Kolkata tour in private car with guide & lunch for immersive cultural experience

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The City of Joy Experience is a day tour where guests will discover why Kolkata is indeed the City of Joy. The experience commences at the Mausoleum of Job Charnock, the founder of British Kolkata and covers St Johns Church, the iconic Writers Building, the magnificent Governor’s house, Shahid Minar, India’s oldest museum and the legendary Victoria Memorial. The experience ends after a scenic 30 minute boat ride over the River Ganges. This tour is organized by Five Senses Tours, a private limited company recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and a member of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). The tour has been designed to support local livelihoods by way of employment of local guides, and supporting local businesses in line with the mission of the company to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.

7 hours

Private Tour

Pickup offered

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

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Adult : 1

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Hotel pickup and drop-off

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch

Private car

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8AM- Hotel Pick up We will start at the Mausoleum of Job Charnock the founder of modern Kolkata. In 1690 Charnock bought the villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata from Bengal Subedar Azim Usman and over time Kokata became the capital of East India Company. A recent High Court ruling has discredited him as the founder of Kolkata after looking at evidence of the existence of the city in earlier times! 45 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

St. John's Church

2/2 Council House Street, Opp Dewars Garage, Kolkata (Calcutta), India, 700001We will visit St John’s Church which was built in 1787 by architect James Agg. This majestic stone and brick structure became the principal Cathedral of Calcutta in 1815. A highlight of his Church is the “Last Supper” painting on its walls.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Writers' Building

BBD Bagh N, Dalhousie Square, Kolkata (Calcutta), India, 700001Our next destination is the iconic Writers Building which had a very humble beginning. Built in 1777, it was meant for the lower bureaucracy of East India Company. Today this Greco-Roman masterpiece is the seat of the West Bengal state government. Our guide will narrate to you all the landmark events which took place in India’s freedom struggle with the Writers Building as the backdrop. We will see this building from outside.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Raj Bhavan

Near Sahid Minar, Kolkata (Calcutta), IndiaThe Governor’s House is a remarkable building which was built for Marquess of Wellesley who came to Kolkata as the Governor General of East India Company in 1798 and found his rented accommodation unsuitable! Built in 1803 by the famous English architect Charles Wyatt, the Governor’s House follows a Neoclassical style with distinct Baroque overtones. The building became the residence of the Viceroy of India after the Crown took over the reins of India from East India Company. Today it serves as the office and residence of the Governor of the state of West Bengal and hence we will see it from outside.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

The Shaheed Minar was built in 1848 with a blend of Egyptian, Syrian and Turkish design styles. Originally it was called the Ochterlony Monument and was built to honour Major General Sir David Ochterlony’s triumph against the Gurkhas in the Anglo-Nepalese War of 1825. Today this monument commemorates the sacrifice of Indian freedom fighters.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Indian Museum (Jadu Ghar)

27 Jawaharlal Nehru Rd, , Kolkata (Calcutta), India, 700016We visit India’s largest and oldest Museum. The Indian Museum was built by the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1814 with Nathaniel Wallich, a Danish botanist as the founder curator. It has a magnificent collection of relics, ornaments, fossils, skeletons, antiques, armors and paintings of different eras.1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Victoria Memorial Hall

1 Queen's Way, , Kolkata (Calcutta), India, 700071After lunch, we visit the legendary Victoria Memorial built by George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston and Viceroy of India. Dedicated to Queen Victoria, this architectural gem built in marble is a great place to experience the essence of Victorian-era set in the middle of the hustle and bustle of modern Kolkata.30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Howrah Bridge

New Howrah Bridge Approach Rd, Kolkata (Calcutta), India, 700001We take a boat ride over the holy River Ganges and over the next 30 minutes we explore the City of Joy from its waters. We pass through the iconic Howrah Bridge before this magnificent experience of Kolkata comes to an end. 8PM- Drop back to hotel 30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

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Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations

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Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Kolkata time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by 5 Senses WalksCreated on 31 Oct 2019Created on 04 Dec 2024

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