3-hour Kolkata Heritage Walking tour with a local guide
ID: GYG498564-880361
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Kolkata is a one-of-a-kind city that embodies cultures along with the past. Something that no tourist wants to miss out on. Get on an intriguing tour that explores the historical marvels from the colonial era.
Spend an amazing time exploring the city of Joy, Kolkata with an exemplary guide. Cover popular tourist attractions on foot on this tour. Starting with the 18th-century Writer's Building at BBD Bagh. The building was constructed during British rule for trading & tax operations. Today it serves as a secretariat facility for the state government.
Next up you'll stop by the Mausoleum of Job Charnock in the St. John's compound. Catch sight of this Moroccan-style mausoleum named after Job Charnock, an English administrator who is also regarded as the founder of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta). You'll next visit St. John's Church which is one of the first public buildings constructed by the East India Company.
Thereafter, the guide will escort you to the Governor's House, a marvelous building built for the Marquess of Wellesley back in the day. At last, you'll witness the spirit of the Victoria Memorial, a white marble splendor dedicated to the former queen at the heart of Kolkata.
Highlights
- Explore Kolkata city on foot with an expert guide
- Learn about the colonial & present-day Kolkata
- See the Writer's Building from up close
- Stop by the Mausoleum of Job Charnock & St. John's Church
- Visit the centuries-old Governor's House
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
