In this tour we will show you a mix of Lucknow's amazing architecture like Rumi gate excellent craft like Chikankari, Zardozi and wonderful cuisine and culture.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Teelay wali masjid
- We will meet at the main gate of the Teele Wali Masjid. This mosque is a grand building of Lucknow built in 1680. Which is situated on a high mound on the banks of the Gomti river in front of the Bada Imambara.
Bada Imambara & Rumi gate
Now in front of us is the main building of the Bada Imambara. And next to it, Rumi Darwaza. This is our walking tour, so we will not go inside the main building of the Imambara and will move forward while telling you about it in detail.
Gol darwaza
We have reached the Gol Darwaza. On the way you saw the traditional flower market. Gol Darwaza is the entrance gate of old Lucknow. Here you can taste the special Makhan Malai of winter.
Chowk bazaar
Now we have come to Chowk Bazaar. Now for the next half an hour we will roam here and try some food items like puri sabzi, black carrot halwa and many things. Besides this, we will see Zardozi work, see the old Unani Hospital, and see the block printing of chicken and much more besides this.
Firangi Mahal and Phool wali gali
Now we are in the Firangi Mahal, which is a very historical place. Where Gandhi ji used to stay and this was a center of the Non-Cooperation movement and the Khilafat movement. After this, we went to the Phool Wali Gali, which is 250 years old.
Katari tola
Now we will go to the residential area of Katari Tola. Here you will see the facade of old havelis and some 400- 500-year-old temples.
Akbari gate
Now we are going through Chauk Bazaar to our final destination Akbari Gate. Where you will see the work of perfume and mouth watering kulcha nihari delicious Tunde kabab and much more.
Ending Point
Akbari gate
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
* Guide fees
* Little tea refreshment
* Small traditional gift
* pickup and drop
* Personal expenses
* Public transportation
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* In this tour wheelchair is not accessible.
* Wear modest dress
I am available all days. Please contact me if you want a 100% customized tour. I am happy to arrange something special for you.
Myself Atif from Lucknow, working as a government licensed tour guide in Lucknow, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Agra etc. since 2010. I offer various types of tours like Sightseeing tours, Heritage walking tours, Food Walks, Reunion event tour, cultural tours, etc and I also customize the tour according you for both Indian and foreigners.
$50/ per group