Activity
Things to do in Lucknow
12 sights, walks and activities, 5 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 5
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Lucknow
Bara Imambara combined ticket
₹50–₹100 per person2 hours
The Nawabs' huge 18th-century hall with no beams holding its roof, and a maze of passages, the Bhool Bhulaiya, above it.
Old Lucknow food walk
₹1,000–₹1,300 per person3 hours
Representative photo · Photo by momentsbymanan on Pexels
Rumi Darwaza and Husainabad Clock Tower
Free1 hour
A tall ornate Awadhi gateway beside the Bara Imambara, the best-known image of old Lucknow.
Photo: Rishabhgpt · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Residency ruins
₹25–₹50 per person1.5 hours
Shell-marked ruins of the British Residency from the 1857 siege, set among lawns and old trees.
Photo: Dey.sandip · CC BY-SA 4.0
Chota Imambara
₹20–₹50 per person45 min
A Nawabi imambara full of chandeliers and mirrors, with the tall red Victorian clock tower of Husainabad nearby.
Photo: Nikhil2789 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Lucknow Zoo (Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden)
₹100–₹150 per person2–3 hours
Photo: ReetiSingh14 · CC0
Aminabad market for chikankari
1.5 hours
One of Lucknow's oldest markets, crowded with shops selling chikankari kurtas, fabric and street snacks.
Good to know
- Bara Imambara is reportedly closed on Mondays; Indian adult entry is about ₹50 and covers several nearby monuments.
- Many old-city eateries close during Ramzan daytime and open after iftar.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Lucknow?
Bara Imambara combined ticket; Old Lucknow food walk; Chikankari workshop visit; Rumi Darwaza and Husainabad Clock Tower; Gomti Riverfront at sunset; Janeshwar Mishra Park.
What can you do for free in Lucknow?
Chikankari workshop visit; Rumi Darwaza and Husainabad Clock Tower; Gomti Riverfront at sunset; Janeshwar Mishra Park; Hazratganj evening walk.
What is the best time to visit Lucknow?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
How many days do you need in Lucknow?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.