Overview
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This is a Story Walk & one of our most popular tours, certified by so many travelers through the years! If you like listening to stories about the Raj days and Kolkata then this is your tour! It is a very interesting story of how the British started trading in this part of the world rivalling earlier European entrants. Many a booming cannon later, they became the leading traders. What followed was a small fort, a big port, a great battle, many changing fortunes and lots of colonial cunning & politics. The East India Company & later the Flag of the Empire gave a lot of importance to Calcutta for its trading, political and administrative clout. She was after all the Capital of British India for a long time & arguably the second most important city in the Empire. Along with Defense & Administration came institutions for Entertainment, Education & Emancipation. The light of European renaissance came as an ambient source & later cascaded into its own indigenous, self generating brightness.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Enjoy the front facade view of this historic heritage building and listen to some fantastic stories associated with it
Options
Walking Tour Retracing the Raj
Walking Tour Duration: 3 hours: This is a pure walking tour that often spills over to more than 3 hours. Guests unable to walk, if in a homogeneous group can avail of car transport at extra charges.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Gratuities, expenses of a personal nature, etc.
Pickup points
The Oberoi Grand
15 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata (Calcutta) India
The LaLiT Great Eastern Kolkata
1 2 & 3 Old Court House Street Kolkata (Calcutta) India
The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata - Heritage Hotel (Since 1783 )
13A, Sudder Street, Kolkata (Calcutta) India
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
95 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kaushik Knows Calcutta Like Few Others Do
shashikiranmullur,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have spent time with Kaushik on multiple visits to Kolkata, and, over the years, he has become the reason I set aside at least a couple of days every time I travel there. He is an articulate storyteller — the kind who draws you into a city rather than merely narrating it. His knowledge of Kolkata and Bengal runs deep, accumulated over years of genuine love for the place. He takes time with questions, gives complete answers, and never makes you feel rushed. What sets Kaushik apart, beyond the knowledge, is the warmth. He is accommodating, flexible, and genuinely glad to have you along. These walks feel less like guided tours and more like a conversation with someone who has devoted his life to understanding Eastern India and Kolkata. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Early morning walking tour of the British colonial sites, good for beating the heat!
JeanH K,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour commences at 6:30 AM and lasts until 9:15 which is very early but beats the heat and traffic and allows tourists to go back to the hotel for a late breakfast (or late morning snooze). The tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable. We had a great time walking the streets and sampling the early morning chai tea. This tour allows time for another tour later in the day!
Super interesting city walk
sangeethav2019,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the walk, Kaushik was a great storyteller and we loved learning about Calcutta's history. Highly recommend, despite the early start.
This was the most amazing...
Anna B,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the most amazing tour, the guide was so passionate and knowledgeable. I learnt so many new things that I would not learn otherwise. The tour definitely gave me a different and very positive view of Kolkata. Highly recommended
Fabulous tour
Anja B,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved every minute of this tour. Kaushik made history so enjoyable and interesting by telling lovely stories. Well worth the early rising out of bed. Thank you
Learnt so much!
Barbara S,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was fortunate to have Kaushik all to myself! He patiently explained the history of Kalkota, pointing out interesting details which would otherwise be missed. He has a great knack for storytelling and bringing events to life. It was lovely to wander the streets before they got busy. Will definitely try to catch another tour and highly recommend.
Must do for a crash course in Calcutta’s British Raj History
294garimas,Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kaushik led my friend and I on the Raj Heritage Walk on our first trip to Kolkata. It was such a perfect way to explore the city, learn about its history and how it has shaped the Kolkata of today and rest of India. Kaushik wove in tales of the past in an engaging and relatable way. We learnt things we never knew about the city, as well as found a new appreciation for the things we did known. Would recommend Kolkata Story Tours whole heartedly to tourists or even those looking to get to know their own city a little bit better.
A walk to remember
Resort819234,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was mesmerising with in detail explanation of each and every place with inside stories. Experience the living history today.. planning for next soon.
Outstanding tour, Kaushik...
Richard S,Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding tour, Kaushik really knows his history and told the story in a fascinating way. Really enjoyable early morning walk when the city is quiet.
Phenomenal tour
Z4234UQelsac,Mar 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a solo female traveler in India for the first time, I joined two tours with Kaushik across Kolkata (also the Mesmerising Kolkata tour) and wow -- what a phenomenal experience! By far one of the absolute highlights of my time in India! Kaushik is brilliantly knowledgeable, a fantastic storyteller, immensely kind and patient, flexible in how the visit is organised, always making sure that I felt safe, had enough to eat and drink and that my questions were answered. It felt like he knew the history and had stories for every single building, street and square we passed. Some of the highlights for me included drinking chai and sitting in Lal Dighi/Tank Square while Kaushik told us the history of Kolkata. But even with all the extraordinary sights, the true highlight of the tour was getting to experience the intensity of the daily rush and flow of busy Kolkata streets. Kaushik made me feel safe and taken care of throughout. Kaushik, I can't thank you enough for this experience. I will recommend your tours to anyone going to India and hope to be able to join another in the future. All the best!!
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