Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
~ Visit the important sites of Kolkata like Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, Dalhousie Square, St. John's Church, Potter's Colony (Kumartuli), College Street Book Market, Indian Coffee House, Tagore's House and Victoria Memorial
~ Discover the undiscovered and celebrate the daily festival of human existence!
~ A well crafted and professionally guided private tour.
~ Get an insight to the cultural, historical and architectural aspects of the city.
~ Explore the streets, engage with locals, feel the pulse and relish the cuisine.
~ Enjoy the add-on experiences like coffee and an informal chat session with the locals at the heritage Indian Coffee House.
~ Taste some traditional Bengali sweets at an iconic sweet shop.
~ A knowledgeable guide to make your sightseeing more interesting.
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Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
English Speaking Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel Pick up & Drop
Coffee and/or Tea
Parking Fees
Entry fee to the museum inside Victoria Memorial Hall
Camera fee (if any)
Tips & Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
1. We pick up guests from all hotels / guest houses / homestays / service apartments within city limits.
2. We can pick up guests from river jetty if they are disembarking from ship/cruise.
3. Pick up from airport will be on additional charges.
Malik Ghat Flower Market, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India Beneath the east end of Howrah Bridge, is eastern India's largest flower market with hundreds of stalls and people sitting on the ground. Around 2,000 flower growers from the surrounding areas come to sell their flowers and garlands and during the wedding and festive season probably double that number. 30 minutes
Howrah Bridge, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India A short walk on the Howrah Bridge for a panoramic view of the Hooghly river. Howrah Bridge or Rabindra Setu (rechristened in 1965) connects Kolkata with Howrah across the river Hooghly. It was opened for traffic in 1943. Around 26500 tonnes of steel was used to make this 705m long cantilever truss bridge standing on two 83m high pillars. 10 minutes
Kumartuli, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India This unique artisan village dates back 400 years, making it perhaps the oldest of its kind in the world. Around 250 artists work to produce 40,000 idols a year, including 3500 images of Durga. With more than a thousand workers assisting the artisans, Kumartuli is a mini industry. It exports 50 Durga idols to virtually all corners of the world, including UK, USA, Canada, Germany and Switzerland. Photography allowed on charges. 20 minutes
College Street (Boi Para), Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India College Street book market and Indian Coffee House. It is most famous for its small and big bookstores, which gives it the nickname Boi Para (Colony of Books). We also visit the Indian Coffee House and enjoy a short refreshment break of Indian snacks and tea / coffee. Cost included in the tour price. 30 minutes
H9C2+788, RN Mukherjee Rd, Lal Dighi, Lal Bazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India Named in the memory of Lord Dalhousie who was the Governor General of India from 1847 to 1856. The Dalhousie Square is surrounded by some of Kolkata's most enduring Raj-era monuments like High Court, Town Hall, St. John’s Church, the magnificent GPO (General Post Office), the regal Raj Bhawan, and the Gothic style Writer's Building. 15 minutes
Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India This is one of India's most beautiful monuments built between 1906 and 1921 on the lines of white marble. The memorial was the inspiration of Lord Curzon, who in 1901, felt that his lately departed Queen Empress, required a suitable monument to her memory. It houses paintings, manuscripts, and other objects of historic value in its Museum and Art Gallery. Your visit will only include the garden entry fee. 30 minutes
15, Bankim Chatterjee St, College Square West, College Street, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073, India The Indian Coffee House is a Kolkata legend, and was around much before Barista and Starbucks came along. This is the most favourite gathering place for the writers, intellectuals, artists and students for many decades. In this large historical and legendary café, you can find hundreds of Kolkatan's busy discussing their favourite issue over a cup of coffee. The iconic Coffee House has ridiculously high ceilings, small square tables, murals and paintings on the walls that will take you right back to India’s past. Steeped in culture and heritage, the intensity of this place is palpable. Previously known as ‘Albert Hall’ and renamed ‘Indian Coffee House’ post Independence, it has been a centre for the arts for around 300 years. 30 minutes
St. John's Church, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India This stone-spired 1787 church is ringed by columns and contains a small, portrait-draped room once used as an office by Warren Hastings, India’s first British governor-general. The tree-shaded grounds have several interesting monuments, including the mausoleum of Job Charnock and the relocated Black Hole Memorial. The church is home to an exquisite painting depicting the Last Supper, by 18th-century German artist Johann Zoffany. 30 minutes
Tagore House, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India The world famous poet Rabindranath Tagore was born and died in this house. Located at the junction of the Chitpur Road and the Vivekananda Road, it is the headquarters of Rabindra Bharati University, a famous center for the study of the Indian Arts. There is a museum too in memory of the great Tagore family. Photography not allowed inside.
Remains closed on Monday & National Holidays. 30 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear smart casuals with proper walking shoes
Please avoid wearing shorts and sleeveless if your tour includes temple visit
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Nandini_P
28 Feb 2024
Had a lovely time . Indeed was a total experience . Shomita along with the driver guided us so well through out the tour.Really enjoyed the Tagore house experience. Had a great time!
This tour in
West Bengal
is organized by
KOLKATA DAILY
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