Private Half-Day Kolkata Tour with Mother Teresa's Tomb, Dalhousie Square, Flower Market, and Victoria Memorial
by Tour De Kolkata
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$166Overview
This private half-day tour in Kolkata lasts about six hours and includes a personal guide and vehicle. The itinerary is flexible, letting participants choose sites to visit based on their interests. Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off available at selected hotels within Kolkata city limits. The tour begins at Mother Teresa's tomb and the adjacent small museum, where visitors spend around 30 minutes in a quiet setting reflecting on her life and work. Next, the route passes through Dalhousie Square (BBD Bagh), the colonial center of Kolkata, featuring notable British-era buildings such as the Governor Palace, St. John's Church, Writers' Building, General Post Office, and Currency Building. A 30-minute visit to St. John’s Church follows, an Anglican church built when Kolkata was the British capital. Then, the tour proceeds to one of Asia’s largest flower markets near Howrah Bridge, where the lively trade of fresh flowers offers a vivid glimpse of local life. Afterward, a stop at Kumartoli potter’s quarter showcases traditional clay idol making for festivals and export. Book lovers can spend about 15 minutes at College Street’s book market, browsing numerous stalls with old and new titles (closed on Sundays). A break at the Indian Coffee House offers coffee and snacks in a historic café known for its intellectual atmosphere. Later, the Victoria Memorial, a large marble building dedicated to Queen Victoria, is visited for up to 40 minutes, including garden walks and optional entry to its museum (closed on Mondays). Nearby, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the first Episcopal Church in Asia, offers a 15-minute visit to admire its Indo-Gothic architecture and stained-glass windows. The tour concludes with a 15-minute walk on Howrah Bridge, a busy cantilever bridge and engineering landmark. Bottled water, tea, coffee, and snacks are included throughout the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mother Teresa's Tomb and Museum
The visit lasts about 30 minutes in a quiet setting. Visitors see the tomb of Mother Teresa and a small museum dedicated to her life and work. The Mother's Room is closed on Thursdays.
30 min
Dalhousie Square (BBD Bagh)
A walk and drive-through tour of the colonial area featuring British-era buildings such as the Governor Palace, St. John's Church, Writers' Building, General Post Office, and Currency Building. The stop highlights Kolkata's history as the British Raj capital.
St. John’s Church
This 30-minute stop explores one of Kolkata’s oldest churches. Built during British rule, it was the Anglican cathedral from 1815 until 1847 before St. Paul’s Cathedral took over that role.
30 min
Flower Market near Howrah Bridge
Spend 30 minutes at one of Asia's largest flower markets. The market is lively and colorful, located under the iconic Howrah Bridge, offering a chance to observe local flower trade and take photos.
30 min
Kumartoli Potter's Quarter
A 30-minute visit to the traditional potter’s area in northern Kolkata, where clay idols are made for festivals and export to other countries.
30 min
College Street Book Market
This 15-minute stop allows browsing through numerous book stalls selling rare old and new books. The market is closed on Sundays.
15 min
Indian Coffee House
Located in the heart of College Street, this stop offers coffee and snacks in a café known for its history as a meeting place for intellectuals, artists, and students. Visitors spend about 20 minutes here.
20 min
Victoria Memorial
A 40-minute visit to the marble building dedicated to Queen Victoria. Guests can view the exterior, stroll the gardens, and optionally visit the museum with British-Indian art and artifacts. The museum is closed on Mondays.
40 min
St. Paul’s Cathedral
A 15-minute visit to Asia’s first Episcopal Church near Victoria Memorial. The Indo-Gothic church features stained-glass windows and a calm interior.
15 min
Howrah Bridge Walk
The tour ends with a 15-minute walk on the busy Howrah Bridge, a notable cantilever bridge and engineering structure.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Kolkata
- Kolkata Heritage Tram Tour including Mother House and Birla Mandir
- Kolkata Culture Kaleidoscope 3-Hour Cultural Confluence Tour
- Kolkata Bengali Nights Food Tour with 13+ Tastings
- Kolkata Magic Hour Walking Tour: Old Calcutta, Howrah Bridge, Flower Market, Kumartuli & Traditional Breakfast
Private Half-Day Kolkata Tour with Mother Teresa's Tomb, Dalhousie Square, Flower Market, and Victoria Memorial
by Tour De Kolkata
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$166Overview
This private half-day tour in Kolkata lasts about six hours and includes a personal guide and vehicle. The itinerary is flexible, letting participants choose sites to visit based on their interests. Transportation is provided in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off available at selected hotels within Kolkata city limits. The tour begins at Mother Teresa's tomb and the adjacent small museum, where visitors spend around 30 minutes in a quiet setting reflecting on her life and work. Next, the route passes through Dalhousie Square (BBD Bagh), the colonial center of Kolkata, featuring notable British-era buildings such as the Governor Palace, St. John's Church, Writers' Building, General Post Office, and Currency Building. A 30-minute visit to St. John’s Church follows, an Anglican church built when Kolkata was the British capital. Then, the tour proceeds to one of Asia’s largest flower markets near Howrah Bridge, where the lively trade of fresh flowers offers a vivid glimpse of local life. Afterward, a stop at Kumartoli potter’s quarter showcases traditional clay idol making for festivals and export. Book lovers can spend about 15 minutes at College Street’s book market, browsing numerous stalls with old and new titles (closed on Sundays). A break at the Indian Coffee House offers coffee and snacks in a historic café known for its intellectual atmosphere. Later, the Victoria Memorial, a large marble building dedicated to Queen Victoria, is visited for up to 40 minutes, including garden walks and optional entry to its museum (closed on Mondays). Nearby, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the first Episcopal Church in Asia, offers a 15-minute visit to admire its Indo-Gothic architecture and stained-glass windows. The tour concludes with a 15-minute walk on Howrah Bridge, a busy cantilever bridge and engineering landmark. Bottled water, tea, coffee, and snacks are included throughout the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mother Teresa's Tomb and Museum
The visit lasts about 30 minutes in a quiet setting. Visitors see the tomb of Mother Teresa and a small museum dedicated to her life and work. The Mother's Room is closed on Thursdays.
30 min
Dalhousie Square (BBD Bagh)
A walk and drive-through tour of the colonial area featuring British-era buildings such as the Governor Palace, St. John's Church, Writers' Building, General Post Office, and Currency Building. The stop highlights Kolkata's history as the British Raj capital.
St. John’s Church
This 30-minute stop explores one of Kolkata’s oldest churches. Built during British rule, it was the Anglican cathedral from 1815 until 1847 before St. Paul’s Cathedral took over that role.
30 min
Flower Market near Howrah Bridge
Spend 30 minutes at one of Asia's largest flower markets. The market is lively and colorful, located under the iconic Howrah Bridge, offering a chance to observe local flower trade and take photos.
30 min
Kumartoli Potter's Quarter
A 30-minute visit to the traditional potter’s area in northern Kolkata, where clay idols are made for festivals and export to other countries.
30 min
College Street Book Market
This 15-minute stop allows browsing through numerous book stalls selling rare old and new books. The market is closed on Sundays.
15 min
Indian Coffee House
Located in the heart of College Street, this stop offers coffee and snacks in a café known for its history as a meeting place for intellectuals, artists, and students. Visitors spend about 20 minutes here.
20 min
Victoria Memorial
A 40-minute visit to the marble building dedicated to Queen Victoria. Guests can view the exterior, stroll the gardens, and optionally visit the museum with British-Indian art and artifacts. The museum is closed on Mondays.
40 min
St. Paul’s Cathedral
A 15-minute visit to Asia’s first Episcopal Church near Victoria Memorial. The Indo-Gothic church features stained-glass windows and a calm interior.
15 min
Howrah Bridge Walk
The tour ends with a 15-minute walk on the busy Howrah Bridge, a notable cantilever bridge and engineering structure.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Kolkata
- Kolkata Heritage Tram Tour including Mother House and Birla Mandir
- Kolkata Culture Kaleidoscope 3-Hour Cultural Confluence Tour
- Kolkata Bengali Nights Food Tour with 13+ Tastings
- Kolkata Magic Hour Walking Tour: Old Calcutta, Howrah Bridge, Flower Market, Kumartuli & Traditional Breakfast