Bangladesh · City Tours

8-Hour Old Dhaka Tour with Boat Ride, Rickshaw Rides, and Local Food

8 Hours Round trip from Arts Faculty Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Old Dhaka's historic landmarks, including Lalbagh Fort and Ahsan Manzil
  • 02 Enjoy a boat ride on the Buriganga River, one of Dhaka's defining waterways
  • 03 Ride through the busy, narrow streets of Old Dhaka by rickshaw
  • 04 Walk through Shankhari Bazaar, a unique center of Hindu culture and community
  • 05 Visit the National Assembly Building, one of the largest legislative buildings in the world

Visit the highlights of Old Dhaka, including Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, the Armenian Church, and more, on this private guided tour. Enjoy a boat ride on the Buriganga River and rickshaw rides through the busy, narrow streets of Old Dhaka while discovering the city's architecture, culture, and local life.

Enjoy a boat ride on the Buriganga River and rickshaw rides through the busy, narrow streets of Old Dhaka while discovering the city's architecture, culture, and local life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Dhaka
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Old Dhaka Landmarks, River Ride, and Local Food

  • 08:00: Pick-up from your hotel or residence and drive to Old Dhaka.

  • 08:30-08:45: Visit the National Assembly Building (Parliament Building) on the way. It is one of the largest legislative buildings in the world and one of the finest pieces of architecture in Dhaka.

  • 09:20-09:50: Travel to the Dhaka University area, including Curzon Hall, TSC, and Central Shaheed Minar.

  • 09:40-09:55: Continue driving to Sadarghat River Station. This is the main river port in Dhaka and one of the largest river stations in South Asia.

  • 10:00-10:30: Enjoy a boat ride on Dhaka's Buriganga River.

  • 10:30-11:45: Visit Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace), a beautiful and well-maintained palace from the colonial period that was once home to the most influential family in Dhaka.

  • 11:45-12:15: Walk along Hindu Street (Shankhari Bazaar), a unique center of Hindu culture and community in Old Dhaka.

  • 12:15-12:40: Take a rickshaw to visit a beautiful mosque fully decorated with star motifs and the Armenian Church.

  • 12:50-13:00: Walk or take a rickshaw to Bongshal.

  • 13:00-13:30: Have lunch in a local restaurant with authentic local food.

  • 14:30-14:45: Head towards Lalbagh Fort, a beautiful fort from the Mughal period.

  • 14:45-15:00: Visit Dhakeshwari Temple, a famous Hindu temple in Dhaka.

  • 15:15-16:30: Drop off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arts Faculty 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned car and driver

  • English-speaking Dhaka tour guide

  • All site entrance tickets

  • Lunch in a local restaurant with authentic local food

  • One bottle of drinking water

  • All rickshaw and boat rides

  • All tips except the guide's and driver's tips

What's Not Included

  • Meals

  • Personal expenses

  • Gratuities

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

  • Modest clothing for entering mosques

  • A head covering for women when entering mosques

Know before you go

  • Wear modest clothes to enter the mosques. Women need to cover their hair and arms. Remove your shoes before entering the mosque.

  • Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

  • Ahsan Manzil is closed on Thursdays and opens after 03:00 pm on Fridays.

  • Lalbagh Fort is closed on Sundays and opens after 02:00 pm on Mondays.

  • Wear comfortable shoes.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arts Faculty, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
Tour start
Arts Faculty, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Arts Faculty.

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