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Kolkata - A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places
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54 Ratings
Kolkata
Experience the magic of Kolkata through a unique cinematic tour. Explore the city’s different facets and connect with it on a personal level. Discover the real-life sets and immerse yourself in the story of ‘The Script’. Get a comprehensive orientation of Kolkata and feel like a local.
Experience the magic of Kolkata through a unique cinematic tour. Explore the city’s different facets and connect with it on a personal level. Discover the real-life sets and immerse yourself in the story of ‘The Script’. Get a comprehensive orientation of Kolkata and feel like a local.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Menoka Cinema - Start your adventure with an orientation by a picturesque lake in a contemporary South Kolkata neighborhood. Here, explore the essence of Modern Kolkata, affectionately known as ‘21st Century Ms. South Kolkata’.
- BBD Bagh - Arrive at Kolkata’s bustling business district. Discover ‘Victorian Calcutta’ to learn about the British…
- Menoka Cinema - Start your adventure with an orientation by a picturesque lake in a contemporary South Kolkata neighborhood. Here, explore the essence of Modern Kolkata, affectionately known as ‘21st Century Ms. South Kolkata’.
- BBD Bagh - Arrive at Kolkata’s bustling business district. Discover ‘Victorian Calcutta’ to learn about the British influence and admire some of the city’s finest heritage landmarks. Pause at a renowned food lane for a traditional Bengali breakfast or light snacks while observing the current office culture.
- Bara Bazar - Stroll through India’s largest wholesale market. As a trading hub, Kolkata offers a deep insight into commerce here.
- Bowbazar - Follow the intriguing trade route from White Town to Grey Town in a tuk-tuk, passing by the oldest Chinatown and synagogues, listening to historical tales while witnessing the modern-day hustle.
- College Street (Boi Para) - Arrive at the college town, the intellectual heart of Kolkata. Walk through the lanes where the sparks of the freedom movement first ignited. This area also boasts a famous book market, where any book you name can be found. It’s said that if a book isn’t here, it likely doesn’t exist. Also, visit Kolkata’s most famous café, ‘The Indian Coffee House’.
- Shobhabazar - Explore the ‘Black Town’, with its 300-year-old neighborhoods, the renowned pottery area ‘Kumortuli’, and witness Bengali aristocracy. Discover various timeless buildings and people living their everyday lives. Make a special visit to a secret gym built by freedom fighters and a renowned sculptor’s studio.
- Howrah Bridge - Journey back to the present on a ferry passing under the iconic Howrah Bridge.
- Nandan West Bengal Film Centre - Disembark the ferry, hop into the iconic yellow cab, and ride to the final destination through the upscale areas of ‘White Town’, including the Victoria Memorial.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi included
- On-board WiFi included
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
Take this tour to get local in one day!
Discover Kolkata with our innovative tour that takes you on a cinematic journey to witness her different shades, to learn how she has evolved into what we know as ‘The City of Joy’.
This tour is curated by drawing inspiration from filmmaking, a completely new style of walking tours which we call ‘Cinematic Tours’….
Take this tour to get local in one day!
Discover Kolkata with our innovative tour that takes you on a cinematic journey to witness her different shades, to learn how she has evolved into what we know as ‘The City of Joy’.
This tour is curated by drawing inspiration from filmmaking, a completely new style of walking tours which we call ‘Cinematic Tours’. We personify Kolkata for you to connect with her on a personal level. This tour is based off of a story which we refer to as ‘The Script’, the locations selected are based on the story-line and the guide plays the role of a narrator weaving a real-time storyboard.
This experience will give you a proper orientation of Kolkata so that you feel confident to be by yourself and feel like a local.
- If you have a request for pick up from any specific location please call on +91 9073480087
- For directions, call on +91 9073480087
Location
St John's Church
Council House Street
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
(54 Ratings)
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Anna
Nov 27, 2025
An Inspiring and Authentic Calcutta Experience - Paulami was truly inspiring and introduced us to parts of Calcutta I would never have visited on my own, along with stories I otherwise would never have heard. I also really appreciated that we traveled around just like the locals—by bus, ferry, and yellow cab—which made the experience even more authentic. If you want to discover the real Calcutta, this is the tour to take. Highly recommended!
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Annika
Apr 8, 2025
Guide Mayukh highly recommended - The best thing you can do to get to know Calcutta away from the usual sights. Mayukh, the local tour guide has guided us on foot, by bus, taxi and ferry through various corners of Calcutta. Never would you have found these places alone.
Super nice student! He speaks fluent English and responds to the wishes of the group. Interesting insights into the history of the city, which you do not know as a European. I'm totally thrilled. With the heat and the many impressions quite exhausting. But you will never forget this experience!
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Rjf1969
Mar 30, 2025
A must do experience in Kolkata - A totally wonderful tour visiting so many places we would never discover on our own! Both Anushtup and Mayukh were brilliant👏👏👏
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Ladydi666
Feb 25, 2025
This is the real thing! - Nandita Chandra is one of the best tour guides we have ever experienced.
She is an actor by trade, which imbued her stories with a fresh perspective. She was extremely knowledgeable, and encouraged inquires. Her command of India's history was amazing - and she made the stories come alive.
This is the tour to take to see the real lives of local people, and to learn some things that *probably* weren't included in your History 101.
If you're looking for adventure, this is the tour for you! It includes rides on a local bus, cab, and boat - hang on to your hat!
This is definitely a 5 star tour.
Take it!!!
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Joshallen3131
Jan 23, 2025
Should definitely be on your list! - An amazing tour that included some really interesting parts of the city I don’t think I would have visited on my own. Paulami was fantastic, she provided so much information on the history of kolkata and more importantly did it in an engaging and fun way. A must do!
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Northstar64434464935
Jan 18, 2025
Local, no mass tourism - It was awesome! Moinak and I hit it off right away and found many topics that interest us both. Super pleasant guy!
Plus lots of information about the places visited, but not cluttered. The tour was adapted to things that interest me in general, without making any concrete suggestions. He showed me the real side of Kolkata, a deep dive into everyday life and how a local sees the city. No places with mass tourism, no rattling off of countless monuments, but visiting places that make up the city.
For me it was the first thing I did in Kolkata. Get off the plane, get in the cab and meet Moinak. A reception in this town couldn't have been better. A thousand thanks!
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Joshua_p
Jul 26, 2024
Amazing Experience & Guide - A super unique tour involving cinematic storytelling! I’ve never been on a tour that involved seeing so many different parts of a city. There were taxis, buses, and ferries, it felt very encompassing!
Paulami is a fantastic guide, she brings so much local guidance and personality to the experience and really made it stand out.
I had a great time and I highly recommend!!
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Cristianp637
May 19, 2024
City of Joy - Excellent alternative option to get to know Kolkata. An essential walk to get to know the behind-the-scenes of the city, its people, its culture and history. Our guide, Polo, was very clear and answered all our questions.
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Carlog731
Apr 7, 2024
Don't miss this tour while in Kolkata - A very original tour that makes you appreciate the history and culture of the city and many other aspects difficult to discover by yourself. Shrijit is very passionate about this city and very open and we had a lot of fun touring with him by every kind of public transport. We highly recommend. Carlo and Michela from Italy
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Oixplus
Oct 10, 2024
Kolkata - Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, India, goes back in history and culture with heritage. The attractions are:
Victoria Memorial: Marble museum in memory of Queen Victoria, stunning gardens.
Hooghly, Howrah bridge: A city icon crossing the historic Hoogly River.
Indian Museum It is India's largest museum and contains archaeological and artistic relics.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple: Very big temple of Goddess Kali at the river's edge.
Kalighat Kali Temple: One of the most important temples, located in a line of the Shakti Peethas.
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These attractions represent the diversified culture and architecture of Kolkata, which makes it an attractive destination for tourists.
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