Overview
This is a very comprehensive tour of Kolkata which gives an interesting insight of the city’s history, heritage and culture. Explore major attractions of the ‘City of Joy’ in an 8 hours tour. Explore the history, culture, heritage of Kolkata with a knowledgeable guide.
8 hours guided Kolkata tour on an airconditioned car.
Complimentary pick up & drop off at your location in Kolkata.
Visit Mother Teresa’s house, visit India’s largest Flower Market.
Take a walk around Colonial city of British India which was known as "White Town".
Explore Potter’s town (Kumartuli) & old Kolkata which was known as "Black Town"
Stop at iconic Indian Coffee House & walk around largest book market in India.
Enjoy a walk on the river front.
**We make you experience the city like no one!!
Note: If there is anything else you want to see or do, please let us know we will include that in itinerary.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Bengali Sweets/Snacks
Bottled water
Tourist guide/host
Tea and coffee
Pick up & drop off at your location in Kolkata
Victoria Memorial Museum entry fee
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
What to expect
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Mother House
30 min
Mother Teresa's House. Learn about this incredible woman & her humanitarian effort. (Closed on Thursday)
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South Park Street Cemetery
30 min
The Park Street Cemetery was one of the earliest non-church cemeteries in the world, and probably the largest Christian cemetery outside Europe and America in the 18th century.
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Malik Ghat Flower Market
30 min
Kolkata's Mullick Ghat Flower Market, said to be India's largest Flower Market and contain more than a century of history.
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Howrah Bridge
10 min
Howrah Bridge, the historic bridge is a engineering marvel & one of the busiest bridge in the world.
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20 min
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. -
Victoria Memorial Hall
30 min
Kolkata's Landmark and a magnificent architectural work - Victoria Memorial. (Museum Closed on Monday)
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St. John's Church
30 min
Take a tour to 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, The Writer's Building, Governor House, General Post Office & Eden Gardens, one of the largest Cricket stadium in the world.
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College Street (Boi Para)
15 min
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! -
Eden Gardens
15 min
Eden Gardens, one of the largest Cricket stadium in the world.
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10 min
Black hole of Calcutta
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Kumartuli
30 min
Kumartoli, is a traditional potter's quarter in Northern Kolkata. Clay idols are manufactured here for various festivals & also export them to other countries.
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15 min
Calcutta Jain Temple (also known as Parshwanath Temple) is a Jain temple in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. The temple was built by a Jain named Rai Badridas Bahadoor Mookim in 1867.
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Prinsep Ghat
20 min
Prinsep Ghats is a ghat built in 1841 during the British Raj, along the Kolkata bank of the Hooghly River in India.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Kolkata).
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Explore Kolkata- Private Full Day Tour
Can I cancel Explore Kolkata- Private Full Day Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Bengali Sweets/Snacks
- Bottled water
- Tourist guide/host
- Tea and coffee
- Pick up & drop off at your location in Kolkata
What's not included?
- Victoria Memorial Museum entry fee
Which places does it visit?
It visits Mother House, South Park Street Cemetery, Malik Ghat Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial Hall, St. John's Church, College Street (Boi Para), Eden Gardens.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Hindi, English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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