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Spend a day learning about and exploring Kolkata with a professional guide to lead the way on this private tour. You'll visit the colorful Malik Ghat Flower Market, see idols and pottery being created in the Kumortuli neighborhood, and see Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity headquarters, with time left over to sample popular Bengali sweets and stop for a cup of tea or coffee.

Agra’s Taj Mahal is a must-visit attraction but getting there independently from Delhi can be a hassle—especially if you want to arrive in time for sunrise, arguably the most beautiful time of day. This private tour by car makes it simple, with an early-morning pickup and all transportation. Enjoy a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed monument to love, plus other local attractions, such as Agra Fort.

Get to know Kolkata better on an intimate small-group walking tour in the early morning. Experience the city in the calm morning, before the roads get busy and people rush to work. Your local guide will take you to many city landmarks–such as the Howrah Bridge and the Flower Market–but give you a unique insight into their history and culture. Refuel with a local breakfast en route.

Enjoy exploring Kolkata’s highlights without worrying about hailing taxis or catching the crowded, limited metro. Book onto a half- or full-day tour with a local guide and head to must-see highlights including Mother Teresa's House, Howrah Bridge, the flower market, and South Park Street Cemetery. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, saving time and effort while exploring the city's rich heritage.

Spend a day exploring and learning about Kolkata with a professional guide with this small-group tour, which draws its inspiration from filmmaking. You'll start by learning about the city while listening to a monologue "script" before continuing to different "sets" around town, including the Malik Ghat Flower Market and the Howrah Bridge, wrapping your visit up with a ride on India's oldest tram line.

Embark on a captivating journey to watch Kolkata wake up. Our adventure begins at Victoria Memorial, where the morning unveils Kolkata's bustling energy. We start with the city's vigor as joggers weave through lush greenery, with Victoria Memorial's grandeur in the backdrop. Then, delve into the vibrant chaos of the flower market beneath Howrah Bridge, where trade mingles with sacred rituals at the nearby ghat. Explore the essence of Bengali life in a 300-year-old North Kolkata locality, delving into daily rituals and cultural nuances. Indulge in breakfast at a 200-year-old eatery, relishing dishes cherished for generations. Amid Central and East Kolkata's urban maze, navigate through vibrant markets, including India's oldest Chinatown and spice-laden bazaars. Immerse yourself in diverse cultures, a treat for street photographers. Conclude the day at Mother Teresa's house, finding serenity amidst the city's hustle. We use public transport for an authentic Kolkata experience.

Kolkata is a very photogenic city but it can be hard to know where to start on your own. See, and photograph, Kolkata by the early-morning light on this guided tour. Visit some of Kolkata’s most beautiful spots, including the colorful Malik Ghat Flower Market and the Hooghly River, where local wrestlers practice. Photograph scenes you may miss otherwise, on your own. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Take a whirlwind trip up to Agra to see the Taj Mahal with this whirlwind tour to India's most celebrated monument. This tour includes round-trip airfare from a choice of Indian cities (including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, and Bengaluru) to Delhi, all ground transportation, and the services of a local guide as well as admission fees to both the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Learn more about Kolkata through its cuisine on a fun evening food tour. Explore busy markets including New Market, Maidan, and Park Street after dark without the risk of getting lost by going with a guide. Eat like a local as you sample a range of specialties and refreshing drinks like fresh mango juice and lassi at establishments you likely wouldn't find on your own. Learn about each dish from your guide.

Visit India’s most iconic structure, the Taj Mahal, on this 2-day private tour from Pune to Agra. Enjoy comfort and convenience with all flights, transfers, hotel pickups, and transportation arranged and included. Visit Agra highlights such as the Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, and local markets while learning about the city’s history and culture from your guide.

Kolkata has a great culinary culture not found elsewhere in India and on this private food tour, you'll get to sample some of its tastiest offerings. Along with a guide, you'll get the chance to sample everything from spicy chai tea to jumbo prawns, as well as curried fish mousse steamed in banana leaves, onion bhajis (fritters), and the traditional sweets for which Kolkata is known across India.

Learn more about Kolkata’s history on a small-group walking tour focusing on the British Raj. Understand the significance of the city’s grand buildings and monuments when you tour with a guide. Over three hours, visit landmarks including the Victoria Memorial, the Writers’ Building, the Job Charnock Cemetery, and more. Get an overview of Kolkata and its history while being active.

Get access to the Kumortuli neighborhood of Kolkata, an area known for its potters, with this tour, designed with photographers in mind. You'll interact with the artisans behind the intricately sculpted idols used for some of the city's most important religious festivals with the help of a local guide to access places you'd be unlikely to find on your own. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Kolkata’s markets are a treat for photography enthusiasts, but knowing which ones to visit and what to photograph requires insider knowledge. This tour is designed with photography enthusiasts in mind and takes you to some of the city’s most photogenic markets with a guide who can give you pointers and help with language barriers.

Explore Kolkata's rich heritage without having to navigate the public transportation system on this private full-day tour. Visit major landmarks including the Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Indian Museum, Marble Palace, and Victoria Memorial Hall. Learn more from your guide and get personalized attention. Enjoy included admissions and private transportation with transfers from your location, immersing yourself in the city's culture and history without the hassle of planning.

Kolkata, formerly Calcutta, is riven with contrasts, including the cultural differences between its Bengali and non-Bengali communities. Inspired by Satyajit Ray’s acclaimed “The Middleman” novel, which exposes Calcutta’s contrasts in the 1970s, this walking tour spotlights its Bengali and non-Bengali traditions and neighborhoods. Discover College Street’s bookshops and Bengali hub of the Indian Coffee House; explore the city’s largely non-Bengali bazaars, and drink in fascinating rooftop views over old Kolkata during a sundown refreshment stop.

Spend a day discovering Kolkata without the limits of a fixed itinerary on this private full-day tour. Spend as long or as little as you’d like as you follow a customized route, with stops at places such as the Mother House, Flower Market, Victoria Memorial. On route, hear details and stories that give you a true sense of the city that you might never experience alone.

Let our Kolkata tour be your gateway to a sensory journey, where every corner tells a story and every moment is an opportunity to create lasting memories. Book now and embark on an unforgettable adventure through the heart of Kolkata! Discover the captivating allure of Kolkata on our immersive tour that seamlessly weaves together the city's rich history, vibrant culture, and modern charm. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of this historic city during our 9–10-hour trip. Your private tour will cover these fascinating destinations. Let us travel back in time!

Discover the vibrant city of Kolkata on a private tour of the city. See key landmarks such as Mother Teresa’s house to view her tomb, the Howrah Bridge, the Marble Palace, and much more as you drive around in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Learn about the history of India, from ancient times to its British occupation to present-day, over the course of the day.

Get exactly what you want from your Kolkata stay with a private tour that lets you contribute to the itinerary. Skip having to plan your own explorations, select sights of interest from a recommendations list, and explore by private vehicle and foot, and by bus, tuk-tuk, and rickshaw if needed. View must-sees like the Victoria Memorial, add lower-profile sites such College Street, cemeteries, and markets; and learn history and details that would be easy to overlook otherwise.

Go beyond the guidebook and discover the hidden history of the most important temples of Kolkata (Calcutta) on an 8.5-hour tour. Comfortable round-trip transportation makes it possible to visit four iconic holy sites in just one day. Experience immersive and dynamic guided tours at Belur Math, Dakshineshwar Kali, Pareshnath Jain, and Kalighat Kali, along with ample opportunity to ask questions. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before return to your accommodation.

Kolkata is one of the world’s most vibrant and history-filled cities, but covering all the top sights takes time and planning. Skip the hassles of arranging your own visits with this action-packed sightseeing tour, which includes all the main colonial-era heritage attractions, along with a Jain temple, the Tagore Museum, and the riverside ghats. Enjoy front-door pickup from any location in the city for added convenience.

Get to know Kolkata better and avoid the risk of getting lost in the busy city during a small-group cultural walking tour. Your personal guide will take you to many of Kolkata’s most popular must-see attractions, as well as some places that many travelers miss. Take photos at the colorful flower market, walk across the Howrah Bridge, and learn more about Kolkata’s past while getting the chance to ask questions.