Bangladesh · City Tours

Full-Day Dhaka Heritage Tour with Old Dhaka and Buriganga Boat Ride

1 Day Round trip from Old Dhaka Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the life, heritage sites, and culture of chaotic Old Dhaka
02 Visit Dhakeshwari Temple, Lalbagh Fort, Star Mosque, and the Armenian Church
03 Ride a local boat on the Buriganga River and observe the busy riverbanks
04 Walk through Shankhari Bazaar and see Ahsan Manjil, the Pink Palace
05 See the National Assembly Building on the way back

Visit the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, on a full-day tour that explores the life and key sites of chaotic Old Dhaka. Discover attractions such as Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manjil, Star Mosque, and the Armenian Church, then ride a local boat on the Buriganga River to observe the busy activities along both sides of the water. The tour also includes a view of the National Assembly Building on the way back.

Discover attractions such as Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manjil, Star Mosque, and the Armenian Church, then ride a local boat on the Buriganga River to observe the busy activities along both sides of the water.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Dhaka

Languages Bengali, English, Hindi, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Old Dhaka's Heritage Sites and Buriganga River

08.00 am - Start for Old Dhaka.
09.15 am - 09.45 am: Visit Dhakeswari Temple.
10.00 am - 10.30 am: Visit Lalbag Fort.
11.00 am - 11.30 am: Visit Armenian Church.
11.45 am - 12.00 pm: Visit Star Mosque.
12.30 pm - 12.45 pm: Walk in Hindu Street (Shankhari Bazaar).
01.00 pm - 01.45 pm: Visit Ahsan Manjil (Pink Palace).
01.45 pm - 02.15 pm: Lunch at a local restaurant.
02.30 pm - 02.45 pm: Visit Sadarghat Boat Terminal.
03.00 pm - 04.00 pm: Boat ride on the Buriganga River.
04.00 pm: Start for the hotel/residence.
05.00 pm - 05.20 pm: See the National Assembly Building (Parliament Building) on the way.
06.00 pm: Drop at the hotel/residence. End of tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Old Dhaka 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All site entrance tickets.
Air-conditioned vehicle with fuel.
Meals for the driver.
Lunch at a standard local restaurant (local food).
English-speaking professional tour guide.

What's Not Included

Tour does not include:

Any hard drinks.
Beverages.
Any personal items.

Know before you go

Tour duration: Full-day sightseeing tour in Dhaka (8-9 hours).
Travel location: Old and new town of Dhaka.
Tour attraction: Local life, heritage sites, and culture of old and new Dhaka.
Tour type: Archaeological, historical, and sightseeing tour in Dhaka.
Tour standard: Global standard guided tour.
Tour schedule: Any date of the week.

Tour Price:

1 pax tour: $95 USD
2 pax group: $75 USD per person
3 pax group: $65 USD per person
4 pax group: $55 USD per person
5 pax group: $50 USD per person
6 pax group: $45 USD per person
7+ pax group: $40 USD per person

Remarks

It is best to take this tour on Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays because all of the sites are open only on these days. To avoid rush-hour traffic, Friday is the best day for a full-day Dhaka sightseeing tour.
Ahsan Manjil is closed on Thursdays and opens after 3.00 pm on Fridays.
Lalbagh Fort is closed on Sundays and opens after 2.00 pm on Mondays. The rest of the sites are open 7 days a week.
Ahsan Manjil and Lalbagh Fort are closed on government holidays, though you can still visit them from outside on those days.
There can be incredible traffic in Old Dhaka sometimes. Be prepared to walk as well.
For hotels in the southern part of Dhaka city, pick-up time will be at 9.00 am. However, guest convenience will also be considered.

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