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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the most popular attractions of the historic capital of Bangladesh
• 02 Meet and interact with locals on a short boat trip along the Buriganga River at Sadarghat
• 03 Visit Lalbagh Fort, walk along Hindu Street, and see the Pink Palace from the outside
• 04 Learn about the Star Mosque, Dhakeshwari Hindu Temple, Armenian Church, and Sadarghat riverfront

Discover the historic and cultural heart of Dhaka on a full-day exploration of the city's old quarter and riverfront. This tour introduces some of the capital's most popular attractions, from Mughal-era landmarks and religious sites to the lively atmosphere of Sadarghat on the Buriganga River. Along the way, meet local people, enjoy a short boat trip, and gain a deeper sense of Dhaka's heritage, daily life, and fast-changing urban character.

Discover the historic and cultural heart of Dhaka on a full-day exploration of the city's old quarter and riverfront.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Dhaka

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Old Dhaka Heritage and Riverfront Tour

Your guide will meet you at your hotel around 8:30 a.m. and welcome you for a full-day city trip, especially through the old part of Dhaka.

You will then be picked up, and the order of visits for the day will be decided according to the traffic situation. Based on that, you will be taken to the various places included in the tour.

After lunch, you will continue visiting the remaining places mentioned in the highlights section.

On the return journey, if time permits, you will make a brief stop to view the National Parliament Building from the outside. You will then be dropped off at your hotel around 4:30 p.m., concluding your unique experience.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking expert guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Pick-up and drop-off
• Bottled water
• A short boat ride

What's Not Included

• Museum/monument entrance fees ($5 per foreign national)
• Tips, personal expenses, and drinks/beverages

What to bring

• It would be appreciated if you kindly wear a head scarf while visiting any mosques.
• Lalbagh Fort Museum is closed on Sunday and Monday.
• Pink Palace Museum is closed on Thursday. On Friday, it opens from 3:30-6:00 p.m.
• Please let us know your priorities so we can customize the plan.
• Additional information: A half-day Old Dhaka tour is quite impossible during weekdays.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Tour start

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.