Magic Hour Tour | 4 hours

204 Reviews | Kolkata
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Magic Hour Tour
2 Adults x $46.82
$93.64
Approx Total
$93.64

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Breakfast
  • DSLR photography (soft copies provided after the tour)
  • TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Food tasting
  • Gratuities

Overview

An early morning adventure to watch Calcutta wake up. Experience Calcutta like Local and not just a tourist. Try different modes of transport, Local spots and blend into Calcutta's narrative just like a Local. This tour is not the usual Heritage walk but an Anthropological experience with the city and its people. The aim of the tour is not just for you to understand the city but to fall in Love with Calcutta and its Local fabric. The tour is conducted by Soham, the founder of Calcutta Capsule walking tours, who is considered by many as the best walking tour specialist in the world ( ref reviews). Among highlights on the tour we visit: Old Calcutta, Howrah Bridge, Flower Market, Ganges/Ganga, Kumartuli -Idol making village, Local traditional Breakfast. If you're wanting to feel the vibe of the city and develop a sense of belonging with Calcutta in just a few hours ,This tour is for you.

Itinerary

  • Calcutta Capsule (Pass By)

    Every morning, before the sun is up; as the street lamps of Calcutta go off, we start the Magic hour tour to watch Calcutta Wake up. We hop on to the first bus of the day from the oldest neighborhood of Calcutta as the city enters the enchanting Magic Hour. Meandering through the sleepy 300 year locality in full throttle ,the next few hours are spent visiting the oldest areas of Calcutta. Before the bustling giant city wakes up we’d have used all the iconic modes of transport, had breakfast in a century old hidden spot, gossiped about Calcutta like a Local, talked about its history, anthropology and fallen desperately in Love with the city. The “unguided tour” as we call it starts with Chai (tea) in a bhaad (earthen cups) and finishes with traditional Bengali breakfast, the best sweets of Calcutta. Highlights : Oldest residential area of Calcutta Local transport Howrah Bridge Flower Market Idol Making Village Traditional Breakfast no Historical overdrive Experience like a local

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Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is smart casual

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Exceptional tour not to be missed

Published on Mar, 2025

We are experienced travellers and this tour far outweighs any of our other experiences. Soham has a passion for Kolkata which makes his tour exceptional. He is kind and friendly and showed us Kolkata through the eyes of a local. We could not have been more thrilled from start to finish despite the early wake-up call. Do not hesitate to book this tour. We can promise you will not be disappointed. Keep up the good work Soham. You’re amazing.

A must do to experience the real Kolkata

Published on Mar, 2025

An amazing experience with our guide Soham. He has such in depth knowledge of Kolkata. He brought us on different modes of transport showed us the beautiful architecture and brought us for authentic snacks! Thanks so much Soham

A unique and immersive tour

Published on Feb, 2025

We had the pleasure of experiencing the "Magic Hour" tour in Kolkata with our incredible guide, Soham. From start to finish, the tour was an unforgettable experience! Soham’s deep knowledge of the city's history and culture truly brought Kolkata to life! His enthusiasm and passion for his hometown is contagious, and his brilliant storytelling made every moment truly special. We visited some stunning locations and got a unique perspective on the city that only someone as passionate as Soham could provide. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the 'soul' of Kolkata in a way that feels extremely personal. Soham truly goes above and beyond to ensure you not only see the city's iconic sights but also connect with its rich culture and vibrant energy. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!

Outstanding

Published on Feb, 2025

The Magic Hour Tour is really magic! Kolkata is literally asleep when this tour starts and Soham will show you all the special places, giving you insights and background information you would never get from anyone else. You'll experience the city waking up. The tour is extraordinary, you might even get to have a little chat with the horse mounted police. Soham is very friendly and extremely knowledgeable not only about the city, you will understand India better with a tour by Calcutta Capsule.

Fabulous walking tour - do it!

Published on Feb, 2025

This walking tour has it all and was so worth the early start! We journeyed together from early mists on the maiden, to the vibrant colour of the flower market, exploring tranquil ghats and fascinating alleyways of Kumartali. Soham has carefully curated and timed this morning tour to showcase different facets of his city; we hopped on and off buses, yellow taxis, a ferry and and a Tuk tuk and tried a myriad of different street foods to experience Kolkata with all our senses. Soham brought everything to life with anecdotes, so that we learnt lots while having so much fun! The icing on the cake was lots of beautiful photos sent after the tour. Thank you Soham!

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