• Kolkata (Calcutta) - Meet the guide outside Gate 4 of ‘Esplanade metro station’ and embark on a brief train journey to a district cherished by locals for its culinary delights, yet seldom visited by tourists. Upon arrival, indulge in an exotic lassi from a local street vendor before visiting a quaint eatery that has been serving some of Kolkata’s finest mutton kosha curries for over a century. The guide will share fascinating tales of old Calcutta.
• Kolkata (Calcutta) - Explore Kolkata’s most renowned seafood restaurants, where you can savor their signature prawns in chingri coconut cream sauce and a delectable curried fish mousse steamed in a banana leaf. Afterward, hop on one of the traditional rickshaws, the last place in India where these wooden carts are still in use, for a short tour of the area on the way to the next culinary destination. Enjoy a prawn kabiraji at a legendary kitchen established by a Scot in the 19th century.

Kolkata may appear bustling, but the guide will lead you through a tranquil district, highlighting temples and local life along the way. As you wander through the backstreets of old Kolkata, sample delicious snacks from the city’s famous onion bhajis to refreshing gram salads made with herbs and pulses.

• Kolkata (Calcutta) - Visit College Street, where university students pass by stacks of school book sellers on their way home from lectures. Stop by a local café to try a renowned coconut sherbet drink and then enjoy Bengali sweets at a nearby sweet shop. Experience the faded grandeur of an old colonial coffee shop where students engage in lively debates, ceiling fans spin overhead, and waiters serve coffee in traditional attire. This is not just a food tour, but a journey into the heart of historic Kolkata.

• Small group tour limited to 8 exclusive guests
• Experience 13+ different Bengali tastings - more than any other Kolkata food tour!
• A professional local foodie guide
• Bottled water and refreshing Indian drinks
• Tripadvisor Badge of Excellence

• Alcoholic drinks (excluded)
• Pick up and drop off from your hotel (excluded)

Prepare for an exceptional culinary journey through Kolkata. Meet the guide and take the subway to the city’s intellectual hub. Here, the Bengal revolutionary leader Subhas Chandra Bose is more renowned than Gandhi, and the locals are fervent about their rights and independence, as well as their cuisine.

The evening begins at a small street vendor known for crafting one of the district’s finest tropical lassis. Following this, you’ll move from one location to another, sampling exquisite Bengali dishes - prawns in aromatic coconut milk curry, onion bhajis from a revolutionary food stand, tender mutton kosha, and a variety of Bengali sweets, to name a few. Conclude the tour at one of Kolkata’s oldest colonial coffee houses, a popular spot for university students engaging in intellectual debates.

• Infant meals not included. The tour isn’t suitable for prams as you will need to get on and off transport
• You will need to be able enough to get on and off local transport
• The last stop and coffee shop is a little smoky. If children are on the tour, this stop may be exchanged for a different one.
• This is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes.
• Bring an umbrella if rain looks likely
• Please get in contact with us if you have any special dietary restrictions

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