Kolkata 8 Hour Private City Tour Including Hotel Transfers by Car

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About this activity

Free cancellation

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Duration

8 Hours

Live tour guide

English

Overview

Explore the diversity of Kolkata's cultures with our thoughtfully designed 8-hour schedule. Begin with Mother Teresa House, experience the serenity of the Jain Temple, discover the craftsmen of Komortuli, and savor a drive around Dalhousie Square. Explore the bustling Mullick Ghat Flower Market, over the famous Howrah Bridge, and take in the Gothic charm of St. Paul Cathedral Church. Visit Victoria Memorial at the end of the day to get a taste of Kolkata's imperial past. In the center of the city, encounter amazing moments and cultural immersion.

Highlights

Mother House: Begin your day with peace and history.
Kumartuli: Witness artisans craft beautiful idols.
Victoria Memorial Hall: Immerse in Kolkata's cultural heritage.

Description

Visit Mother House on A J C Bose Road in Kolkata to start your day. Take forty-five minutes to absorb the peace and history of this hallowed location. Proceed from there to the Heysham Road Parashnath Jain Temple, which is close to the Elgin Road Forum Mall. Spend forty minutes learning about the spirituality and elaborate architecture.

After that, travel to Kumartuli in Hatkhola, Kolkata, where artists create beautiful idols. Take an hour to see the master artisans at work. Along the way is the Writers' Building in BBD Bagh; stop and observe its majesty.

Continue to the Malik Ghat Flower Market, which is located near the Howrah Bridge's southeast end. For an hour, lose yourself in the vivid hues and aromas. After that, traverse the renowned Howrah Bridge and spend twenty minutes in awe of its engineering feat.

After that, spend thirty minutes seeing St. Paul's Cathedral on Cathedral Road in Kolkata. Take in the calm atmosphere and gothic architecture. Visit Victoria Memorial Hall on Queen's Way to end your day. Give yourself one hour and thirty minutes to peruse the sumptuous rooms and verdant gardens and become fully immersed in Kolkata's rich cultural heritage.

Inclusions

English-speaking tour guide

A private air-conditioned vehicle

Sightseeing as per itinerary

All taxes and toll charges

Exclusions

Entry fee to Victoria Memorial (INR 500)

Any Meals

Tips/Gratuities

Departure details

We pick up all travelers
Pick-up and drop-off are available from all locations in Kolkata. Airport Pick/drop incurs additional charges.

Know before you go

Know before you go

The tour lasts approximately 7-8 hours, with the rest dedicated to transportation and lunch.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions