Photography Tour of Mesmerizing Markets of Kolkata: A Pure and Unprecedented Photography Experience

Join our pure photography tour of the mesmerizing markets of Kolkata. Capture the bustling crowds, sights, and smells of the wholesale vegetable market, and experience a sea of humanity like never before.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sealdah - On this tour we will be photographing in one of the busiest markets you would have ever photographed in. We shall be visiting vegetable, dry provisions, fish and fruit markets.
    This is going to be a sensory overload and it will challenge your photography skills.
    This is purely for photographers and if markets and busy places and…
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • All fees and taxes included
Additional Information

This tour is STRICTLY for Photography enthusiasts and is NOT SUITABLE for individuals who aren’t passionately into photography.
If photographing people in their everyday surroundings and bustling marketplaces excites you, then this tour is a must for you. When we say bustling marketplaces, we truly mean bustling. Rest assured, your efforts will be…

Location
Bank of India Bow Bazar
We shall meet on crossing of Bepin Behari Ganguly Street and Raja Ram Mohan Street. P.S. Drop us a message if the mentioned start times do not work for you. Maybe we can schedule according to your convenience.
Cancellation Policy

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

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695vivienw
Aug 17, 2025
Highly recommended! - We had an amazing tour of the markets of Kolkata. Manjit speaks great English and can help you both professionally with camera settings etc. and amaze you with interesting facts. We can definitely recommend the tour.
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Daytrip26758308574
Aug 17, 2025
Great tour to take photos - Doing the photo tour you get great impressions on the market live and the people working there. If you are interested I photography Manjit give you great advices to take good shots. I only had the camera on my phone but I took amazing photos.
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Teawalcher
Jul 31, 2025
Beyond all expectations! - It is our first time in India and of course in Calcutta. As fans of markets and authentic places, we were looking for a way to really get in touch with the soul of the city, and relying on Manjit was the best choice we could make. Born and raised here, Manjit knows every corner with deep familiarity. But what makes him truly special is his human sensitivity, combined with an innate ability to observe, listen and tell, transforming even the smallest details into indelible memories. He has a natural way of putting people at ease, even in contexts that, for a tourist, can seem chaotic and difficult. With him, even what to our eyes might have seemed like total confusion, took a precise rhythm. In just three hours (literally flies) he guided us not only through the fish market, vegetables, but through the culture and people's lives. Always present, discreet, authentic, attentive and with a clear and spontaneous communication, he made us feel comfortable from the first moment. With this mode, his curiosity and life experience, allowed us to enter the heart of the true, simple and intense everyday life of Calcutta, making us part and not just spectators. It was truly one of the most unique and engaging experiences of our lives. We felt so enriched and involved that we booked a second tour with him, already for the next morning!
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Traveler33111966063
Jul 30, 2025
Markets and Neighborhoods Tour - We toured the markets and neighborhoods together with Manjit and it was great. He made us explore authentic parts of Calcutta as if we were local, an experience I would repeat right away! Manjit is also very nice and tells very well about the city and its various characteristics. Tour recommended to really see the city.
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Nikki_837
May 15, 2025
Great photographic diving in Kolkata - Visiting Kolkata with Manjit is a great experience. Everything is very well organized. I wanted a tailor-made program and he understood my requests very well. Far from the usual tourist trails, I was able to immerse myself in the real life of Kolkata, while benefiting from his photography experience. He also gave me valuable tips to improve the quality of my photos. It was the 3rd time I went for a ride with him and it was really great. Manjit is very attentive, very friendly and very professional. I highly recommend it.
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Palashb2024
Oct 19, 2024
As always had an amazing tour. - As always had an amazing tour. Manjit ensures he shares his view of the place and makes people around him comfortable, specially when the surrounding is challenging and chaotic. His ability to pace the tour and give space to the photographers in the tour makes it even more enjoyable. Look forward to the next one.
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Q3508xbandyr
Nov 18, 2023
Brilliant tour - Absolutely brilliant travel experience with photography opportunities around every corner and led by Manjit who provided tips, tricks and insights that made the whole experience one of the most remarkable travel experiences.
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C3563xosharonb
Oct 10, 2022
Out of this world photography adventure - #mesmerizingmarketstour is a great, hectic and teaching (although tough) photography experience, that left me speechless. Thank you #calcuttaphototours. Hopefully I’ve not only become a better street photographer, but a more compassionate one too
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Yekkes
Nov 22, 2021
My favourite Calcutta experience - I have been on the Mesmerising Markets tour three times. This is because it gives great opportunities for candid photography of "real life" as the city awakens, as well as the chance to engage directly with everyday people who are generally very open to being photographed. I always learn something new about Calcutta during the tours and Manjit is great at giving technical tips that help to improve my pictures. I have also been on customised photo walks with Manjit, designed at my request. No trip to Calcutta would be complete without going on one of these tours and I plan to do another one when I am back in the city early next year,
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799kerrim
Nov 20, 2021
Photo opportunities of a lifetime! - This was the type of photography opportunity that I had always dreamt of, but never imagined that I could actually do. Having access to the busy markets, with a local, who kept an eye on everything and ensured you had the best experience possible was superb. Not only did Manjit point out awesome photo opportunities, including how to get the best out of the available lighting, and engaged with stallholders who he obviously knew well to ask for their involvement, he also made sure I wasn't going to hurt myself while looking through the lens when there's so much going on! It's an early start, but my goodness, so worth it. So good, I've done it twice - 18 months apart, pre-Covid, and I would gladly do it again, several times over. Highly recommended.
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).