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Old Dhaka City Tour: Explore Chaos, Historical Buildings & Local Cuisine
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83 Ratings
Dhaka
Embrace the chaos of Old Dhaka on a guided tour, marvel at historical buildings from the Mughal period, indulge in local cuisine, and cap it off with a rickshaw ride and a boat trip to the Pink Palace.
Embrace the chaos of Old Dhaka on a guided tour, marvel at historical buildings from the Mughal period, indulge in local cuisine, and cap it off with a rickshaw ride and a boat trip to the Pink Palace.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Shahbagh - Our first destination is the Shahbagh wholesale flower market.
- Dhakeshwari Temple - Built in the 12th century, this Sena-style Hindu temple is regarded as Bangladesh’s National Temple.
- Lalbag Fort - Located in the old city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Lalbagh Fort gets its name from the Lalbagh neighborhood, meaning Red Garden. The…
- Shahbagh - Our first destination is the Shahbagh wholesale flower market.
- Dhakeshwari Temple - Built in the 12th century, this Sena-style Hindu temple is regarded as Bangladesh’s National Temple.
- Lalbag Fort - Located in the old city of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Lalbagh Fort gets its name from the Lalbagh neighborhood, meaning Red Garden. The term Lalbagh refers to the reddish and pinkish architecture from the Mughal era.
- Bara Katra - Bara Katra is a historical and architectural landmark, one of the oldest structures in Dhaka. This palatial building dates back to the Mughal dynasty’s rule in the Bengal region.
- Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection - Also known as the Armenian Apostolic Church of the Holy Resurrection, this church is a historically significant architectural monument in the Armanitola area of old Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Star Mosque (Tara Masjid) - An old mosque adorned with star decorations.
- Ahsan Manzil - Ahsan Manzil served as the official residence and administrative seat of the Nawab of Dhaka. Located at Kumartoli along the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh, its construction began in 1859 and was completed in 1872. The building features Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture.
- Baitul Mukarram Mosque - The national mosque of Bangladesh.
- Sadarghat - Take a boat ride to Ahsan Manzil.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information
Explore the vibrant chaos of Old Dhaka with our expert guides.
We’ll take you to Dhaka’s oldest buildings, dating back to the Mughal period.
Savor the flavors of Old Dhaka’s cuisine, sure to leave you longing for more.
Travel through every point by rickshaw, and end with a boat ride to the Pink Palace.
We guide you like a friend! Just check out our reviews.
We are also LGBT-friendly.
- LGBT Friendly.
Explore the vibrant chaos of Old Dhaka with our expert guides.
We’ll take you to Dhaka’s oldest buildings, dating back to the Mughal period.
Savor the flavors of Old Dhaka’s cuisine, sure to leave you longing for more.
Travel through every point by rickshaw, and end with a boat ride to the Pink Palace.
We guide you like a friend! Just check out our reviews.
We are also LGBT-friendly.
- LGBT Friendly.
Location
Shahbagh
The tour will start at shahbagh flower market. A great way to start the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(83 Ratings)
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Curious10074844462
Feb 28, 2026
★★★★★ Outstanding Experience with Bappi in Dhaka - I had the absolute pleasure of having Bappi as my guide in Dhaka, and I can honestly say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the very beginning, I didn’t feel like a customer — I felt like a friend. His warmth, kindness, and genuine care made me feel completely comfortable and safe at all times.
Bappi showed me parts of Dhaka that I would never have discovered on my own. Not just the typical tourist spots, but authentic corners of the city that truly reflect its heart and soul. Thanks to him, I experienced the real Dhaka — vibrant, complex, and full of life.
His knowledge, professionalism, and passion for his country are exceptional. If anyone is planning a trip to Bangladesh, I strongly recommend booking Bappi as your guide. It will transform your visit into something truly special.
Five stars are not enough. Thank you, Bappi, for an unforgettable experience.
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Shoko_n
Feb 22, 2026
Wonderful day in Old Dhaka - It was so amazing to get around Dhaka with Bappi. He let me know a lot about the history, the places, and culture of Dhaka. Highly recommend this tour!
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Johannes_v
Feb 10, 2026
Wonderful trip through chaotic Dhaka - We have toured with Bappi through Old DHAKA. a wonderful day. The trip was custom planned and the transport was also fitted according to our needs and our adventurous sense. Seen all the highlights and certainly the chaotic city with occasionally very quiet places. Kudos to our guide Bappi with his vast knowledge of the city.
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Nadine_o
Feb 7, 2026
An unforgettable day in Old Dhaka – highly recommended - I had an amazing full-day Old Dhaka City Tour with my guide Bappi, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Bappi was incredibly kind, professional, and knowledgeable. He shared so much about the history of Old Dhaka, but also about daily life and his own personal story, which made the experience feel very meaningful.
Throughout the entire day, I felt very safe and well taken care of, even in the busy and chaotic parts of the city. Everything was well organized, and the local food, rickshaw rides, and boat trip were great highlights.
Bappi was always attentive, helped with logistics, took great photos of me, and made sure I had water and food when needed.
This tour felt more like being shown around by a friend than a standard tour.
I will remember this day and our conversations for a long time.
Highly recommended – especially if you want an authentic, respectful, and safe introduction to Old Dhaka.
Thank you, Bappi!
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Nicholas_f
Dec 31, 2025
Highly Recommend, Best Days of Travel - Came solo to Bangladesh with no expectations. Bappi made my 3 days here some of my best days of traveling. It did not feel like we were on a day tour, it just felt like we were friends exploring the chaotic city of Dhaka. I tried so many crazy foods that I never would have tried on my own, and got so many local insights as we explored the city. Truly some of my best days of travel ever, I highly recommend you book something with him.
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Zizouda
Dec 28, 2025
A must try - We learnt so much about the culture of Dhaka and its history. The guide was very attentive to details. Highly recommend!
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X3388ssalexanderk
Nov 8, 2025
Best guide ever - Happiness is great guide, provided service very comfortable. Told a super historical facts about city. He unloved at his job and Bangladesh, that's why it's very important to speak during his tour. That was an unforgettable memorable time spend in Dakha for 7 hours! Thank u, brother!
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Keila_f
Nov 6, 2025
Amazing experiente! 😊 - I had such a great time on this tour in Dhaka! The guide was amazing, super knowledgeable, friendly, and full of interesting facts about the city and its culture. He took me to so many cool places, including a local spot for delicious biryani and some traditional sweets. It really felt like experiencing the real Bangladesh. I also felt safe and comfortable the whole time, which made it even better. Totally recommend! ☺️☺️☺️
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Bruju
Nov 1, 2025
A great way to see the main sites of Dharka in a day - Dharka is not easy to get around so having a tour guide that knows the city and can get you to the main spots in a day is good. Also if you have a limited amount of time in Dharka it is a good use of time
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Eri_k
Oct 20, 2025
He was the best guide I've ever had. - I've travelled to 138 countries and I've been the most amazing guide ever.
He also had a good sense of photography, going around to places that weren't in the tour.
They contacted me via what's App immediately after I booked.
I was able to communicate with them at the time in Japan, so I also asked for airport transfers.
They found me right at the airport.
They asked me about my food preferences and took me there, and they raised money for me from all over the world, but they did their best.
The flight home was late at night and I had time, but they gave me lots of advice and made the tour exactly what I wanted. Thank you for your wife's help.
They helped me a lot in traffic and at the airport, which was really helpful.
Many guides in other countries think about their own interests, but this time he was a lovely person who put the customer first.
I will definitely come to Bangladesh again.
Thank you very much.
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