India · Walking Tours

2-Hour Walking Tour of Kolkata's Real Side with Local Interaction

2 Hours Round trip from Kolkata Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Take a glimpse at the real side of Kolkata
02 Meet local residents and learn about their daily struggles
03 Understand the challenges of life with limited access to basic necessities
04 Share meaningful moments with underprivileged children

Take a unique walk in Kolkata to experience life beyond the city's familiar landmarks. This tour offers a glimpse into the real side of the city, where many residents face unemployment, underemployment, malnutrition, and a lack of basic necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter. Meet local people, learn about their daily struggles, and create a human connection that helps them feel seen, included, and hopeful.

Talk to the people here, learn about their daily struggles, and help them feel that they are one of us.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Calcutta

Languages Bengali, English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Discover the Real Side of Kolkata

Visit the slums of Kolkata. With an estimated third of the city's population living in slums and a further 70,000 people completely homeless, this walk offers a chance to see the real side of the city. Get a glimpse of the life people live here and the challenges they face on a daily basis to meet very basic necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter. Talk to the people here, learn about their daily struggles, and help them feel that they are one of us.

Where this trip takes you

slums of Kolkata, Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kolkata 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Indian tour guide
Packaged drinking water
Small goodies for underprivileged kids

What's Not Included

Any extra 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 a 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 arrange insurance in their home country. All baggage and personal belongings remain 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 are more like a friend than a guide, happy to show you their city.
Charges mentioned are applicable for up to 2 pax. Every additional person pays INR 1,000 each. A lone traveller pays INR 2,500.

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