Full-Day Old Dhaka Heritage and Culture Tour
08:00 AM - Begin the day with hotel pickup.
Meet your professional English-speaking guide in the hotel lobby.
Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle through the energetic streets of Dhaka.
08:30 AM - Admire the Parliament Building (exterior view).
View the iconic National Assembly Building, designed by architect Louis I. Kahn.
Learn about its architectural brilliance and national importance.
09:00 AM - Visit the Shaheed Minar.
Pay tribute at the Language Martyrs' Monument.
Understand its role in shaping Bangladesh's cultural identity.
09:30 AM - Explore Dhakeshwari Temple.
Enter the national Hindu temple of Bangladesh.
Observe daily rituals and absorb the spiritual atmosphere.
10:00 AM - Discover the Star Mosque and Armenian Church.
Admire the mosaic-covered Star Mosque with its star-themed decorations.
Walk to the historic Armenian Church, a remnant of Dhaka's Armenian heritage.
11:00 AM - Roam through Lalbagh Fort.
Stroll through the 17th-century Mughal fort.
Visit its gardens, mosque, and small museum.
12:00 PM - Walk through Chawk Bazar and visit Shahi Mosque.
Take a guided walking tour through Old Dhaka's most bustling market.
Smell exotic spices, see vibrant street scenes, and visit the Shahi Mosque.
01:30 PM - Enjoy lunch at Beauty Boarding or a local biriyani house.
Dine in the historic Beauty Boarding house, known for its literary connections.
Alternatively, savor authentic Dhaka-style biriyani in a traditional restaurant.
02:30 PM - Explore Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace).
Tour the residence of the former Nawabs of Dhaka.
View antique furnishings, artifacts, and colonial architecture.
03:30 PM - Wander through Shankhari Bazar (Hindu Street).
Walk through this narrow and colorful street full of local artisans.
Watch craftsmen, sweet-makers, and worshippers at miniature temples.
04:30 PM - Experience a boat ride on the Buriganga River.
Board a traditional wooden boat at Sadarghat river terminal.
Observe chaotic and captivating river life from the water.
05:30 PM - Shop at local markets or malls (time permitting).
Visit local markets or modern malls to pick up souvenirs and handicrafts.
06:00 PM - Return to the hotel.
Relax during the drive back to your hotel.
Reflect on a full day immersed in the soul of Old Dhaka.
