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The Soul of the City - Private Half Day Tour (6 Hours)
Experience the vibrant pulse and timeless heritage of the 'City of Joy' with our exclusive, private six-hour Kolkata tour. Dive deep into Kolkata's rich tapestry of history, culture, spirituality, and intellect.
Our carefully curated route ensures you capture the essence of Kolkata's most iconic and inspiring locations, offering a blend of colonial grandeur and authentic local life.
*Personalized Pace: Enjoy a dedicated vehicle and guide, allowing you to spend more time at the places that interest you most.
*Local Expertise: Our guides are passionate storytellers, bringing history and culture to life with fascinating anecdotes.
*Comfort & Convenience: Complimentary pickup and drop-off at your location within Kolkata city limits. Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
***we are committed to making your time in Kolkata truly memorable!***
*Note: We allow you to design your ideal trip, choosing destinations and activities.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We can pick from your Hotel or any other location in Kolkata.
Itinerary
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1Mother House
Mother House or Missionaries of Charity is a religious congregation that was established by Mother Teresa in 1950. An area of the house is reserved for followers to pay their respect to Mother Teresa. Here, one can find Mother Teresa's Tomb and an exhibition that displays her work through photographs, awards and articles. Some of her belongings like her cloths, her sandals and her bag are also displayed. (Closed on Thursday)
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Victoria Memorial Hall
The Victoria Memorial is a magnificent marble building, located in the heart of the City of Joy, Kolkata (erstwhile Calcutta) in West Bengal, India. It is one of the most famous monuments in West Bengal that has become a museum and popular tourist spot of the state. It was built between 1906 and 1921. It is dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria. (Museum Closed on Monday)
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Howrah Bridge
Howrah Bridge, the historic bridge is a engineering marvel & one of the busiest bridge in the world. Howrah Bridge is a bridge with a suspended span over the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India. Commissioned in 1943.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Malik 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 -
5Kumartuli
Kumartoli, is a traditional potter's quarter in Northern Kolkata. Clay idols are manufactured here for various festival & also export them to other countries.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral is acknowledged as the first Episcopal Church in Asia.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Dalhousie Square (Pass by)
Popularly known as Dalhousie Square, administrative district BBD Bagh has old-world charm. Grand, colonial-era landmarks include the Governor Palace, St. John's Church, GPO, Town Hall, the Writers’ Building, and iconic Eden Gardens, one of the world’s largest cricket grounds.
Admission ticket free -
7Indian Coffee House
Enjoy Coffee & snacks at Kolkata's iconic Indian Coffee House. Coffee House is a café. 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 -
8College 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 -
Writers' Building (Pass by)
Writer's Building
Admission ticket free -
General Post Office (Pass by)
General Post Office
Admission ticket free -
St. Johns Church (Pass by)
St. John's Church
Admission ticket free -
Maidan (Pass by)
Maidan (The Great Park)
Admission ticket free -
Fort William (Pass by)
Fort William
Admission ticket free -
Raj Bhavan (Pass by)
Governor's Palace.
Admission ticket free -
Park Street (Pass by)
Park Street
Admission ticket free -
9Jain Swetamber Dadajika Temple
Kolkata Jain Temple (also known as Parshwanath Temple) is a Śvetāmbara Jain temple in Kolkata. It is a major tourist attraction of Kolkata. The temple construction in 1867 was paid for by philanthropist Rai Badridas Bahadoor Mookim.
15 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
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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