Sovabazar - The ever-vital hub of traditional Bengali culture, ‘the natives’ area’, Sovabazar is all this and much more. This area contains a fascinatingly cosmopolitan blend of the seemingly incongruous architectural forms (from Islamic to Baroque, from Victorian to Bengali) which made up the old world dwellings of the city’s wealthier Bengalis. No one who wishes to savor the authentic flavor of Bengali culture and cuisine can afford to miss out on this walk.

Meet outside the Northern (Jaipuria College) exit of the Sovabazar Metro Station

Dalhousie SquareThe British had sought to build the second city of the Empire right here and it is this ‘building’ that we'll show you in the course of our walk through the ‘European’ areas of what was once the capital of the British Empire in India. There are major plans on to beautify and restore this heritage site with its rich and varied architectural styles. Are you up for snapping a ton of ‘before and after’ shots with us?!

Meet outside The Great Eastern Hotel

"The City That Never Sleeps" as well as the erstwhile "Burial Ground Road", welcome to the Park Street. If Calcutta was the capital of the British Raj, then Park Street was the capital street of the city, where the rich and the famous lived, dined and made merry. Here, we will traverse down this hugely famous as well as infamous promenade and pay homage to the pleasure capital of the British empire. So, come with us as we take you from one end of the street to the other taking in restaurants, watering holes, hotels, the churches, colleges, stately homes and the burial grounds. Whew! Now that's some street!

Saturdays 8am. Meet outside the main entrance of The Asiatic Society on 1, Park Street

Durga Puja is integral to the very identity of West Bengal. These are days of devotion, revelry, and vital cultural and economic activity. Kumartulli is known for its internationally renowned artisans who craft the most beautiful idols from straw and clay. How these images are crafted, the conditions in which the artisans live and work, where their material is sourced from, and which industries depend on these creations for their very survival will be observed in life-affirming action.

Meet outside the Northern (Jaipuria College) exit of the Sovabazar Metro Station

Our city has witnessed many more cultures in its past than most others would even in this globalised present. Here we will trace for you the origins and remains of the varied communities that hung their boots and called Calcutta home. Lets check out why Chinese breakfast still rules Tiretta Bazar, where the Parsis are dwindling in numbers with each passing day and how the Armenians gave the city its oldest surviving Christian church while we pass the Anglo-Indians, the Muslims, the Marwaris, the Biharis and many more that made this city a great melting pot of diverse cultures.

Meet outside the Hare Street Police Station / Opposite the Western face of Indian Airlines - Central Avenue building

We will circumnavigate the Grand, an iconic Calcutta landmark which has weathered changing tastes and turbulent times to retain its status as one of Calcutta’s most beloved luxury hotels. Take in the frenzied economic activity that occurs all around its periphery, and find out why savvy shoppers have never given up on New Market, where it was said one could buy anything – from pins to pachyderms. Ponder the loss of such great establishments as Whiteway-Laidlaw, Bourne and Shepherd, and Firpo’s and their ironic replacement by the ubiquitous hawker and his wares.

Meet outside the Esplanade Mansions / Opposite the Eastern Gate of the Raj Bhavan

All kinds of transfers available.

Besides the regular Half Day and Full Day city tours, we also have customised coach and car tours along the following themes:
i. Bazaars of Calcutta
ii. World Wars in Calcutta
iii. The Holy Trail - Religious Sites of Calcutta
iv. North Calcutta
v. European Calcutta

Join our expert Explorers to take you on a bird-watching outing to any of the important birding sites of the city.