In the Footsteps of the Raj - Dalhousie Square Walk

5.0 (12 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation

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At St. John's Church. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

At the Black Hole Memorial. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Our tour takes you through the many different buildings and institutions that were set up in Calcutta to qualify it to become the most important city of the British Empire outside of England. We will regale you with stories and bring you face to face with the harsh realities of the colonial occupation of India by the greatest empire the world has known.

Our explorers have excellent English language skills. Our content is very well researched specially from the infotainment perspective. You get the best map of Calcutta as a gift with loads of information of the city based on our years of experience of the city.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: Hindi, English, Bangla
Written guide: English
Operated by: Calcutta Walks

Ages: Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tea and coffee: Tea and toast at a popular eatery
Included: Gratuities

Itinerary

BBD Bagh

30 min

The British had sought to build ‘the second city of the Empire’ right here and it is this ‘building’ that we’ll show you in the course of our walk through the ‘European’ areas of what was once the capital of the British Empire in India. There are major plans to beautify and restore this heritage site with its rich and varied architectural styles.

One of our most popular walks serves as the perfect introduction to British Calcutta and gives you a sneak peek into what went into the making of the Colonial Capital of India. So prepare to whet your appetite for all things Raj.
General Post Office

30 min

The headquarters of the postal department of the entire eastern hemisphere.
BBD Bagh

30 min

An old tank that the British drank from and the women walked around with parasols in hand looking for suitors.
St. John's Church

one hour Admission included

The old Anglican cathedral which is situated on the old British ground.
Writers' Building

30 min Admission included

We see the headquarters of the East India Trading Company and then go and have tea and toast behind it at the very popular kona dukaan.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Outside the main gate of the Lalit Great Eastern Hotel is the Calcutta Walks Starting Point signage.

End point

Outside the main gate of the Lalit Great Eastern Hotel is the Calcutta Walks Starting Point signage.

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.