Kolkata Full-Day City Tour Private
ID: GYG24967-1722017
Category:
Country: India
Country: India
Duration: 09:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a full-day tour of Kolkata including some of the city's most important sites like Mother Teresa's house, St. John's Curch, the floating pontoon bridge, and one of India's oldest markets.
Enjoy a full-day tour of Kolkata covering the most important sights of the city like Mother Teresa's house, the floating pontoon bridge, and much more!
Make your first stop at Mother Teresa's house, Nirmal Hriday (the place of the pure heart), and her tomb. Learn about her life and how she came to Kolkata as a geography teacher in 1931 before starting the "Missionaries of Charity."
Then on to the famous floating Pontoon Bridge built in 1874 by Sir Bradford Leslie over the river Hoogly, followed by its successor, the Howrah Bridge. Proceed to St John's Church, the first public building built by the East India Company, and admire the Greek-style design and the famous round table on which the Charter of Kolkatta was signed.
Continue to the Marble palace, a highlight of the tour, followed by the New market, one of Kolkata's first municipal markets, where you can do some shopping. End the tour at the beautiful building known as the Victoria Memorial before being dropped off at your hotel.
Enjoy a full-day tour of Kolkata covering the most important sights of the city like Mother Teresa's house, the floating pontoon bridge, and much more!
Make your first stop at Mother Teresa's house, Nirmal Hriday (the place of the pure heart), and her tomb. Learn about her life and how she came to Kolkata as a geography teacher in 1931 before starting the "Missionaries of Charity."
Then on to the famous floating Pontoon Bridge built in 1874 by Sir Bradford Leslie over the river Hoogly, followed by its successor, the Howrah Bridge. Proceed to St John's Church, the first public building built by the East India Company, and admire the Greek-style design and the famous round table on which the Charter of Kolkatta was signed.
Continue to the Marble palace, a highlight of the tour, followed by the New market, one of Kolkata's first municipal markets, where you can do some shopping. End the tour at the beautiful building known as the Victoria Memorial before being dropped off at your hotel.
Highlights
- Learn the history of one of India's most amazing cities
- Visit Mother Teresa's house and tomb
- See the famous floating Pontoon Bridge
- Visit the unique Greek style St. John's Church
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In case of cancellation of tour/travel services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reason/s we must be informed in writing. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive letter/email in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:
- 48 hours prior to the tour - 20%
- Less than 48 hours or no show - No Refund
Note: To confirm your booking please mail us a photocopy of your ID proof (ex: Driver’s license)
- 48 hours prior to the tour - 20%
- Less than 48 hours or no show - No Refund
Note: To confirm your booking please mail us a photocopy of your ID proof (ex: Driver’s license)
INCLUDED
- Guide charges
- All entry fees
- Mineral water and parking charges
NOT INCLUDED
- Camera charges, tipping, food
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.