Private Full Day Kolkata Tour: Customized Route with Guide

Set your own pace through Kolkata's landmarks, from the Flower Market at dawn to the Victoria Memorial at dusk.

A private full-day sightseeing tour of Kolkata with a professional guide and air-conditioned vehicle, where you choose which stops matter most and how long to linger at each one. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with coffee at the Indian Coffee House and bottled water. A lunch break gives you the chance to eat where you want. The Mother House closes on Thursdays. Airport pickup runs from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for travelers arriving mid-trip.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Howrah Bridge15m
2. Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity30m
3. College Street30m
4. St Paul's Cathedral30m · entry included
5. Victoria Memorialpassing by
6. Maidanpassing by
7. Eden Gardenspassing by

Full day sightseeing in Kolkata

• Visit Malik Ghat Flower Market
• See Howrah Bridge
• Explore Mother House
• Visit Parshwanath Temple
• Tour Kumartuli potters' quarter
• Walk along College Street
• Stop at Indian Coffee House
• Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral
• Pass by Victoria Memorial
• Pass by Maidan park
• Pass by Fort William
• Pass by Eden Gardens Stadium
• Pass by High Court of Kolkata
• Pass by Raj Bhavan
• Pass by General Post Office
• Pass by Race Course
• Pass by St. Andrew's Church
• Pass by Dalhousie Square (B.B.D. Bagh)
• Pass by Writers' Building

The experience

You arrive in Kolkata with a free afternoon or a layover, and a fixed-route group tour doesn't fit. This private tour builds around what you actually want to see. A professional guide meets you at your hotel (or the airport, if you land between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM) and drives you through the city in an air-conditioned car, stopping where your interest lands. The itinerary is yours to shape: spend an hour at the Flower Market watching vendors arrange blooms in the early light, or move on after twenty minutes. Visit the Mother House, where Mother Teresa's tomb sits in a small museum of her possessions, or skip it entirely and head to the Parshwanath Temple instead, with its mirror-inlaid pillars and a ghee lamp that has burned continuously since 1867. The guide knows the city and can explain what you're standing in front of, but the day follows your rhythm, not a clock.

The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and includes several named stops: the Malik Ghat Flower Market near the Howrah Bridge; the Mother House; Kumartuli, a potters' quarter where artisans hand-sculpt clay idols for festivals; College Street, India's largest book market, where you can hunt for rare editions at low prices; and the Victoria Memorial, a marble building on the Maidan by the Hooghly River. You'll also pass the High Court, a neo-Gothic landmark from 1862, and St. Paul's Cathedral, completed in 1847 with stained-glass windows and a tall spire. The guide can take you inside any of these or simply point them out as you drive. Coffee and bottled water are included. Lunch is a break you choose, and the cost is yours to cover.

The vehicle is private (just you, your group, and the guide), so there's no waiting for other travelers or sticking to someone else's schedule. If you want to personalize the route further before the day starts, let the operator know, and they'll adjust the stops. The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or the airport, depending on your plans.

What’s included

• The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off (or airport pickup between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM).
• a professional English-speaking guide in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• coffee at the Indian Coffee House and bottled water.
• all guide fees, fuel, parking and toll charges.
• and a unique cultural experience at Kumartuli, where you'll watch artisans handcrafting idols.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private tour with car and driverGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00Private tour with car and driver: this option comes with an English-speaking driver only. Pick this option only if you do not need a tour guide. Pickup is included.

Private tour with a tour guideGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00With a professional tour guide: an English-speaking professional tour guide will collect you from your hotel and stay with you for the whole tour. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (2 to 10 years): free · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 23 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kolkata Trips

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you're arriving mid-trip or have a free afternoon and want to see Kolkata's landmarks without committing to a fixed schedule: the guide adjusts the stops and timing to match your interests, and the private vehicle means you're not waiting for a group to move on.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 10 years): free; Infant (under 2): 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 is the Malik Ghat Flower Market like, and when does it open?

Malik Ghat Flower Market is the largest flower market in Asia, located near the Howrah Bridge on the Hooghly River. It starts as early as 3:30 AM in the morning, so if your tour includes it, you'll see the market at its busiest, filled with vendors arranging flowers and the energy of the early trade.

Can I visit the Mother House on any day of the week?

The Mother House closes every Thursday, so plan your tour for a different day if visiting Mother Teresa's tomb and the small museum of her belongings is important to you.

What happens at Kumartuli, and why is it included?

Kumartuli is a traditional potters' quarter where skilled artisans handcraft clay idols for festivals and export. The tour includes it so you can watch the artisans at work and see how the city's sculptural heritage is kept alive in this neighborhood.

Is lunch included in the tour, and where do we eat?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but a scheduled break gives you time to eat where you want and try local flavors. The cost of the meal is yours to cover, so you have full choice over where and what you eat.

How does the airport pickup work if I'm arriving mid-trip?

Airport pickup is available between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM, so if you land within that window, the guide can meet you at arrivals and take you directly into the city. Drop-off at the airport is also arranged when you're ready to leave.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes the professional guide, the air-conditioned vehicle, hotel or airport pickup and drop-off, coffee at the Indian Coffee House, bottled water, and all guide fees, fuel, parking and toll charges. Meals beyond the coffee are not included, and gratuities are at your discretion.