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Calcutta Walks

9A Khairu Place, Kolkata (Calcutta) 700072, India
+91.98301.84030
5.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Tours
Description: The only walking and special interest tours operator in Calcutta that is active 24 x 7 x 365.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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pemblin
Bangkok, Thailand
Top Contributor
99 reviews
56 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012 NEW

we booked a tour at short notice so maybe we didn't get the best experience. it was ok, nothing really wrong. the driver was very good and attentive. the guide was ok, a little too chatty for my liking and took us past thngs like his sons school which was a little odd. i will give the company credit for... More

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MichelleMaxine
Singapore, Singapore
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011

Cycling around the streets of Calcutta as the city wakes up to its daily routine was truly one of the best things I’ve done in my travels around India. My guide, Hrithick was so very patient, which allowed me to soak in the atmosphere and take in some very gorgeous sights. Being on a bicycle is ideal as I covered... More

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Iftekhar Ahsan, Owner at Calcutta Walks, responded to this review
January 15, 2012

Thank you Michelle. It was great fun to show you around too. May we meet again. Warm regards, Ifte More

MrBridges
Melbourne, Australia
Contributor
16 reviews
42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011
1
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We did two tours with these guys - one with Ritwick and another with Ifte. Both smart, clever and charming young men. They both were really fond of their city - they saw the good and the bad - and they introduced us to a side of the city we never would have found otherwise. We did the Dalhousie Square... More

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Iftekhar Ahsan, Owner at Calcutta Walks, responded to this review
January 6, 2012

Thank you Mr Bridges. Our most flattering review by far. We hope that we continue to showcase our city the way i deserves to be shown. Warmest regards, Ifte More

MHNPareil
Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

A walk in and around Kolkata provides you with health and vigour both....Whether u walk in one of the famed parks like Victoria Memorial, Elliot park, Minto park OR just in the streets OR amongst the many bazaars like Jadu Babu bazaar, Lansdowne market or lake market, you will have all the opportunities to interact and say hello to the... More

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IndiaDave
Cincinnati, Ohio
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11 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I spent a sunny Saturday Morning guided by Ifte through the streets of neighborhoods in northern Kolkata. The tour was pleasurable and gave me insight to Bengali life and culture. Ifte is a knowledgeable guide and provided good historical perspectives. I highly recommend Calcutta Walks. Their tours can be customized to suit your needs and interests. in the old tea... More

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Pari R
Chennai (Madras), India
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2011

We did a half day city tour of Kolkata in car. Ritwick who was the guide is very knowledgeable and we learnt a lot about the places and the history. REMEMBER: It gets dark by 5 pm in Kolkata ( unlike other Indian metros). we were not aware of this and it became dark half-way through the tour. Though it... More

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Iftekhar Ahsan, Owner at Calcutta Walks, responded to this review
November 23, 2011

Hi Pari, I'm glad you had a good time on your tour. Ritwick is known to overshoot time limits to ensure clients have a good time in our city. Sorry about the 'getting dark early' part as we were not asked for a recommendation and were given a start time. It does get dark in the winters real soon here.... More

GeneM217
Bangalore, India
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We are 9 French ladies living in Bangalore, just coming back from Kolkata. We did 3 of the walks (Dalhousie - Confluence of cultures - Sovabazar). It was just SUPER - AMAZING - INTERESTING and also DIFFERENT, all this and even more thanks to Ritwick and Ifte. What else can I say : do not hesitate to sign in. I... More

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Iftekhar Ahsan, Owner at Calcutta Walks, responded to this review
November 23, 2011

Thank you Gene for your wonderful review. I'm glad you mentioned other Indian cities coz' in fact in our next avatar we will be selling similar walking tours all over India. You guys were a pleasure to take around. So inquisitive, so enthusiastic about exploring another city. Ideal walkers by our standards. Thank you for choosing to explore Calcutta with... More

HKMBangalore
Bangalore
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2011

Recently I visited Kolkata during Durga puja. It is grand festival for four days in Kolkata as also celebrated in other cities of India. It can be called as the most magnificient festival among the festivals in India. I enjoyed the celebration with great spirit and like to share the same with my viewers in Trip Advisor. More

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Agwales62
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2011
2
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We travel in India regularly as a family and so have used the services of many guides. They are normally at the most adequate and each tour normally end up at an expensive shop even when you have clearly said that this must not happen! Calcutta walks are different that's why I assume they call themselves explorers. The walks are... More

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Iftekhar Ahsan, Owner at Calcutta Walks, responded to this review
November 23, 2011

Thank you dear. We're so happy that you enjoyed your tours with us. May we see you on more of our tours soon. Thanks and regards, Ifte More

Londongal77
London
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I would so recommend this tour - it was one of the highlights of our trip to India! It was such fun to cycle around the city at dawn and see all the wonderful colonial buildings and hear their history. Our guide, Ifte, was excellent - very knowledgeable and full of amusing stories. We covered quite a lot of the... More

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Iftekhar Ahsan, Owner at Calcutta Walks, responded to this review
November 1, 2011

Hi dear, Thanks for writing in a good word for us. We love to share whatever little we know of our city. And hope to be able to continue doing that for the years to come. Looking forward to seeing you again sometime soon. Thanks and warmest regards. Ifte More

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