Colonial calcutta
overview
Duration – 2 Hours
Walking distance: 2.5 kilometres (Approximatly)
Cost per person: USD 25 to USD 50 per person Depending on group size.
Timing: Morning, typically starting between 7 to 8 AM
Language: English
Starting Point : Esplanade
Inclusions
Service of a Highly trained and friendly Storyteller and Guide is included.
Hotel Pickup and Drop is by the guests themselves.
Breakfast is not included
Additional information
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This activity is conducted with maximum 10 travellers
Program Details
Following is a list of some of the significant landmarks on the route. They are indicative of the overall direction of the tour but are not an exhaustive list. Our expert guides and storytellers improvise, showcasing several other attractions, and sharing a multitude of stories on this route. Some of the places mentioned below may be closed on some specific days, on those days we will show alternative places to the tourists.
Meet at the designated starting point.
A brief introduction to the tour and the significance of Esplanade.
Explore the historic area and learn about its colonial history.
Sahid Minar (Ochterlony Monument)
Walk to Sahid Minar, a prominent landmark.
Learn about the monument’s history and its role in Kolkata’s heritage.
Governor’s House
Walk past the Governor’s House (Raj Bhavan).
St. John’s Church
Walk to St. John’s Church, one of the oldest churches in Kolkata.
Explore the church’s interior.
Telegraph Office and Royal Insurance Building
Walk past the Telegraph Office and Royal Insurance Building.
General Post Office (GPO)
Head to the iconic General Post Office (GPO). Visit the Kolkata Philatelic Club if time permits
Writer’s Building
Walk past the Writer’s Building.
St. Andrew’s Church
Conclude the tour at St. Andrew’s Church