British Raj Heritage walk in Kolkata with guide

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Relive British legacy- Trace back our steps to the colonial era and visit some prominent landmarks that defined Kolkata’s history.

Learn about Job Charnock the founder of British Kolkata who bought the villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata from Bengal subedar Azim Usman in 1690 and over time Kokata became the capital of East India Company.

A cultural evangelist will take you back a few centuries to narrate the tale of Kolkata under the East India Company & the British Empire.

What's Included

Entrance charges
Guide
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

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

All hotels in Kolkata

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Meeting point

Meet our guide at the entrance of Writers Building.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Writers' Building

    Walk commences at Writer’s building meant for the lower bureaucracy of East India Company and witness to many independence movements.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Job Charnock's Mausoleum

    Walk to the Mausoleum of Job Charnock the founder of modern Kolkata.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    St. John's Church

    St John’s Church, which was built in 1787 by architect James Agg. Appreciate the “Last Supper” painting on walls of St Johns Church.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Raj Bhavan

    Visit the Governors house which was the residence of the Viceroy of India after the British Crown took over the reins of India from East India Company.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Victoria Memorial Hall

    We round up the walk at the legendary Victoria Memorial built by George Curzon. Note that on Mondays the memorial will be closed and we will visit only the garden.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by 5 Senses Walks Kolkata

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