Kolkata Daily - A Full Day Private Tour
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Kolkata Daily - A Full Day Private Tour
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Purely personalised, authentic and immersive experiences in the cultural capital of India.
A well planned and professionally guided tour to discover the cultural, historical and architectural aspects of Kolkata.
The tour includes exploration of major tourist attractions, religious and cultural sites.
The tour also includes some out of the ordinary experiences like enjoying coffee at the heritage Coffee House, savouring rasogolla and mishti doi at an iconic sweet shop of Kolkata.
We strictly follow hygiene protocols and to ensure complete safety for our guests we provide sanitized air-conditioned cars with basic amenities like hand sanitizer, wet wipes and disposable face masks.
All tours are conducted by government licensed guides.
Can be operated any day of the week and can be customized according to traveler's interests.
Itinerary
Malik Ghat Flower Market
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeBeneath the east end of Howrah Bridge, is eastern India's largest flower market with hundreds of stalls and people sitting on the ground. Around 2,000 flower growers from the surrounding areas come to sell their flowers and garlands and during the wedding and festive season probably double that number.Howrah Bridge
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeA short walk on the Howrah Bridge for a panoramic view of the Hooghly river. Howrah Bridge or Rabindra Setu (rechristened in 1965) connects Kolkata with Howrah across the river Hooghly. It was opened for traffic in 1943. Around 26500 tonnes of steel was used to make this 705m long cantilever truss bridge standing on two 83m high pillars.Kumartuli
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis unique artisan village dates back 400 years, making it perhaps the oldest of its kind in the world. Around 250 artists work to produce 40,000 idols a year, including 3500 images of Durga. With more than a thousand workers assisting the artisans, Kumartuli is a mini industry. It exports 50 Durga idols to virtually all corners of the world, including UK, USA, Canada, Germany and Switzerland. Photography allowed on charges.Jain Swetamber Dadajika Temple
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeBuilt in 1867 has mirror inlaid pillars, stained glass windows and marble floors. Its garden is however dotted with European statues and blocks of glass mosaic. Devout Jains from distant parts of India flock to the temple precincts all-round the year. Photography allowed only outside. Guests will have to remove shoes to enter main temple.College Street (Boi Para)
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeCollege Street book market and Indian Coffee House. It is most famous for its small and big bookstores, which gives it the nickname Boi Para (Colony of Books). We also visit the Indian Coffee House and enjoy a short refreshment break of Indian snacks and tea / coffee. Cost included in the tour price.Dalhousie Square(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeNamed in the memory of Lord Dalhousie who was the Governor General of India from 1847 to 1856. The Dalhousie Square is surrounded by some of Kolkata's most enduring Raj-era monuments like High Court, Town Hall, St. John’s Church, the magnificent GPO (General Post Office), the regal Raj Bhawan, and the Gothic style Writer's Building.Maidan(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe Maidan (literally, open field), is a vast stretch of field that includes numerous play grounds, including the famous cricketing venue Eden Gardens, several football stadiums, and the Kolkata Race Course. The Maidan is dotted with statues and architectural works, the most notable being the Victoria Memorial. Due to the freshness and greenery it provides to the metropolis, it has been referred to as the "lungs of Kolkata".Victoria Memorial Hall
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThis is one of India's most beautiful monuments built between 1906 and 1921 on the lines of white marble. The memorial was the inspiration of Lord Curzon, who in 1901, felt that his lately departed Queen Empress, required a suitable monument to her memory. It houses paintings, manuscripts, and other objects of historic value in its Museum and Art Gallery. Your visit will only include the garden entry fee.St. Paul's Cathedral
15 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedSt. Paul's Cathedral is a Church of North India cathedral of Anglican background in Kolkata, noted for its Gothic architecture and dedicated to Paul the Apostle. It is the seat of the Diocese of Calcutta. The cornerstone was laid in 1839; the building was completed in 1847.Missionaries of Charity
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity is the headquarters of the international religious congregation of the Missionaries of Charity. It has been home to Mother Teresa and her sisters from February 1953 to the present day. It is here that Mother lived, prayed, worked, and guided her religious family of sisters spread across the world. It is here that her body was laid to rest. A regular flow of mostly Christian pilgrims visits the Missionaries of Charity’s 'Mother House' to pay homage at Mother (now Saint) Teresa’s large, sober tomb and a small adjacent museum displaying her personal items like sandals, cutlery, dinner bowl, work letters, writings and photographs. Located upstairs is the rooms where she worked and rested from 1953 to 1997 preserved in all its simplicity.
What's included
INCLUDED
Private transportation
Sweet tasting at one of the most iconic sweet shop of Kolkata
Coffee at the Indian Coffee House
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hand sanitizer, wet wipes and medical kit on board
Parking Fees
Unlimited packaged water throughout the day
NOT INCLUDED
Entry fee to the museum inside Victoria Memorial Hall
Tips & Gratuities
Camera fee (if any)
Any expenditure of personal nature
Anything which is not mentioned in inclusions
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear smart casuals with proper walking shoes
Please avoid wearing shorts and sleeveless if your tour includes temple visit
Location
Address
, Southeast end of Howrah Bridge, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India
Provider
KOLKATA DAILY
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