Top Kolkata Half-day Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This tour gives you a chance to experience the lives of the people who live by the river and one of the best places to photograph the bridge. Not only does it give one wonderful photo-ops but also sets one going on the quest to know more about the lives of these people. Once one has soaked in a bit of the enigma of this life by the river one is ready to face the hustle and bustle of a very busy but vibrant wholesale and retail flower market. This market does brisk business local seasonal flowers and fancy imported ones too! Tick this one if you want to visit and photograph one of the most photogenic places of Calcutta.

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.

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.

Dalhousie Square, now known as B. B. D. Bagh was what was once the central business district. It was the nerve centre of Job Charnock’s Calcutta.Rudyard Kipling in his “A Tale of Two Cities” writes : “Thus the midday halt of Charnock -- more's the pity! Grew a City. As the fungus sprouts chaotic from its bed, So it spread -- Chance-directed, chance-erected, laid and built On the silt -- Palace, byre, hovel -- poverty and pride -- Side by side;” This tour – which serves as a wonderful introduction to the city - takes you through the hows and whys of Calcutta helping you retrace the steps that gave birth to this second city of the Empire. Liberal doses of history with lots of photographic opportunities makes this heritage site a must do if you visit Calcutta. Calcutta which was once tipped as not only the handsomest town in Asia but one of the finest in the world is an enigma waiting to be discovered. Come and see the past come alive on this tour with us.

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.

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'.

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.

Walk through the Park Street Lane and enjoy the famous rolls & momo’s of Kolkata. Later take a Yellow Ambassador taxi to Prinsep Ghat.Enjoy the famous Indian Masala Chai while you relax on the river banks. Later enjoy the famous Paav Bhaji & Paani Puri.

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.

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

Rich in architectural charm and intriguing histories, Kolkata‘s many famous temples draw in hundreds of visitors from around the country every year.

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.

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.

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 Tour of Colonial Kolkata (BBD Bagh), Victoria Memorial (museum closed on Monday and National Holidays), St. Paul’s Cathedral, Kali Temple & Mother Teresa’s House. Travel in comfort between places in an air-conditioned car, with an English-speaking guide.

Start your journey with a hotel pick-up and then visit a flower market. After the flower market visit, enjoy tea by the bank of the river at the Prinsep Ghat. Then, continue to Victoria Memorial and St. Paul Cathedral Church.

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.