Dhaka City Tour: Explore Culture and History

Explore Dhaka’s vibrant culture with a personalized tour. Visit Lalbagh Fort, bustling markets, and savor local snacks. Experience the city’s true spirit.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Curzon Hall - Curzon Hall is a magnificent fusion of Mughal and European architecture situated on the Dhaka University campus. Visitors will be captivated by its red-brick arches, intricate designs, and historical importance. Originally built in 1904 as a town hall, it now houses the Faculty of Science. Walking through Curzon Hall, guests can…
What's Included
  • Traditional Bakorkhani and Lacchi
  • Private transportation
  • Boat Ride Fee in Buriganga River
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Lunch
  • Local Transport Rickshaw/Tuktuk/Private Car
  • Pick and Drop Service
What's Not Included
  • Personal Expenses
  • Personal Shopping
  • Entry Fee for Lalbag Fort (1-2.5 USD) & Ahsan Manjil (2-4 USD)
  • Gratuities
  • Anything Not Mentioned above
Additional Information

Experience the vibrant spirit of Dhaka with our comprehensive full-day tour, customized to suit your interests! Whether your passion lies in history, photography, or local culture, we design an itinerary specifically for you. Visit iconic sites like Lalbagh Fort and discover hidden treasures in lively markets while traveling like a local on rickshaws….

Location
TSC, University of Dhaka
Location: Near Shahbagh intersection, inside the Dhaka University campus. From Shahbagh: Enter the campus near Bangla Academy and walk straight; TSC is on your left. Landmarks: Close to Bangla Academy and Curzon Hall. Most locals know TSC, so feel free to ask for directions if needed.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mahmoudas6254ji
Jun 16, 2025
Amazing company - A nice and organized company. I enjoyed visiting most of Dhaka's tourist attractions, as well as old Dhaka and many other special places
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Benjamin_z
Jun 2, 2025
Woooow ! - It might be the most astonishing excursion in our life whereas it was not even our first time in Bangladesh. The tour is completely customable which was essential for us because we only had one day in Dhaka. They picked us up from the airport, we threw our luggage at the hotel and then started this unic day. The tour was also diversified with monuments, history, markets, university and bustling local life both by car, boat and foot. Old Dhaka is another world and just doing what is supposed to be a basic thing like enjoying a Biryani becomes an experience on its own. The legendary bangladeshi hospitality was at its best all the way long, Abdur Rahman and the driver (sorry I forgot his name) have been fantastic. The atmosphere during the tour was very fun and we also got a lot of explanations about the places we visited. Abdur Rahman also sent us the pictures he took during this amazing day. The whole organisation process was also very smooth with Tuhin via WhatsApp. We wish them all the best of life.
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Terrence_y
May 14, 2025
It was a very hot day,... - It was a very hot day, but we managed to get around to visit all the places despite the traffic. I had a great time taking photos.
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750sultans
May 8, 2025
Value of money - Very excellent friendly and very accommodating. Is we have talking is guidance level is up to the mark Execute all plan according to his trip
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Meander31393415639
May 3, 2025
Old Dhaka City Tour Experience. - Very friendly and attentive to details. He explained me about the history behind the places that we visited in a way that is very easy to understand. Even when there is a language barrier, he presented the history in various ways. I really enjoyed the time and will be a memorable day for me.
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G5810nsalexm
Apr 30, 2025
Dhaka old town, explore like a local! - If you are looking for a great way to explore and enjoy the old town of Dhaka, this is a great option! We really enjoyed our day with Tuhin and explored the old town both by day and night which gave a solid contrast. It was a lot of fun to cross the river in a little boat and our guide knew everything about the various buildings and Bangladesh culture as well. 100% recommend!
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Sumonk697
Apr 26, 2025
Eventful Day in Old Dhaka with the Best Tour Guide in Dhaka - I love history and culture. I am from Jeshore city. I rearly come to Dhaka. Whenever I come I only do works. But this time I saw Insignia is arranging an Old Dhaka tour with some foreigner and locals. So me and my friend planned to join their tour. Actually they showed all the places in Old Dhaka in a meaningful way. They shared the history and stories behind every spots. I personally liked Ahsan Manjil the pink palace. It was a great old Dhaka trip with Insignia tours and travel. And Our guide Abdur Rahman was very humble and genuine. We made it in a authentic way by riding rickshaw and tuktuk. We took our lunch in Nazira Bazar biriyani shop. Its called Hajir Biriyani and the biriyani was superb. This is the first time I tried Dhaka's biriyani which is slightly different then my city's one. I think the service I got is the best for Dhaka tour. They took great care of us. The food was also good. The foreigners from Japan and Russia were also very friendly. I can undoubtedly say Insignia is the best travel agency in Dhaka and Bangladesh. I would definitely recommend them. Also I'm planning to go Thailand with their service. It was a great time in Dhaka.
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Chloed41
Apr 17, 2025
Highly recommend! - The tour around Old Dhaka was incredibly insightful and full of unique local experiences. We visited so many cool spots that we never would have found on our own. Our guide, Tuhin, was not only knowledgeable but also super thoughtful and attentive throughout the day—always checking in with us and adjusting the pace to our needs. Exploring the area with him made everything so much smoother and hassle-free. Trust me, having a guide like Tuhin makes a huge difference. Highly recommend!
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Ryan_z
Apr 16, 2025
Excellent tour - One of the best tours I've ever been on! The itinerary was perfect for Dhaka, it's a shame the shipyard isn't offered in more packages; That, and the river boat taxi at sunset are must-sees. The amount of hospitality I received throughout my day was overwhelming, by both our guide Shamrat and the locals. Shamrat is a lovely person with a good sense of humour, always checking up on us and allowing us to spend more/less time at locations as needed. Despite us booking the night before, for a tour on a day with national strikes and protests, the team did everything they could to make sure we had a good time. Would absolutely go with the same company upon my inevitable return to Bangladesh.
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Move360
Apr 1, 2025
See the highlights of Dhaka! - I am so glad I decided to do the tour. Got to wander through much of the highlights in the city, and with a great guide. Thank you Sayeed! You also have the flexibility to move things around on the itinerary, stay longer or shorter etc. You go at your own pace. But the best part was going to the shipyard and see the boats, that was intense. Definitely recommended.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).