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Colonial city Kolkata by walk

Location Kolkata, West Bengal, India
$115
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Overview

Kolkata, formerly Calcutta, boasts a rich history as the capital of British India for over a century and a half, featuring colonial legacies throughout the city. The tour reveals stories behind significant landmarks such as Sahid Minar and the High Court.

  • 🏛️ Visit notable sites including the Temple Chamber, Town Hall, and Treasury Building.
  • 📜 Discover Raj Bhavan and St. John's Church, showcasing historical architecture.
  • 🍞 Stop by Wilson’s Bakery and learn about its cultural significance.
  • ✉️ Explore the Dead Letter Office and GPO for insights into Kolkata's postal history.
  • 🏢 See Writers’ Buildings, Currency House, and CTO among other historic locations.

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Walk tour Pickup by car
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Hotel/Airport/Railway Station Pick-up & Drop.
  • Professional , Friendly & informative Tour Guide
  • Bottled water
  • Anything other than inclusion
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • TIPS & Gratuities (recommended)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Monument entrance fees
  • Hotel Accommodation

  • Raj Bhavan
    Raj Bhavan is the official residence of the Governor of West Bengal, located in the capital city Kolkata. Built-in 1803, it was known as Government House before the independence of India.
  • St. John's Church
    St. John Church, originally a Cathedral constructed in between 1784 and 1787. It is the 1st public building constructed by the East India Company.
  • Kolkata (Calcutta)
    Calcutta High court is the oldest in India, constructed in neo-Gothic style, it was opened in 1872. In fact, the building of the Calcutta High Court was constructed years after the foundation of the court itself. Construction of the High Court building started in 1864.
  • Kolkata (Calcutta)
    The Great Eastern Hotel (officially The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata) is a colonial-era hotel. The hotel was constructed in 1840 or 1841; at a time when Calcutta, the seat of the East India Company, was the most important city in India.
  • General Post Office
    General Post Office is another landmark of the city. The site where the GPO is located was actually the site of the first Fort William. An alley beside the post office was the site of the guardhouse that housed the Black Hole of Calcutta (1756). The GPO was designed by Walter B.Grenville (1819-1874. This is probably the only remaining of the ancient fort of Calcutta.
  • Writers' Building
    The Writers' Building, often shortened to just Writers', is the official but currently unused secretariat building of the state of West Bengal in Kolkata, India. 150-meter long building covers the entire northern stretch of the iconic Lal Dighi pond at the center of historic B.B.D. Bagh, was long been considered the administrative and business hub of the city. It originally served as the principal administrative office for writers (junior clerks) of the British East India Company (EIC). Designed by Thomas Lyon in 1777. it housed the office of the Chief Minister of West Bengal, cabinet ministers, and other senior officials, until 4 October 2013, when a major restoration of the building was announced.
  • Sahid Minar(Ochterlony Monument),Temple Chamber, Town Hall, Treasury Building, Wilson’s Bakery, Dead Letter Office, Currency House, CTO, and more (pass by)

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Colonial city Kolkata by walk

    Location Kolkata, West Bengal, India
    $115
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
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