Tornos India has a unique walking tour in Lucknow called the Wajid Ali Shah Walk. This 2-hour guided exploration digs into the history of Kaiserbagh, the once-grand palace complex constructed by Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Awadh, which was demolished during the British Raj. Through old photos and maps, this tour’s guides virtually reconstruct Kaiserbagh, allowing you to visualise its former glory. The walk ends with a cup of delicious tea and a clip from the movie Umrao Jaan, filmed in a private home within the palace complex.
7. Old Bombay Architecture Tour by Art Deco Mumbai
Art Deco Mumbai curates enchanting walking tours that exhibit the architectural grandeur of Old Bombay. The Old Bombay Architecture Tour begins at Oval Maidan, where you observe buildings that showcase Victorian Gothic and Art Deco architecture, such as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Eros Cinema, the Bombay High Court, and the Gateway of India, and concludes on Marine Drive, where you explore approximately 30 Art Deco buildings like Soona Mahal, Seksaria Building, and Taraporewala Aquarium. This tour is a must-visit for all history lovers and architecture buffs.
