2-Day Kolkata Sightseeing Tour with Hoogly River Cruise

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the prominent Mother Teresa's House
• 02 Embark on a sunset river cruise on the Hoogly
• 03 Stroll through the bustling Burra Bazaar area
• 04 See beautiful sculptures of Hindu deities in Kumartuli

Embark on a two-day guided tour of the fabulous city of West Bengal and explore remarkable sites in Kolkata, including Dakshineshwar Temple, St. John's Church, Victoria Memorial, and more. Enjoy a sunset river cruise on the Hoogly, browse the famous College Street book market, and stroll through the Flower Market for beautiful flowers and other souvenir items. This tour also takes you through lively local neighbourhoods such as Burra Bazaar, Kumartuli, and Shovabazaar.

Enjoy a sunset river cruise on the Hoogly, browse the famous College Street book market, and stroll through the Flower Market for beautiful flowers and other souvenir items.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Calcutta

Languages Bengali, English, Hindi, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kolkata Landmarks and Hoogly River Cruise

• Meet your Indian tour guide and get picked up from the hotel at 10 am to visit spectacular sites such as Mother Teresa's House and St. John's Church.
• Visit the sacred Dakshineshwar Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, followed by exploring the College Street book market before going on a river cruise on the Hoogly during sunset. You can also go shopping (optional). Drop off at the hotel by 7:00 pm.

2

Day 02

Flower Market, Heritage Sights and Local Neighbourhoods

• Get picked up from the hotel at 6 am to visit the beautiful Flower Market, along with Victoria Memorial and St. Paul's Cathedral.
• Head to the popular Howrah Bridge to marvel at the scenery, followed by a stroll through the bustling Burra Bazaar area.
• Proceed to see the high-quality sculptures of Hindu deities in the Kumartuli locality, along with exploring the diverse and lively Shovabazaar. Drop off at the hotel around 2:00 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Luxurious private air-conditioned car
• Parking and fuel
• Indian driver charges
• English-speaking Indian guide charges

What's Not Included

• Any personal expenses, such as meals
• Tips to local merchants
• Admission fees for monuments
• Anything not mentioned above

What to bring

• Comfortable clothing and walking shoes
• Carry cash for lunch or other personal expenses

Know before you go

• Arrangements can be made for a group of more than 5 travellers. Please contact prior to the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your hotel in Kolkata

Tour start

2/2, Council House St, opp. Dewars Garage, Lal Dighi, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.