Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesHindi, English, Bangla, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
Walk through the 18th - 19th Century Tales of Calcutta.
Kolkata, the city of Tales, formerly Calcutta, was the capital of British India for more than a century and half and carries the old colonial legacies in many grandeurs remains at the heart of the city. Thus, once it was referred as ‘city of palaces. The English and Scot settlers called it as the ‘London of Orient’. It was “the jewel of the East” in its heyday.
The tour will take you back to that heyday through allies and gullies of the stories of those remains.
What's included
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Coffee and/or Tea
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
What to expect
15m
A monument constructed in memory of an important White Mughal.
Stop by to know the history of the monument.
15m
The Calcutta high Court is one of the three High Courts in India established at the Presidency Towns by Letters patent granted by Her Majesty Queen Victoria, bearing date June 26, 1862, and is the oldest High Court in India.
Stop by to know the history of the Calcutta High Court.
10m
The oldest Office of legal practitioners.
Stop by to know the history of Temple Chamber
15m
The gigantic and colossal Victorian structure m made for British Imperial exchequer in India
Town Hall
15m
The earliest center of Socialization for European and Indian elites of the city
Stop by to know the history of the famous Town Hall.
Raj Bhavan
15m
The first Official residence of the British Governor General and Viceroy
Stop by to know the history of the monument ( Governor's House ).
20m · Admission ticket included
An incredible collection from the postal service of India in an unique Victorian building
St. John's Church
35m · Admission ticket included
The first Anglican Cathedral of the city bearing remains of many untold stories of 18th and 19th century of Calcutta
10m
One of the Old telegraph office of India inside a Edwardian structure
Stop by to know the history of the place.
30m · Admission ticket included
The most debatable tale till date though originated in the pre Raj days
50m
The site where the GPO is now located was actually the site of the first Fort William. An alley beside the post office was the site of the guardhouse that housed the infamous 1756 Black Hole of Calcutta (1756).
Refreshment time - 20 minutes
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In front of Shaheed Minar (Ochterlony Monument ) you meet with our guide
End point
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
