features wide boulevards, epic monuments and several parks and gardens that contribute to an atmosphere of faded grandiosity.

Benefit from a well-organized tour with convenient transportation and carefully planned stops for memorable photo opportunities. Dive deep into the traditions, art, and architecture of Lucknow, ensuring a truly enriching and memorable experience.

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.

Experience authentic Lucknow on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Our walks are blend of historical elucidation and curious anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous talk about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. We will cover some of the city highlights along with hidden places and forgotten nooks of the old city during the walk. Highlights: 1. Explore Lucknow beyond the typical tourist spots and enjoy the stories and tales about the city from your guide 2. See the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Lucknow has to offer. 3. Capture the vibrant atmosphere of this colorful city on this memorable walking tour with an infotainment-style ensuring that you will not be bored.

Experience Lucknow with your own private chauffeur-driven vehicle with this day tour, which hits up most of the city's most famous attractions. Your driver will pick you up and take you to see highlights such as the Bara and Chhota Imambaras, Rumi Gate, and the British Residency, with time left over to try the city's famous local kebabs or shop for Lucknow’s signature chikan embroidery.

Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is renowned as the City of Nawabs for its rich Mughal heritage, grand architecture, and refined culture. Known for its Imambaras, Rumi Darwaza, and Chikan embroidery, the city blends history with modernity while offering iconic Awadhi cuisine like kebabs and biryani.

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.

Lucknow's journey unfolds from its Nawabi grandeur to the turbulence of colonial times and into its vibrant contemporary culture. At the Bara Imambara, you'll find its immense vaulted hall, a remarkable feat constructed without any iron or timber—showcasing engineering principles of load transfer. The intriguing Bhool Bhulaiya, with its hollow walls, offers insight into early designs for passive cooling. Chota Imambara was initiated as a famine-relief project during the 1830s. In Chowk, the artistry of chikankari and the design of courtyard homes demonstrate a rich heritage of craftsmanship along with urban planning that has adapted to the climate. The British Residency's weathered walls serve as a stark reminder of the uprisings of 1857, while Hazratganj stands testament to the city’s literary vibrancy. As the day comes to a close by the banks of the Gomti River, reflections from historical maps reveal how this waterway has been pivotal in shaping Lucknow's identity.

The rich Buddhist Circuit and the enchanting North of India are at the center of an exciting adventure! From Delhi to Jaipur and Agra, immerse yourself in age-old history and awe-inspiring architecture. Then continue with the Buddha Circuit, passing through Lumbini, where the Buddha was born, and visiting Kushinagar, Vaishali, Nalanda, Rajgir, Bodhgaya and Varanasi, all places full of spirituality and ancient traditions. This trip offers you a unique experience that includes cultural treasures, enchanting landscapes and a deep immersion in the history, faith and sacred sites of North Indian Buddhism.

Combine a classic Golden Triangle tour (Agra, Delhi, Jaipur) with the birthplace of Lord Rama - Ayodhya, The Oldest and the holiest living City in the world - Varanasi and the City of Nawabs - Lucknow on this 7-day private tour from Delhi. Hit all the highlights in each city and spend time getting to know the multi-cultural side of India. This private tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary. You can book this memorable tour either using 4-star or 5-star hotels or without accommodations (depending on the option selected when booking). Private transportation, entrance fees, private local guides, sunrise and sunset hand rowed boat ride in Varanasi and bottled water included.

Embark on a sacred and cultural journey across India’s most spiritual landscapes. From the birthplace of Lord Krishna in Mathura and Vrindavan to the ancient ghats of Varanasi, this trail leads you through temples, holy rivers, and historic cities. Explore Agra’s timeless Taj Mahal, Ayodhya’s divine aura, and Prayagraj’s sacred confluence — a perfect blend of faith, history, and devotion.