Walk Through Tales ( Heritage Tour )

Walk through the 18th - 19th Century Tales of Calcutta. Kolkata, the city of Tales, formerly Calcutta, was the capital of British India for more than a century and half and carries the old colonial legacies in many grandeurs remains at the heart of the city. Thus, once it was referred as ‘city of palaces. The English and Scot settlers called it as the ‘London of Orient’. It was “the jewel of the East” in its heyday. The tour will take you back to that heyday through allies and gullies of the stories of those remains.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15 min

   A monument constructed in memory of an important White Mughal. Stop by to know the history of the monument.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   15 min

   The Calcutta high Court is one of the three High Courts in India established at the Presidency Towns by Letters patent granted by Her Majesty Queen Victoria, bearing date June 26, 1862, and is the oldest High Court in India. Stop by to know the history of the Calcutta High Court.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   10 min

   The oldest Office of legal practitioners. Stop by to know the history of Temple Chamber

4. 4

   Stop 4

   15 min

   The gigantic and colossal Victorian structure m made for British Imperial exchequer in India

5. 5

   Town Hall

   15 min

   The earliest center of Socialization for European and Indian elites of the city Stop by to know the history of the famous Town Hall.

6. 6

   Raj Bhavan

   15 min

   The first Official residence of the British Governor General and Viceroy Stop by to know the history of the monument ( Governor's House ).

7. 7

   Stop 7

   20 min

   An incredible collection from the postal service of India in an unique Victorian building

8. 8

   St. John's Church

   35 min

   The first Anglican Cathedral of the city bearing remains of many untold stories of 18th and 19th century of Calcutta

9. 9

   Stop 9

   10 min

   One of the Old telegraph office of India inside a Edwardian structure Stop by to know the history of the place.

10. 10

    Stop 10

    30 min

    The most debatable tale till date though originated in the pre Raj days

11. 11

    Stop 11

    50 min

    The site where the GPO is now located was actually the site of the first Fort William. An alley beside the post office was the site of the guardhouse that housed the infamous 1756 Black Hole of Calcutta (1756). Refreshment time - 20 minutes

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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