British Raj Heritage walk in Kolkata with guide | La Vacanza Travel

British Raj Heritage walk in Kolkata with guide

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: India, West Bengal, Kolkata
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  • 3 hours
  • Kolkata
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Relive British legacy- Trace back our steps to the colonial era and visit some prominent landmarks that defined Kolkata’s history.

Learn about Job Charnock the founder of British Kolkata who bought the villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata from Bengal subedar Azim Usman in 1690 and over time Kokata became the capital of East India Company.

A cultural evangelist will take you back a few centuries to narrate the tale of Kolkata under the East India Company & the British Empire.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
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Stop At: Writers' Building, BBD Bagh N Dalhousie Square, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700001 India

Walk commences at Writer’s building meant for the lower bureaucracy of East India Company and witness to many independence movements.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Job Charnock's Mausoleum, 2/2, Council House St, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India

Walk to the Mausoleum of Job Charnock the founder of modern Kolkata.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: St. John's Church, 2/2 Council House Street Opp Dewars Garage, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700001 India

St John’s Church, which was built in 1787 by architect James Agg. Appreciate the “Last Supper” painting on walls of St Johns Church.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Raj Bhavan, Near Sahid Minar, Kolkata (Calcutta) India

Visit the Governors house which was the residence of the Viceroy of India after the British Crown took over the reins of India from East India Company.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Victoria Memorial Hall, 1 Queen's Way, Kolkata (Calcutta) India

We round up the walk at the legendary Victoria Memorial built by George Curzon. Note that on Mondays the memorial will be closed and we will visit only the garden.


Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Guide
  • Entrance charges
  • Entry/Admission - Victoria Memorial Hall

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    Writers Building, Murgighata, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India
    Traveler pickup is offered
    All hotels in Kolkata


    Return Details

    Victoria Memorial, Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071, India

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    3 hours

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    Keith_M

    04 Apr, 2024

    Really got a feeling for how India interfaced with the world and the British Empire the last 400 years. Really cool to see how the original Empire buildings are mostly still standing. Thank you for also personalizing the tour and giving us some insights into other things to see.

    blee5262

    18 Feb, 2024

    Our guide Sauvik was super attentive and mindful of our (over 60 year old) needs. The sights were great and so was his knowledge of them. We learnt heaps. I’d strongly recommend.

    DayTrip52330755055

    12 Feb, 2024

    Some guides just have a routine and some you can tell have a great personal passion and depth of knowledge and that is definitely Anirban! Great guide, very friendly atmosphere and a great introduction to the streets of Kolkata.

    Fran1333

    11 Feb, 2024

    We really enjoyed this tour, highly recommend! It filled in a lot of gaps in our knowledge of Indian history. And also revealed Calcuttas unique place in Indian—-and indeed British!—culture. Thank you!

    610sonalp

    27 Dec, 2023

    Our first visit to Kolkata and this “British Raj walking tour” caught my interest. We were lucky to get Brarati as our tour guide. Bratati picked us from our Gotel and she started our tour with an energy packed “share market street chai” - All ready for the next 3 hour walking expedition!. Bratati shared her knowledge and introduced us to the British era in Kolkata. Starting late 17 th century, early 18th century when the Britishers stepped in and discovered the immense potential to their benefit - both economical and personal interest . She took us through the British colonial lanes where early days of Kolkata began. She filled us with little tales that made our tour more lively and piqued our interest in knowing more. The stories of young British lads, the dating lake, the struggle to survive this foreign land and making a fortune. Bratati had a tale for each single building standing in The British colonial district. She ensured we get to visit these monuments even when it was closing time for some, with her local connect. We ended the tour with the iconic yellow Ambassador cab ride back to our hotel, she settled the fare bargain as well. Bratati made a perfect tour guide for first time visitors like us! Highly recommend this tour

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    I really got a feel for the city of Kolkata, the twin city of London. Amazing history, brilliantly brought to life by the guide.

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