Heritage Tonga Ride with Victoria Memorial Tour

Kolkata, India
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Duration3h
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LanguagesHindi, German, Korean, Japanese, English, Italian, Bangla, French, Urdu, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Step into the opulent era of the British Raj with an immersive guided journey through Kolkata’s most iconic architectural masterpiece, the Victoria Memorial Hall and Museum. Marvel at the gleaming white Makrana marble, explore sprawling galleries filled with royal portraits and colonial artifacts, and uncover the legacy of the "City of Joy" alongside an expert local guide. After tracing the city's heritage indoors, step outside to the lush Maidan to experience Kolkata like a 19th-century aristocrat. Climb aboard a beautifully decorated heritage horse-drawn carriage (Tonga) for a nostalgic, open-air ride past sweeping city greens and historic colonial landmarks.

Tour Highlights:
1. Guided Museum Access.
2. Architectural Insights: Learn the history behind the monument's stunning Indo-Saracenic blend of British and Mughal designs.
3. The Heritage Tonga Ride: A classic, ornate horse-drawn carriage ride along the VIP circle of the Maidan.
4. Unmatched Photo Opportunities.

What's included

  • Soda/Pop
  • Admission fee
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Brunch
  • Dinner
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Meals
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Victoria Memorial Hall
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Victoria Memorial is a large marble monument in the Maidan in Central Kolkata (Calcutta), having its entrance on the Queen's Way. It was built between 1906 and 1921 by the British Raj. It is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria, the Empress of India from 1876 to 1901. The work of construction was entrusted to Martin & Co. of Calcutta founded by Rajendranath Mukherjee and Thomas Acquin Martin, and work on the superstructure began in 1910. It is the largest monument to a monarch anywhere in the world. It stands at 26 hectares (64 acres) of gardens and is now a museum under the control of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Possessing prominent features of the Indo-Saracenic architecture, it has evolved into one of the most popular attractions in the city.
  2. Pass by
    Kolkata Race Course is a horse race venue in Hastings, Kolkata, India. It is the largest horse race venue in India. The race course was built in 1820 and is maintained by the Royal Calcutta Turf Club. The races are held from the month of July to September, and again from November to March. The races are usually held on Saturdays, and also on other public holidays.[
  3. Fort William
    Pass by
    Fort William, officially Vijay Durg, is a fort in Hastings, Calcutta (Kolkata). It was built during the early years of Britain's administration of Bengal. It sits on the eastern banks of the River Hooghly, the major distributary of the River Ganga. One of Kolkata's most enduring British-era military fortifications, other than those in Bombay (Mumbai) and Madras (Chennai), it extends over an area of seventy hectares.

    The fort was named after King William III. In front of the Fort is the Maidan, the largest park in the country. An internal guard room became the Black Hole of Calcutta. Today the fort is the headquarters of Eastern Command of the Indian Army.
  4. Maidan
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The Maidan is a large urban area containing vast urban green space, parks, playgrounds and several public venues in the center of Kolkata (Calcutta), India. The area is spread over a total area of 519 hectares (1,280 acres). The urban green space of the Maidan, which comprises an area of around 160 hectares (400 acres), is the largest urban park and urban green space in Kolkata city and second largest in the Kolkata metropolitan area as well as in India. Prior to the 2013 creation of Eco Park, it was the largest urban park in India. Its vast stretch of field that includes numerous sporting grounds, including the famous cricketing venue Eden Gardens, several football stadiums and the Kolkata Race Course.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Go to the Main Gate and look for our guide wearing a Red T-Shirt and a white Cap with our Logo printed.

End point

The tour ends at the Rishi Aurobindo Statue after the tonga ride.

Pickup details

The driver will pick you up from the reception. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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