Kolkata's English History - European Calcutta Tour
This is a history and heritage tour which is all about English history. Sign up for this one if you are really into English history. This tour also lends itself to exploring the European Architecture of the city.
This tour works for both non-photographers and photographers alike. Even if you love photography you do not need fancy cameras to sign up for this tour. Anything that you are comfortable with photographing with, works. If it makes you happy, we are happy!
Photography options are however limited to architecture and "city life". If you are looking to go deeper into the city we recommend you signing up for our Culture Kaleidoscope Tour
If English history does not excite you look for other options that we offer.
PLEASE NOTE: Unless there is a scheduled tour, the minimum requirement for the tour is 2 pax. If you are single traveller, please message us.
P.S. Drop us a message if the mentioned start times do not work for you. Maybe we can schedule according to your convenience.
Options
Pickup from your location
Duration: 3 hours
Water, Tea, Light snacks
Air-conditioned car
Pickup included
What's included in Kolkata's English History - European Calcutta Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
BBD Bagh
Dalhousie Square, now known as B. B. D. Bagh was what was once the central business district. It was the nerve centre of Job Charnock’s Calcutta.Rudyard Kipling in his “A Tale of Two Cities” writes : This tour – which serves as a wonderful introduction to the city - takes you through the hows and whys of Calcutta helping you retrace the steps that gave birth to this second city of the Empire. Liberal doses of history with lots of photographic opportunities. Calcutta which was once tipped as not only the handsomest town in Asia but one of the finest in the world is an enigma waiting to be discovered. Come and see the past come alive on this tour with us. We will be witnessing history as told by the great buildings like Great Eastern Hotel, Dead Letter Office, Currency Office, St. Andrew’s Church, Writers Building, General Post Office, Royal Insurance Building, Lal Dighi, Standard Life Insurance, Government House, St. John’s Church, Job Charnock’s Mausoleum, Holwell Monument. Etc.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Local chai
- Bottled water
- Street side local food
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Any other city hotels, BnBs and private residences. Pickup timings will be relative to distance. Approximately 30 mins before tour start time for locations within city limits. Please note that unless there is a scheduled pickup, the minimum requirement for pickup is 2 pax. P.S. Drop us a message if the mentioned start times do not work for you. Maybe we can schedule according to your convenience.
Meeting Points
- Opposite Raj Bhawan on Dalhousie Square. P.S. Drop us a message if the mentioned start times do not work for you. Maybe we can schedule according to your convenience.