Explore Kolkata: Private 1-Day and 2-Day Tour Options

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. Start your day with a visit to a magnificent 19th-century riverside temple complex dedicated to Goddess Kali, famously associated with the mystic saint Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.

   1 hAdmission included

2. Hooghly Ferry Ride: A scenic, breezy boat ride across the sacred Ganges (Hooghly River), offering brilliant panoramic views of the city's historic twin banks.

   30 min

3. Belur Math: The peaceful, sprawling headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, renowned for its stunning architecture that beautifully blends Hindu, Christian, and Islamic motifs.

   30 min

4. Drive over the iconic Howrah Bridge, an engineering marvel and one of the busiest cantilever bridges in the world.

   Passes by

5. Located right in the heart of College Street, the Indian Coffee House is an iconic institution. It's the perfect place for a lunch break or a coffee. You'll step into a space that has hosted generations of intellectuals, artists, and students, absorbing the old-world charm and intellectual "adda" (chatting) culture. Enjoy your Coffee and snacks.

   30 minAdmission included

6. The Marble Palace is a stunning, privately owned 19th-century palatial mansion in North Kolkata. Built in 1835 by affluent merchant and art connoisseur Raja Rajendra Mullick, it is famous for its elaborate neoclassical design and ostentatious display of wealth. (CLOSED ON TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS)

   30 minAdmission included

7. Visit the oldest and largest museum in India. From ancient Gandhara art to an Egyptian mummy and rare fossils, the galleries house some of the most significant artifacts in Asia. (CLOSED ON MONDAYS)

   1 h

8. New Market: A bustling, historic shopping labyrinth operating since the Victorian era, offering an authentic, high-energy slice of local daily life. (CLOSED ON SUNDAYS)

   30 min

9. Sunset at Prinsep Ghat - A majestic riverside promenade featuring grand Greek-style columns, offering the perfect, peaceful view of the Vidyasagar Setu bridge lit up at dusk.

   30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 92 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Secrets of Kolkata

  We had very nice experience in Kolkata with our guide Muzaffar. He showed us the city in all aspects with many insides. We could taste the food and sweets from Kolkata and could find out the secrets of the city. We can only recommend the 2 days tour with him.

  N5664MTmichaelkSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great Day Tour of Kolkata

  Muzaffar was a great guide. He adjusted the tour based on what I wanted to see. It was like an friend taking you around their home town. Probably mos importantly, we stopped a a great local restaurant for lunch. I also never ran out of water which was awesome because it was a very hot day.

  jonathanfF9795QIJune 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Terrific Experience

  Muzzafar Khan, our guide and the owner of the tour company, is refreshing forthcoming with his opinions on aspects of culture and keeps it real, not just the version you'd spoon feed to tourists. He's crystal clear in his explanations of the sites on the tour and their relation to the history of the city and india. Most important, we found he displays the warmth and engagement of a host, not just a hired guide working for the day. The driver was pleasant and professional, navigating the sometimes challenging traffic with ease, and even accommodated some changes we wanted to the route and end point of the tour. Two highlights of the tour for us were the House of Mother Teresa (The Sisters of Charity) and the Indian Coffee House at the former Albert Hall, a center of Calcutta intellectual life and the Indian Independence movement. We enjoyed very much visiting and learning about these places with Mr. Khan. If you go to Kolkata and want the private tour experience, look no further.

  wawrusFebruary 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Efficient, comfortable, seamless ànd fun way to see Kolkata

  The tour packs in all thé major sites in Kolkata ànd includes a great lunch. The guide is very informative, friendly and experienced. Private tour with air conditioned car beats a bus for getting neat sites ànd weaving through traffic. Highly recommend this option especially if one has a short stay.

  JeanH_KFebruary 2026via Viator

• 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Private Tour of Kolkata with Tour De Kolkata

  I had an amazing experience with Tour De Kolkata, and I can’t recommend them enough. Muzaffar Khan, who is both the owner and my guide, gave me a full private tour of Kolkata that exceeded all expectations. I flew in from Delhi, and Muzaffar was waiting for me right at the exit—welcoming me warmly and immediately offering a hot tea, which was such a thoughtful touch. From the start, both Muzaffar and the driver were respectful, friendly, and professional. Muzaffar’s knowledge, passion, and patience truly set him apart. He explained everything in detail, always making sure I understood the history and meaning behind what we were seeing. He carefully planned the itinerary so we were able to visit many places and really explore this incredible old city while learning so much along the way. What made the tour especially unique was Muzaffar’s artistic vision—he gave me a perspective of Kolkata that I don’t think any other guide could match. It was not just a tour, but a meaningful experience. To top it off, when he dropped me back at the airport, Muzaffar had even prepared a small gift for me, which was such a kind gesture and made the experience even more memorable. If you’re considering a tour in Kolkata, I highly recommend Tour De Kolkata. Trust me—you’ll thank me later! Bo (NY) — January 2026

  bov2026January 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Mr. Muzaffar the knowledgeable person

  Muzaffar is next level, what knowledge he carries. Im his big fan, I will travel again to this part of India and I'm sure he is my go to person.

  Anupam SJanuary 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Kolkata

• Its from-price is 26% above the median of the 210 experiences we list in Kolkata.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 11 of 210.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Kolkata

Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal and the former capital of British India, a river city of colonial buildings, bookshops, sweets and Durga Puja.

Kolkata grew from three villages on the Hooghly River and was the capital of British India until 1911. Colonial landmarks include the Victoria Memorial, a white marble hall set in gardens, St Paul's Cathedral, and the Indian Museum, founded in 1814. The Howrah Bridge, a steel cantilever bridge over the Hooghly, carries enormous crowds, and hand-pulled rickshaws and trams still run in the streets.

Top-ranked sights in Kolkata: Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity, Victoria Memorial Hall, Howrah Bridge.

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