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British Raj Heritage walk in Kolkata with guide

Location Kolkata, West Bengal, India
$85.00
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Overview

Relive British legacy- Trace back our steps to the colonial era and visit some prominent landmarks that defined Kolkata’s history.

Learn about Job Charnock the founder of British Kolkata who bought the villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata from Bengal subedar Azim Usman in 1690 and over time Kokata became the capital of East India Company.

A cultural evangelist will take you back a few centuries to narrate the tale of Kolkata under the East India Company & the British Empire.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Group walk without pick up
No pick up or drop
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Guide
  • Entrance charges

Meeting point
Meet our guide at the entrance of Writers Building.

  • Writers' Building
    Walk commences at Writer’s building meant for the lower bureaucracy of East India Company and witness to many independence movements.
  • Walk to the Mausoleum of Job Charnock the founder of modern Kolkata.
  • St. John's Church
    St John’s Church, which was built in 1787 by architect James Agg. Appreciate the “Last Supper” painting on walls of St Johns Church.
  • Raj Bhavan
    Visit the Governors house which was the residence of the Viceroy of India after the British Crown took over the reins of India from East India Company.
  • Victoria Memorial Hall
    We round up the walk at the legendary Victoria Memorial built by George Curzon. Note that on Mondays the memorial will be closed and we will visit only the garden.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    British Raj Heritage walk in Kolkata with guide

    Location Kolkata, West Bengal, India
    $85.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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