Kolkata - Sounds and Sights - Private Full Day City Tour

4.8 (115 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Flower Market - A sea of Orange. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Iconic Marble Palace — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The most comprehensive tour of the city of Kolkata, delivered by experienced guides with a passion of story-telling and sharing the wealth of culture, religion, history and overall the story of this iconic Indian city.

This comprehensive tour is ideal for foreigners as well as domestic tourists.
All Entrances fees are included.
Drinks and Snacks will be provided
Hotel pickup and drop-off is included
Designed and delivered by one of the oldest tour companies in Kolkata

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Travel Bureau

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Guide Fees
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Tea and coffee: Tea / Coffee at the Indian Coffee House
Included: Snacks: Sweet Tasting at Bhim Chandra Nag, Sweet Shop

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Malik Ghat Flower Market

30 min

Guests will see a deluge of Orange, as traders engage in commerce of bulk quantities of flowers. A photographer's delight.
Parashnath Jain Temple

20 min

Our guide will provide a brief introduction to Jainism in India. A highly revered temple amongst Jain devotees, this will give guests a brief idea of the religious fabric of India.
Kumartuli

30 min

Kumortuli is a traditional potters’ quarter in northern Kolkata. The city is renowned for its sculpting prowess, which not only manufactures clay idols for various festivals but also regularly exports them.
College Street (Boi Para)

15 min

A book lover's delight, College Street is a ~1.5 km long street in central Kolkata, Its name derives from the presence of many colleges (Presidency University,The Sanskrit College and University, to name a few). It is also India’s largest book market, lending it the endearing nickname Boi Para–”Book Town.
Stop 5

30 min Admission included

The Indian Coffee House, a café that has attracted the city's intelligentsia for decades is an icon of the area. It's been a favourite of many of India's best minds. Our tour includes light snacks with tea/coffee here.
College Street (Boi Para)

10 min Admission included

Tram Ride from College Street to Bowbazar

Any tour of Kolkata would be incomplete without experiencing the iconic trams of Kolkata, we take you for a short 10 minute tram ride from College Street to Bow Bazar
Stop 7

20 min Admission included

Home to the Rasgulla and Rasmalai, Kolkata has a sweet-tooth as a city and the tour had to have a stop for tasting some of these sweet dishes and the very popular Bhim Chandra Nag sweet shop. Get ready to put on some calories and try out some amazing Indian desserts.
BBD Bagh

Passing by

Popularly known as Dalhousie Square, administrative district BBD Bagh has old-world charm. Grand, colonial-era landmarks include the Town Hall, the Writers’ Building, and iconic Eden Gardens, one of the world’s largest cricket grounds.
Victoria Memorial Hall

25 min Admission included

Dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria, then Empress of India, Victoria Memorial is marble building which is now a museum and top tourist attraction in Kolkata. Our guide shall tell you the story behind its structure, architecture and relevance.
St. Paul's Cathedral

30 min Admission included

It is the seat of the Diocese of Calcutta. The architectural design of the cathedral is "Indo-Gothic", a Gothic architectural style designed to meet the climatic conditions of India. Our guide will bring out the modern state of Christianity in India and further build on the social and religious fabric in India.
Mother House

30 min Admission included

The Missionaries of Charity’s Mother House is a holy place of pilgrimage and reverence for those who are searching for a more meaningful existence. It was established by the Blessed Mother Teresa in 1950 with the purpose of selfless service to mankind.

An emotional experience awaits you as our guide talks about various initiatives taken up by the Missionaries of Charity.