Dhaka in One Day: Highlights Tour with Guide & Pickup

Lalbagh Fort, the Star Mosque's blue stars, a river port at full tilt, and the temples that anchor Old Dhaka

An 8-hour guided tour of Dhaka's major landmarks with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, lunch and a rickshaw ride. The itinerary covers Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, Star Mosque, Dhakeshwari Temple, Armenian Church and Sadarghat Port, with stops at Curzon Hall, the Language Martyrs Monument and New Market. The tour is customizable if you want to prioritize specific sites.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Sadarghat Port1h · entry included
2. Ahsan Manzilpassing by
3. Armenian Church30m
4. Star Mosque15m
5. Dhakeshwari Temple30m
6. Lalbagh Fort1h · entry included

Explore Dhaka's key attractions

• Visit Sadarghat Port
• Pass by Ahsan Manzil
• Tour Armenian Church
• See Star Mosque
• Visit Dhakeshwari Temple
• Explore Lalbagh Fort
• Visit Curzon Hall
• See Language Movement Monument
• Pass by second-hand book market
• Shop at Dhaka New Market

The experience

Lalbagh Fort anchors the morning: a 17th-century Mughal structure built by Prince Muhammad Azam but never finished, now a museum that sits quiet against the city's rush. From there the guide moves through Old Dhaka's religious crossroads: the Dhakeshwari Temple, one of Bangladesh's most important Hindu shrines; the Star Mosque with its ornate blue-star motifs in the Armanitola area; and the Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection, a remnant of the Armenian community's presence in the city. Ahsan Manzil, the former residence of the Nawab of Dhaka, opens as a heritage museum (entrance fee separate from the tour price).

Sadarghat Port comes into view as a working river hub on the Buriganga River: one of Dhaka's busiest and most iconic places, where constant river traffic makes it a living snapshot of how the city moves. A rickshaw ride is built into the day, giving you the street-level pace of the city itself. Lunch is included, and you travel by local transport: car, tuk-tuk or rickshaw depending on the route and traffic. The guide speaks English throughout and handles the logistics. You just show up at your hotel for pickup.

Curzon Hall on the University of Dhaka campus and the Language Martyrs Monument (built to commemorate the 1952 Language Movement) round out the cultural layer. New Market, one of Dhaka's oldest shopping areas, offers a chance to see the secondhand book trade, printing presses and street food if time allows. The itinerary can shift based on what you want to see first, so mention any priorities when you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• entrance fees to Lalbagh Fort, Dhakeshwari Temple, Armenian Church and Star Mosque.
• bottled water.
• lunch.
• rickshaw ride experience.
• English-speaking guide.
• local transport throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:10

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Modhu Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a guide who knows Dhaka's layout and can navigate between sites. You'll move through the city by local transport (car, tuk-tuk, rickshaw) rather than figuring out routes yourself.

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Top questions

What is Lalbagh Fort and why is it important to Dhaka?

Lalbagh Fort is a 17th-century Mughal fort built by Prince Muhammad Azam, son of Emperor Aurangzeb, but left incomplete. It now serves as a museum and is a major architectural landmark that gives visitors a window into Bangladesh's Mughal past and the city's heritage.

Do I need to pay extra to enter the museums and temples on this tour?

Entrance fees to Lalbagh Fort, Dhakeshwari Temple, Armenian Church and Star Mosque are included in the tour price. Ahsan Manzil, the former Nawab's residence, charges a separate entrance fee if you choose to visit it.

What does the rickshaw ride experience involve?

A rickshaw ride is part of the tour itinerary, letting you experience street-level transport and the pace of Old Dhaka as locals do. It is one of several local transport options used throughout the day depending on the route.

Can I customize the order of stops or skip certain sites?

Yes, the tour is customizable. Let the operator know when you book if you want to prioritize specific attractions or see them in a different order, and they will adjust the itinerary accordingly.

What time does the tour start and end?

The tour runs for 8 hours total. Hotel pickup is included, so the guide will collect you from your accommodation. The exact start time depends on your hotel location and the operator's schedule.