Top Kolkata How to Get Around - page 4

Kolkata is a melting pot of cultures, some harking back to before British colonial rule. On this walking tour, discover the influences that make the city so colorful and compelling, with a guide to spotlight detail you’d miss alone and ensure you cover the must-sees without getting lost. Learn why Chinese breakfast rules at Tiretta Bazaar, see an original Armenian Church, and delve deep into the Anglo-Indian Bow Barracks and other culturally distinct neighborhoods.

Mesmerizing Creations with clay, hay and bamboo that will leave you educated, spellbound and richer. Enjoy the unique Cultural Heritage of Bengal and Kolkata while learning about some of the mythologies brought to life and the philosophies behind these creations

This overnight tour from Delhi lets you capture the timeless charm of the Taj Mahal at both sunrise and sunset—two of the most magical times to admire this monument of love. You’ll also visit the Agra Fort, the elegant Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj), and the serene Mehtab Bagh gardens. With private transport, skip-the-line entry, and a knowledgeable local guide, your journey is smooth, comfortable, and enriching. Why Book With Us? With Oberoi Tours, you’re not just booking a trip—you’re choosing a curated experience with personal care, flexible schedules, and reliable service. Capture the timeless charm of the Taj Mahal at sunrise & sunset Private car with driver for comfort and convenience Flexible pick-up and drop-off timings Licensed local guides with insider knowledge Hassle-free skip-the-line entry tickets Personalized service with 24/7 support

The Calcutta Tramway stands as a unique relic of urban transport history, boasting the title of India's oldest operating tram system since 1902. It intertwines colonial charm with modern necessity, navigating through bustling streets of Kolkata, a city steeped in culture and heritage. Its vintage charm is unparalleled, offering a glimpse into Kolkata's past while serving as a lifeline for many commuters. Amidst the rush of cars and buses, the tram retains a nostalgic allure, with its quaint, rattling carriages and bell-clanging conductors. This enduring icon symbolizes Kolkata's resilience and tradition, making it a cherished part of the city's identity. This tour also gives you a glimpse of the Underwater Metro Train. Please note that this tour is not wheel chair accessable. Maximum number of stairs at any given place is 10, otherwise, escalators and lifts are available. The tour duration is approximately 4 hours. The pick-up is approximately 45 minutes before the tour.

Our tour takes you through the many different buildings and institutions that were set up in Calcutta to qualify it to become the most important city of the British Empire outside of England. We will regale you with stories and bring you face to face with the harsh realities of the colonial occupation of India by the greatest empire the world has known. Our explorers have excellent English language skills. Our content is very well researched specially from the infotainment perspective. You get the best map of Calcutta as a gift with loads of information of the city based on our years of experience of the city.

The rail terminus for the east Indian railway is at Howrah. An estimated two million people (yes! you heard right!) pour into/out of Howrah station each day. To get to Calcutta, they walk or drive through the Howrah bridge, or take local ferries. For millions of people, Howrah bridge represents the quintessential image of Calcutta, the first thing they see when they arrive here. The area around Howrah station has grown into a self-contained mini-universe, catering to the needs of a huge floating population. At the base of the Howrah bridge, on the Calcutta side, is the city’s bustling wholesale flower market. Flowers are an essential part of life in the city, they are bought not just for temple prayers but also for wedding decorations, events and festivals. Each god or goddess has their own favourite flowers and leaves. Walking through the flower market is a colourful, fragrant experience.

Discover the Hidden Treasures of Bishnupur Step back in time on a Private Day Trip from Kolkata to the historic temple town of Bishnupur, renowned for its magnificent Terracotta Temples and world-famous Baluchari silk. Travel in comfort through the scenic Bengal countryside before exploring architectural masterpieces, including Rasmancha, Shyam Rai Temple, Jor Bangla Temple, Madan Mohan Temple, and other remarkable heritage sites. Complete your journey with a visit to traditional silk weaving workshops, where skilled artisans create exquisite handwoven silk sarees using centuries-old techniques. Why choose this tour? • Private, personalized experience with an expert local guide. • Explore UNESCO-recognized heritage and stunning terracotta architecture. • Visit authentic silk weaving workshops and meet local artisans. • Comfortable private air-conditioned transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off. • A perfect cultural escape from Kolkata for history, art, and photography lovers.

Begin your first day in Kolkata by exploring the vibrant BBD flower market and then go deeper into the city's past at St. John's Church and Victoria Memorial. After enjoying lunch at Park Street, travel via Dalhousie, a colonial-era town, and marvel at the engineering of the Howrah Bridge. At Birla Temple, end the day in peace. You go on a spiritual pilgrimage on Day 2 when you visit the Dakshineshwar Kali Temple and the Kalighat Kali Temple. Visit College Street's literary hotspot and then spend time at Mother Teresa's home thinking back on her legacy. Take a last, reflective walk around South Park Street Cemetery to round out your journey.

Discover India’s Golden Triangle – 4-Day Private Tour from Delhi Experience the best of North India on this 4-day, 3-night private tour of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Qutb Minar, along with Jaipur’s Pink City highlights including Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace, and more. Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle with expert local guides and enjoy daily breakfast at your hotel. • Marvel at the breathtaking Taj Mahal at sunrise • Explore Agra Fort and the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri • Discover Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar • Visit Delhi’s landmarks including Jama Masjid, Qutb Minar, and India Gate • Travel hassle-free with private transfers, guided sightseeing, and hotel stays This well-crafted 4-day journey is perfect for first-time visitors who want to see the Golden Triangle’s top attractions in comfort and style.

In the early 17th century, India’s opulence and riches, starting from the varied spices to its silk, to pottery and jewelry attracted the Europeans to establish outposts nestled in the little towns by river Ganges within the 80 km stretch from Kolkata. The first European colony to obtain permission to set up trading outposts in Bandel was the Portuguese followed by the Dutch in Chinsurah, Danish in Serampore, French in Chandannagar and finally the British in Kolkata. Exploring the colonial heritage of Bengal is a once in a lifetime kind of experience that traces its roots to legacies that have withstood the ravages of time, and a day excursion trips at each of these pre-colonial cities stooped in history digs deep highlighting the growth and the downfall of the European colonization in the subcontinent, which taking local know-how and innovative travel ideas is handcrafted by our local experts.

Experience the sights, smells, and sounds of Kolkata's vibrant markets during the cool of the early morning, on this convenient tour. Visit some of the most important markets in the city, including the spice market, fruit market, and even the book market. Learn about the goods that are sold and the history of this fascinating city from your private, English-speaking guide. This tour will appeal to travelers with a range of interests.

Discover all the beautiful and famous religious sites of Kolkata and taste local delicacies on this fantastic 8-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. The unique thing about India is its cultural and religious diversity, Kolkata is like mini India here one can experience the mix of culture and religion India in the most amazing way. We have temples and mosques, gurdwaras and churches where you can witness this country’s religious passion, these architecturally outstanding places of worships are spread across the city. we have picked up all the spilled pieces together and created a beautiful garland of it in our Religions of India, an unmatched spiritual and heritage experience with awesome stories to understand a city's existence, diverse architectural style, tradition and religious legacy.

Discover all the beautiful and famous of legends from Kolkata on this fantastic 4-hour experience with a personal guide in an air-conditioned car. Discover the House of Mother Teresa, Netaji Bhawan, Tagore House (Jorasanko Thakurbari) and Belur Math with awesome stories to understand a their existence, culture and local trivia. Complete the tour with a big smile on your face and beautiful memories to cherish in your photos.

A walk from the Pathuriaghata area, including Malapara all the way to Jorasanko - a stretch of old Kolkata. On this approximately two hour walk, rediscover the heritage buildings that have been part and parcel of the Tagore family The most special features of this experience are : 1. The App opens up new places and new stories for you in the same old cities 2. Each walk is crafted like a masterpiece to offer an immersive experience to the traveller with the correct mix of history, culture, myth, food , through professional narration, with background scores of music, qawalli or sound affects, here and there 3. There is no need for you to depend on a guide - the traveller can take the walk anytime as per will, at his/ her own pace 4. The content is developed by domain experts and curated with utmost care, leaving no room for dependence on the guide's knowhow 5.You pay once for three months and need not pay the guide repeatedly.

We will explore the best of Park Street Neighborhood (most happening neighbourhood in Kolkata ) by sightseeing things not to be missed including hidden places, not like the regular touristic tours. Try the popular drinks and food during the experience. 1. We will try some best local food that you will cherish, visit the famous local market and go to local popular pub for an authentic goan drinking experience and mingle in the local culture with lots of stories. 2. This holistic experience will give you a great induction of the colonial era influenced city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. 3. We follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not, this walking tour will be a unique, fun and memorable experience for you.

Itinerary • Tour starts at 4:00 pm • Meet your guide at the pickup point • Explore Park street and its eateries • Stroll around Park Street Lane to taste famous foods such as Kolkata Kathi Rolls, Kachori, Momos, etc • Enjoy the famous Puchka • Relax with piping hot masala chai • Enjoy the delicious and famous Kolkata Rasgulla • Tour ends by 8 pm

Kolkata is the city of joy, contrast and culture. Once happened to be the second most important city of British Empire after London, this city still oozes the colonial charms, but never loses her cerebral identity. The amazing diversity of Kolkata offers some unique and unforgettable experiences and we brought this in a platter with this innovative city experience hand crafted by one of our local experts. • Accompaning english speaking lincenced tourist guide having minimum 5+ years of experience in story telling. • Private tour in an appropiate sized luxury tourist car driven by one of our experienced drivers. • Free packed drinking water through tour. • All entry fees and parking charges.

3:30am pickup from hotel in Kolkata and depart to Kolkata Airport Fly to Jaipur. Visit Jaipur Amber Fort, City Palace and Hawa Mahal. After Jaipur Sightseeing depart to Jaipur Airport flight to Kolkatai. Arrive in Kolkata airport and drop at your Hotel in Kolkata.

Experience this 2-night and 3-days overland adventure that gives you the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the Taj Mahal, India's most famous architectural wonder. After pick-up from River Cruise Pier you’ll fly to Delhi and driven to the bustling streets of Agra where you’ll see the Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset. This guided tour gives you insight into Agra, a city famous for its Unesco World Heritage sites which include the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh Garden. The private tour includes either 5 star Luxury and 5 star Deluxe accommodation (depending on option selected when booking), domestic one-way commercial scheduled flight to Delhi, private car and driver, private local tour guides, breakfast, all entrance fees and bottled water.

6am Pickup from Hotel or anywhere in Kolkata and drop-off Kolkata Airport and Flight to Delhi. Arrivalin Delhi Airport and 3 hours drive to Agra by expressway. First day visit Mehtab Bagh and second day visit Taj Mahal and after Taj Mahal take a Lunch break. Second we visit Agra Fort and some shopping in Agra. After Agra Sightseeing drive back to Delhi and drop at Delhi Airport flight to Kolkata. Arrive in Kolkata airport and drop at your Hotel or anywhere in Kolkata.

Embark on a captivating journey through Kolkata, a city that seamlessly blends colonial grandeur with spiritual wonders. The day begins with a pick-up from your hotel, and your first destination is the iconic Victoria Memorial, an architectural marvel commemorating Queen Victoria's reign. Dive into India's rich art and history as you explore its galleries. Next, discover the historical significance of St. Paul's Cathedral, a majestic church from the British era. After a delightful lunch break, visit the spiritual oasis of Dakshineswar Kali Temple, dedicated to the goddess Kali, and delve into Hindu mythology. The tour concludes with a visit to Belur Math, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission, and an exploration of the world-renowned Howrah Bridge and the vibrant Flower Market. Immerse yourself in Kolkata's diverse tapestry of culture and spirituality before a drop-off at your hotel, leaving you with cherished memories of the City of Joy.

Get to know Kolkata better on a private day tour of the city, focusing on its rich heritage, culture, and history. Avoid the risk of getting lost or not understanding what you see by going with a private guide. You’ll visit highlights such as the Victoria Memorial, the Indian Museum, and Mother Theresa’s house. Learn more about the city, and why it’s nicknamed the City of Joy.

Embark on a unique Kolkata experiences tour, diving into the city's captivating charm. Start with a photo stop at the iconic Howrah Bridge, capturing unforgettable moments. Journey through the artisan enclave of Kumartuli, witnessing skilled potters at work, and immerse yourself in the vibrant hues of the Kolkata flower market. Travel in air-conditioned comfort between these must-see highlights, guided by a friendly and knowledgeable English-speaking guide.

Curated this tour from our own personal experience and our journey as an operator since last 4 years. Detailed and designed especially for our fellow travelers to experience Kolkata's ancient and modern history. Guests get to see the major sightseeing of Kolkata including lunch stop (Lunch expense on own) at our recommended restaurant and enjoy a worry free travel throughout the day.