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Walk through the 18th - 19th Century Tales of Calcutta.
Kolkata, the city of Tales, formerly Calcutta, was the capital of British India for more than a century and half and carries the old colonial legacies in many grandeurs remains at the heart of the city. Thus, once it was referred as ‘city of palaces. The English and Scot settlers called it as the ‘London of Orient’. It was “the jewel of the East” in its heyday.
The tour will take you back to that heyday through allies and gullies of the stories of those remains.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of Shaheed Minar (Ochterlony Monument ) you meet with our guide
Itinerary
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1Shaheed Minar
A monument constructed in memory of an important White Mughal. Stop by to know the history of the monument.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta high Court is one of the three High Courts in India established at the Presidency Towns by Letters patent granted by Her Majesty Queen Victoria, bearing date June 26, 1862, and is the oldest High Court in India. Stop by to know the history of the Calcutta High Court.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The oldest Office of legal practitioners. Stop by to know the history of Temple Chamber
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The gigantic and colossal Victorian structure m made for British Imperial exchequer in India
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The earliest center of Socialization for European and Indian elites of the city Stop by to know the history of the famous Town Hall.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Raj Bhavan
The first Official residence of the British Governor General and Viceroy Stop by to know the history of the monument ( Governor's House ).
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
An incredible collection from the postal service of India in an unique Victorian building
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8St. John's Church
The first Anglican Cathedral of the city bearing remains of many untold stories of 18th and 19th century of Calcutta
35 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9
One of the Old telegraph office of India inside a Edwardian structure Stop by to know the history of the place.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
The most debatable tale till date though originated in the pre Raj days
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
11
The site where the GPO is now located was actually the site of the first Fort William. An alley beside the post office was the site of the guardhouse that housed the infamous 1756 Black Hole of Calcutta (1756). Refreshment time - 20 minutes
50 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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