Lucknow City Tour 2026: Nawabi Heritage, Kebabs & Complete Guide
Complete City Guide

Lucknow City Tour 2026: Nawabi Heritage, Kebabs & Complete Guide

January 15, 202614 min read

20+

Attractions

50+

Food Spots

10+

Markets

100+

Stay Options

In This Guide

Top AttractionsWhere to EatShoppingGetting AroundWhere to StayLocal Tips

Welcome to Lucknow - the City of Nawabs, where tehzeeb (etiquette) and legendary cuisine create an unforgettable experience. Our Lucknow sightseeing tours take you through centuries of rich history and culture.

Why Visit Lucknow?

  • Architectural Marvels: Mughal and Awadhi architecture at its finest
  • Culinary Paradise: Home of the famous Awadhi cuisine
  • Cultural Heritage: Poetry, music, and performing arts
  • Shopping: Chikankari embroidery, ittar perfumes
  • Affordable: Less touristy, better value

Must-Visit Attractions

Bara Imambara

One of India's grandest monuments, built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784.

  • Bhool Bhulaiya: Intricate labyrinth of 1,024 passages
  • Central Hall: World's largest arched hall without external support
  • Timing: Sunrise to sunset
  • Entry: ₹50 Indians, ₹500 foreigners

Rumi Darwaza

The iconic 60-feet gateway modeled after Turkish design, symbol of Lucknow.

Chota Imambara

  • Also known as Hussainabad Imambara
  • Stunning chandeliers and gilded domes
  • Houses tombs of Nawabs

Hazratganj

The bustling heart of Lucknow - shopping, dining, and colonial architecture.

Lucknow Food Trail

No Lucknow visit is complete without its legendary cuisine:

  • Tunday Kababi: Legendary galouti kebabs since 1905
  • Idrees Biryani: Authentic Lucknowi dum biryani
  • Rahim's: Famous nihari and kulcha
  • Prakash Kulfi: Traditional malai kulfi
  • Chowk: Street food paradise

Sample Itinerary - 2 Days

Day 1: Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Chota Imambara, Residency (evening)

Day 2: Hazratganj shopping, Aminabad bazaars, food trail, departure

How to Reach

From Distance Duration
Delhi 530 km 7-8 hours
Varanasi 300 km 4-5 hours
Agra 330 km 5-6 hours

Best Time to Visit

October to March: Pleasant weather, ideal for sightseeing

Avoid: May-June (extreme heat 45 degrees+)

Experience Nawabi Lucknow!

Book your Lucknow city tour and immerse in royal heritage!

Book Tour

Plan your Lucknow trip! Contact us or call 7668570551!

#Lucknow#Heritage#Nawabi#Food#City Tour#Uttar Pradesh