Step into the past and discover the rich history of Kolkata during the British Raj. Join our heritage walk to explore the landmarks that shaped the city’s colonial era and learn about the founder of British Kolkata, Job Charnock.
Step into the past and discover the rich history of Kolkata during the British Raj. Join our heritage walk to explore the landmarks that shaped the city’s colonial era and learn about the founder of British Kolkata, Job Charnock.
- Writers’ Building - Walk commences at Writer’s building meant for the lower bureaucracy of East India Company and witness to many independence movements.
- Job Charnock’s Mausoleum - Walk to the Mausoleum of Job Charnock the founder of modern Kolkata.
- St. John’s Church - St John’s Church, which was built in 1787 by architect James Agg….
- Writers’ Building - Walk commences at Writer’s building meant for the lower bureaucracy of East India Company and witness to many independence movements.
- Job Charnock’s Mausoleum - Walk to the Mausoleum of Job Charnock the founder of modern Kolkata.
- St. John’s Church - St John’s Church, which was built in 1787 by architect James Agg. Appreciate the “Last Supper” painting on walls of St Johns Church.
- Raj Bhavan - Visit the Governors house which was the residence of the Viceroy of India after the British Crown took over the reins of India from East India Company.
- Victoria Memorial Hall - We round up the walk at the legendary Victoria Memorial built by George Curzon. Note that on Mondays the memorial will be closed and we will visit only the garden.
- Entrance fees included
- Professional tour guide
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Entrance fees included
- Professional tour guide
- Complimentary tea and coffee
Relive British legacy- Trace back our steps to the colonial era and visit some prominent landmarks that defined Kolkata’s history.
Learn about Job Charnock the founder of British Kolkata who bought the villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata from Bengal subedar Azim Usman in 1690 and over time Kokata became the capital of East India Company.
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Relive British legacy- Trace back our steps to the colonial era and visit some prominent landmarks that defined Kolkata’s history.
Learn about Job Charnock the founder of British Kolkata who bought the villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata from Bengal subedar Azim Usman in 1690 and over time Kokata became the capital of East India Company.
A cultural evangelist will take you back a few centuries to narrate the tale of Kolkata under the East India Company & the British Empire.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.