Private Tour
Private Half-Day Kolkata Tour
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6 hours
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The Soul of the City - Private Half Day Tour (6 Hours)
Experience the vibrant pulse and timeless heritage of the 'City of Joy' with our exclusive, private six-hour Kolkata tour. Dive deep into Kolkata's rich tapestry of history, culture, spirituality, and intellect.
Our carefully curated route ensures you capture the essence of Kolkata's most iconic and inspiring locations, offering a blend of colonial grandeur and authentic local life.
*Personalized Pace: Enjoy a dedicated vehicle and guide, allowing you to spend more time at the places that interest you most.
*Local Expertise: Our guides are passionate storytellers, bringing history and culture to life with fascinating anecdotes.
*Comfort & Convenience: Complimentary pickup and drop-off at your location within Kolkata city limits. Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
***we are committed to making your time in Kolkata truly memorable!***
*Note: We allow you to design your ideal trip, choosing destinations and activities.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mother House
Mother House or Missionaries of Charity is a religious congregation that was established by Mother Teresa in 1950. An area of the house is reserved for followers to pay their respect to Mother Teresa. Here, one can find Mother Teresa's Tomb and an exhibition that displays her work through photographs, awards and articles. Some of her belongings like her cloths, her sandals and her bag are also displayed. (Closed on Thursday)
Malik Ghat Flower Market
Kolkata's Mullick Ghat Flower Market, said to be India's largest Flower Market and contain more than a century of history.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Tourist guide/host
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Half-Day Kolkata Tour
Duration: 5 hours: First-time visitors to Kolkata who want a fun overview of the city will enjoy this half-day guided tour.
Pickup included
Reviews
122 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Tour - Highly Recommended
ColinRichardBowles,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a day to kill in Calcutta before our flight so we thought we would take this tour and so glad we did. Muzaffar picked us up from the airport terminal right on time and gave us a brilliant day, taking us to some places we might never have found on our own, like the flower market under the Howrah Bridge - noisy, chaotic and utterly brilliant - and an insightful tour of the Victoria Museum. We had a fabulous grounding in 18th and 19th century history in the colonial centre, and a taste of the vibrant feel of modern Calcutta in the Indian Coffee House. Muzaffar was a fabulous guide - he seemed to know half of Calcutta - and a big thanks to the driver, too. Calcutta traffic is unbelievable. Thanks again Muzaffar for a brilliant day.
Nice overview of the city
borismail01,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Muzaffar understands very well particular interests of customers and adjusts the itinerary accordingly. He manage to squeeze it a few hours amazingly a lot without stressing or rushing the tour. Highly recommend.
Brilliant half day tour of Kolkata
J5044BVjustinr,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fabulous half day touring the city of joy. Limited time in Kolkata so this was perfect to get a good insight and feel of this incredible city. My guide, Muzaffa, was superb - inspiring, knowledgeable, friendly, approachable whilst remaining the consummate professional. We took in many sights without ever feeling rushed. I now have a much greater understanding and knowledge of this city thanks to all his input. Big shout out to the driver as well on what was a particularly challenging traffic day due to road closures - no issues despite Kolkata throwing everything possible at him! Thank you for such an amazing outing - such a memorable tour and one greatly appreciated.
Very nice memorable tour
Mohammed B,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very nice and informative tour. It's my first time ever in Kolkata and Muzaffar was very knowledgable and took me to many places. He explained alot about the historical sites and the history in many of the sites included in the tour. Coming back home with many memories!
Kolkata Captured
David W,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have taken about 15 tours in India in the last six weeks and Muzaffar’s Kolkata tour was by far the best! He is an excellent communicator, giving just enough interesting information without overwhelming you with too much detail. His anecdotes were particularly poignant and made the city’s fascinating history jump alive. I have been to Kolkata MANY times but I saw some things for the first time, including the beautiful Saint John’s Church and the raucous flower market! We had some delicious treats along the way and the time passed very quickly. We rode around in style in a a beautiful air conditioned small bus for the five of us. I can highly recommend this tour!
Perfect Fit
D1766SGdavids,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was the perfect tour of Kolkata for my short stop and window of opportunity. Muzaffar was professional, very knowledgeable and courteous. I learned a lot and have a much greater appreciation for Kolkata.
Exceptional Kolkata Private Tour with Muzaffar
Patrick L,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This highly recommended private tour of Kolkata offers a truly enriching and memorable experience, with Muzaffar as an absolutely fantastic guide. Guide and Experience Muzaffar is an extremely knowledgeable guide, articulate and passionate about the history, culture, and details of Kolkata and India in general. He answered all our probably weird questions, making the entire experience engaging and fun. We learned a significant amount about the city and we would not have been able to set up such a tour by ourselves. Muzaffar provides an exceptional service and is nice, kind, friendly, and very flexible, easily adjusting the tour to our personal preferences and requests. The driver is also to praise for navigating the Kolkata traffic. Tour Highlights The tour hits all the main sites but can be customized. This is what we visited: We started by a memorable and humbling visite at Mother Teresa house museum and tomb. Our guide also took us to three Jain temples in Kolkata (Dadabari and Mahavira Temple), spread over three complexes. We then went to New Market, a massive olf covered market where you can find everything from needle to diamond. Quite an experience. We bought some spices and tea. We visited the old english district with massive buildings and later the park around Victoria Memorial (opted for not going inside) and St Paul's Cathedral. The Flower Market was quite an authentic experience with Muzaffar guiding us through the narrow streets below the Howrah Bridge. The peaceful visit to the "potter's district in Kumartuli to see amazing clay sculptures being created for the festivals and learning about it was for me the highlight. We also went to College Street for coffee and snacks at the Indian Coffee House and were gifted a poetry book by Rabindranath Tagore, Nobel prize of litterature. Value This private tour is really the most effective way to see the city. The high quality of the experience, especially with Muzaffar, will save you time and headache if this is your first time in India and a little apprehensive to discover such a big city.
Mother Teresa home, queen...
Violet T,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mother Teresa home, queen Victoria hall, the flower market, the cathedral and the post office. Additional the history of Kolkata.
Kolkata tour
Monika K,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was super! The tour guide, Muzaffar was very knowledgeable and a great company. The dri era was great as well in the Kolkata traffic.
Colourful day of flowers and statues
J6668OFbobm,,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing tour. Muzaffar was extremely knowledgeable and flexible with the itinerary so we could concentrate what we wanted to see. All amenities were provided.
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