Top Kolkata Half-day Tours

First-time visitors to Kolkata who want a fun overview of the city will enjoy this half-day guided tour. You'll visit must-see highlights including Mother Theresa's House, Howrah Bridge, the colorful flower market, and more. Travel in comfort between places in an air-conditioned vehicle, and save yourself time and effort by touring with an English-speaking guide.

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.

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.

Calcutta Contrast Tour Based on Satyajit Ray's Masterpiece "The Middleman", the Calcutta Contrast tour tries to bring forth the contrast in the life of local city dwellers.Come feel and experience the Difference between Finance and Romance. We start off by visiting a native Bengali Area at college street ,browsing through alleys of books and old book stalls, A coffee break at the famous coffee house, initiation to becoming a Bengali and finding peace amidst the chaos at a hidden space.The whole sale markets are a place where a non Bengali culture has been in place for decades,a city within the heart of the city which is not native. A walk through India's largest wholesale bazaars and diving deep into the maze of wholesale markets that constitute the heart of Calcutta is experienced through local food and people.To finish off the tour we end up on a secret roof top with a panoramic view of old Calcutta sipping on beer/tea/lassi and basking in the Sunset.

Kolkata - the Cultural Capital of India is a heaven for foodies and especially for people with a sweet tooth. Bengali sweets are famous and certainly needs no introduction, however; the spicy, tangy and absolutely mouth-watering dishes that Kolkata has to offer will leave you undecided on whether you like the spicy Bengali cuisine more or the melting flavors of the sweetmeats. Experiencing the local cuisine is one of the best ways to explore Kolkata. You will be introduced to the best part of Kolkata's culture with Taste of Kolkata - Kolkata’s Culture & Food Walk Tour. Let's Walk, Eat & Explore the "City of joy". Experience Kolkata like a local. Enjoy a tram ride during the tour. Enjoy the best local hygienic food. Suitable for non-Indian stomach. Explore Local Market by night.

Calcutta is truly a melting pot of cultures and communities… truly a kaleidoscope of various shades, flavors and sights that make Calcutta what it is today! This tour will help you understand a little bit of India and how so many religions and faith form the very fabric which is India. Find out amongst others about the Chinese who made Calcutta their home and gave Calcutta its amazing Chinese food. Find out the oldest surviving Christian tomb in the city, walk into synagogues which have stood for centuries within whose walls time still stands still. Taste local food and witness life as it unfolds right in front of you. Discover amazing facts about the Parsis and find hidden gems in the middle of nowhere. So many cultures and so many communities co-existing side by side, reminds one of the famous 1982 number one by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder – Ebony and Ivory. Minimum 2 pax required if there are no scheduled tour for the day you are looking to book the tour on. Please message.

An early morning adventure tour to watch the city wake up. We start @ 5 am catching the first tram of the day, tasting chai from clay cups ,visiting un-touristy spots just like a local and try to find the origin of God at Kumartuli, all before the city gets busy.

Experience the pulse of Kolkata through your taste buds with this culinary street food tour. Your guide will take you back through a maze of alleyways, where you'll discover some of the city's most delicious spots to eat. You'll learn about local food and get the chance to try plenty of popular items yourself while you discover this off-the-beaten-path side of the Bengali city.

Relive British legacy- Trace back our steps to the colonial era and visit some prominent landmarks that defined Kolkata’s history. Learn about Job Charnock the founder of British Kolkata who bought the villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata from Bengal subedar Azim Usman in 1690 and over time Kokata became the capital of East India Company. A cultural evangelist will take you back a few centuries to narrate the tale of Kolkata under the East India Company & the British Empire.

The cities stunning architecture speaks of its rich social, political and cultural history. Thus making it a haven for history enthusiasts. Come and celebrate with us the history and heritage of the ‘city of palaces and joy’, as we take you for a journey down a memory lane to rediscover the true spirit of our city! We would visit some of the mansions in the Pathuriaghata and Jorashanko area and tell you the history of the families.

Walking is the best way to feel the texture of a city. Our tour expert will hop you through the 'White town'- colonial city that was developed by the East India Company. Explore the small streets and bylanes, while admiring the oldest High Court in India the 'Calcutta High Court'.

Forget the Taj Mahal and pink Jaipur, welcome to the chaos of Kolkata! "Hello Kolkata" introduces you to local lives, culture and heritage of Kolkata (Calcutta) "the city of joy). During the 4 hours of Cultural Walk tour, you will walk past the colonial buildings made during the British reign, visit the iconic Howrah Bridge, and take a ferry ride in Ganges and much more... Walk with us to visit the oldest market, was established for British residents in Kolkata. Experience the early morning chaos of locals Market. Explore Vegetable, Fruits & Spice Market. Visit India’s Largest Flower Market and walk on the world’s busiest iconic bridge “Howrah Bridge”. Explore Kumartuli (potter’s town/colony), interact with local artiste and see them handcrafting clay idols. Enjoy your Breakfast at a local restaurant. Friendlier than India’s other metropolises, this is a city you ‘feel’ more than simply visit. Let's Walk, Explore & Experience Kolkata like a local folk.

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.

Visit some of Kolkata’s most beloved landmarks on a 6-hour, small-group tour with a local guide that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and dinner. Take in colonial-era sights like the Victoria Memorial and St. Paul’s Cathedral, then see a historic temple to Kali, hop a ferry to Belur Math, and explore Prinsep Ghat before finishing the day with a Kolkata Lunch.

Take a chilled-out evening cruise along the Hooghly River at sunset and enjoy seeing the city of Kolkata from a different angle. This ticket saves you the time and hassle of lining up to buy a ferry ticket. Kolkata is a big, busy city; leave all that behind as you cruise down the river, spotting the silhouettes of temples and grand colonial-era buildings along its banks. Receive a welcome drink and evening snacks, too.

Its a Half Day City tour of Kolkata with flexible pickup location with in city center kolkata. It will be a guided city tour covering most of the major attractions of Kolkata. visit Mother Teresa house and Victoria memorial makes it so special. there will be comfortable AC throughout the tour.

Kolkata is filled with buildings that reflect its time as the British Raj’s capital during the 18th and 19th centuries. On this walking tour, view the sights as you retrace the history of the British in the city. See the Governor’s House, Victoria Memorial, and more; and hear stories about the Raj and India’s independence struggle you might miss otherwise. If you wish, upgrade to include hotel pickup and drop-off.

Kolkata has many charming cafes, bars which are serving local beverages and food from decades, which are not known to many travelers. We are organizing Pub Crawl for travelers from past four years in India & curated this unique experiences of our city for travelers to give exclusive glimpse of Kolkata, its nightlife & local trivia. We run our Pub Crawl on philosophy: Drink triple. See double. Act single ;). Unwind your evening with an exciting pub crawl in the heart of Kolkata. We will hop from one pub to another, experiencing the nightlife of the city and taste local beverages and food with lots of stories associated with them. Come and join us for this awesome pub crawl to explore the best local pubs in the town Three Pubs!! Three Free Drinks!! Three Hours of Unlimited Fun!! With the cheeky hosts on this night out in Kolkata promises you a rollicking good time, meet new people in energetic, fun, friendly and most certainly wild atmosphere, have fun and make memories.

This experience is designed for exploring the 18th & 19th Century’s India when it was under East India Company - a conglomerate backed by the British Empire. Back then Calcutta was a capital city from where the East India Company controlled most parts of the world This tour gives an insight into important buildings and history of yesteryears. The tour starts with the pick from centrally located hotels and dropping at the Malik Flower market from where the guests will take the further tour walking. Walkthrough the memory lane with our guide who will share numerous legends & significance of each building. The major places covered in this 2 hours of walk will be the 'Black Hole', famous Writer's Building, the former HQ of the infamous East India Company, around the square too, among others, the magnificent Governor's House, Calcutta High Court, Town Hall, General Post Office and the almost forgotten Charnock Mausoleum. The tour ends by dropping the guests at their respective hotels.

On this half-day heritage tour, you’ll get an in-depth introduction to Kolkata’s rich colonial history. Learn how the one-time British outpost became the capital of a diverse, sprawling empire as you explore the city by foot and air-conditioned minivan. See top architectural landmarks, from Kolkata’s only Scottish church to the former headquarters of the British East India Company.

Indian Museum Tour is always source of joy and education. A visit to this historical place is very interesting and informative. Kolkata is a land of monuments and memorials of Colonial Era. The Indian Museum is an iconic institution. Included in this tour is the tour of the landmark 'New Market' and Government College of Art & Craft.

The tour tries to bring forth the contrast in the life of local city dwellers. The choice of being part of the uncomplicated business community or artsy intellectual native folk. Come feel and experience the difference between finance and romance. Visit a native Bengali area at College street, browsing through alleys of books and old book stalls, a coffee break at the famous coffee house, initiation to becoming a Bengali and finding peace amidst the chaos at a hidden monastery. The whole sale markets (Burrabazar) are a place where non-Bengali culture has been in place for decades. A walk through India's largest and oldest wholesale fruit market and dive deep into the maze of wholesale markets that constitute the heart of Calcutta. Finally, head up to a secret roof top with a beautiful panoramic view of old Calcutta sipping on beer, tea or lassi and basking in the sunset.

India has millions of Hindu deities and as a way for Indians to worship their gods and goddesses, they offer food and many flowers. Flowers are an intrinsic part of hindu worship and rituals; the sweet and pleasant smell of fragrance from these flowers pleases the deities, therefore, the worshiper will be showered with blessings. Visit one of Asia's largest flower market in Mallick Ghat in a 3-4 hour morning walk tour. Mornings are the best time to see the true colors of a city, and the best time to experience the authentic day-to-day lives of the locals. Be in awe as you walk through millions of cut flowers of vibrant colors and vendors in their loud and boisterous voices and frenzy energies. Maybe even buy a few for your own. After all the craziness from the market, you'll head to a more relaxing site to the Howrah bridge for some Masala Chai Tea by the riverside. This tour will also take you to see some of the attractions in the town such as the Victoria Palace and the St. Cathedral

This experience is designed for exploring the 18th & 19th Century’s India when it was under East India Company a conglomerate backed by the British Empire. Back then Calcutta was a capital city and East India Company controlled most parts of the world through here. This tour gives an insight into important buildings and history of yesteryears. The walk then starts at the site of the terrible 'Black Hole'. takes you past the famous Writer's Building, the former HQ of the infamous East India Company, around the square too, among others, the magnificent Governor's House, Calcutta High Court, Town Hall, General Post Office and the almost forgotten Charnock Mausoleum. It is also a chance to experience a special side of the city as it is waking up in the morning with many interesting city characters to interact with along the way.