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Calcutta Contrast Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Kolkata, India
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

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.
  • Explore the Bengali and non-Bengali cultures of Kolkata on a walking tour
  • Get under the skin of the city and its cultures in a way most tourists miss
  • See College Street’s bookshops, visit a coffee house, and explore bazaars
  • Soak in secret views of the city over rooftop drinks at sundown

What's Included

  • All activities
  • Driver/guide
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Internet handling Charges

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • College Street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

End point

  • Burrabazar Police Station
    Road, No. 8, Mallick St, Kesoram Katra, Bortola, Barabazar Market, Kolkata, West Bengal 700007, India

Operating hours
.1:00 pm

Itinerary

1

College Street (Boi Para)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

2

Indian Coffee House

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

3

Bara Bazar

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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