Private Dhaka City Tour: Old & New Dhaka Highlights with Lunch
Description
Explore Dhaka’s iconic landmarks, colonial architecture, bustling riverfront, and vibrant neighborhoods on this full-day highlights tour with a local guide. See historic sites like Lalbagh Fort and Ahsan Manzil, experience life at Sadarghat waterfront, and enjoy stories behind the city’s culture and people — perfect for first-time visitors who want the best of Dhaka in one day
Tour Options
Itinerary
National Parliament Building of Bangladesh is a popular building. The building was designed by the famous architect, Louis Kahn.
Curzon Hall is a historic building located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was originally built as part of Dhaka College and is known for its beautiful architecture, blending elements of the Renaissance and Indo-Saracenic styles
This monument is very important of the history of Bangladesh. This was made for the martyr who lied their life in 1952 for Bangla language
Ahsan Manzil is also known as the Pink Palace. This was the official residential palace and seat of the Nawab of Dhaka. The building is situated at Kumartoli along the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Construction was started in 1859 and was completed in 1872. It was constructed in the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture. It has been designated as a national museum. *** Note: Ahsan Manjil (Pink Palace) will remain close on Thursday. We will skip this attraction if you plan to visit Dhaka on Thursday.
Sadarghat Launch Terminal is a major river port on the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The port is located in the southern part of the city. It is Bangladesh's busiest port in terms of passenger traffic.
The Dhaka Shipyard is a major industrial hub located in Keraniganj, on the banks of the Buriganga near Old Dhaka. It operates as a vital center for ship repair and the manual dismantling of shipping vessels, employing hundreds of local workers.
Lalbagh Fort is an incomplete 17th-century Mughal fort complex that stands before the Buriganga River in the southwestern part of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The construction was started in 1678 AD by Mughal Subahdar Muhammad Azam Shah, who was a son of Emperor Aurangzeb. ** Note: Lalbagh Fort is closed on Sunday. If you want to book this tour on Sunday, we will skip this attraction and visit Ahsan Manjil ( Pink Palace )
Dhakeswari Temple is the National Hindu Temple of Bangladesh. This temple was built in the 12th century by Ballal Sen, a king of the Sena dynasty, and it is said that the city Dhaka was named after the Goddess
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our Guide/driver will pick you up from any of the hotels/Airport in Dhaka City Corporation
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(18)
Amazing day, with a top guide. He took care of us with dedication and great attention. The city is well worth a trip, much more with guides like Rocky.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re really glad the day felt smooth, enjoyable, and well-guided. Dhaka can be overwhelming without local support, so it’s great to know the tour helped you explore it comfortably. We appreciate your trust in Cholo Bangladesh Tours and hope to see you again on another adventure!
Lovely time exploring Dhaka and its sights. Rocky was an amazing guide and organised it perfectly and had great explanations. Also took us to some great sweets shops and places to buy local crafts and arts. Highly recommend!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re thrilled you enjoyed exploring Dhaka with Cholo Bangladesh Tours. It’s great to hear you loved the perfectly organized tour, detailed explanations, local sweets, and visits to craft shops. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to hosting you again!
I've travelled to 60+ countries and used hundreds of tour guides along the way, but I have rarely encountered a good and detailed tour company like this one. Rocky, the owner and also my guide for the Dhaka tour was fabulous. Very clear and efficient communication before the tour, and he explained all the details via WhatsApp in a very prompt way. The tours were organized in an excellent way, and Rocky went out of his way to also add two sights that I asked for. The car and driver he arranged were also excellent. I very highly recommend Rocky and Cholo Bangladesh for whoever visits Bangladesh, and you will not be disappointed.
We're honored to hear such high praise, especially from a seasoned traveler like yourself. It was a pleasure to help you explore Dhaka and ensure that everything—from our communication to the tours and custom additions—met your expectations. I’m glad we could make your experience memorable, and I appreciate your recommendation. It means a lot to us! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if your travels bring you back to Bangladesh. Thank you once again for choosing Cholo Bangladesh Tours!
Personalized trip with Rocky. He paid so much attention to our needs and wishes. He was amazing. You never have to guess that he is there to support you.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience with Cholo Bangladesh Tours. We always strive to pay close attention to our guests' needs and wishes, and we're glad it made your trip amazing. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!
Rocky, my tour guide, is very helpful in sharing histories of the places and i feel safe all throughout the tours. Ideal for solo female traveler to have a private tour and with accredited tour operators via viator
Thank you for your kind words! I'm thrilled you felt safe and enjoyed the tour with Cholo Bangladesh Tours. We aim to provide enriching experiences for solo travelers & groups too. Looking forward to more adventures with you!
I made it solo on tour. Big thanks to Rocky who really makes me comfortable. He is a great guide, knowledgeable and can also take great photos. I will recommend making the tour with him to make your trip and money worth it.
We are thrilled to hear about your wonderful solo tour with us as a female traveler! Your praise for his expertise and service is greatly appreciated. Thank you for recommending us, and we can't wait to create more valuable experiences for you in the future.
Thanks to Rocky, I had a great day in Dhaka, we went to several beautiful places and I thank you for taking care of me and keeping an eye on everything. I carry a beautiful memory in my heart
We're delighted to hear that you had such a memorable time in Dhaka with Cholo Bangladesh Tours. Creating meaningful memories is what makes such experiences truly special. If you ever return, we'll be ready to explore more wonderful places together.
I had a day before a business trip, and wanted to make the most of it. Rocky and his team made the experience smooth and insightful, very much appreciated the proactive communication before pick up, the good car with air con, and his attentive attitude - safe and trouble free + covered lots of key sights and experiences. Well done Rocky keep it up.
Thank you for your wonderful review! At Cholo Bangladesh Tours, we strive to provide our customers with the best experiences possible. We're thrilled to hear that you had a smooth and insightful business trip with us. Our team takes great pride in offering proactive communication, comfortable transportation, and attentive service to ensure your journey is trouble-free and enjoyable. We're delighted to have covered key sights and made your trip memorable. Your kind words are truly appreciated. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Safe travels!
We had a great time discovering more of Dhaka with this private guided tour of the city. We covered the main sites such as the Pink Palace, Armenian Church, Central Shaheed Minar, Curzon Hall, Dhakeshwari temple, Parliament building and even did a small boat tour of Buriganga river and a quick ride on a rickshaw! It was a very busy day but we saw so much and got to try some local food for lunch. Would 100% recommend this tour. A must if you visit Dhaka - especially given how hard it is to navigate around the city. Thanks Rocky for a great trip!
Thank you so much. You both are so energetic. Had a great tour with you. See you again.
I visited Dhaka this August with a group of friends. This tour was perfect to see all the best places in the city! Our tour guide Rocky had lots of interesting information about each place we visited and was also really lovely to talk to, and made sure everyone was having the best day possible! We travelled in a very comfortable minibus and there were many opportunities to get out and explore at different locations. I would recommend this tour to anyone in Dhaka - they can adapt it to your recommendations and ideas, and also ensure that you see many of Dhaka’s interesting places. Thank you Rocky, we hope to see you again!
We really had a great time with your team. All of you are very friendly and helpful. Thank you so much for visiting Bangladesh
