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Kolkata City Sightseeing Tour

4.3 / 5(86 Reviews)

Kolkata

Transport Included

Hotel pickup

Sightseeing

Kolkata City Tour Highlights

Enjoy a flexible 8-hour private tour of Kolkata in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, exploring the city's key landmarks at your own pace with an expert driver.
Choose between a sedan for up to 4 people or an SUV for up to 6 people, both offering a comfortable ride with an expert driver who ensures seamless travel to Kolkata’s top destinations.
Benefit from pick-up and drop-off services directly at your hotel, making your sightseeing tour of Kolkata completely stress-free and easy to manage.
Experience the freedom and flexibility to tailor your itinerary, visiting any sites of your choice within the city, ensuring a personalized and relaxed tour.
Drive past iconic landmarks like Howrah Bridge, Eden Gardens, Shaheed Minar, and Writers’ Building, while soaking in scenic views along the Vidyasagar Bridge riverfront.

Kolkata City Tour Overview

Explore Kolkata’s rich history, culture, and architecture on an 8-hour city tour. Travel in comfort with a private air-conditioned SUV or sedan, accompanied by an experienced driver-guide who provides local insights and ensures a hassle-free journey. Enjoy the flexibility to visit attractions of your choice, including iconic landmarks like St. John's Church, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, and Academy of Fine Arts. These are suggested stops, but you have the freedom to customize your itinerary. With convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off, experience Kolkata at your own pace.

Activity Duration: Nearly 8 hours

Activity Timings: Between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pick-up & Drop-off Point: Your hotel in Kolkata (5 km within a city radius)

Places Covered:

St. John's Church:

St. John's Church, established in 1787, is one of Kolkata's oldest churches and a significant heritage site. Built in a neoclassical architectural style, the church features tall columns and houses historical artifacts, including a painting of 'The Last Supper' by John Zoffany.

Timing: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM,

Dakshineswar Kali Temple:

Dedicated to Goddess Kali, the Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a revered spiritual destination founded by Rani Rashmoni in 1855. The temple is an architectural marvel built in the traditional 'Nava-Ratna' style, featuring nine spires and standing over 100 feet tall. The temple complex includes 12 smaller temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Timing: 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

Victoria Memorial:

The Victoria Memorial, inaugurated in 1921, is a magnificent white marble structure built in memory of Queen Victoria. Designed by Sir William Emerson, the monument showcases Indo-Saracenic revivalist architecture and houses a museum with 25 galleries, including the Royal Gallery, the National Leaders Gallery, and the Calcutta Gallery.

Timing: Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Indian Museum:

Established in 1814, the Indian Museum in Kolkata is the oldest and largest multipurpose museum in India. It houses an extensive collection of artifacts, including ancient sculptures, coins, fossils, and paintings, spanning various fields such as archaeology, geology, and art.

Timing: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and remains closed on Mondays

Academy of Fine Arts:

Founded in 1933, the Academy of Fine Arts is one of the oldest art societies in India. It hosts a vast collection of paintings, textiles, and sculptures, including works by prominent artists like Rabindranath Tagore and Jamini Roy.

Timing: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Entry is free for visitors.

Marble Palace:

Built in 1835 by Raja Rajendra Mullick, the Marble Palace is a stunning mansion renowned for its neoclassical architecture and exquisite marble floors. The palace houses a private collection of artworks, including paintings by European and Indian artists, as well as sculptures and antique furniture.

Timing:10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on all days except Mondays and Thursdays.

Inclusions

Driver
A professional driver during the duration of the tour
Transfers
Transfer in a private Swift, Etios, or similar with hotel pick up & drop off (within 5 km of the city centre radius)
Activities
Kolkata sightseeing tour

Inclusions

Driver
A professional driver during the duration of the tour
Transfers
Transfers in a private Innova, Ertiga or similar with hotel pick and drop off (within 5 km of the city centre radius)
Activities
Kolkata sightseeing tour

More Details about Kolkata City Tour

Know Before You Go for Kolkata City Tour

The activity duration is nearly 8 hours.
Pick-up and drop-off are available from hotels within a 5 km radius of the city center.
Please note that the tentative timings for the activity are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The tour prices may change in case of a hike in petrol prices.
Fuel charges are included in the package.
Entry tickets and meals are not included in the package.
Tolls and parking fees are not included in the package and must be paid separately when necessary.
In case of any delays or additional time spent at a particular place, the driver or car rental company will not be responsible to cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary.
Guidelines issued by the State-Government are to be followed.
For an SUV, you'll be charged INR 200 per hour after 8 hours, INR 20 per km after 80 kilometers, and INR 300 per km after 10:00 PM.
For a sedan, you'll be charged INR 150 per hour after 8 hours, INR 13 per km after 80 kms, and INR 300 per km after 10:00 PM.
Please note that 1 child below 12 years of age can be accommodated in the vehicle. The child will have to sit on the lap of the accompanying adult.
Please also note that if a particular sightseeing place is closed on the scheduled day of the tour, it will not be covered in the list of sightseeing places.
The tour price may change during the peak season; mainly during summer vacations, Diwali, Christmas & New Year.
Please take care of your belongings.
This tour is suitable for all ages.
Participants are not allowed to carry any sharp object, lighter, luggage bag, alcohol, knife, etc.
Apply sunscreen and wear a hat for protection from the sun, particularly when touring outdoor areas.
Images are for representation purpose only. The actual experience may differ.
Please note that kilometres and time will be charged from garage to garage.
The driver and vehicle details will be shared with you after the booking.
It is advised to keep small change or local currency for any entry fees, snacks, or souvenirs.
Wear comfortable shoes, as there will be some walking at various sites.
Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages during the tour.
Kindly carry a valid ID proof during the activity. PAN card will not be considered as an identity proof.

Things To Carry for Kolkata City Tour

Caps
Valid id proof
Sunglasses
Mobile power bank
Sunscreen lotion (spf 40+)

Kolkata City Tour Map

Starting Point

Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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All Reviews

06 Jun, 2020

Excellent

Vaijayanti Sethi

It was just an amazing city tour. All the important places were covered in this tour, Car provided for sightseeing was comfortable. Big thumbs for an amazing tour.

09 Feb, 2020

Good

Anjushree Namboothiri

Saw this package throught Thrillpphilia I was so excited as the package was affordable that included with transport, a guide with on-time pickup, and dropped off... The vehicle was chill, comfortable with a very professional driver... All attraction was outstanding but our highlights were the Victoria Memorial, St. John church, Marbel Palace & Birla Planetarium... A very impressive City Tour...

07 Feb, 2020

Good

Bhanumati Bhattathiri

Kolkata City Tour was pretty great, the place has many famous attractions all were so well-maintained, The local people were interacting and helpful... Lots of street-foods... Our guide was informative & accommodating shared interesting facts about each attraction we visited...Thanks

Kolkata City Tour Policies

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking
In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

Thrillcash+ : All the refund in Thrillophilia wallet will be transferred in 30 Min.

Cash Refunds: Once initiated, usually take around 3-5 business days to get transferred to the same account through which the payment is made.

In case of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions, certain trips or activities may get canceled. In such cases, the operator will try their best to provide an alternate feasible. However, a cash refund will not be applicable for the same. Thrillcash+ will be allocated in your Thrillophilia wallet which can be used anytime in the future.

If rescheduling requests are made 72 hours before the date of travel, no amount will be charged as rescheduling fees.

If rescheduling requests are made between 0 to 72 hours before the date of travel, 30% of the total tour cost will be charged as rescheduling fees.

All rescheduling requests are subject to availability.

If cancellation is made 15 days or more before the date of travel, no cancellation fees will be charged.
If cancellation is made between 7 days to 15 days before the date of travel, 50.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellation is made within 7 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.

100.0% of total tour cost will have to be paid 0 days before the date of booking

Kolkata Top Attractions

Victoria Memorial

It is a beautiful White Marble structure which began making in 1906 and was completed by 1921. While it originally got built with the idea of dedicating a memorial to Queen Victoria of Britain, it has now turned into a museum that attracts numerous people due to its stunning architecture and display.

Howrah Bridge

This one tops the list of places to see in Kolkata, probably because it gets so often portrayed in movies. It was constructed in 1943 replacing the Pontoon Bridge and is made of steel. Due to the immense popularity that the bridge has, tourists from far and wide travel to Kolkata just to visit the amazing bridge.

Botanical Garden

Previously known as the Calcutta Botanical Garden, the garden was established in 1786. It is spread over 270 acres of land. The present name of the garden is Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanical Garden.

New Town Eco Park

When you’re looking for your leisure day out; the New Town Eco Park spread over 480 acres is one of the best places to visit in Kolkata. It is a recreational area with ample outdoor activities to enjoy with the family. Some such activities include: Ice Skating- enjoy skating on a layer of ice, in a city that never receives snow.

Mother Teressa House

The place was the home of India’s most iconic person, Mother Teresa. Because of the great figurine she was, her home now has inevitably become one of the most sought for places to visit in Kolkata.

Fort William

Fort William is named after King Williams and is one of the most popular places to visit in Kolkata. The site was built in 1696, where the builders used bricks and mortar to make this famous fort. Interestingly, the port has a total of 6 gates, namely; WaterGate, Saint Georges, Treasury Gate, Plassey, and Chowringhee.

Tagore’s House (Joransanko Thakur Bari)

As the name suggests the Tagore’s house is located in Jorasanko in North Kolkata. History has it that the house was where the famous non-European poet, Rabindranath Tagore, was born. Additionally, the place was the shelter for Mr. Tagore until his unfortunate demise in 1941. There’s no better museum to learn the long history of the Tagore family than the house they lived in.

Marble Palace

Marble Palace is an incredibly magnificent maisonette located in Kolkata, along the Babu street, India. As one can rightly guess, the palace is among the few remaining buildings of the nineteenth century. Built in neoclassical style, the mansion continues to be the residence of the heirs of the King.