Embark on a journey to capture the essence of Kolkata as you explore on foot some of the most iconic and prominent landmarks of the city’s Colonial heritage. Choose from flexible options of a private tour or a shared tour to meet other travelers with optional hotel pickup and drop-off. The tour's first stop is the Writer's building, built in 1777. Once used for the lower bureaucracy of the East India Company, today this stunning Greco-Roman masterpiece is the seat of the West Bengal state government. Next, walk to the Mausoleum of Job Charnock, who in 1690 bought the villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur, and Kalikata and over time transformed the region into the capital of East India Company. At the site, learn about how in recent times, a High Court ruling has discredited him as the founder of the city. Continue to St John’s Church, a majestic stone building from 1787, which became the principal cathedral of the region in 1815. Marvel at a painting of the Last Supper on its walls. Follow your guide to the Governor’s House, built for the Marquess of Wellesley who came to Kolkata as the Governor General of East India Company in 1798. Admire its Neoclassical style with distinct Baroque overtones as you learn about how the Crown gained rule over India during the Colonial era. Finally, visit the legendary Victoria Memorial, an architectural gem built from marble. Here you can really experience the essence of the Victorian era, set in the middle of the hustle and bustle of modern Kolkata.

Kolkata is famous for it's food culture. this the city known as foodies paradise . take up the walking tour to enjoy the gastronomy trail for the city of Joy which offers you the right mix of Traditional Bengalis to Mughlai to the chinese to Marwari flavor. This city as welcomed everyone and always adopted all the possible food culture. In this tour you will be visiting almost food stops along with some local transport Kathi Roll. Starting our culinary adventure with the iconic Kathi Rolls, Kolkata's signature street food. ... Puchka (Golgappa) ... Jhalmuri. ... Bengali Paan (Beetle leaf) Fritters... Jhal Muri ... Mughlai Paratha. ... Kolkata Tea Mishti Doi. Led by friendly, local food lovers, we’ll show you our favorite's places to eat and share with you our stories of living in one of the world’s great cities.

Start your tour from the headquarter of the British Empire The Writer's Building. Get the starting stories with a sip of hot bubble tea served in Calcutta's famous clay cup.. Then we’ll show you in the course of our walk through the ‘British’ areas of what was once the capital of the British Empire in India. There are major plans to beautify and restore this heritage site with its rich and varied architectural styles. This walk will be taking you to the 19th century with all the beautiful stories & the architecture creates goosebumps. Enjoy the beautiful tank square One of our most popular walks this serves as the perfect introduction to British Calcutta and gives you a sneak peek into what went into the making of the Colonial Capital of India. So prepare to whet your appetite for all things Raj.

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.

This tour portrays the historical cultural diversity within Kolkata. You'll walk the streets of Bowbazar, a neighborhood older than the city itself. It's a truly unique part where tropical colonial architecture is still intact. Our representative will take your group to Bow Barracks, a former garrison's mess from World War I time, now apartment-style homes for Anglo Indians. Next up, you'll see the sacred fire temple of Zoroastrians living in the neighborhood. Then there's Jain Temple, Portuguese Church, & Armenian Church where slight communities still worship. See exquisite Old Chinatown along with Old Jewish neighborhoods as you go around. Step on some of the oldest roads in the city in the Chitpur area. Capture every moment as you go. Enjoy your time in the city's very spirit. Relish tasty street snacks & beverages before the tour ends at Brabourne Rd, Barabazar Market. You can head back to your lodging yourself or book our drop-off service.

Explore the confluence of different faiths from around the world in Kolkata, the City of Joy. Take a guided 3-hour walking tour in a group of no more than 12 people, and find out about centuries of the city's rich history, culture, and architecture as you visit various places of worship. Begin your tour at St. John's Church at 8 AM and then walk to the breathtakingly beautiful Magen David and Neveh Shalome Synagogues, the biggest and first synagogues in Kolkata respectively. Trace the history of Baghdadi Jews in India at Neveh Shalome, swoon at the buildings' interiors, and interact with the local informative keepers, who all happen to be of the Islamic faith. Once you're done, follow your guide to the Armenian Church of Holy Nazareth, the center of the Armenian community in India. Explore the beautiful architecture of a church that is believed to be the oldest in India, find out more about the Armenian community, and discover the oldest known grave in the graveyard. Next up is the Holy Rosary Cathedral, also known as the Portuguese Church. Founded in 1690 with the influx of the Portuguese community in the city, this church bears testament to the Portuguese and their history in Kolkata. Listen to your guide's informative commentary, full of interesting facts and details about the church. After the Portuguese Church, pay a visit to the Beth El Synagogue, the third Jewish synagogue in the city. Although this synagogue no longer runs services, you'll be mesmerized by the exceptionally well-maintained interiors of this place. Get lost in the surroundings with your guide as you learn further about the architecture and history of the synagogue. Finally, head toward your last stop, St. Andrews Church. Explore the only Scottish church in Kolkata, one of the heritage sites of the city, before bidding goodbye to your guide. The tour concludes here at St. Andrews Church.