Old Dhaka Private Day Tour: Shipyard, Pink Palace, Lalbagh Fort

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About this activity

See Old Dhaka in one easy day with a private local guide. Explore Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace) and Lalbagh Fort, take a boat ride from Sadarghat, visit the working Dhaka shipyard, and enjoy a local lunch. Hotel pickup and an air-conditioned car are included. Your group only, at a flexible pace.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Cholo Bangladesh Tours

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entry Fee of Ahsan Manjil (Pink Palace) & Lalbagh Fort
Included: Bottled water
Included: English speaking guide
Included: Lunch
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Personal Shopping & any other items that not mention in tour program
Not included: Anything Not Mentioned above

Itinerary

National Parliament House

30 min

National Parliament Building of Bangladesh is a popular building. The building was designed by the famous architect, Louis Kahn.
Curzon Hall

30 min

Curzon Hall is a historic building located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was originally built as part of Dhaka College and is known for its beautiful architecture, blending elements of the Renaissance and Indo-Saracenic styles
Shahid Minar

30 min

This monument is very important of the history of Bangladesh. This was made for the martyr who lied their life in 1952 for Bangla language
Ahsan Manzil

one hour Admission included

Ahsan Manzil is also known as the Pink Palace. This was the official residential palace and seat of the Nawab of Dhaka. The building is situated at Kumartoli along the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Construction was started in 1859 and was completed in 1872. It was constructed in the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture. It has been designated as a national museum.

*** Note: Ahsan Manjil (Pink Palace) will remain close on Thursday. We will skip this attraction if you plan to visit Dhaka on Thursday.
Stop 5

one hour

The Dhaka Shipyard is a major industrial hub located in Keraniganj, on the banks of the Buriganga near Old Dhaka. It operates as a vital center for ship repair and the manual dismantling of shipping vessels, employing hundreds of local workers.
Lalbag Fort

2 hours Admission included

Lalbagh Fort is an incomplete 17th-century Mughal fort complex that stands before the Buriganga River in the southwestern part of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The construction was started in 1678 AD by Mughal Subahdar Muhammad Azam Shah, who was a son of Emperor Aurangzeb.

** Note: Lalbagh Fort is closed on Sunday. If you want to book this tour on Sunday, we will skip this attraction and visit Ahsan Manjil ( Pink Palace )
Dhakeshwari Temple

30 min

Dhakeswari Temple is the National Hindu Temple of Bangladesh. This temple was built in the 12th century by Ballal Sen, a king of the Sena dynasty, and it is said that the city Dhaka was named after the Goddess
Sadarghat

30 min Admission included

Dhaka's busiest river port, where wooden boats and giant passenger launches jostle on the Buriganga. Hop on a small boat to see the city from the water, which most visitors never do.
Star Mosque (Tara Masjid)

15 min

Famous for its walls covered in white mosaic tiles and star motifs. It's one of Dhaka's most photogenic mosques, and the details are best seen up close.
Armenian Church

15 min

A quiet 18th-century church built by the city's once-thriving Armenian traders. Walk among the old gravestones and learn about a small community that left a big mark on Dhaka.