Tour of the Historical Tram Museum Including Tram and Metro Ride

Tour of the Historical Tram Museum Including Tram and Metro Ride

Duration4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesHindi, English, Bangla, Urdu

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Calcutta Tramway stands as a unique relic of urban transport history, boasting the title of India's oldest operating tram system since 1902. It intertwines colonial charm with modern necessity, navigating through bustling streets of Kolkata, a city steeped in culture and heritage. Its vintage charm is unparalleled, offering a glimpse into Kolkata's past while serving as a lifeline for many commuters. Amidst the rush of cars and buses, the tram retains a nostalgic allure, with its quaint, rattling carriages and bell-clanging conductors. This enduring icon symbolizes Kolkata's resilience and tradition, making it a cherished part of the city's identity.

This tour also gives you a glimpse of the Underwater Metro Train.

Please note that this tour is not wheel chair accessable. Maximum number of stairs at any given place is 10, otherwise, escalators and lifts are available.

The tour duration is approximately 4 hours. The pick-up is approximately 45 minutes before the tour.

What's included

Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Guide In-person: English, Hindi, Bengali, Urdu
Coffee and/or Tea

Private transportation

What to expect

20m

K. C. Das is a heritage sweet shop of Kolkata. This is also our meeting point. We begin our walking tour from here after tasting the signature sweet of the shop.
20m

This place is the 2nd point of interest, just oppostite K. C. Das. The Tipu Sultan Shahi Mosque (also known as Tipu Sultan Masjid) is a famous mosque in Kolkata, India named after Tipu Sultan the ruler of Mysore. Located at 185 Dharamtalla Street, the mosque is a relic of architectural and cultural heritage.
20m

This is the 3rd point of interest in our tour, which lies opposite to the Tipu Sultan's Mosque.

The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Lenin Sarani in central Kolkata, commonly known as Sacred Heart Church or Portuguese Church, was consecrated on this day. The foundation stone had been laid on February 12, 1832.

According to the website of the Archdiocese of Kolkata, the church was “built by Mrs Pascoa da Souza, a member of the prominent Portuguese family, the Barrettos…between 1832 and 1834 behind Dharamtola Bazaar on Dhurrumtollah (Dharamtola) Street at the centre of British Calcutta”. It is said da Souza promised to build the church after her son received a less harsh sentence than she had feared for seriously injuring another European man.

It has gorgeous stained glass windows, is supported by Corinthian pillars and most of all, bears an exceptional 14 stations of the Cross in marble, depicting the last journey of Christ.
Raj Bhavan
30m

4th Heritage site on our list is Raj Bhavan. Raj Bhavan is the official residence of the Governor of West Bengal, located in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Built in 1803, it was known as Government House during the Company rule in India and the British Raj.

After the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown in 1858, it became the official residence of the Viceroy of India, moving here from the Belvedere Estate. With the shifting of the Indian capital from then Calcutta to Delhi in 1911, it became the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Bengal. Since Indian independence in August 1947, it has served as the official residence of the Governor of West Bengal and is known as the Raj Bhavan, a name it shares with the official residences of other states' governors.

We will see the building from outsite.
30m · Admission ticket included

Kolkata Tram Museum “Smaranika” is housed within a vintage tram built in 1938. Interestingly, this wooden body streamlined tram is still functional. One car is a modified cafeteria whereas the other showcases some interesting memorabilia on trams in Kolkata from the early days to the present day.

The Kolkata Tram Museum’s present collection includes photos and write-ups of the earliest trams like Horse-Drawn tram cars, Disinfectant Trams, Flat Wagon Trams, Omni Bus, Watering Tram cars and more. Other exhibits include Old Tram Tickets, Tram Passes, pens used by tram conductors, coins, armlets, Coin Exchanger Machine, conductor caps and various tram parts like Pull-Off Springs, Governor Switch and more.

Overall, the whole exhibition gives a brief idea of the history of nearly 150 years of Kolkata’s very own trams. After all this, if you want to sip a cup of hot coffee and watch a documentary on Kolkata’s trams then take a seat in the cafeteria and spend a few quiet moments.
1h · Admission ticket included

Next we ride, up and down, the first in Asia, underwater metro rail, between Esplanade and Howrah.
1h · Admission ticket included

Finally, we get to the Heritage Tram Joyride from Esplanade to Shyambazar/Gariahat and back. We will pass by over 25 landmark heritage sites in our joyride.
Pass by

We will pass by Thoburn Memorial Methodist Church, Estd in 1873 by Revd. Dr. J. M. Thoburn. Largest Methodist Church in Calcutta and a heritage site

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point at Chowringhee Road and Lenin Sarani Crossing. It is in front of the famous K. C. Das sweet shop, beside Akbarsons and opposite tp Tipu Sultan's Mosque.

End point

The meeting point at Chowringhee Road and Lenin Sarani Crossing. It is in front of the famous K. C. Das sweet shop, beside Akbarsons and opposite tp Tipu Sultan's Mosque.

Pickup details

We pick up from all downtown hotels. Pickup from Salt Lake, New Town, Rajarhat, Airport Area and Garia will cost extra.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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