Tour of the Historical Tram Museum Including Tram and Metro Ride
The Calcutta Tramway stands as a unique relic of urban transport history, boasting the title of India's oldest operating tram system since 1902. It intertwines colonial charm with modern necessity, navigating through bustling streets of Kolkata, a city steeped in culture and heritage. Its vintage charm is unparalleled, offering a glimpse into Kolkata's past while serving as a lifeline for many commuters. Amidst the rush of cars and buses, the tram retains a nostalgic allure, with its quaint, rattling carriages and bell-clanging conductors. This enduring icon symbolizes Kolkata's resilience and tradition, making it a cherished part of the city's identity.
This tour also gives you a glimpse of the Underwater Metro Train.
Please note that this tour is not wheel chair accessable. Maximum number of stairs at any given place is 10, otherwise, escalators and lifts are available.
The tour duration is approximately 4 hours. The pick-up is approximately 45 minutes before the tour.
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Tour of the Historical Tram Museum Including Tram and Metro Ride
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What's included in Tour of the Historical Tram Museum Including Tram and Metro Ride
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
K. C. Das is a heritage sweet shop of Kolkata. This is also our meeting point. We begin our walking tour from here after tasting the signature sweet of the shop.
This place is the 2nd point of interest, just oppostite K. C. Das. The Tipu Sultan Shahi Mosque (also known as Tipu Sultan Masjid) is a famous mosque in Kolkata, India named after Tipu Sultan the ruler of Mysore. Located at 185 Dharamtalla Street, the mosque is a relic of architectural and cultural heritage.
This is the 3rd point of interest in our tour, which lies opposite to the Tipu Sultan's Mosque. The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Lenin Sarani in central Kolkata, commonly known as Sacred Heart Church or Portuguese Church, was consecrated on this day. The foundation stone had been laid on February 12, 1832. According to the website of the Archdiocese of Kolkata, the church was “built by Mrs Pascoa da Souza, a member of the prominent Portuguese family, the Barrettos…between 1832 and 1834 behind Dharamtola Bazaar on Dhurrumtollah (Dharamtola) Street at the centre of British Calcutta”. It is said da Souza promised to build the church after her son received a less harsh sentence than she had feared for seriously injuring another European man. It has gorgeous stained glass windows, is supported by Corinthian pillars and most of all, bears an exceptional 14 stations of the Cross in marble, depicting the last journey of Christ.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Guide In-person: English, Hindi, Bengali, Urdu
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Private transportation
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
Please arrive at the pick up point 45 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up from all downtown hotels. Pickup from Salt Lake, New Town, Rajarhat, Airport Area and Garia will cost extra.
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point at Chowringhee Road and Lenin Sarani Crossing. It is in front of the famous K. C. Das sweet shop, beside Akbarsons and opposite tp Tipu Sultan's Mosque.
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Ticket Redemption
The Guide will arrange for all the entry tickets.
