Kolkata: Victoria Memorial Guided Tour with Entry Ticket

Explore the Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata with a guide and entry ticket. Discover the legacy of the British Raj, the Bengal Renaissance, and the rise of modern education.
Meet your expert guide near the South Gate entrance. Receive your entry ticket and a brief orientation on the historical context of the memorial’s construction, highlighting Lord Curzon’s vision, public funding contributions, and India’s role in the British Empire.

Begin with portraits and oil paintings of Queen Victoria, scenes from her life, her coronation, and her reign over the British Empire. Listen as your guide narrates stories of how the British crown administered India and Victoria’s symbolic role as the Empress of India.

Dive deep into the rich colonial and pre-colonial history of Kolkata (then Calcutta), with paintings, old maps, models, and visuals showing the city’s evolution from a fishing village to the capital of British India. Learn about the Bengal Renaissance, the rise of modern education, printing, and literature.

Pay homage to India’s freedom fighters and reformers like Rabindranath Tagore, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, and Mahatma Gandhi, whose legacies challenged colonial rule and shaped modern India. This gallery shows how the winds of nationalism rose during colonial domination.

Explore rare Mughal weapons, European swords, Indo-Islamic miniatures, and ancient palm-leaf manuscripts. Your guide will decode symbolism and stories from Indian mythology, Persian art, and British military paraphernalia.

After the indoor galleries, enjoy a leisurely stroll in the beautifully landscaped gardens. Take iconic photos with the grand dome and statue of Victory atop the memorial glistening in the backdrop.

Your tour ends at the gift and book shop, where your guide will offer recommendations for further exploration, nearby attractions like St. Paul’s Cathedral or Indian Museum, and interesting books or souvenirs related to Kolkata’s heritage.

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.

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.