Calcutta Contrast Tour
At a glance
Calcutta Contrast Tour is a 4h small-group experience in Kolkata, India, operated by Calcutta Capsule. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 48 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $42.41 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Bottled water, Snacks, Driver/guide.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 6 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h
- Group
- Small group, up to 6 travellers
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Calcutta Contrast Tour
Based on Satyajit Ray's Masterpiece "The Middleman", the Calcutta Contrast tour tries to bring forth the contrast in the life of local city dwellers.Come feel and experience the Difference between Finance and Romance. We start off by visiting a native Bengali Area at college street ,browsing through alleys of books and old book stalls, A coffee break at the famous coffee house, initiation to becoming a Bengali and finding peace amidst the chaos at a hidden space.The whole sale markets are a place where a non Bengali culture has been in place for decades,a city within the heart of the city which is not native. A walk through India's largest wholesale bazaars and diving deep into the maze of wholesale markets that constitute the heart of Calcutta is experienced through local food and people.To finish off the tour we end up on a secret roof top with a panoramic view of old Calcutta sipping on beer/tea/lassi and basking in the Sunset.
What's included
What's included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Driver/guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- All activities
Not included
- Internet handling Charges
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
Asia's Largest Book street.
To bring out the contrast a very Bengali area is visited next, college Street. A coffee break at the famous coffee house, initiation to becoming a Bengali. -
Stop 2 · 30m
Experience the aura of Calcutta's intellectual Hub
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Stop 3 · 1h
Asia's Largest organized wholesale Market.
The Calcutta Contrast Tour aims in showing you the contrasting cultures Calcutta thrives in. It starts off by visiting India's largest open fruit market and a leisurely break at a secret rooftop to catch the sunset with a never seen before view. The whole sale markets (burrabazar ) are a place where a non Bengali culture has been in place for decades. a city within the heart of the city which is not native. The area is experienced through local food, people and shops.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Calcutta Contrast Tour take?
The experience lasts about 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $42.41 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Bottled water; Snacks; Driver/guide; Coffee and/or Tea; All activities.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 48 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Kolkata.
