Full Day Historical Kolkata Tour: British Monuments, Mother Teresa House, and Cultural Temples

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Kolkata on a full-day tour. Explore British monuments, visit Mother Teresa House, and discover the city’s vibrant temples. Don’t miss the iconic Howrah Bridge and majestic Victoria Memorial. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral - Constructed to replace St. John’s Church, which had become inadequate for Calcutta’s expanding European population; by 1810, Bengal was home to 4,000 British men and 300 British women.
  • Mother House - The tour begins with a visit to Mother Teresa’s House to see her tomb, followed by Nirmal Hriday, where Mother Teresa…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel/Airport/Railway Station Pick-up & Drop
  • Fuel, Parking Charges, Toll Taxes & Interstate Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional Guide (if booked with guide option)
  • Chauffeur Driven A/C car (Swift Dzire or similar for 2 people & Innova for 3-4 people)
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • Lunch (if booked with lunch option)
  • All Government Taxes (GST)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Accommodation
  • Monument entrance fees
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • TIPS & Gratuities (recommended)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Lunch will not be provided if you do not book the tour with lunch option.
  • Professional Guide will not be provided if you do not book the tour with Guide option.
Additional Information

Kolkata, aptly known as the City of Joy, is one of the vibrant cities of India; enjoying every moment of life. As one of important seats of the British rule, it consists of several British monuments. It is also the centre of Missionaries of Charity, built by Mother Teresa.
A city of culture and tradition, it has several temples dedicated to goddess Kali…

Location
St. Paul's Cathedral
1A, Cathedral Road,
Cancellation Policy

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

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R9264onrainerw
Mar 16, 2026
A very sympatic and professionell guide. - Chandrayee Saha ist a very sympathic and professionell guide. She hat done a very good job and specifically adressed our wishes
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Sightsee22516320014
Feb 14, 2026
Wonderful trip..! - Excellent experience..! Good Guide and driver.
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Trip60303257225
Feb 9, 2026
Kolkata with all the senses - A very enriching trip, an ideal way to get to know Kolkata. We visited hidden and very interesting places. Thank you for the thorough explanation and adjusting the route according to our interests.
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Annnicola_c
Feb 8, 2026
Excellent guide, excellent day. - Do it! An excellent way to understand the city. The guide showed us the most important places in the city and was flexible enough to accommodate our interests.
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Nicola
Feb 6, 2026
Excellent guide, excellent day. Thank you! - Our guide, Subrata, was excellent. Very knowledgeable, interesting, interested, entertaining and flexible. A great day. Thank you.
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Sankes
Jan 29, 2026
Excellent tour - I would highly recommend this tour. I was picked by at the hotel and taken around many great sights in Kolkata. My guide Chandrayee was knowledgeable and gave you great insights into this amazing city. You could do the sights yourself but I would say having a good guide gives you a better depth of experience. I wanted to do more of an immersive experience at the Kalighat temple and this was accommodated. Please don’t hesitate to book this tour.
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Omar
Jan 27, 2026
Wonderful tour of Kolkata - Our guide Surata was brilliant. Fantastic English skills and a really sweet person. You could feel his passion for the job and his knowledge of Kolkata was first class. He might be the best guide in the city. The driver was very safe and considerate. Many thanks from Scotland 🙏🏼☺️
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Yas
Jan 27, 2026
An unforgettable first experience in India! - We cannot thank our guide Surata enough for making our first trip to India so truly special. From the very beginning, he was incredibly friendly, professional, thoughtful, and exceptionally knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to ensure we felt comfortable, informed, and cared for at every moment. His passion for his work and for sharing India’s culture, history, and everyday life really shone through, and it made the entire experience unforgettable. If it were possible, we would happily give more than five stars. Thank you for making our first India experience so amazing. We hope our paths cross again in the future!
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Magerk2025
Nov 17, 2025
Great tour to see the highlights of Kolkata! - This was a great tour! First if you only have one day to see the major sites of Kolkata this is the tour to take! You see the major sites and does a great job of getting the details you would see without a guide. My guide, Chandrayee, was very knowledgeable about everything we were seeing and the relevant background of all things West Bengal. Furthermore, when I said I had visited one of the attractions on the list previously Chandrayee thought of an additional place to see and have more detail at other stops to make the visit more valuable. The driver, Ravi, was professional and got us around safely. Highly recommended all around.
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Wander48501780419
Nov 5, 2025
Wonderful Kolkata Experience - I had a truly wonderful experience on this tour. Our guide was exceptional, always on time, very well-organized, and incredibly knowledgeable. He shared so many fascinating facts, stories, and details about Kolkata, far beyond what was expected. He managed the time beautifully and had a very natural sense for how much we could take in, adjusting the pace gently when we were getting tired. Kolkata is a city full of contrasts, beauty, and history, and thanks to him I was able to see it in a very special and meaningful way. I would strongly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kolkata. It’s a special way to really see and understand the city more deeply. Our guide made all the difference, his knowledge and the way he shared it turned this into an unforgettable day. I’m very grateful for the whole experience.
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From $45
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).