Kolkata: Full-Day Spirituality & Temples Tour

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About this activity

Explore Kolkata, the second largest city of India, its rich cultural and spiritual past in this full day tour of the city which takes you to some of the oldest temples, churches, and synagogues representing the beautiful culmination of different religions.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Go City Adventures

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All parking, tolls, driver allowances, fuel and taxes.
Included: English speaking professional licensed guide
Included: Hotel Pick & Drop
Included: Transportation in Air Conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (recommended).
Not included: Entry tickets to the monuments.
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

25 min

Start your day at around 8:00 in the morning with your guide picking you up from your hotel. The first stop on the tour is the Dakshineshwar temple, one of the most revered temples of Kolkata dedicated to goddess Kali. This 18th-century temple is an architectural marvel with a height of 100 ft and a massive courtyard
Belur Math

20 min Admission included

The second spot on the itinerary is the Belur Math temple which is separated from the earlier one by river Ganga. Take a fun ferry ride like a local to reach this site which attracts people of a different faith from across the world! The temple is a place for pilgrimage for people of different religious faith and exudes a sense of peace like nowhere else!
Maghen David synagogue

20 min

After this, take the ferry back to reach your car and head towards your next destination, the Magen David Synagogue. One of the largest synagogues around Asia and an important site tracing the origin of Jews in Kolkata, the place will have you swooning with its architecture and the intricacies.
Parashnath Jain Temple

25 min Admission included

Next on the line is the pristine and utterly stunning Parasnath Digambar Jain temple. One of the most revered shrines for people of Jainism faith, this temple has a scenic appearance to itself with beautiful garden decorated with glass mosaics and silver European styled deities. Don’t forget to see the lamp which has been perpetually burning since the inception of the temple, i.e 1867!
Stop 5

25 min Admission included

Before proceeding to your last stop, stop for a hearty Bengali lunch (at your own expense) at one of the best-known local restaurants and once you’re through proceed further to your last stop at the St John’s Church. One of the first few buildings erected by the East India Company, the Church is also called as the Stone Church built in the Neoclassical architectural style with its interiors decorated with beautiful wood carvings and marble bass relief work. The Church also holds many important memorials including Job Charnock, the founder of Kolkata. End your tour with a flavoursome masala chai in earthen cups with your guide before the driver drops you back at your hotel
Dakshineswar Kali Temple

20 min Admission included

Travel further, to the next destination, the Kalighat temple. One of the 52 Shakti peeths (places where the various parts of Sati's body are believed to have fallen, in the course of Shiva's Rudra Tandava) of India. An extremely important pilgrimage site this temple is dedicated to goddess Kali and attracts a huge number of devotees around the year. Explore this site as your guide acquaints yours further with Hindu mythology.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel O Wonderland Inn
Hotel O The Mandal Residency
Fabhotel Sonargaon
Hotel O Executive Stays Akankha
Hotel O Karaya Road
Super Hotel O Bangur Kolkata Formerly The Avenue Inn
OYO Hotel Devine Chariot
Ozzy Rooms
Stay Hub Hotel
OYO 75481 Tirupati Guest House
Hotel Hiland Inn
Fabhotel Vedika

and 1,926 more pickup points

we pick up from all hotels in central Kolkata.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Shoes must be removed at places of worship, Knees and shoulders must be covered at all places of worship.