Dhaka City Tour: National Parliament, Lalbagh Fort & 5 Sites

Ten hours through Dhaka's Mughal palaces, colonial churches and riverside forts

A private Dhaka city tour with English-speaking guide visits six major landmarks (the National Parliament House, Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, Star Mosque, Armenian Church and Dhakeshwari Temple) plus a market stop and lunch. The tour runs ten to eleven hours with hotel pickup and drop-off included, and all entry fees are covered. Minimum age is eighteen.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Dhakeshwari Temple1h
2. Star Mosque1h
3. Armenian Church1h
4. Ahsan Manzil1h · entry included
5. Lalbagh Fort1h · entry included
6. National Parliament House1h

Explore Dhaka's historic and cultural sites

• Enter and visit the museum
• Visit Dhaka University ancient building
• See Dhakeshwari Temple
• Visit Star Mosque
• Explore Armenian Church
• Tour Ahsan Manzil Pink Palace
• Visit Lalbagh Fort
• Enjoy Hoseni Mosque
• Shop at local market
• View National Parliament House

The experience

Dhaka sits on the Buriganga River as the seat of national government and the heart of Bengali culture, layered with seventeenth-century Mughal palaces, colonial-era churches and mosques that still shape the city's skyline. This tour moves through that history in a single day: you'll see the National Parliament House, Louis Khan's landmark modernist complex that anchors the present-day city, then backtrack to Lalbagh Fort and Ahsan Manzil, the pink palace that once housed Dhaka's merchant princes. The guide speaks English throughout and handles all entry tickets.

The route also takes in the Star Mosque, built in the city's Muslim quarter; the Armenian Church, one of Dhaka's oldest places of worship; and the Dhakeshwari Temple, a Hindu site that sits at the cultural center of the city. A stop at a local market gives you a chance to see how Dhaka shops and moves on an ordinary day. Lunch is included and happens midway through the tour.

Hotel or port pickup and drop-off bookend the day, so you don't arrange transport to the first stop. The ten- to eleven-hour span means an early start and a full afternoon. The private format means the pace stays yours and the guide can linger where you want to look longer.

What’s included

• Private tour with English-speaking guide.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• lunch.
• all entry tickets to the National Parliament House, Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, Star Mosque, Armenian Church and Dhakeshwari Temple.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Parjatak Tours (Dhaka City)

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Dhaka's major landmarks in one day without arranging your own transport or managing separate tickets: the private format and included guide mean you move at your own pace and get context for each stop.

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Top questions

What is the National Parliament House and why is it on this tour?

The National Parliament House is a modernist architectural landmark designed by American architect Louis Khan and completed in 1982. It represents Dhaka's transformation into a contemporary capital and is included because it stands as one of the most significant buildings in the city's present-day skyline.

Does the tour visit any religious sites?

Yes. The tour includes the Star Mosque, a historic mosque in Dhaka's Muslim quarter; the Armenian Church, one of the city's oldest churches; and the Dhakeshwari Temple, a Hindu temple at the cultural center of the city.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is included and served during the tour. The guide will take you to a restaurant midway through the day.

What time does the tour start and how long does it run?

The tour runs ten to eleven hours total. Hotel or port pickup happens at the start, though the exact departure time is arranged when you book.

Do I need to pay separately for entry to the sites?

No. All entry tickets to the six main attractions are included in the tour price, along with all fees and taxes.