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Kolkata - A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places (local guide)
(55) Reviews
Council House Street
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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If you have a request for pick up from any specific location please call on +91 9073480087
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For directions, call on +91 9073480087
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
WiFi on board
Please carry Rs. 500 minimum for food and travel
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting Points
Departure
St. John's Church
You can find the meeting point on Google Maps.
Return
Howrah Station New Complex outside parking
From Howrah station, one can take any means of transportation to go to any point of the city.
Itinerary
1
Menoka Cinema
Begin your journey with an orientation beside a beautiful lake in a modern South Kolkata locality. In this area we shall explore the life of Modern Kolkata or as we like to say, '21st Century Ms. South Kolkata'.
30 minutes
2
BBD Bagh
We arrive at the business district of Kolkata. This is where we discover the 'Victorian Calcutta' to understand the British Advent and witness some of the best heritage masterpieces of the city . Stop at a famous food lane for a traditional Bengali breakfast or light snacks while observing the present office culture
1 hour
3
Bara Bazar
We walk through the largest wholesale market of India. Kolkata is a trading city, this place is the best part to understand the depth of trading.
20 minutes
4
Bowbazar
We follow the fascinating trade tail from White Town to Grey Town in a tuk tuk passing by the oldest china town and synagogues and hearing tales from the past while observing the present day hustle
5
College Street (Boi Para)
We arrive at the college town aka the intellectual hub of Kolkata. Walk through the lanes of revolution where sparks of the freedom movement first ignited. This area also has a famous book market. You'll get any book that you can name. It is said that if you don't find a book here it probably doesn't exist. Also we stop by at the most famous café of Kolkata, 'The Indian coffee house'.
1 hour
6
Shobhabazar
We arrive at the 'Black Town'. Explore 300 year old neighbourhoods, explore the famous pottery locality also known as 'Kumortuli', witness Bengali aristocracy and find various buildings lost in time and people simply living their lives. A special visit to a secret gym built by resistant fighters of the freedom era and a famous sculpture's studio.
1 hour and 30 minutes
7
Howrah Bridge
We travel back to the present in a ferry which passes under the Howrah Bridge.
8
Nandan West Bengal Film Centre
We get off the ferry, catch the iconic yellow cab and take a ride to our ending point which goes through the posh localities of The 'White Town' which includes Victoria Memorial.
Kolkata - A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places (local guide)
(55) Reviews
Council House Street
About
Take this tour to get local in one day! Discover Kolkata with our innovative tour that takes you on a cinematic journey to witness her different shades, to learn how she has evolved into what we know as 'The City of Joy'. This tour is curated by drawing inspiration from filmmaking, a completely new style of walking tours which we call 'Cinematic Tours'. We personify Kolkata for you to connect with her on a personal level. This tour is based off of a story which we refer to as 'The Script', the locations selected are based on the story-line and the guide plays the role of a narrator weaving a real-time storyboard. This experience will give you a proper orientation of Kolkata so that you feel...
Highlights
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
WiFi on board
Please carry Rs. 500 minimum for food and travel
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting Points
Departure
St. John's Church
You can find the meeting point on Google Maps.
Return
Howrah Station New Complex outside parking
From Howrah station, one can take any means of transportation to go to any point of the city.