What You Will Do
This is a very comprehensive tour of Kolkata which gives an interesting insight of the city’s history, heritage and culture. Explore major attractions of the ‘City of Joy’ in an 8 hours tour. Explore the history, culture, heritage of Kolkata with a knowledgeable guide.
8 hours guided Kolkata tour on an airconditioned car.
Complimentary pick up & drop off at your location in Kolkata.
Visit Mother Teresa’s house, visit India’s largest Flower Market.
Take a walk around Colonial city of British India which was known as "White Town".
Explore Potter’s town (Kumartuli) & old Kolkata which was known as "Black Town"
Stop at iconic Indian Coffee House & walk around largest book market in India.
**We make you experience the city like no one!!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Mother House
30 minutes
Mother Teresa's House. Learn about this incredible woman & her humanitarian effort. (Closed on Thursday)
2
Victoria Memorial Hall
30 minutes
Kolkata's Landmark and a magnificent architectural work - Victoria Memorial. (Museum Closed on Monday)
3
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
1 hour
Dakshineswar Kali Temple, majestic 19th-century temple in the Dakshineswar, outside Kolkata, India, on the east bank of the Hugli River, an arm of the Ganges. The presiding deity is Bhavatarini, an aspect of the goddess Kali, but it is a pilgrimage site for both Hindus and members of other religions, too, largely because of the temple’s association with Ramakrishna, who was the priest here for 30 years in the 19th century. Dakshineswar Kali Temple is the largest Kali Temple in the world.
4
Belur Math
30 minutes
Belur Math is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, founded by Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
5
South Park Street Cemetery
30 minutes
The Park Street Cemetery was one of the earliest non-church cemeteries in the world, and probably the largest Christian cemetery outside Europe and America in the 18th century.
6
BBD Bagh
30 minutes
Take a tour to Colonial city that was developed by East India Company. You will be driven pass by the colonial buildings built during British reign - High Court, St. John's Church, The Writer's Building, Governor House, General Post Office & Eden Gardens, one of the largest and iconic Cricket stadium in the world.
7
Malik Ghat Flower Market
30 minutes
Kolkata's Mullick Ghat Flower Market, said to be India's largest Flower Market and contain more than a century of history.
8
Howrah Bridge
10 minutes
Howrah Bridge, the historic bridge is a engineering marvel & one of the busiest bridge in the world.
9
Kumartuli
30 minutes
Kumartoli, is a traditional potter's quarter in Northern Kolkata. Clay idols are manufactured here for various festivals & also export them to other countries.
10
College Street (Boi Para)
15 minutes
College Street, also known as “Boi-Para” (Colony of Books), is a prominent center of Kolkata’s literary crowd. It is the largest second-hand book market in the world and largest book market in India. People from Kolkata and different parts of India gathers here for their books. The street is also dotted with countless very small book kiosks which sell new and old books.
Closed on Sunday!
11
Indian Coffee House
20 minutes
We will have Coffee & snacks at Kolkata's famous Indian Coffee House.
Coffee House is a cafe. The history of the Coffee House at College Street can be traced to Albert Hall, which was founded in April 1876. Later, the Coffee Board decided to start a coffee joint from the Albert Hall in 1942. Notable citizens were frequent visitors to the place. The place became a renowned meeting place (Adda) for the intellectuals, students, poets, artistes, literati and people from the world of art and culture. It has played an important part in Calcutta's (Kolkata) cultural history and known as the hub of intellectual debates. Kolkata’s Indian Coffee House is quite a nostalgic hot-spot in the city.
12
St. Paul's Cathedral
10 minutes
St. Paul's Cathedral is acknowledged as the first Episcopal Church in Asia.
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