2-Hour Kolkata Colonial Walk with Hooghly Ferry Ride

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit important historical landmarks in Kolkata, including Writer's Building and Raj Bhavan
• 02 Hear history and surprising fun facts about British-era Calcutta from an expert local guide
• 03 Ride a ferry across the Hooghly for picturesque views of Howrah Bridge and Vidyasagar Setu
• 04 See Howrah Station from outside, the busiest railway station in India
• 05 Conclude at St John's Church, home to Job Charnock's grave and the Black Hole Monument

Get a sneak peek into the making of the Colonial Capital of India as you walk through the old charm of the Raj in Kolkata. Pass colonial buildings from the British era and witness the city's glorious past in what was once the second most important city of the British Empire after London. This walk offers a momentous glimpse into the spirit of British Calcutta, paired with a ferry ride across the Hooghly for picturesque views of the city's landmark bridges.

Go on a ferry ride across the river Hooghly (Ganges) to enjoy picturesque views of Kolkata's two landmark bridges, Howrah Bridge and Vidyasagar Setu.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Calcutta

Languages Bengali, English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Colonial Walk Through White Town and Hooghly Ferry Ride

• Begin your walk outside The Lalit Great Eastern Hotel, the first five-star hotel in Asia.
• Walk past colonial buildings from the British era.
• See Writer's Building (which originally served as the offices of the clerks of the East India Company), The Telegraph Office / The Dead Letter Office, Raj Bhavan / The Governor's House (the official residence of the Viceroys of India during the Raj), St. Andrew's Kirk (a beautiful Scottish kirk), Currency Building (which served as the Reserve Bank of India till 1937), and many more.
• Your tour expert will share history and interesting fun facts about the place and the era during the walk, which can surprise even a seasoned traveler.
• Go on a ferry ride across the river Hooghly (Ganges) to enjoy picturesque views of Kolkata's two landmark bridges, Howrah Bridge and Vidyasagar Setu. Feel the placid breeze and take in a panorama of the city while crossing the river.
• Get a view of Howrah Station from outside, the busiest railway station in India.
• Conclude the tour at St John's Church, which also houses the grave of Job Charnock, founder of British Calcutta, and the Black Hole Monument.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Expert Kolkata tour guide service
• Packaged drinking water

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

• We recommend comfortable shoes, as the tour involves a moderate amount of walking.
• We shall not be responsible for any loss, injury, or damage to person or property during the tour.
• We do not have any insurance policy covering expenses for accidents, sickness, loss due to theft, or any other reasons. Visitors are advised to make insurance arrangements in their home country. All baggage and personal belongings are at the guest's risk at all times.
• All our tour experts are real locals, not government guides. They are trained by our company, and these real locals are more like a friend than a guide who would love to show you their city.
• The ferry ride depends on the tide and may not happen on some days. Instead, we do a ghat tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Tour start

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.