Morning Bazaar Walking Tour in Kolkata | La Vacanza Travel

Morning Bazaar Walking Tour in Kolkata

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: India, West Bengal, Kolkata
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  • 4 hours
  • Kolkata
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Known as the commercial and educational city under the British East India, Kolkata never ceases to surprise its visitors around the world. In its bustling bazaars or markets, you can see its well preserved history and cultural ethnicity. Explore the famous Burra bazaar and College Street of Kolkata and indulge in a wide variety of fabrics, handloom, handicrafts, books and souvenir. Enjoy a cup of coffee and witness the making of Gods and Goddesses with mud at a very unique place called Kumartuli, the traditional potter’s quarters of Northern Kolkata.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Bara Bazar, Barabazar Market, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Upon 9 am pick-up from your hotel in downtown Kolkata, meet your expert local guide. Head towards the market for the shopping expedition and the first stop will be the Spice/Masala market where you will indulge in finding the secret to the mouthwatering Indian cuisines. Proceed further to the wholesale fruit market at Machua, filled with fresh fruits as well as local vendors and shoppers.

Later on you will visit Burra Bazaar, meaning "big market" in English. As most of the eastern India feeds on this market, it is always busy and full of activities. Your guide will narrate you the tales of this ancient market, showcasing the best in Kolkata. If one is looking to buy products, such as textiles, cereals, food grains, spices, dry fruits, edible oils, sugar, salt or other groceries at very affordable prices, you come to the right place.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: College Street (Boi Para), Kolkata (Calcutta) India

Proceed to the College Street of Kolkata, famed for its books and believed to be Asia’s largest book market. The market is also known as Boi Para (Book Market) in the local language and is a testament to the widespread reading culture of the people in Kolkata. Find your favorite books along with leather items, footwear, musical instruments and many more locally made products.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kumartuli, Hatkhola, Kolkata (Calcutta) India

As the heat starts to rise, let's take a break and get a cup of coffee at a beautiful coffee house built during the British Raj. As your guide takes you through the history of this magnificent city, proceed to Kumortuli , the potter’s colony of Kolkata. You will witness craftsman making hundreds of clay idols without using any modern day machinery. These idols are molded into Gods and Goddesses and used in the temples for ceremonial rituals. Learn from your guide the traditional significance of these clay items. After the tour is concluded, we will take you back to your hotel in Kolkata.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kolkata downtown
  • Professional guide
  • Market visit
  • Walk
  • Photography opportunity
  • Water
  • Tax

Exclusions
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Group discount is available for group size of more than 2, 3, and 4.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered


Departure Time

09:00 AM

Voucher info

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Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

Sush_2252

31 Dec, 2019

The market places in Kolkata all the places in the residential areas. The flower shops are common and it is colorful during winter.The flowers are brought from neighboring places..

Sightsee611662

15 Jan, 2019

Maniktala pricing is relatively ok and fresh , Bansdroni can visit for seasonal fruits and vegetables ( woodapples, chaalta - Dillenia fruit or Elephant apple for chutney ), fresh bok phool for frying with some good rice paste ...... Lake market is for flowers and fresh herbs , vegetables .....fish also but the prices are on the upward side Gariahat is for fish , chicken, continental and really has to be checked for weighing scales .... JaduBazar in Bhawanipur - fruits and groceries ....beans and household items

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