Heritage Walking Tour of Kolkata
Description
The best way to feel the texture of a city is to walk the streets of that place. The walk begins outside The Lalit Great Eastern Hotel, the first five-star hotel of Asia. Uncover the little-known treasures of Kolkata on a 2-3 hours insider walking tour with a local tour expert. Explore the hidden archaeological marvels of this old city. Take a sneak peek into the making of the Colonial Capital of India and walk down the history lane to explore the old charm of the Raj. As you walk, you'll learn the history of this contemporary city with its ancient roots.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All itineraries are sample itineraries. We reserve the right to change the itinerary either before or during the tour due to weather conditions, safety issues, traffic and road conditions for the comfort of the participants.
- We shall not be responsible for any delays and alterations in the programme or expenses incurred -Directly or indirectly due to natural hazards, accidents, breakdowns of machinery or equipment, breakdown of transport, weather, political closure or any other causes beyond our control.
- We shall not be responsible for any loss, injury or damage to person or property during a tour. We do not have any insurance policy coverings the expenses for accident, sickness, loss due to theft, or any other reasons. Visitors are advised to seek insurance arrangements in their home country. All baggage & personal belongings are at the guest's risk at all time.
- Ferry ride depends on the tide, it may not happen on some days instead we do a ghat tour.
- For detailed T&C please refer to: http://www.calcuttacaravan.com/terms-conditions/
Reviews(15)
This was a terrible experience. The guide was a no show and didn't respond to texts, emails or phone calls. This experience waisted the half day I had in the city. I didn't have enough lead time to make other arrangements.
No tour operator available at meeting point. Waited for 45 mts. Contact number out of service. Had to cancel and now waiting for refund. Complete waste.
Very nice experience and all good manners. All the best staff are doing good and beautiful job. Service is excellent. Food is very nice 👍 Tour is wonderful
Our guide Mark made the experience! He was relaxed and flexible in his approach and was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and heritage of Kolkata. It some ways it was like walking round the city with an old friend
Thank you Chris for the nice words. It was indeed a pleasure meeting you and showing you around. As you said, it was like walking with an old friend, I can't agree more. Thank you again for being so fantastic.
Had a great time with family, a must do for everyone who visits Kolkata. I would recommend Calcutta Caravan to everyone, they take really good care of their customers. They treat local customers and international customers the same way and provide individual attention. They even created a personalized itinerary for us. The packages they offer is pocket-friendly. Mark help us organize the tour perfectly. Looking forward to other interesting walks they organize.
Thank you so much for the wonderful words. Hope to meet you again. :)
We took a Heritage Walking Tour with Calcutta Caravan. This was a fascinating walk taken by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide who gave us a lot of interesting information about Calcutta (Kolkata Now). I have been to Calcutta many times earlier too, however never got an opportunity to know the city. Pinning on this walking tour was definitely a wise decision. It was fascinating to watch the magnificent buildings built during the British era and know the history behind them. We also had lunch in The Lalit Great Eastern Hotel, which is apparently the first 5-star hotel in Asia. The ferry ride across the Ganges was so soothing at the end of the tour. The placid breeze was everything we needed to refresh at the end of a super active day. The entire tour was very well planned and timed.
Thank you so much for the wonderful words. Truly appreciate the encouragement. Hope to meet you again. :)
I have lived and traveled in India for over 5 months now and my experience with Calcutta Caravan was definitely one of the most amazing experience I have had. Initially, I was hesitant about the walking tour but I am glad I let my friend talk me into it. As Mark, our tour guide says "The best way to feel the texture of a city is to walk the streets of that place". I can't agree more with him. We walked through the lanes of residential alleys to experience the lives of the locals and it was so overwhelming to see them up close. Would definitely recommend Calcutta Caravan Tours to everyone for their excellent service and professionalism.
Thank you so much for the wonderful words. Hope to meet you again. :)
Hi Deep, my aunt and family have been delighted with the Calcutta Caravan's hospitality during her last month’s trip to Kolkata. Do send me the pics that you had clicked so that I can share with them. I thought it is important I share her views for everyone to see. She said it was a fab little tour. Snaking across the city, highlighting different areas and stopping for well-chosen snacks and drinks, with careful attention to dietary needs and different tastes it was a perfect mix of just everything that was essential.The stops reflected the diversity of the city and Deep is lovely and enthusiastic.He shared beautiful snippets of Kolkata's rich history and information about the goodies which are just right for the event. My aunt and her family really enjoyed their experience with Calcutta Caravans and they would definitely recommend it. I look forward to connecting with you on my next personal trip to Kolkata as and when it happens
Dear Priya, Thanks for writing this incredible review of your experience with us. We appreciate sparing your time for us. We are delighted that you enjoyed your tour with us and were happy with our services. Thank you for being a wonderful guest. It was great meeting you!
I took two walks with them, The White Town Walk & The Black Town Walk. What an experience to know the city with it's diversities and confluence of culture. It was a great decision to take walking tours. It's the best way to know the city . There is so much to see and know while you take a walk. Our guide mark was very informative and friendly and he had a great sense of humor which made our walk enjoyable and happening. I would surely recommend Calcutta caravan to everyone.
We did a kolkata City tour with Mark. He is a great guy and an excellent guide. A true ethusiast who loves to show his city. He was very informative, and the best part was the way he gave the information, that made it more interesting. Would definitely recommend calcutta caravan to anyone who wants to see and know Kolkata up-close and if you are lucky, you may get Mark as your guide.
