Kolkata - Sounds and Sights - Private Full Day City Tour

4.8 (115 reviews) Kolkata, India
Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The most comprehensive tour of the city of Kolkata, delivered by experienced guides with a passion of story-telling and sharing the wealth of culture, religion, history and overall the story of this iconic Indian city.

• This comprehensive tour is ideal for foreigners as well as domestic tourists.
• All Entrances fees are included.
• Drinks and Snacks will be provided
• Hotel pickup and drop-off is included
• Designed and delivered by one of the oldest tour companies in Kolkata

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Guide Fees
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tea / Coffee at the Indian Coffee House
  • Sweet Tasting at Bhim Chandra Nag, Sweet Shop
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Malik Ghat Flower Market
    30m
    Guests will see a deluge of Orange, as traders engage in commerce of bulk quantities of flowers. A photographer's delight.
  2. Parashnath Jain Temple
    20m
    Our guide will provide a brief introduction to Jainism in India. A highly revered temple amongst Jain devotees, this will give guests a brief idea of the religious fabric of India.
  3. Kumartuli
    30m
    Kumortuli is a traditional potters’ quarter in northern Kolkata. The city is renowned for its sculpting prowess, which not only manufactures clay idols for various festivals but also regularly exports them.
  4. College Street (Boi Para)
    15m
    A book lover's delight, College Street is a ~1.5 km long street in central Kolkata, Its name derives from the presence of many colleges (Presidency University,The Sanskrit College and University, to name a few). It is also India’s largest book market, lending it the endearing nickname Boi Para–”Book Town.
  5. 30m · Admission ticket included
    The Indian Coffee House, a café that has attracted the city's intelligentsia for decades is an icon of the area. It's been a favourite of many of India's best minds. Our tour includes light snacks with tea/coffee here.
  6. College Street (Boi Para)
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Tram Ride from College Street to Bowbazar

    Any tour of Kolkata would be incomplete without experiencing the iconic trams of Kolkata, we take you for a short 10 minute tram ride from College Street to Bow Bazar
  7. 20m · Admission ticket included
    Home to the Rasgulla and Rasmalai, Kolkata has a sweet-tooth as a city and the tour had to have a stop for tasting some of these sweet dishes and the very popular Bhim Chandra Nag sweet shop. Get ready to put on some calories and try out some amazing Indian desserts.
  8. BBD Bagh
    Pass by
    Popularly known as Dalhousie Square, administrative district BBD Bagh has old-world charm. Grand, colonial-era landmarks include the Town Hall, the Writers’ Building, and iconic Eden Gardens, one of the world’s largest cricket grounds.
  9. Victoria Memorial Hall
    25m · Admission ticket included
    Dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria, then Empress of India, Victoria Memorial is marble building which is now a museum and top tourist attraction in Kolkata. Our guide shall tell you the story behind its structure, architecture and relevance.
  10. St. Paul's Cathedral
    30m · Admission ticket included
    It is the seat of the Diocese of Calcutta. The architectural design of the cathedral is "Indo-Gothic", a Gothic architectural style designed to meet the climatic conditions of India. Our guide will bring out the modern state of Christianity in India and further build on the social and religious fabric in India.
  11. Mother House
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The Missionaries of Charity’s Mother House is a holy place of pilgrimage and reverence for those who are searching for a more meaningful existence. It was established by the Blessed Mother Teresa in 1950 with the purpose of selfless service to mankind.

    An emotional experience awaits you as our guide talks about various initiatives taken up by the Missionaries of Charity.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We provide a pick up from any Hotel / Homestay / Airport or any other location in Kolkata. This is a private tour done as per the guest's timeline.

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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