The Second City of Empire: A Kolkata Heritage Walking Tour with Private Transfer

4.0

based on 1 reviews

| Alipore, India

Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

3 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Private tour

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Bottled water
Transport by air-conditioned Vehicle
Round-trip private transfer

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Once the proud capital of the British Raj (rule), Kolkata today is a unique blend of ancient and new. The city is rich in cultural, literary and religious flavors. Your walking tour concentrates on what was White Town in Old Kolkata. White Town was centered on Lal Dighi, a water...

Duration 3 Hours
Group Tour
Max 8 people in the group

1
BBD Bagh
You will be transferred to the Lalit Great Eastern Hotel, where your guided walk commences. Lal Dighi, the small rectangular water tank is at the heart of Colonial Kolkata. Its British name became Dalhousie Square after Lord Dalhousie who ruled India from 1848 to 1856. Today it is named BBD...
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Guided Experience
2
St Andrews Church
St. Andrew’s church is a simple looking white church with a tall spire, Kolkata’s first and only Scottish church. It was built in 1818, when the Scottish exercised considerable influence.
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

General Post Office

Next is the Kolkata Collectorate Building which was built in 1890. Today it is the office of the Commissioner of the Presidency Division of Kolkata. Further down, the General Post Office stands out with its sparkling white color and its big dome, impossible to miss.

Then you will see the...

Duration 1 Hour•
No Admission Ticket Required

Town Hall

Next to it is the Royal Insurance Building dating back to 1905. The size and facade of the building indicate the wealth of insurance companies before Independence. During colonial times Indians were not allowed to purchase insurance. Next on our walk is Metcalfe Hall. This building draws its inspiration from...