Calcutta sightseeing

Highlights:

• Half-day private sightseeing tour of Kolkatta

• Great colonial architecture

• Victoria Memorial

Overview:

Private guided half-day sightseeing tour of Calcutta(Kolkatta) and its Victorian heritage

Description:

Private sightseeing tour in Calcutta

Meet your English-speaking local guide, car and driver at your hotel in Kolkatta for a half-day sightseeing tour of the former capital of British India, Calcutta. The heart of the colonial city is at Dalhousie Square where you can see the 18th century St John’s Church, the High Court, Governor’s House, Post Office and the gothic Writer’s Building that now houses city archives. Also visit the Flower Market, see effigies of the gods in the workshops of Kumartuli, and driver over the busiest bridge in the world, Howrah Bridge over the Hoogly River, a 19th century cantilever truss bridge built without nuts or bolts. Admire the beautiful Victoria Memorial (closed on Mondays), an imposing museum housing paintings and even a royal throne before returning to your hotel .

Price includes:

• English speaking local guide
• Private vehicle and driver
• Entrance to Victoria Memorial
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included:

• Meals, entrance fees not mentioned above
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Gratuities to driver, guide

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