India · KOLKATA TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 12 kolkata tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Kolkata cultural photo walk with Manjit through Bowbazar, Bow Barracks and Old Chinatown, plus Jain temples and churches. 3 hours with pickup.
“Wonderful - Manjit is great - little bit culture, history, today, sweets and good jokes, and some world love.”
Ride Kolkata’s heritage trams past Maidan sights, Tipu Sultan Masjid, and Mother Teresa’s Mother House, with snacks.
“An enjoyable few hours travelling on the only tram lines still running in Kolkata. An early start whilst the city was just waking up meant there was lots to see without all the traffic. We were given an incredibly generous bag of snack and driRead more”
Bengali Nights Kolkata Food Tour in a small group, 4 hours, 13+ Bengali tastings, and local metro and street-food stops for $39.
“Excellent tour. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable, both about food and Kolkata. Would definitely recommend”
A small-group Kolkata morning walk that starts at 5:30 am, mixes transport, adds chai and breakfast, and ends with landmark photos in hand.
“This morning I took the Magic Hour tour with Soham. I am in my mid-sixties and have been visiting Kolkata since my early childhood but today, it was the first time that I walked across the Howrah Bridge; it was the first time that I took the Read more”
Stroll Kolkata’s By-Lanes with a local guide, eat your way through famous alleyway stops, and learn the stories behind the street food.
“Soham was very good, his knowledge of the area was fantastic (he is a local boy) The food......simply delicious. Tour was very well run...a very good tour that I would recommend to any visitor to Kolkata”
Private Kolkata full-day tour with hotel pickup, AC car, and tailored stops from Malik Ghat Flower Market to Victoria Memorial. $72.69 pp.
“Our guide, Mukherjee, the owner operator of this trip did an absolutely masterful job listening to our taste and preferences, and curated the day perfectly! We went to see places that we would not have been able to access conveniRead more”
Private half-day Kolkata tour with Muzaffar: Mother Teresa’s House, Malik Ghat flower market, Howrah Bridge, Kumartuli, College Street, Victoria Memorial.
“Group of 4 girls, we had an amazing experience around Kolkata! From start to finish, everything was well-organized. Our guide Muzaffar was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history, culture and details of the city and India iRead more”
Story-led Kolkata tour with a Hooghly ferry and yellow taxi, plus B.B.D. Bagh and College Street in a 6-hour small group.
“Anushtup was a great guide. He showed us different places in Kolkata and gave us a thorough overview of the history. It was never a dull moment with him. Overall as a guide, he did well with his job and infact made sure we are safe with the commuting, considering it’s very challenging here in Kolkata. He even ensured we get to go back to our hotel or wherever we are heading next.”
Walk colonial Kolkata with a small group, see the Town Hall, Writer’s Building, Black Hole monument, and more, plus coffee and water.
“This was the most amazing tour, the guide was so passionate and knowledgeable. I learnt so many new things that I would not learn otherwise. The tour definitely gave me a different and very positive view of Kolkata. Highly recommended”
Guided Kolkata walk from Bow Barracks to Burrabazar and Old Chinatown, with cultural stops, tea and snacks, and small-group value.
“Wonderful mix of history, food tastings and understanding of the amazing mix of cultures and religions that make up Kolkata.”
Walk Kolkata’s British Raj landmarks in 3 hours with a small-group guide, entry fees, and snacks included, ending at Victoria Memorial.
“The walking tour with Mr. Anirban, our guide was truly a great experience. His passion to share knowledge and historical facts in the development of Kolkata till 1911 under the British Raj is worth listening. Each iconic building of Kolkata made during that time has fascinating history behind it.”
A 4-hour Kolkata walking intro with Howrah Bridge, a flower market, Kumartuli pottery, chai at Indian Coffee House, and College Street books.
“The walk was an extensive one starting from Oberon Grand hotel to Governor’s mansion to a Cathedral to Writers building to Flower Market. Took two ferries to get to Kumartooly. Finished our walk at the notable “Coffee House” close tRead more”
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