The City of Nawabs, Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh and known for its grand monuments, clothing and cuisine, that carry forward with themselves the grandeur of Mughal supremacy. Discover the city cultural treasures with our one day Lucknow local sightseeing tour by private cab.
The beautiful city of Lucknow and the people are known to charm their visitors with their impeccable manners and hospitality. Located on the banks of the river of Gomti, Lucknow is also home to the classical dance form of Kathak.
Traces of rich historical and cultural past are elegantly exhibited through local architectural styles, handicrafts and the laid back Lucknowi way of living. With our one day Lucknow city tour by car, you can explore almost all places of tourist attractions that reminisce the Mughal era and are of immense historical value.
The pretty skyline of the city and magnificent monuments make Lucknow a delight for history and photography enthusiasts. The city of Lucknow has stood the test of time and is emerging as a unique blend of ancient and modern.
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Snapshot of 1 Day Lucknow Local Sightseeing Tour Package by Car
- Full Day Lucknow Local Tour
- Fixed Itinerary
- Sightseeing Places Covered – Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden, Rumi Darwaza, Hussainabad Clock Tower, British Residency, Dilkusha Palace, Ambedkar Memorial Park
- Departs at 9:00 AM
- Ends at 7:30 PM
- Inclusions – Parking Charges, Driver Batta; pickup and drop service from your Lucknow Hotel
- Exclusions – Entry Fees; Lunch / All meals
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Package Cost for 1 Day Lucknow Local Sightseeing Trip
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Indica (A/C) 4 Seater / Hatchback Rs.2,300/- |
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Indigo / Etios / Dzire 4 Seater / Sedan Rs.2,600/- |
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Innova / Xylo 7 Seater / SUV Rs.3,100/- |
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Tempo Traveller (A/C) 12 Seater / Mini Bus Rs.3,900/- |
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Swaraj Mazda 20 Seater / Mini Bus Rs.6,500/- |
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Bus (Non A/C) 49 Seater / Mini Bus Rs.8,000/- |
How to book Lucknow Local 1 Day Package?
- Choose a Service Provider from the list and Call
- Or Request a Call Back!
- Or ask for Payment link to Pay online, through secured payment gateway
- Receive a confirmation email or SMS from Service Provider
- Receive Driver details on SMS or email 2 hours before the tour.
- Show the SMS/Email to the driver
- Receive a handy city guide cum itinerary for the tour
- Start your memorable Lucknow tour
Package Glimpse of 1 Day Lucknow Local Tour
We recommend that you visit the city of Lucknow between October to March since the summer months can be significantly hot. The one day city tour promises to show all the important landmarks of the city which are Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden, Rumi Darwaza, Hussainabad Clock Tower, British Residency, Dilkusha Palace and Ambedkar Memorial Park.
Comfortable luxury cars from our cab vendors provide you with ample leg space, cosy seats and amenities such as AC and GPS so that you may travel comfortably. Economical rates and highly rated customer service makes our package all the more tempting.
Itinerary for your One Day Lucknow Local Trip
Pickup from your Hotel at 9:00 AM
| Tourism Place | Plan to Depart By |
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| Bara Imambara | 10:30 AM |
| Chhota Imambara | 11:50 AM |
| Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden | 12:45 PM |
| Lunch 30 to 45 minutes. Please note that Lunch is not Complimentary and Not Included in this package. | 2:00 PM |
| Rumi Darwaza | 3:10 PM |
| Hussainabad Clock Tower | 4:00 PM |
| British Residency | 4:50 PM |
| Dilkusha Palace | 6:00 PM |
| Ambedkar Memorial Park | 6:45 PM |
Drop at your Hotel by 7:30 PM
NOTE: You can visit all these places in Lucknow or remove any of the places that you don’t want to visit. However, inclusion of any other sightseeing place, except the ones mentioned below is not allowed with this Lucknow fixed itinerary package.
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What is Included in Lucknow 1 Day Local Tour Package?
- Pick and drop to your Hotel / Home in Lucknow
- Vehicle Hire for sightseeing as per the Itinerary
- Driver Batta
- Parking charges
- Toll gate charges
What is Excluded in 1 Day Lucknow Local Tour Package?
- Entry Fee for tourist attractions in Lucknow
- Multiple pickups (guests need to fix one place of pickup and drop)
- Breakfast, Lunch or any meal
- Lodging / Accommodation
- Vehicle beyond the mentioned time duration of the tour package
- Vehicle beyond the designated tour route
What to see! A Quick Guide to Lucknow Local Sightseeing Tour by Taxi
Below is the list of sightseeing places included in the 1 Day Lucknow Local Sightseeing tour package.
1. Bara Imambara
- Plan to Depart by : 10:30 AM
- Must See / Things to Do: To successfully navigate through the labyrinth and understand the history behind it, hire a guide to take you through it as they not only provide you directions, but also perform some exciting tricks.
- Timings: 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: Adult: Rs. 50/- per person for Indian || Adult: 500/- per person for Foreigners || Children: Rs. 25/- per person for Indian Citizens
- Website: Bara Imambara
With the one day Lucknow city tour, your first stop will be the Bara Imambara which may also be known to you as Asafi Imambara. This place also serves as an important place of worship for the Muslims who come here every year to celebrate Muharram.
The Imambara is best known for its astonishing labyrinth, the Bhul Bhulaiya. This maze is located on the upper floor of the monument. Unarguably, one of the finest example of Mughal architecture, Bara Imambara is truly an engineering marvel and also recognized as the world’s largest unsupported structure. Bara Imambara also houses other structures in its complex like the Asifi Mosque, Shahi Bawali, and Rumi Darwaza.
This building is made of Lakhanui bricks and lime plaster. The architecture of Bara Imambara is a reflection of the Mughal style of architecture. The central hall of the Imambara ranks as the largest arched hall in the world. The bricks in this building have been put together with the interlocking system of bricks, and the ceiling stands devoid of any support of pillars.
The Bara Imambara opens through two large doorways, which are flanked by the grand Asafi Mosque on one side, and a large baori on the other. The Bhul Bhulaiya is a complex, confusing narrow passageway snaking its way inside the upper floor which eventually leads the visitor to the rooftop. The rooftop offers an excellent panoramic view of Lucknow.
2. Chhota Imambara
- Plan to Depart by : 11:50 AM
- Must See / Things to Do: Take special notice of the interiors of this grand monument which are decked with delicate Arabic glass work and calligraphy and designed with a gold-plated dome, attractive chandeliers.
- Timings: 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: Adult: Rs. 50/- per person for Indian || Adult: 500/- per person for Foreigners || Children: Rs. 25/- per person for Indian Citizens
- Website: Chhota Imambara
The Chhota Imambara is also known as the Imambara of Hussainabad. This impressive monument lies westward of Bara Imambara and will be the next stop in the one day Lucknow tour. The Chhota Imambara used to be a worship hall for Shia Muslims and was built by Muhammad Ali Shah, in the year 1838. The Imambara also serves as Ali Shah and the queen mother’s mausoleum, and they are buried side by side.
Decorated with bright, glowing chandeliers during the festival of Muharram, it is one of the most valuable historical structures that Lucknow has. This monument displays various architectural styles and is a beautiful amalgam of Charbagh, Indo-Islamic and Persian structural and architectural enterprises.
The exterior of the monument is adorned with Quranic verses which have been written in calligraphy on the walls of the building. Baroque carvings and exquisite calligraphy make the Chota Imambara one of the most exciting places to visit in Lucknow.
The five entryways of the Chhota Imambara are dedicated to ‘Panjetan’ or the holy five. The Imambara houses two halls and a Shehnasheen. The Shehnasheen has a raised platform where the Zarih of Imam Husain is kept. The hall of Azakhana is lavishly decorated with chandeliers and crystal glass lamp-stands. There are also beautiful water fountains inside the complex of the Chhota Imambara.
3. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden
- Plan to Depart by : 12:45 PM
- Must See / Things to Do: Other than the animals of the Lucknow Zoo, you must also see the toy train and the vintage train that are located inside the zoo boundary.
- Timings: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Monday
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: Adult: Rs. 60/- per person || Children: Rs. 30/- per persoFree Entry for below 5 Years
- Website: Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden
The Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Prani Udyan attracts thousands of visitors every year, especially children. This enormous zoo covers an area of 71.6 acres. This zoo was established in 1921 to commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales to Lucknow. The zoo was initially known as the Prince of Wales Zoo but was renamed later.
This zoological garden houses a variety of exotic animals such as Royal Bengal tiger, white tiger, great pied hornbill, and golden pheasant among others.
Another place to visit here as part of your one day city tour by car is the Uttar Pradesh State Museum which displays an impressive collection of artefacts of Awadh and Lord Buddha. Some of these items are sculptures, paintings and anthropological specimens. There are also artefacts displayed that are of significance to the Buddhist religion.
4. Rumi Darwaza
- Plan to Depart by : 3:10 PM
- Must See / Things to Do: Notice the very top layer of the darwaza and you will notice that there are designs in the shape of cloves, while if you look at the darwaza upside down, it forms a necklace.
- Timings: 24 Hours
- Holiday / Closed on: Open all the Days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: No Entry Fee
- Website: Rumi Darwaza
The Rumi Darwaza in Lucknow was constructed in the year 1784 under the patronage of Nawab Asaf-ud-daula. Also known as the Turkish Gateway, The Rumi Darwaza is actually thought of as a replica of a gateway that is very similar, in ancient Constantinople.
The Rumi Darwaza is 60 feet tall. The highest storey of Rumi Darwaza has an octagonal “chhatri” carved beautifully and can be visited after climbing a shirt flight of stairs. The word “Rumi” is derived from the modern day Rome. Rumi Darwaza is one of the first gateways that have been built in Lucknow.
There used to be a huge lantern on top of the structure that would light up the structure at night making it look breathtakingly beautiful. Little jets of water and water along with delicately carved flowers adorn the gateway and beautify it even further.
Th Rumi Darwaza is truly a sight to behold and must be visited by everyone who is in Lucknow and your one day local sightseeing tour would not be complete without visiting it.
5. Hussainabad Clock Tower
- Plan to Depart by : 4:00 PM
- Must See / Things to Do: The top of the clock tower, which offers an excellent view of the entire Hussainabad area.
- Timings: 24 Hours
- Holiday / Closed on: Open all the Days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: No Entry Fee
- Website: Hussainabad Clock Tower
Hussainabad Ghanta Ghar is the tallest clock tower in India. This 67 metres high free-standing clock tower is perched between Bara Imambara and Chhota Imambara. This imposing clock tower occupies the central position in a green field.
This clock tower was designed by Roskell Payne. The architectural style is an influence of Victorian-Gothic architectural designs. This square tower is constructed of red bricks and has four clock faces. Each clock face has a 12 petalled flower shaped dials, and each petal signifies an hour. At the summit of the tower, there is a bird-shaped figure mounted over a small shiny dome.
This edifice is a fine example of British architectural skills. The majestic Ghanta Ghar was constructed between 1882 to 1887 by the Hussainabad Endowment in honour of Sir George Couper. From the top, you can get a brilliant view of all the places you will visit as part of the Lucknow one day local sightseeing tour.
6. British Residency
- Plan to Depart by : 4:50 PM
- Must See / Things to Do: There is a small dargah inside the compounds of the residency which has a very charming vibe so be sure to check that out.
- Timings: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Monday
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: Adults: Rs. 15/- per person for Indian Citizens || Rs. 200/- per person for Foreigners
- Website: British Residency, Lucknow
The British Residency is an important historical site of the Lucknow sightseeing tour. Although this place is now in ruins, it is a monument maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. The British Residency used to serve as a sanctuary for some British citizens in the 1857 independence rising. Lucknow became the centre of all British political activities during the siege. The Residency served as the unchallenged centre of the British for almost 3 months during the time.
The Residency houses the graves of around 2000 British soldiers who died in the Revolt of 857. Today, the British Residency of Lucknow has been converted into a government office. The Residency also has a museum which is maintained by the government.
7. Dilkusha Palace
- Plan to Depart by : 6:00 PM
- Must See / Things to Do: The garden is beautiful during spring and will definitely make you feel like a royal so take a walk through the flowering expanse.
- Timings: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open all the days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: Adults: Rs. 5/- per person for Indian Citizens || Rs. 100/- per person for Foreigners
- Website: Dilkusha Palace
Dilkusha Kothi Palace which is now partly in ruins was built in the year 1800 by Major Gore Ouseley. This monument used to be a hunting lodge and also a summer retreat of the kings of Awadh. The architectural pattern of this three-storeyed monument has been designed in the European Baroque style. The massive pillars on the front and the steps leading up to those pillars are an excellent example of this school of architecture.
The Archaeological Survey of India has taken initiatives to preserve this place. With our low price tour, you will be visiting the gardens of the kothi that are a favourite for visitors and picnics are organised here during winter months.
8. Ambedkar Memorial Park
- Plan to Depart by : 6:45 PM
- Must See / Things to Do: Gorge on the various street food items you’ll get near Ambedkar Park for they are truly unique in their flavours!
- Timings: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Holiday / Closed on: Open all the days
- Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
- Entry Fee: Rs. 10/- per person
- Website: Ambedkar Memorial Park
The last spot in our one day city tour of Lucknow, the Ambedkar Memorial Park was constructed when Mayawati was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Located in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, the park was built to commemorate the personalities such as Dr Ambedkar, Kanshi Ram and others who dedicated their lives to fight for equality and justice. This park was built with a budget of a whopping seven billion rupees and one of the most popular attractions of the city.
A short, one day tour in the city of Lucknow can be a great way to relax and rejuvenate with your loved ones and energize yourself for the upcoming week. Choosing us relieves you of all your worries and you’re guaranteed to have the best time in our company!
Points to Note
Guests are requested to follow the itinerary provided in the 1 Day Lucknow tour package. This 1 day Lucknow tour package can not be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places in Lucknow and around, they can create their own itinerary and request for a custom quote from cab providers.
The Time spent on each Lucknow tourist attraction is to be followed as per the schedule. In case of delays or extended time spent at a particular place, driver or Service Provider will not be responsible to cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary.
Kindly note that if a particular Lucknow sightseeing place is closed on the scheduled day of the tour, it will not be covered from the list of sightseeing places.
Charges on Deviations, if any!
The Lucknow tour package charges are applicable only for pick and drop from one location. If in case, there are multiple pickup and drops, there might be additional charges, please check with your cab vendor.
Additional charges will be added if in case the vehicle is held for more duration or beyond the time mentioned in this Lucknow Tour package. Also in the case of any deviation in the presented itinerary, additional charges might apply.
- For Indica, Rs.9/km and Rs.90/hour.
- For Indigo, Rs.12/km and Rs.100/hour.
- For Innova, Rs.15/km and Rs.125/hour.
- For Tempo Traveller, Rs.18/km and Rs.200/hour.
- For Swaraz Mazda Mini Bus, Rs.20/km and Rs.300/hour.
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