Explore Kolkata- Private Full Day Tour

5.0
(82 reviews) Kolkata, India

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the rich tapestry of Kolkata on this comprehensive 8-hour guided exploration, offering an insightful look into the city's compelling history, vibrant heritage, and unique culture. Immerse yourself in the captivating essence of the "City of Joy" with an expert, knowledgeable guide.
*An 8-hour guided tour of Kolkata, conducted in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
*Walk through the Colonial Heart ("White Town"), witnessing the architectural grandeur of British India.
*Visit Majestic Victoria Memorial
*Explore Kumartuli (Potter's Town) and the historic lanes of Old Kolkata ("Black Town"), capturing the city's authentic, traditional soul.
*Pay homage at Mother Teresa's House (Mother House).
*Experience the vibrant energy of India's largest Flower Market.
*Stop at the legendary Indian Coffee House and browse the vast collection at India's largest book market, College Street.
*Complimentary pick-up and drop-off service directly from your accommodation in Kolkata.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Tourist guide/host
Coffee and/or Tea
Pick up & drop off at your location in Kolkata

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your Hotel / Home or any other preferred location

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Mother House

    Mother Teresa's House. Learn about this incredible woman & her humanitarian effort. (Closed on Thursday)

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Jain Swetamber Dadajika Temple

    You have a choice between two places: THE SOUTH PARK STREET CEMETERY or the JAIN TEMPLE. You can decide which one you want to visit. Jain Temple in Kolkata is popularly known as Shri Badrinath Jain Swetambara Mandir. This temple is one of the famous Jain centres of pilgrimage. The main temple is known as Paraswnath Temple. It was built in the year of 1867.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Kumartuli

    Kumartoli, is a traditional potter's quarter in Northern Kolkata. Clay idols are manufactured here for various festivals & also export them to other countries. 

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Malik Ghat Flower Market

    Kolkata's Mullick Ghat Flower Market, said to be India's largest Flower Market and contain more than a century of history.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Howrah Bridge

    Howrah Bridge, the historic bridge is a engineering marvel & one of the busiest bridge in the world.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    St. Johns Church

    St. John’s Church Kolkata, the original parish church of Bengal, holds a distinguished position in India’s history. It proudly became the first Anglican cathedral in the Indian subcontinent, signifying its crucial role during the early years of British presence in Calcutta. Explore the former British Colonial city that was developed by East India Company. You will be driven / walk pass the colonial buildings built during British reign - High Court, St. John's Church, Black Hole Monuments, Job Charnock Mausoleum, The Writer's Building, Governor House, General Post Office & Eden Gardens, one of the largest and iconic Cricket stadium in the world. (Closed on Sunday)

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    College Street (Boi Para)

    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!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Indian Coffee House

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Victoria Memorial Hall

    Kolkata's Landmark and a magnificent architectural work -  Victoria Memorial. (Museum Closed on Monday)

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10
    St. Paul's Cathedral

    St. Paul's Cathedral is acknowledged as the first Episcopal Church in Asia.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Prinsep Ghat

    End your day at Prinsep Ghat, a beautiful colonial-era monument on the banks of the Hooghly River. It's an ideal spot to relax, enjoy the river view, and watch the sunset, with the Vidyasagar Setu (Second Hooghly Bridge) in the background. Take a moment to enjoy a cup of authentic Kolkata chai (tea) right on the riverfront.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Fort William (Pass by)

    Fort William

    Admission ticket free
  • Maidan (Pass by)

    The great Park

    Admission ticket free
  • General Post Office (Pass by)

    General Post Office

    Admission ticket free
  • Writers' Building (Pass by)

    Writer's Building

    Admission ticket free
  • Raj Bhavan (Pass by)

    The Governor's Palace

    Admission ticket free
  • Park Street (Pass by)

    Park Street

    Admission ticket free
  • 12

    Marble Palace is a palatial nineteenth-century mansion in North Kolkata. It is one of the best-preserved and most elegant houses of nineteenth-century Calcutta. The mansion is famous for its marble walls, floors, and sculptures, from which it derives its name. The house was built in 1835 by Raja Rajendra Mullick, a wealthy Bengali merchant with a passion for collecting works of art. The house continues to be a residence for his descendants, and the current occupants are the family of Raja Rajendra Mullick Bahadur. (CLOSED ON MONDAY & THURSDAY)

    20 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by Tour de Kolkata

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