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India's classics.
The 15 best kolkata tours in India, gathered in one place. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
A 3-hour Kolkata walking tour with guide Manjit through Bowbazar, Old Chinatown, Bow Barracks, and multiple faith sites. Great for photos.
“We loved getting to know the more intimate parts of Calcutta that we probably wouldn’t have visited by ourselves. The focus on the different communities and religions was definitely something we appreciated.”
Ride Kolkata’s heritage tram on a 2–3 hour circuit with snacks, landmark stops, and plenty of faith-and-history street-level detail.
“Wonderful way to experience the unknown and “raw” Kolkata. Very good guide with broad knowledge. Pity that the guide was not always audible due to high noise levels. Headsets?”
Kolkata Bengali Nights mixes metro rides and 13+ Bengali tastings, from spicy chai to banana-leaf fish mousse and prawns, guided in a small group.
“What an extraordinary evening! This tour was a perfect blend of intellectual conversation and mouth-watering, iconic dishes of Kolkata—a night that I will cherish for a long time. The journey began with a ride on the bustling local metro, imRead more”
A private full-day Kolkata tour with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned car, and a guide-driven route to flowers, bridges, temples, and colonial landmarks.
“Our tour of Kolkata was spectacular. Our guide was amazing - one of the best I’ve ever had. He was kind, accommodating and knowledgeable. I wish he could guide every tour I take”
A private half-day introduction to Kolkata with a top guide, tight pacing, and major sights plus tea, snacks, and great local stops.
“Brilliant tour - informative with loads of background on the sites. Great experience and my daughter and I loved it!”
Small-group Kolkata story tour from Esplanade: bus, ferry with Howrah Bridge views, Kumortuli potters, College Street, Indian Coffee House.
“Exceptional, thoughtful, thorough and authentic. This tour provided for a full cultural experience. I absolutely recommend it. Exceptional value for money. Thank you Polo. It is so obvious you love showing people around and caring for Kolkata so much to share with us this very special city. You demonstrate that Kolkata is truly a city…”
A private full-day Kolkata tour mixing flower markets, tram rides, colonial landmarks, sweets, and Mother Teresa’s Mother House.
“Saw lots of Kolcatta which was just what I wanted. Only took about 6 hours with no visit to the sweet shop mentioned in the description or trip on a tram. Quite expensive for a single traveller however I’d never have covered all of this by myself… transport would have been too challenging!”
Private full-day Kolkata tour with hotel pickup, major sights, Bengali lunch, and an optional Hooghly boat ride for $99.
“The tour was very informative. Muzafaar is very knowledgeable and friendly. His driver did a great job getting us around the city on a day that a major rally brought huge crowds into the city. While they has to change their usual order they made sure I saw all of the sites that were open…”
Private full-day Kolkata tour with pickup, a/c car, and a guide option. See St. Paul’s, Mother Teresa’s house, museums, and Howrah Bridge.
“Amazing, excellent. The best tour we have had in india, the guide was so good and informative, friendly and assisted us throughout our tour. Highly recommended to all.”
Kolkata’s Bengali Nights food tour maps old Calcutta by metro, tram, and rickshaw with 13+ tastings plus Avik’s stories.
“This is a highly recommended tour. Our guide was a very nice and pleasing personality with real passion for Kolkata culture and food. He was very well versed with city history and navigated the tour beautifully. He was very patient and considerate with us and took care of every small details. Overall we would highly…”
British Raj heritage walk in Kolkata: small-group 3-hour route from Writers’ Building to Victoria Memorial, with guide, entry fees, snacks.
“The walking tour with Mr. Anirban, our guide was truly a great experience. His passion to share knowledge and historical facts in the development of Kolkata till 1911 under the British Raj is worth listening. Each iconic building of Kolkata made during that time has fascinating history behind it.”
Small-group Kolkata tour with hotel pickup, markets, tuk-tuk and ferry rides, and an old tram line finish.
“A super unique tour involving cinematic storytelling! I’ve never been on a tour that involved seeing so many different parts of a city. There were taxis, buses, and ferries, it felt very encompassing! Paulami is a fantastic guide, she brings so Read more”
A 4-hour Kolkata night of metro rides, Portuguese-built Kali Temple stops, and 8+ street-food bites ending at a draft-beer pub.
“Param was great and showed me everything I wanted to see in the city. He did a great job explaining each location as well as the history of Kolkata. We ended the tour at an amazing tea house in the heart of the city. I highly recommend this tour.”
Morning photo walk through Malik Ghat Flower Market and the Hooghly River, with tea, snacks, and a small-group guide.
“I had an unforgettable morning exploring Kolkata’s vibrant flower market and walking across the iconic Howrah Bridge. The sea of marigolds, roses, and lotus blossoms created an explosion of color and fragrance, while our knowledgeable gRead more”
Private Kolkata custom tour with pickup: Malik Ghat flower market, Mother House, Kumartuli idols, and Hooghly temples.
“My friend from Israel had a wonderful Kolkata trip, thanks to Tirthankar Banerjee and his team. They were extremely friendly and made every effort to accommodate all our wishes throughout the visit. Their warm behavior and helpful attitude made the experience truly enjoyable. Highly recommended!”
