Kolkata: British Heritage Walking Tour

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ID: GYG797797-1274403
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Country: India

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

Discover the British influence on Kolkata's architecture and culture on a walking tour. See the Old Currency Building, the Central Telegraph Office, and more.
Take a guided walking tour of Kolkata's historic British landmarks. Learn about the city's colonial past and see the Great Eastern Hotel, the Old Currency Building, and the Writers' Building.

Meet your guide at the Dalhousie Square and start your tour with an overview of the present-day Kolkata. Learn about the city's 3 distinct parts: North, South, and Central.

Discover the British part of the city as you walk through the Central Kolkata. See the Great Eastern Hotel, one of the first big hotels in Asia. Admire the Ezra Mansion, a Jewish building, and the Central Telegraph Office, where the first telegram of India was sent out in 1850.

Continue to the Old Currency Building, which was initially called the Agra Bank. Later, it became the banker's bank or the Reserve bank. See the Stephen House, which was owned by Arathoon Stephen, a hotelier and builder.

Visit the Scottish Kirk, which has a cross that is different from the cross of Christ. Learn about the funny story of the rooster on the top of the steeple.

End your tour at the Writers' Building, which was the administrative headquarters from the British days. See the Corinthian pillars and learn about the building's importance.

Highlights

  • Discover the British influence on Kolkata's architecture and culture
  • See the Old Currency Building, the Central Telegraph Office, and more
  • Learn about the history of the city from a local guide
  • Visit the Writers' Building, the administrative headquarters of the British
  • See the Great Eastern Hotel, one of the first big hotels in Asia

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated
Consider bringing a camera for photos
Be prepared for varying weather conditions
Respect the cultural and historical significance of the sites visited
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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

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.