Full-Day Dhaka City Guided Tour
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh, in southern Asia. Set beside the Buriganga River, it’s at the center of national government, trade and culture. The 17th-century old city was the Mughal capital of Bengal, and many palaces and mosques remain. American architect Louis Khan’s National Parliament House complex typifies the huge, fast-growing modern metropolis.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guide & Transport (Car, Minivan, Metro, Electric Auto depending on group size)
- Snacks
- WiFi
What's not
- Entry fee of Lalbagh Fort
- Entry fee of Ahasan Monzil
- Guide Fee
- Airport Pickup or Drop-off (Optional)
- Private Car for the whole Trip
Itinerary
The Curzon Hall is a British Raj-era building and home of the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Dhaka. The building was originally intended to be a town hall and is named after Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India who laid its foundation stone in 1904. Wikipedia
The University of Dhaka, also known as Dhaka University, is a public research university located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Established in 1921, it is the oldest active university in the country. The University of Dhaka was founded in 1921 under the Dacca University Act 1920 of the Indian Legislative Council.
The Faculty of Fine Arts, formerly known as the Institute of Fine Arts, is a faculty of the University of Dhaka. It was established in 1948 as the Dhaka Art School. It was the first art school in the region and became the main centre of art and cultural practice
The Shaheed Minar is a national monument in Dhaka, Bangladesh, established to commemorate those killed during the Bengali Language Movement demonstrations of 1952 in then East Pakistan. Wikipedia
Lalbagh Fort is an incomplete 17th-century Mughal fort complex that stands before the Buriganga River in the southwestern part of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The construction was started in 1678 AD by Mughal Subahdar Muhammad Azam Shah, who was a son of Emperor Aurangzeb and later emperor himself. Wikipedia * Please Note: It is closed on Sunday
Dhakeshwari National Temple is a Hindu temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is state-owned, giving it the distinction of being Bangladesh's 'National Temple'. The name "Dhakeshwari" means "Goddess of Dhaka". Wikipedia
Star Mosque, is a mosque located in Armanitola area, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The mosque has ornate designs and is decorated with motifs of blue stars. It was built in the first half of the 19th century by Mirza Golam Pir. Wikipedia
The Armenian Church, also known as Armenian Apostolic Church of the Holy Resurrection, is a historically significant architectural monument situated in the Armanitola area of old Dhaka, Bangladesh. Wikipedia
Ahsan Manzil is the erstwhile official residential palace and seat of the Nawab of Dhaka. The building is situated at Kumartoli along the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Construction was started in 1859 and was completed in 1872. It was constructed in the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture. Wikipedia * Please Note: It is closed on Thursday.
A lively area of narrow streets crammed with cycle rickshaws, Sadarghat is known for its bustling river port and boat trips along the Buriganga. Textbooks and discounted volumes, plus stationery, are for sale at Banglabazar Book Market, while Shankhari Bazar Road is dotted with Hindu temples and stores selling conch shell crafts, spices, and textiles. Casual eateries serve mutton dishes and other traditional fare. ― Google
Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban or National Parliament House, is the house of the Parliament of Bangladesh, located at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka. Wikipedia
Hatirjheel is a lakefront in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Before 2009, It was a slum area that has been transformed into a recreation area as well as an alternate way to ease traffic congestion. The area was constructed under Bangladesh Army and the Special Works Organization. Wikipedia
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Travel Mate
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Dhaka
- Its from-price is 42% below the median of the 28 city tours we list in Dhaka.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 12 of 28.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Dhaka
Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh on the Buriganga River, is a dense, restless city of Mughal-era monuments, rickshaws and a busy river port.
Dhaka grew from a Mughal provincial capital on the Buriganga River into one of the most densely populated cities on earth. Old Dhaka holds most of the history: Lalbagh Fort, begun in 1678 and never finished, the pink Ahsan Manzil palace beside the river, and the Star Mosque with its mosaic of china tiles. The narrow lanes around them are filled with workshops and traders.
Top-ranked sights in Dhaka: Sadarghat Port, Star Mosque (Tara Masjid), Armenian Church.
