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3-Hour Kolkata Historical Walking Tour with College Street

3 Hours Round trip from H9C2+69R Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience the iconic book market of Kolkata
  • 02 Visit the astonishing Calcutta University
  • 03 Stroll around the beautiful Dalhousie Square
  • 04 Explore the lanes and bylanes of old Kolkata beyond the usual tourist trail
  • 05 Visit the oldest coffee house in the city

Embark on this incredible walking tour of Kolkata and uncover fascinating stories about the city's growth, character, and changing fortunes. Explore cultural landmarks including Dalhousie Square, the Strand River Front, the old book market, and Calcutta University, while going beyond the usual tourist trail. Along the way, discover Kolkata's rich food culture, from local Indian cuisine to authentic oriental and Raj-era European continental flavours.

Walk through College Street, the oldest book market in the east and a historic seat of learning with many colleges, especially Calcutta University.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages Bengali, English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Historical Walk Through Old Kolkata

  • Walk around the Dalhousie Square area and the Strand River Front.
  • Embark on a black town walk through the lanes and bylanes of old Kolkata, tracing the germination, growth, and decadence of the city. Hear the stories, tread the roads, and go beyond normal tourist itineraries.
  • Savor local Indian cuisine, authentic oriental dishes, and Raj-era European continental food.
  • Get an opportunity to attend an exclusive cooking workshop to learn how to cook Bengali food, or watch a demonstration and savor fine home-cooked, authentic cuisine that breaks away from restaurant gimmicks.
  • Walk through College Street, the oldest book market in the east and a historic seat of learning with many colleges, especially Calcutta University.
  • Visit the oldest coffee house in the city.
Dalhousie Square, the Strand River Front, College Street, Calcutta University

Where this trip takes you

Dalhousie Square, the Strand River Front, College Street, Calcutta University

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from H9C2+69R 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guide service
  • All entry fees
  • Tea

What's Not Included

  • Food & drinks
  • Tips

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  • The tour can be customized.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Tour start
H9C2+69R, RN Mukherjee Rd, Lal Dighi, Lal Bazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in H9C2+69R.

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