Alleyway Food Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Find your way through the mystical exotic alleyways of old Calcutta leading to century old Street food stalls and discover why they call Calcutta a food lovers Paradise. Experience the calm side of an old Calcutta Locality and find secret rooftops, local legends and stories past down generations among locals. Showing you around his own neighborhood will be Soham , a local from old Calcutta who's spent his best years in the same eateries with loved ones.
The tour gives you access to not only the food joints popular on YouTube but street food eateries that are safe and Local favorites.
Try around 8 different Savories ( veg/ Non Veg- all Veg option also present) and 4 Different Desserts .
Explore the part of Calcutta where Locals live and eat like a Local.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Calcutta famous for its narrow alleyways known as the By-Lanes exist like a labyrinth in the oldest part of the city. Each alleyway holds a particular treasure at the end; A famous eatery. This food tour not just lets you indulge in mouthwatering dishes that are part of Calcutta's culture for centuries but also delves into the history and story behind the eateries. Local legends and alleyway stories are uncovered in a 3 hour non-stop eating fest. By the end you would've tasted Calcutta's best food and known more about the Bengali's and why they call Calcutta a food lover's paradise
What‘s Included
Local guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Afternoon tea
Bottled water
Snacks
Dinner
Coffee and/or Tea
Dslr Pictures - Soft copies
Gratuities
Options
Alleyway Food Tour
Reviews
144 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A foodie conducting a food tour.
Jet66315531851,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was a first-time visitor to Kolkata, a bit wary of sampling the street food offerings and yet, as a chef, wanting to taste the food that the local people ate. Soham wasn't just knowledgeable, he had been roaming these streets and alleys since he was a kid. The familiarity of the terrain, the foods, the people, it was all very evident. He gave me a lot of history, customs, the stories behind the food and the tour passed pleasurably and unhurried. As a chef I appreciated that the vendors, where possible, recreated the dishes using fresh ingredients and bottled water, to ensure safety, with the added bonus that I got to see how things were made. A whole range of foods, sweets, secret passages, viewing points, which you would never get to see without someone like Soham guiding you. It brought Kolkata alive for me, gave me the food fix I craved and got a friend in the process.
Asuchi - I'll be back.
美和 田,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Your guide. He was so sweet. Thanks to my inability to speak English and simultaneous interpretation Everything about the townscape in the back alleys and history and food culture You can experience it safely and hygienically, It was a great trip that took me into a world I would never have entered on my own. I was impressed by the one-on-one hospitality, as I was able to taste 20 dishes, and was filled up, taking out the portions that I couldn't fit in, and removing the ingredients that I wasn't good at. The bazaar is great for eating and talking with your hands! I want to come back. India.
Wonderful food tour
Trip12129287924,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After attending Soham’s magic hour tour, we just knew we also had to do the alleyway food tour while in Kolkata, and it was great! We really loved getting an insider look at the neighborhood where Soham grew up and tried several delicious dishes. In addition to being a knowledgeable, kind, and fun guide, Soham was also very accommodating to my Mom’s dietary restrictions and ensured a high level of hygiene at each stop, which was so helpful. Highly recommend this tour!!
Well worth doing
dbasha,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a memorable experience with Soham, exploring the alleys of his neighbourhood, listening to his interesting stories and tasting excellent food from multiple stops. We were stuffed at the end of the tour, but pleasantly so. The whole experience of doing this tour with Soham will give you lasting memories.
10/10
225swatim,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite growing up in Kolkata, there were so many stories shared by Soham that were completely new to me! He is extremely polite, friendly and knowledgeable, and makes sure the food is hygienic.
Good Vibes & Great Bites
Departure53763926992,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfectly organised Street-Food-Tour with May insights to history and life-style of Kolkata. Soham has plenty of interesting and entertaining stories to each food-stall and corner we crossed. Highly recommended tour!
A joyous guide for a luminous city!
Domeniguccio,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A friend and I recently took the Alleyway food tour with Soham, and it was fantastic. The food was great, but what was even more enjoyable was the experience of Kolkata as seen through Soham‘s eyes. His love for his native City of Joy and its history are infectious, as he brings information and perspective to the fore with enthusiasm and charisma. I particularly appreciated the introduction to Chandra Bose, to whom the history books have given short shrift. Viva la Revolución! Thank you, Soham! I look forward to returning:)
Alleyway Food Tour by Calcutta Capsule— a quiet spell cast in the heart of the city.
Camper52915955547,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What begins as a food walk slowly turns into a gentle drifting through flavours and forgotten lanes, where sharp spices soften into sweetness and every dish carries the echo of a story. As you wander through a labyrinth of narrow alleyways, led by warm aromas and hushed histories, old Calcutta seems to breathe around you. With Soham guiding the way, the city unfolds not as a place to be seen, but as something to be felt—until the city stops being a destination and becomes a feeling you carry with you. Highly recommened for anyone who wants to experience the food and charm of the City of Joy!
A captivating journey told with delicious dishes!
michaeludelson,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Soham is a wonderful, charming and captivating guide who presents a curated story of Kolkata using food, history through captivating alleyways. These are memories I will always take with me in the future. The tastes are magnificen, but Soham weaves an evening narrative he has clearly thought out well. I enthusiastically recommend!
What a stunning experience
I Lord,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best Food Tour I’ve ever joined, and Soham was the perfect guide: charming, patient, outstanding friendly and caring, and as a local who grew up in this area he simply knows everything about this part of Calcutta and the food. Highly recommended to anyone who loves food and culture.
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