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Get to know Kolkata better and avoid the risk of getting lost in the busy city during a private 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.

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.

Watch the city come to life during this early morning walking tour of Kolkata bazaars. This populous city is known as one of India's educational and commercial capitals that once existed under British East India rule. Follow your local guide through the eclectic stalls of open-air markets, interact with sellers and learn about daily life on this incredible, interactive tour. You'll make stops at Burra bazaar and College Street, where you'll have the opportunity to see (and purchase!) fabrics, handicrafts, souvenirs, books and other unique items.

Meet and Greet Outside Girish Park Metro Gate No.1 with our Guide/Tour expert who will give you a brief introduction about Kolkata before starting the walk. Walk down the bylanes of North Kolkata and find some interesting stories in every part with beautiful architectural buildings. Walk down towards the House of W.C Bonerjee which was the founder of The Indian National Congress. Pass by a Temple of Goddess Kali and reach Chhatu Babu Latu Babu’s House and explore the beauty of the Zamindars House with a Market on the opposite side of the building named after Chhatu Babu and Latu Babu. Shovabazar Raj Bari will be the next stop, hear stories about that Raj Bari and get to know how the first Community Durga Puja was Celebrated hear and the interesting facts about the building. Boro Bari (Big House) and Choto Bari (Small House) are both opposite to each other in the Nabokishno Lane.

Doing the sightseeing rounds in Kolkata by yourself involves navigating cabs, buses, and often chaotic roads. This private tour eliminates the hassles and features a private driver-guide to help you truly connect with the city and its sights. Visit the Mother House, see the Marble Palace, watch artisans working in the Kumartuli potter’s quarter, and gain context and background on everything you see. An authentic Bengali lunch and included entry fees, apart from museum admissions, add to the perks.

Explore Kolkata, the second largest city of India, its rich cultural and spiritual past in this full day tour of the city which takes you to some of the oldest temples, churches, and synagogues representing the beautiful culmination of different religions.

Immerse yourself in Kolkata—often dubbed the “City of Joy” for its locals' zest for life—on this private full-day tour. Tailor your itinerary with the aid of your driver-guide and set out by private car to experience everything from the city’s colonial-period institutions to its riverside ghats and artistic quarters. Stop on route to explore by foot and eat lunch, and finish with a memorable Hooghly River cruise to see its colorful waterfronts and Howrah Bridge.

See the highlights of the big, bustling city of Kolkata on an easy full-day trip. Experience the culture and beautiful architecture of the city three ways: via car, on food, and by boat along the Hooghly River. This is a private tour, so you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide. Fit a lot of sightseeing into one day without worrying about hailing taxis or other logistics.

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.

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.

Experience Kolkata (Calcutta) with a guide who can provide context, translation, and transportation. With this private tour, you'll have your very own guide on hand to meet you at your hotel and take you out to see local highlights, including the Victoria Memorial hall, the Malik Ghat Flower Market, the Parashnath Jain Temple, and the tomb of Mother Teresa, all in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.

Get to know Gangtok better on a private walking tour. Wear some comfortable shoes for a walk around this hilly city. Your guide will tell you stories about Gangtok’s heritage, show you the most beautiful and interesting buildings, and take you to the best viewpoints: when the weather is clear you'll be able to see mighty Kanchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world.

Cover Kolkata's top sights with your own private guide, setting your own itinerary. Customize stops from Victorian landmarks to goddess temples. Travel between attractions in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup included. Tours are capped at 12 people, offering flexibility and a personalized experience.

Learn about the influence of the British in Kolkata with this guided tour, which can be booked with or without hotel transfers. You'll visit a number of historic attractions, including the Great Eastern Hotel, St. Andrew's Church, St. John’s Church, and Government House as you learn about history and architecture.

Wander in the lush green nature of Darjeeling on a hike through the trails and tracks of Tiger Hill. Enjoy panoramic views of the forests and tea terraces down the valley, and smell the fresh mountain air as you travel through the countryside. Learn about the area from your experienced trekking guide, then reach the top and see panoramic views featuring Mount Everest.

Explore the nature trails of a city and experience secrets in its kitty in the beautiful city of Darjeeling. Enjoy the company of trees, markets and beautiful landscapes with this spiritual walk. 1. The scenic green beauty of nature will give nature-lovers a small dose of wilderness needed to refresh their spirit. 2. Journey begins from Japanese Buddhist Temple with some easy steps going through a city nature beauty, narrow passages to reach at the beautiful temples and later explore the Peace Pagoda and Dali Monastery. 3. Experience the lush green plains, soothing and serene climate, mystical atmosphere of the city during the walking tour with our storyteller. 4. 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.

Explore the highlights of the Golden Triangle with local guides on this private 4-day tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit famous monuments in Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, including the Lotus Temple, India Gate, the Taj Mahal, the Palace of the Winds, and Amber Fort while learning about India's history. Enjoy unlimited bottled water throughout the tour for your comfort.

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.

Explore one of India's newest UNESCO World Heritage sites—and leave all the transit and planning to someone else—on this private, full-day trip from Kolkata to Santiniketan. Follow in the footsteps of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore as you explore Visva-Bharati University, his ashram, the Tagore Museum, and artisan markets. Learn insider stories along the way, and benefit from a flexible itinerary and included transportation.

Explore beyond the city on this private, full-day tour from Kolkata, and gain an understanding of West Bengal’s colonial past. Travel to Chandannagar, Bandel, and Serampore—towns once shaped by the French, Portuguese, and Danish. Wander through the French-built the Dupleix Palace (Chandannagar Dupleix Museum), admire the riverside Patal Bari mansion, and stroll past The Strand’s colonial architecture. Visit Bandel’s historic basilica and church, then explore Serampore’s grand Rajbari, 19th-century college, and the restored Denmark Tavern. It's an immersive way to go beyond the guidebooks and gain insights into Nawabi heritage and European colonial legacy.

See the must-see sites of Kolkata without worrying about haggling with taxi drivers or riding the crowded public transport. This private tour via an air conditioned vehicle is just for you and your party, so you can pick and choose which sites are most interesting to you, such as temples, markets, colonial-era mansions, viewpoints over the Hooghly River, and more, all with an English-speaking guide.

A thoughtfully curated and professionally guided tour designed to uncover the rich cultural, historical, and architectural heritage of Kolkata. The tour features visits to major landmarks along with significant religious and cultural sites, offering deep insight into the city’s layered past and vibrant present. In addition, guests enjoy distinctive, off-the-beaten-path experiences—such as sipping coffee at the iconic Indian Coffee House and indulging in Kolkata’s famous rosogolla and mishti doi at a legendary sweet shop. All experiences are led by government-licensed professional guides. Tours can be operated on any day of the week and are fully customizable to suit individual interests and preferences.

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.

A hassle-free day trip for travelers to Kolkata who want to see India’s greatest monument to love, the Taj Mahal, which is on the other side of the country. Relax on this full day trip as flights, road transfers, and a sightseeing itinerary are arranged for you. In Agra, enjoy the iconic Taj as well as the UNESCO-listed Agra Fort, and maybe some shopping, before returning to Kolkata.