Morning Bazaar Walking Tour in Kolkata
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 144h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Hooghly, a distributary of the Ganges is integral to the very identity of Bengal. It gives and sustains life for the millions that depend on it. From the wrestlers who exercise on its soft clay to the boatmen who ferry people across, from the flower sellers who need the water to keep their produce fresh to the boys who throw magnets and retrieve coin offerings from its bed. Join us in exploring this visual, aural and olfactory riot from the flower bazaar to the clay idol makers’ den, Kumartuli, from the Howrah Bridge to the cremation Ghats – it’s the buzz of life.
Inclusions
What's included
- Water
- Professional guide
- Tax
- Walk
- Market visit
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kolkata downtown
- Photography opportunity
What's not
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Itinerary
As the day unfolds, take a break to visit a historic building from the British Raj era, rich with architectural charm. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the history of this magnificent city as you proceed to Kumortuli, the potters' colony of Kolkata. Here, you'll witness craftsmen creating hundreds of clay idols using age-old techniques, without any modern machinery. These intricate idols are molded into deities and used in temples for ceremonial rituals. Learn from your guide about the traditional significance of these clay creations. After the tour, we will take you back to your hotel in Kolkata.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 144 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- GeTS Holidays
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Group discount is available for group size of more than 2, 3, and 4.
How it compares in Kolkata
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 49 city tours we list in Kolkata.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 49.
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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