British Raj Heritage walk in Kolkata with guide
Relive British legacy- Trace back our steps to the colonial era and visit some prominent landmarks that defined Kolkata’s history.
Learn about Job Charnock the founder of British Kolkata who bought the villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata from Bengal subedar Azim Usman in 1690 and over time Kokata became the capital of East India Company.
A cultural evangelist will take you back a few centuries to narrate the tale of Kolkata under the East India Company & the British Empire.
Options
Group walk without pick up
No pick up or drop
What's included in British Raj Heritage walk in Kolkata with guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Writers' Building
Walk commences at Writer’s building meant for the lower bureaucracy of East India Company and witness to many independence movements.
Walk to the Mausoleum of Job Charnock the founder of modern Kolkata.
St. John's Church
St John’s Church, which was built in 1787 by architect James Agg. Appreciate the “Last Supper” painting on walls of St Johns Church.
Inclusions
- Entrance charges
- Guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
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Meeting Points
- Meet our guide at the entrance of Writers Building.
