2-Day Dhaka City Tour and Sonargaon: Private Guide

Two days across Dhaka's mosques, palaces and river villages

A 2-day private tour of Dhaka and Sonargaon with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and overnight hotel accommodation. Day one covers Baitul Mukarram Mosque, Ahsan Manzil palace, boat rides on the Buriganga, Star Mosque, Armenian Church, Lalbagh Fort, Dhakeshwari Temple, and Curzon Hall. Day two visits Sonargaon's Banglar Tajmahal, Goaldi Mosque, and Panam Nagar, then includes a Meghna River cruise to remote island villages and Nunertek Island. Pickup from your hotel is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Private Full Day Dhaka City Tour

• Visit Baitul Mukarram Mosque
• Explore Sadarghat river front
• Boat ride on Buriganga river
• Visit Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace)
• Visit Star Mosque
• Visit Armenian Church
• Visit Lalbagh Fort
• Visit Dhakeshwari Temple
• Visit Shaheed Minar
• Visit Curzon Hall
• Lunch with Bengali dish food
• Overnight stay in 3 star hotel

Day 2: Private Full Day Sonargaon Day Tour

• Visit Banglar Tajmahal
• Visit Goaldi Mosque
• Visit Panam Nagar
• Visit Folk Art and Crafts Museum
• Lunch with Bengali dish food
• Wooden boat cruise on Meghna River
• Explore Nunertek Island village lifestyle
• Return to Dhaka hotel

The experience

Day one starts at Baitul Mukarram Mosque, completed in 1968 with a capacity of 30,000: the 10th largest mosque in the world. From there you move to the Sadarghat riverfront for a one-hour boat ride on the Buriganga, then head to Ahsan Manzil, the 18th-century Pink Palace on the river's bank in Old Dhaka. The itinerary continues through Star Mosque, decorated with blue star motifs and built in the first half of the 19th century, and Armenian Church, a 17th-century monument in Armanitola that marks the region's historical Armenian community. Lalbagh Fort, an incomplete 17th-century Mughal fortress begun by Prince Muhammad Azam, comes next, with its tomb of Pari Bibi, mosque, and audience hall. The day ends at Dhakeshwari Temple, Bangladesh's national Hindu temple and the most important Hindu place of worship in the country since 1971. You'll also see Shahid Minar and Curzon Hall, where the Bengali Language Movement began. An overnight stay in a 3-star hotel is included.

Day two takes you to Sonargaon, starting with Banglar Tajmahal, a scaled replica of the Mughal mausoleum in Agra. Goaldi Mosque, built in 1519, stands as one of the few surviving medieval monuments of the old capital and shows pre-Mughal architecture. Panam Nagar follows: a unique township stretched along a single 600-meter street with 52 dilapidated houses that once formed a bustling bazaar. After lunch at a local restaurant, you board a wooden engine-driven boat for a cruise on the Meghna River, Bangladesh's widest river. You'll watch local fishermen catch Hilsa fish and stop at Nunertek Island to see the daily life and activities of remote village communities accessible only by water. The tour returns to Dhaka around 6 pm.

Your guide speaks English throughout both days, and transport is by air-conditioned private car. The boat charges on both rivers and the Sadarghat boat ride are included in the price. Lalbagh Fort closes Sundays and Mondays, and the Folk Art Museum closes Wednesdays and Thursdays, so the itinerary adjusts accordingly. Ahsan Manzil is also closed Thursdays.

What’s included

• An English-speaking guide for both days.
• air-conditioned private car transport.
• overnight stay in a 3-star hotel.
• boat rides on the Buriganga and Meghna rivers.
• entrance fees to Baitul Mukarram Mosque, Ahsan Manzil, Star Mosque, Armenian Church, Lalbagh Fort, Dhakeshwari Temple, Curzon Hall, Goaldi Mosque, Folk Art Museum, and Panam Nagar.
• lunch on day two at a local restaurant.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to7h before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (6 to 13 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by MAM Holidays Limited

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a private guide and car for both days. The arrangement means your pace and stops adjust to your interests, and you avoid the crowds and fixed schedules of group tours. The 2-day structure lets you see Dhaka's major monuments on day one and venture into Sonargaon's villages and river life on day two, a combination that single-day tours don't cover.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 13 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the 2-day Dhaka and Sonargaon tour?

The tour includes an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned private car transport, one night in a 3-star hotel, boat rides on the Buriganga and Meghna rivers, and all entrance fees to the sites listed. Lunch on day two is at a local restaurant. Personal expenses and dinner are not included.

How much time do I spend on the river boats?

Day one includes a one-hour boat ride on the Buriganga at Sadarghat. Day two features a Meghna River cruise after lunch, where you'll watch local fishing and visit Nunertek Island. The exact duration depends on the village activities and tides, but you'll return to Dhaka around 6 pm.

Which sites close on certain days, and does that affect my booking?

Lalbagh Fort closes Sundays and Mondays; Ahsan Manzil closes Thursdays; the Folk Art Museum closes Wednesdays and Thursdays. Your guide will adjust the route based on your travel dates to ensure you see the sites that are open.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup from your Dhaka hotel is included. Your guide and driver will collect you at the start of day one and return you to your hotel around 6 pm on day two.

What is Nunertek Island, and what will I do there?

Nunertek Island sits in the middle of the Meghna River and is home to remote village communities accessible only by boat. You'll stop there to observe and participate in the daily activities and lifestyle of the villagers, including watching traditional Hilsa fishing on the river.

Do I need any special fitness level for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Most time is spent in the air-conditioned car or on boats. Walking is moderate at each site, and the pace is set by the group.