Top Kolkata Day Trips

Cover the top sights of Kolkata with your own private guide, leaving you free to set the itinerary. Customize your stops based on your unique interests, from stately Victorian landmarks to thumping goddess temples. You’ll travel between attractions in a comfortable, climate-controlled vehicle, stopping wherever you wish. Tours are capped at 12 people, making this a great option for friends and families.

Experience Kolkata (Calcutta) with a guide who can provide context, translation, and transportation. With this private tour, you'll have your very own guide on hand to meet you at your hotel and take you out to see local highlights, including the Victoria Memorial hall, the Malik Ghat Flower Market, the Parashnath Jain Temple, and the tomb of Mother Teresa, all in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.

Spend a day learning about and exploring Kolkata with a professional guide to lead the way on this private tour. You'll visit the colorful Malik Ghat Flower Market, see idols and pottery being created in the Kumortuli neighborhood, and see Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity headquarters, with time left over to sample popular Bengali sweets and stop for a cup of tea or coffee.

Stray from the beaten path and see a different side of India on a day trip to Bishnupur from Kolkata. A great choice for travelers that have already ticked off Kolkata’s top sights, this tour lets you avoid the hassle of advance planning, and transports you to lesser-known attractions such as the 17th-century terracotta temples of the Malla Kingdom.

First-time visitors to Kolkata who want a fun overview of the city will enjoy this half-day guided tour. You'll visit must-see highlights including Mother Theresa's House, Howrah Bridge, the colorful flower market, and more. Travel in comfort between places in an air-conditioned vehicle, and save yourself time and effort by touring with an English-speaking guide.

Kolkata has a great culinary culture not found elsewhere in India and on this private food tour, you'll get to sample some of its tastiest offerings. Along with a guide, you'll get the chance to sample everything from spicy chai tea to jumbo prawns, as well as curried fish mousse steamed in banana leaves, onion bhajis (fritters), and the traditional sweets for which Kolkata is known across India.

Discover the vibrant city of Kolkata on a private tour of the city. See key landmarks such as Mother Teresa’s house to view her tomb, the Howrah Bridge, the Marble Palace, and much more as you drive around in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Learn about the history of India, from ancient times to its British occupation to present-day, over the course of the day.

See the highlights of the big, bustling city of Kolkata on an easy full-day trip. Experience the culture and beautiful architecture of the city three ways: via car, on food, and by boat along the Hooghly River. This is a private tour, so you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide. Fit a lot of sightseeing into one day without worrying about hailing taxis or other logistics.

~ Visit the important sites of Kolkata like Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, Dalhousie Square, St. John's Church, Potter's Colony (Kumartuli), College Street Book Market, Indian Coffee House, Tagore's House and Victoria Memorial ~ Discover the undiscovered and celebrate the daily festival of human existence! ~ A well crafted and professionally guided private tour. ~ Get an insight to the cultural, historical and architectural aspects of the city. ~ Explore the streets, engage with locals, feel the pulse and relish the cuisine. ~ Enjoy the add-on experiences like coffee and an informal chat session with the locals at the heritage Indian Coffee House. ~ Taste some traditional Bengali sweets at an iconic sweet shop. ~ A knowledgeable guide to make your sightseeing more interesting.

Doing the sightseeing rounds in Kolkata by yourself involves navigating cabs, buses, and often chaotic roads. This private tour eliminates the hassles and features a private driver-guide to help you truly connect with the city and its sights. Visit the Mother House, see the Marble Palace, watch artisans working in the Kumartuli potter’s quarter, and gain context and background on everything you see. An authentic Bengali lunch and included entry fees, apart from museum admissions, add to the perks.

Kolkata is one of the world’s most vibrant and history-filled cities, but covering all the top sights takes time and planning. Skip the hassles of arranging your own visits with this action-packed sightseeing tour, which includes all the main colonial-era heritage attractions, along with a Jain temple, the Tagore Museum, and the riverside ghats. Enjoy front-door pickup from any location in the city for added convenience.

Experience the best of Kolkata with this full-day tour of the city. You'll get to see many of the so-called City of Joy's greatest buildings and attractions, including the Victoria Memorial, St John's Church, the 18th-century Writers Building and the 19th-centry Shaheed Minar, as well as the oldest museum in India. You'll finish your tour with a three-hour cruise on the Hooghly River, a distributary of the Ganges.

Get exactly what you want from your Kolkata stay with a private tour that lets you contribute to the itinerary. Skip having to plan your own explorations, select sights of interest from a recommendations list, and explore by private vehicle and foot, and by bus, tuk-tuk, and rickshaw if needed. View must-sees like the Victoria Memorial, add lower-profile sites such College Street, cemeteries, and markets; and learn history and details that would be easy to overlook otherwise.

See the must-see sites of Kolkata without worrying about haggling with taxi drivers or riding the crowded public transport. This private tour via an air conditioned vehicle is just for you and your party, so you can pick and choose which sites are most interesting to you, such as temples, markets, colonial-era mansions, viewpoints over the Hooghly River, and more, all with an English-speaking guide.

Get in touch with your spiritual side on this private full-day tour of Ganga Sagar from Kolkata, including hotel pick-up. Take a ferry cruise along the Ganges River to Sagar Island, then enjoy the undivided attention of your guide as you explore the many temples and ashrams. Learn why Ganga Sagar has become an important Hindu pilgrimage site; visit the sacred Kapil Muni Temple; and discover the philanthropic work carried out by ashrams like Bharat Sevashram Sangha and Ramakrishna Mission.

Explore the historic city of Kolkata—formerly known as Calcutta—on a tour that looks at the city’s long history, its unique culture, and its food. Travel the city learning about the people and discovering vibrant markets, detailed architecture, and bustling streets. Try local sweets and street food snacks, and taste tea and coffee produced in the Indian Coffee House.

Discover Sagar Island’s holy sites without worrying about transport or getting lost, and with a driver-guide for insightful commentary, on this private tour from Kolkata. Ride a ferry to Sagar before continuing to the island’s town of Gangasagar, home to many pilgrimage sites. Take an optional dip in the holy Ganges and visit Kapil Muni Temple to offer prayers or see the worshipping throngs. Hotel pickup and drop-off, ferry tickets, and breakfast are included for your convenience.

Embark on a spiritual odyssey with the Divine Mayapur Day Trip, commencing at 7:00 AM with a pick-up from your Kolkata hotel. The picturesque journey to Mayapur unveils the West Bengal countryside, providing glimpses of rural life. Upon arrival at 10:00 AM, explore the ISKCON temple complex, a marvel housing the Sri Mayapur Chandrodaya Mandir—aptly named the "Temple of the Vedic Planetarium." Delve into Vedic cosmology exhibits and ancient wisdom. Relish a delectable vegetarian lunch at a local restaurant at 12:00 PM, indulging in traditional Bengali dishes. Post-lunch, visit Sri Chaitanya Math, Sri Yoga Pith, and Srila Prabhupada's Pushpa Samadhi Mandir to deepen your spiritual experience. Bid farewell to Mayapur at 4:00 PM, relishing the scenic drive back to Kolkata and concluding your day tour at 7:00 PM, leaving you with cherished spiritual insights and memories.

Go beyond the guidebook and discover the hidden history of the most important temples of Kolkata (Calcutta) on an 8.5-hour tour. Comfortable round-trip transportation makes it possible to visit four iconic holy sites in just one day. Experience immersive and dynamic guided tours at Belur Math, Dakshineshwar Kali, Pareshnath Jain, and Kalighat Kali, along with ample opportunity to ask questions. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before return to your accommodation.

Experience West Bengal’s spiritual side on a private tour to the Hindu pilgrimage site of Ganga Sagar from Kolkata. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride to Sagar Island in the Ganges delta, and with a guide leading the way, explore the temples and ashrams that Hindus visit for religious worship. Visit the main complex of Kapil Muni, see devotees offering prayers, and learn stories from your guide about the mythology and importance of each site you may not hear otherwise.

Witness a spiritually and environmentally important site on this day trip from Kolkata to Ganga Sagar, where the Ganga (Ganges) River meets the ocean at the Bay of Bengal. Whether you’re on a religious pilgrimage or are just curious about this important place, this private full-day tour makes visiting easy. Stop at temples, marine parks, a lighthouse, and other landmarks around Ganga Sagar.

A hassle-free day trip for travelers to Kolkata who want to see India’s greatest monument to love, the Taj Mahal, which is on the other side of the country. Relax on this full day trip as flights, road transfers, and a sightseeing itinerary are arranged for you. In Agra, enjoy the iconic Taj as well as the UNESCO-listed Agra Fort, and maybe some shopping, before returning to Kolkata.

Embark on a captivating journey through Kolkata's rich heritage and culture with our "Heritage and Culture of Kolkata Private Tour." Your day begins with the majestic Victoria Memorial, a poignant symbol of colonial grandeur and Indian history. Delve into Kolkata's spiritual tapestry with visits to St. Paul's Cathedral and the revered Dakshineswar and Kalighat Kali Temples, steeped in myth and devotion. Explore the historic Fort William, a testament to Kolkata's colonial past, and pay homage to Mother Teresa's legacy at her revered House. Conclude your day with a leisurely stroll along the vibrant Park Street, immersing yourself in Kolkata's bustling ambiance. With cherished memories in tow, your guide will escort you back to your hotel, marking the end of an enriching exploration of Kolkata's timeless charm.