Kolkata British Raj Heritage Walk: Explore East India Company's Historical Landmarks

Step into the past and discover the rich history of Kolkata during the British Raj. Join our heritage walk to explore the landmarks that shaped the city’s colonial era and learn about the founder of British Kolkata, Job Charnock.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Writers’ Building - Walk commences at Writer’s building meant for the lower bureaucracy of East India Company and witness to many independence movements.
  • Job Charnock’s Mausoleum - Walk to the Mausoleum of Job Charnock the founder of modern Kolkata.
  • St. John’s Church - St John’s Church, which was built in 1787 by architect James Agg. Appreciate the “Last Supper” painting on walls of St Johns Church.
  • Raj Bhavan - Visit the Governors house which was the residence of the Viceroy of India after the British Crown took over the reins of India from East India Company.
  • Victoria Memorial Hall - We round up the walk at the legendary Victoria Memorial built by George Curzon. Note that on Mondays the memorial will be closed and we will visit only the garden.
What's Included
  • Entrance fees included
  • Professional tour guide
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
Additional Information

Relive British legacy- Trace back our steps to the colonial era and visit some prominent landmarks that defined Kolkata’s history.

Learn about Job Charnock the founder of British Kolkata who bought the villages of Sutanuti, Gobindapur and Kalikata from Bengal subedar Azim Usman in 1690 and over time Kokata became the capital of East India Company.

A cultural evangelist will take you back a few centuries to narrate the tale of Kolkata under the East India Company & the British Empire.

Location
Writers Building
Meet our guide at the entrance of Writers Building.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Harshr196
Jul 28, 2024
Great time! - Great walking tour by Anitban. He is quite knowledgeable and friendly. He took me around the city and provided his insightful view of the city. Worth it!
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Suhasg64
Jul 5, 2024
Well managed, flexible and full of stories - Really well managed and flexible. Had to change timing multiple times. Bratati who was the guide was full of fun stories. Loved it and recommend to others
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Yada
Jun 24, 2024
Good buildings tour - Anirban was my guide. He was very knowledgeable. 3 hours of tour is very proper time to walk around important buildings. Recommend for anyone who visit Kolkata for the first time.
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Traveler31221873795
Apr 19, 2024
Enjoyable walking tour - The tour guides are very professional and have a very detailed introduction to the scenic spots. They use a friendly and relaxed walking style to learn about the history and humanities of the scenic spots. It is a very interesting experience. It is recommended to travelers who are interested in history and humanities.
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Keith_m
Apr 4, 2024
A great loo into Indias past - Really got a feeling for how India interfaced with the world and the British Empire the last 400 years. Really cool to see how the original Empire buildings are mostly still standing. Thank you for also personalizing the tour and giving us some insights into other things to see.
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Blee5262
Feb 18, 2024
Sauvik Recommended - Our guide Sauvik was super attentive and mindful of our (over 60 year old) needs. The sights were great and so was his knowledge of them. We learnt heaps. I’d strongly recommend.
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Daytrip52330755055
Feb 12, 2024
Excellent Introductory Tour - Some guides just have a routine and some you can tell have a great personal passion and depth of knowledge and that is definitely Anirban! Great guide, very friendly atmosphere and a great introduction to the streets of Kolkata.
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Fran1333
Feb 11, 2024
Excellent informative tour! - We really enjoyed this tour, highly recommend! It filled in a lot of gaps in our knowledge of Indian history. And also revealed Calcuttas unique place in Indian—-and indeed British!—culture. Thank you!
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610sonalp
Dec 27, 2023
Great walk tour - Our first visit to Kolkata and this “British Raj walking tour” caught my interest. We were lucky to get Brarati as our tour guide. Bratati picked us from our Gotel and she started our tour with an energy packed “share market street chai” - All ready for the next 3 hour walking expedition!. Bratati shared her knowledge and introduced us to the British era in Kolkata. Starting late 17 th century, early 18th century when the Britishers stepped in and discovered the immense potential to their benefit - both economical and personal interest . She took us through the British colonial lanes where early days of Kolkata began. She filled us with little tales that made our tour more lively and piqued our interest in knowing more. The stories of young British lads, the dating lake, the struggle to survive this foreign land and making a fortune. Bratati had a tale for each single building standing in The British colonial district. She ensured we get to visit these monuments even when it was closing time for some, with her local connect. We ended the tour with the iconic yellow Ambassador cab ride back to our hotel, she settled the fare bargain as well. Bratati made a perfect tour guide for first time visitors like us! Highly recommend this tour
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E2067uidanielr
Dec 12, 2023
Informative and engaging. A real pleasure to learn about the historical sights. - It was a real pleasure to take a walk around Kolkata and get an understanding of the role it played in the history of India. The guide was very informative and engaging. She was happy to answer any questions that we had and made the walk a very enjoyable experience
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