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A Private Morning Walk Through Kolkata's Markets with Lunch
Presidency Division
About
An early morning visit to the open air markets of Kolkata gives you an insight into the Bazaar culture of this prominent place, once the headquarters of British colonial power. You and your professional local guide will visit the amazing stalls of the colorful open-air markets. You can interact with merchants and learn about daily life of sellers and buyers during your walk. You'll make stops at Burra Bazaar and College Street, where you'll have the chance to view and purchase textiles, handicrafts, keepsakes, books and a multitude of other items.
Highlights • Spice Market • Fruit market at Machua • Burra Bazaar • Boi Para Book Market
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
Lunch at Local Restaurant. (Beverage Excluded)
Hotel pickup and drop-off within city center
02 Bottles of Mineral water per person
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle to be used within city
Local English speaking guide
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting Points
Departure
Kolkata
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
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This tour does not operate on Sundays.
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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A Private Morning Walk Through Kolkata's Markets with Lunch
Presidency Division
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About
An early morning visit to the open air markets of Kolkata gives you an insight into the Bazaar culture of this prominent place, once the headquarters of British colonial power. You and your professional local guide will visit the amazing stalls of the colorful open-air markets. You can interact with merchants and learn about daily life of sellers and buyers during your walk. You'll make stops at Burra Bazaar and College Street, where you'll have the chance to view and purchase textiles, handicrafts, keepsakes, books and a multitude of other items.
Highlights • Spice Market • Fruit market at Machua • Burra Bazaar • Boi Para Book Market
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
Lunch at Local Restaurant. (Beverage Excluded)
Hotel pickup and drop-off within city center
02 Bottles of Mineral water per person
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle to be used within city
Local English speaking guide
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting Points
Departure
Kolkata
Return
Itinerary
1
Machuabazar
You will be picked up from your hotel in the city center, meet your professional guide and head towards your Kolkata morning bazaar adventure. Primary stops will be the Spice Market where you will enjoy finding the key ingredients of the Indian cuisine. Continue further to the wholesale fruit market at Machua, loaded with crisp organic fruits.
After this, you will explore Burra Bazaar, meaning “big market” in English. Your guide will share the history of this old market, exhibiting the best in Kolkata.
Continue to College Street for its books and known to be one of Asia's biggest book markets. The market is called Boi Para (Book Market) in the local dialect.
Then on to Kumortuli, where you will find potters. You will witness specialists making many clay idols by hand. Your guide will share the traditional significance of these items made from clay.
Enjoy eating lunch at a local restaurant. (at own expense).
After lunch you will be driven back to your hotel within city center.
