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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Relive British legacy- Trace back our steps to the colonial era and visit some prominent landmarks that defined Kolkata’s history.
Learn about Job Charnock the founder of British Kolkata who bought the villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata from Bengal subedar Azim Usman in 1690 and over time Kokata became the capital of East India Company.
A cultural evangelist will take you back a few centuries to narrate the tale of Kolkata under the East India Company & the British Empire.
Options
Group walk without pick up
No pick up or drop
Private walk with pick up
Pickup included
Private walk without pick up
What's included
Entrance charges
Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
What to expect
Writers' Building
30m
Walk commences at Writer’s building meant for the lower bureaucracy of East India Company and witness to many independence movements.
30m
Walk to the Mausoleum of Job Charnock the founder of modern Kolkata.
St. John's Church
30m
St John’s Church, which was built in 1787 by architect James Agg. Appreciate the “Last Supper” painting on walls of St Johns Church.
Raj Bhavan
30m
Visit the Governors house which was the residence of the Viceroy of India after the British Crown took over the reins of India from East India Company.
Victoria Memorial Hall
30m · Admission ticket included
We round up the walk at the legendary Victoria Memorial built by George Curzon. Note that on Mondays the memorial will be closed and we will visit only the garden.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet our guide at the entrance of Writers Building.
End point
Pickup details
All hotels in Kolkata
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
