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Our tour takes you through the many different buildings and institutions that were set up in Calcutta to qualify it to become the most important city of the British Empire outside of England. We will regale you with stories and bring you face to face with the harsh realities of the colonial occupation of India by the greatest empire the world has known.
Our explorers have excellent English language skills. Our content is very well researched specially from the infotainment perspective. You get the best map of Calcutta as a gift with loads of information of the city based on our years of experience of the city.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Outside the main gate of the Lalit Great Eastern Hotel is the Calcutta Walks Starting Point signage.
Itinerary
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1BBD Bagh
The British had sought to build ‘the second city of the Empire’ right here and it is this ‘building’ that we’ll show you in the course of our walk through the ‘European’ areas of what was once the capital of the British Empire in India. There are major plans to beautify and restore this heritage site with its rich and varied architectural styles. One of our most popular walks serves as the perfect introduction to British Calcutta and gives you a sneak peek into what went into the making of the Colonial Capital of India. So prepare to whet your appetite for all things Raj.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2General Post Office
The headquarters of the postal department of the entire eastern hemisphere.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3BBD Bagh
An old tank that the British drank from and the women walked around with parasols in hand looking for suitors.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4St. John's Church
The old Anglican cathedral which is situated on the old British ground.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Writers' Building
We see the headquarters of the East India Trading Company and then go and have tea and toast behind it at the very popular kona dukaan.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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