Raj Heritage Walk | La Vacanza Travel

Raj Heritage Walk

Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Destination: India, West Bengal, Kolkata
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  • 3 to 4 hours
  • Kolkata
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This is a Story Walk & one of our most popular tours, certified by so many travelers through the years! If you like listening to stories about the Raj days and Kolkata then this is your tour! It is a very interesting story of how the British started trading in this part of the world rivalling earlier European entrants. Many a booming cannon later, they became the leading traders. What followed was a small fort, a big port, a great battle, many changing fortunes and lots of colonial cunning & politics. The East India Company & later the Flag of the Empire gave a lot of importance to Calcutta for its trading, political and administrative clout. She was after all the Capital of British India for a long time & arguably the second most important city in the Empire. Along with Defense & Administration came institutions for Entertainment, Education & Emancipation. The light of European renaissance came as an ambient source & later cascaded into its own indigenous, self generating brightness.

What Can You Expect?

Enjoy the front facade view of this historic heritage building and listen to some fantastic stories associated with it

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Gratuities, expenses of a personal nature, etc.

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Departure Point

Departure Point

11a, Esplanade East, near Tipu Sultan Masjid Kolkata, Maidan, Esplanade, Chowringhee North, Bow Barracks, Kolkata, West Bengal 700069, India
Traveler pickup is offered
For an ADDITIONAL FEE, we can pick you up from any hotel, airport or station if it is a private tour. Else, FREE Pickup is offered to guests staying at The Oberoi, Lalit Great Eastern, Park Hotel, Elgin Fairlawn only.


Departure Time


Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Walking Tour Retracing the Raj
7/17/2019 - 3/6/2025

Monday - Friday : 06:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Saturday - Sunday : 06:30 AM - 09:30 AM
7/17/2019 - 3/6/2025
Monday - Friday : 06:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Saturday - Sunday : 06:30 AM - 09:30 AM


Return Details

General Post Office (G.P.O.), Netaji Subhas Rd, Fairley Place, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

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

Duration

3 to 4 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

koushikb2024

24 Apr, 2024

Having lived in Kolkata for so many years, it was always on my bucket list to learn about our colonial past and the Raj Heritage( having seen the splendid buildings near BBD Bag area). Ultimately researched and decided to do the Raj Heritage Walking Tour of Kolkata as the reviews looked exciting and was highly recommended. The tour was everything it promised. It was captivating and time flew in a jiffy while we learnt about the familiar buildings come alive in a different light with fascinating stories associated with them. Yet Mr. Chatterjee said that we have not seen most of the sites yet. I would surely go for many more tours with Mr. Chatterjee. Sincerely recommend these tours.

334anirbanm

11 Apr, 2024

Going for a heritage walk from Esplanade to Dalhousie Square, ending at the iconic GPO Kolkata with Mr. Kaushik Chatterjee, was a captivating journey through Kolkata's Raj Era historical heart. Kaushik’s intense knowledge and infectious enthusiasm brought the city’s rich past come alive, making every step feel like a walk through history. His storytelling, peppered with fascinating anecdotes, painted a vivid picture of Kolkata's colonial legacy and cultural depth. The tour was well-paced, insightful, and included delightful chai stops, enhancing our experience. For anyone looking to deeply connect with Kolkata's heritage, tours with Mr. Koushik Chatterjee are highly recommended for his many offerings. A truly enriching and must have experience!

alleppey

04 Mar, 2024

Kaushik is a very knowledgeable and passionate guide. He has a strong understanding of Kolkata and explained the various places and their origins— starting with Tea in a clay cup at Princep Ghat to Dalhousie Square to many more places to outline here. His command of English is excellent. Highly recommended

Tourist46410501068

04 Mar, 2024

Kaushik Sir was a very humble, knowledgeable and patient person and guided us with wonderful anecdotes, stories and sights. He goes beyond the normal definition of guides and I would think of him as a treasure house of little gems about the city of Kolkata. The Tour involved Walking, cups of fresh hot Chai, standing in front of incredible locations which otherwise you will surely miss and have stories come alive. There was no hurry to wind up and on our particular tour we did a lot. However, a still lot of things left to see. Reserving for our next tour because I love not doing things fleetingly. Very highly recommended

945grahameh

01 Oct, 2023

A private walk through the heritage area of Kolkata, learning about the history. Of course, the links between the UK and India are well documented but to hear the history from the perspective of Kolkata was worth doing. While there has been many places where names have changed, enough remains to get a feel of the history. We walked, soaked up the history, and shared a good morning where i learned a lot. I felt safe, supported, informed and educated. Thank you.

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