Bangladesh · City Tours

2-Day Dhaka Sightseeing Tour with Old Dhaka Heritage Sites

2 Days Round trip from Sadarghat Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Try traditional Dhakaiya food
02 Visit Golap Shah's Majar Shrine
03 Marvel at Lalbagh Fort
04 Shop at Shankhari Bazaar

Explore Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, set beside the Buriganga River at the center of the country's government, trade, and culture. Over two days, visit important religious landmarks such as Chawkbazar Shahi Mosque, Kakrail Mosque, Star Mosque, and Dhakeswari Temple, alongside historic sites including Lalbagh Fort and the Armenian Church. See the grand National Parliament Building, explore the Bangladesh National Museum, and learn about Bangladesh's fight for freedom at the Freedom Fighters Museum. You can also shop at Shankhari Bazaar and try traditional Dhakaiya food.

Explore Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, set beside the Buriganga River at the center of the country's government, trade, and culture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Dhaka

Languages Bengali, English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Old Dhaka Landmarks and Cultural Heritage

Meet your guide at the agreed-upon location.
Visit Sadarghat, Bangladesh's busiest port in terms of passenger traffic.
See the Armenian Church, located in the Armanitola area of Old Dhaka.
Head towards Dhakeswari Temple, the abode of Dhakeswari (Goddess of Dhaka), built in the 12th century by Ballal Sen, a king of the Sena dynasty.
Marvel at Hazrat Shah Ali's Mirpur and Golap Shah's Majar Shrine.
Continue to Hossaini Dalan, the Imambara of the Shia community.
Proceed to Ramna Kali Mandir, a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kali.
Witness the grand National Parliament Building.
Explore the Bangladesh National Museum.
Learn about Bangladesh's fight for freedom and liberation at the Freedom Fighters Museum.
Move to Baitul Mukarram, the national mosque of Bangladesh.
Drive to Lalbagh Fort, a 17th-century Mughal fort built by Mughal Prince Muhammad Azam, the third son of Aurangzeb.

Day 02

Mosques, Markets, and Museums of Dhaka

Meet your guide at the agreed-upon location.
Visit Chawkbazar Shahi Mosque.
Head towards Kakrail Mosque, the center of Tablighi activities in Bangladesh.
See the Dharmarajika Buddhist Monastery.
Enter Star Mosque, built in the 19th century by Mirza Golam Pir.
Shop at Shankhari Bazaar, one of the oldest areas in Old Dhaka.
Drive to Dhanmondi Lake, a tourist spot known for cultural hubs such as Rabindra-Sarobar.
Explore Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, the residence of President of Bangladesh Sheikh Mujib.