British Raj Heritage walk in Kolkata with guide

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About this activity

Relive British legacy- Trace back our steps to the colonial era and visit some prominent landmarks that defined Kolkata’s history.

Learn about Job Charnock the founder of British Kolkata who bought the villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata from Bengal subedar Azim Usman in 1690 and over time Kokata became the capital of East India Company.

A cultural evangelist will take you back a few centuries to narrate the tale of Kolkata under the East India Company & the British Empire.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: 5 Senses Walks Kolkata

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance charges
Included: Guide
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

Writers' Building

30 min

Walk commences at Writer’s building meant for the lower bureaucracy of East India Company and witness to many independence movements.
Stop 2

30 min

Walk to the Mausoleum of Job Charnock the founder of modern Kolkata.
St. John's Church

30 min

St John’s Church, which was built in 1787 by architect James Agg. Appreciate the “Last Supper” painting on walls of St Johns Church.
Raj Bhavan

30 min

Visit the Governors house which was the residence of the Viceroy of India after the British Crown took over the reins of India from East India Company.
Victoria Memorial Hall

30 min Admission included

We round up the walk at the legendary Victoria Memorial built by George Curzon. Note that on Mondays the memorial will be closed and we will visit only the garden.