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Home/Destinations/Dhaka/Dhaka river
River · Dhaka itinerary

Dhaka River: The Best Itinerary

Dhaka’s river is its lifeblood. Here is how to experience it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Buriganga
  2. 2Sadarghat
  3. 3Rickshaw
  4. 4Old city

The river

A Buriganga cruise.

The rickshaws

A ride through the streets.

The old city

The riverside lanes.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Dhaka — prices per person.

Old Dhaka City Tour
Dhaka
Old Dhaka City Tour
4.9(90)·8 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
Private Dhaka City Tour: Old & New Dhaka Highlights with Lunch
Dhaka
Private Dhaka City Tour: Old & New Dhaka Highlights with Lunch
5.0(18)·8 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Full Day Dhaka City private tour All included
Dhaka
Full Day Dhaka City private tour All included
4.9(14)·8 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Authentic Old Dhaka Tour: Shipyard Visit & Local Life Experience
Dhaka
Authentic Old Dhaka Tour: Shipyard Visit & Local Life Experience
5.0(17)·6–8 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Dhaka City Tour Like Locals
Dhaka
Dhaka City Tour Like Locals
5.0(16)·8h 30min
from$60/ person
via Viator
Discover Dhaka City Like a Local
Dhaka
Discover Dhaka City Like a Local
5.0(15)·8 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Half day Tour Dhaka with Pick up and Drop off Included
Dhaka
Half day Tour Dhaka with Pick up and Drop off Included
5.0(13)·4 hours
from$44/ person
via Viator
Authentic Dhaka City Tour
Dhaka
Authentic Dhaka City Tour
5.0(10)·8–10 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator

Dhaka river — FAQ

What river runs through Dhaka?
The Buriganga, the city’s historic lifeline.
Is Dhaka the rickshaw capital?
Yes — it has hundreds of thousands of rickshaws.
What is Sadarghat?
Dhaka’s bustling main river port.

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