Discover the best of Kolkata in one day with our Full Day Kolkata City Tour, a carefully planned sightseeing experience covering the city’s iconic landmarks, spiritual sites, colonial heritage, vibrant markets, and riverside attractions. Ideal for first-time visitors, families, couples, photographers, and travellers with limited time, this private Kolkata sightseeing tour combines Kolkata’s must-see attractions with the flexibility to add places that match your interests.

Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced local driver, with optional professional guide assistance available to make your Kolkata city tour more informative and engaging.

Highlights of the Full Day Kolkata City Tour

• Explore Mullick Ghat Flower Market, one of Kolkata’s most colourful and energetic markets.
• Visit the magnificent Victoria Memorial and explore its historic galleries, architecture, and gardens.
• Admire the Indo-Gothic architecture of St. Paul’s Cathedral.
• Enjoy scenic riverside views from Princep Ghat and see Vidyasagar Setu.
• Experience the spiritual atmosphere of Dakshineshwar Kali Temple.
• Take a ferry across the Hooghly River to Belur Math, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission.
• Visit Mother House, associated with Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity.
• Capture photographs of the iconic Howrah Bridge, one of Kolkata’s most recognizable landmarks.
• Add two additional attractions from our visitor’s-choice list to personalize your itinerary.
• Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

Full Day Kolkata City Tour Itinerary

Mullick Ghat Flower Market

Begin your Full Day Kolkata Tour with a visit to Mullick Ghat Flower Market, located near the iconic Howrah Bridge. Arrive early to experience the market at its most vibrant, when flower sellers, traders, porters, and local buyers create an unforgettable atmosphere.

Walk through colourful displays of marigolds, roses, tuberoses and other seasonal flowers while experiencing an authentic side of everyday Kolkata that many visitors miss.

Victoria Memorial

Continue to the magnificent Victoria Memorial, one of Kolkata’s most celebrated landmarks. Admire its grand architecture before exploring the surrounding gardens and, subject to opening arrangements, its museum galleries containing collections connected with Kolkata and India’s colonial history.

For visitors searching for a Kolkata sightseeing tour, Victoria Memorial remains an essential part of any first-time itinerary.

St. Paul’s Cathedral

Next, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, an important architectural landmark near Victoria Memorial. Take time to appreciate its distinctive Indo-Gothic character and peaceful interiors before continuing your Kolkata city sightseeing experience.

Princep Ghat

Drive towards Princep Ghat, one of the city’s most scenic riverside locations. Enjoy views of the Hooghly River and Vidyasagar Setu, and take photographs along the historic riverside promenade.

Dakshineshwar Kali Temple

Your Kolkata Full Day Tour then continues to Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, one of the city’s most important spiritual landmarks. Situated beside the Hooghly River, the temple is closely associated with Sri Ramakrishna and attracts devotees throughout the year.

Visitors should dress respectfully and be prepared to remove footwear before entering religious areas.

Ferry to Belur Math

From Dakshineshwar, continue by ferry towards Belur Math, offering a memorable perspective of Kolkata from the Hooghly River.

Belur Math is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission and is known for its peaceful surroundings and message of harmony among different faiths. Spend time exploring the grounds and appreciating the distinctive architecture.

Mother House

Continue your journey to Mother House, associated with Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity. The site offers a quieter experience within the busy city and provides an opportunity for reflection on her humanitarian work.

Howrah Bridge

End the core sightseeing portion of your Full Day Kolkata City Tour with a visit near Howrah Bridge. This iconic cantilever bridge is one of Kolkata’s most recognizable symbols and provides excellent opportunities for photography.

Depending on your selected itinerary, traffic conditions, opening hours and available time, you can also choose additional attractions such as Marble Palace, College Street, traditional neighbourhoods or other places from our visitor-choice list.

Customise Your Kolkata City Tour

Every traveller experiences Kolkata differently. That’s why our Private Kolkata City Tour allows you to select additional attractions according to your interests.

Choose from heritage buildings, colonial landmarks, temples, markets, literary landmarks, photography locations, cultural attractions and lesser-known corners of the city.

The tour is designed around a Must-See Kolkata sightseeing itinerary + two additional visitor-choice attractions, giving you greater flexibility than a standard fixed sightseeing tour.

Tour Details

Tour Duration: Approximately 10 hours
Tour Start: From 8:00 AM
Pickup: Esplanade, selected hotels, or eligible pickup locations
Vehicle: Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Guide: Professional guide available at an additional charge
Tour Planning Assistance: Included
Handouts: Provided
Lunch Break: Included
Refreshments: Not included
Driver: Experienced driver with phone
Drop-off: Same as pickup location

Kolkata Tour for Layover Travellers

Have only one day or a long airport layover in Kolkata? This Full Day Kolkata City Tour can be adapted for eligible transit travellers. Airport pickup can be arranged within the available time window, with sightseeing planned around your onward flight schedule and airport drop-off.

It is an efficient way to experience some of Kolkata’s major attractions instead of spending your entire layover at the airport.

Why Choose Our Full Day Kolkata City Tour?

Our Kolkata sightseeing experience is designed for travellers who want more than a basic point-to-point city transfer. With flexible sightseeing, comfortable transportation and local assistance, you can explore Kolkata at a pace that suits your travel plans.

Whether your interests are Kolkata’s colonial architecture, spiritual heritage, local markets, photography, culture, history or riverside landmarks, this customised full-day tour gives you the flexibility to create your own Kolkata experience.

Book Your Full Day Kolkata City Tour

Experience the City of Joy through its historic landmarks, sacred temples, bustling markets, riverside views and vibrant neighbourhoods. Book your Full Day Kolkata City Tour and discover the essential sights of Kolkata with the flexibility to personalise your day.