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.

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.

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.

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. You will taste some of the famous food and cuisine of Kolkata. 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 & Repeat!! 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.

An early morning adventure tour to watch the city wake up. We start @ 6:15 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.

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.

Once the capital of British India, Kolkata is studded with 19th-century buildings that speak of British colonial rule. On this walking tour, cut through the commotion of the city’s streets to see and understand these remnants of empire. Admire the Writer’s Building, High Court, and more; and as you walk and talk, hear tales you might otherwise miss on how the British not only planted their flag, but also long-seated traditions that partially remain today.

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.

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.

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.

Kolkata is best explored on foot, but it’s easy for independent travelers to skate over its past and overlook nuances. On this guided tour of the “White Town”—where the British built their colonial-era institutions—a guide’s commentary and navigation means you’ll see and learn more, without the risk of becoming lost. See the Writers’ Building, and other landmarks; ride a river ferry, and discover streets and stories connected to British rule and Kolkata’s culture you might probably never know.

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. You will learn during the tour how British East India Company started a factory in 1690 and their journey from trader to ruler. You will see many heritage buildings and learn about the history of Kolkata. Take a walk in "White Town" and learn interesting facts and story. Flower market is a site for your sight, experience the chaos and crowd of India’s largest Flower market and walk on the world’s busiest iconic “Howrah Bridge”. Enjoy a Ferry ride in Ganges. Explore Kumartuli (potter’s town), interact with local artisans and see them handcrafting clay idols. Visit the oldest market in India, was established for British residents in Kolkata. Enjoy your Breakfast at a local restaurant. Friendlier than India’s other cities, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Known as the City of Joy and intellectual capital of India, Kolkata is famous for its people, culture, food, music, literature and the movies. Kolkata, earlier known as Calcutta, was established by the British in 1690 and remained there capital until 1911. Kolkata, without a doubt, marked a major turning point in the making of colonial India. The city retains some of India’s most iconic Victorian style architecture. It is the only city to have trams and is home to the country’s first underground railway. The city is associated with most of the Noble Prize winners produced by the country like Rabindranath Tagore and Mother Teresa.

A perfect tour for a first timer in Kolkata to get introduced to the charm of the 'City of Joy'. Explore the cultural, historical and architectural aspects in a well planned half day tour. Can be operated any day of the week and can be customized according to traveler's interests.

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.

A perfect tour to get introduced to the charm of the 'City of Joy'. Explore the cultural, historical and architectural aspects of Kolkata in a well planned half day tour. Can be operated any day of the week and can be customized according to traveler's interests.

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.

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.

History buffs will love the Raj Heritage Walk, a guided walk in Kolkata that focuses on the stories and buildings connected to British rule in India. As this is a private tour, you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide, and the ability to set your own pace. Learn more about the fascinating history of this vibrant city while seeing it up-close.