Residency The Siege of Lucknow walking Tour

3–4 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Explore the historic Residency of Lucknow on this insightful 3-hour walking tour that brings to life the events of the 1857 uprising. Led by a mutiny expert guide, delve into the ruins of this once-thriving British settlement, uncovering the untold stories and significant occurrences that led to its downfall.

Duration: 3–4 hours with two daily time slots at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm
Gain insights from a specialized English-speaking guide with exclusive reference materials
Enjoy light refreshments and bottled water during the tour

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Hindi, English
Operated by: Tornos

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–5 years) · Youth (6–16 years) · Adults (17–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
Included: Reference Material - Pictures, maps ¬tes on a tablet
Included: A Mutiny Expert Guide

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

The Residency

3 hours Admission included

The Residency was the abode of the British Resident, appointed as the administrator of Oudh by The East India Company. The33-acre area was a self-sufficient residential colony for British officers, their families and native servants. This is a place where the walls, though speechless, recount the gruesome tale of the 1857 mutiny. The sprawling British campus witnessed nearly 3,000 deaths in the effort to keep the Union Jack flying. Yet the British could not defend their domain and the buildings were lost to the high spirited and enthusiastic Indians who fought till their last breath. The trees, bullet-sprinkled walls, unusable cannons, and worn-out firearms all cry out with the burden of the deaths witnessed here. We also visit the graveyard to pay homage to the named and unnamed soldiers who gave their lives defending The Residency
1857 Memorial Museum

15 min Admission included

The 1857 Memorial Museum, located within the historic Residency complex - Lucknow, preserves artifacts from the First War of Indian Independence. Administered by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), it displays rare photographs, weapons, and archival documents, highlighting the 1857 siege.