This food tour was a joy, from meeting Soham outside his family home to eating the ( almost) last dish in a secret place. Soham is sharing the food and the neighbourhood he grew up and still lives in and the food is amazing. The hawkers( as they are called locally) make the dishes in front of you as requested by Soham so even the panipuri is safe to eat. The onion bashed was to die for and all the dishes exceeded my expectations, food tours don’t come any better I liked it so much I bought the tee shirt !! Thank you so much for making memories Soham Ps Getting sent photos of me stuffing down food at the end was a nice touch

Put your feet on the ground and join Soham for an unforgettable experience of a part of Kolkata you won't get on your own. His food/alleyway tour is underpinned by his knowledge, enthusiasm and love of his neighbourhood. When he says you should arrive hungry he wasn't joking. It's a great way to get an insight into a very old part of Kolkata. Highly recommended

We did the alleyway food tour last night and it was absolutely fantastic. A truly wonderful way to experience life in Kolkata. Soham is so knowledgeable and gives you a great history of the city, the food, the people. He doesn't overload you with information but gives a perfect balance. He is passionate about what he does which is one of the reasons that he isso successful. The food is wonderful. Make sure you arrive hungry! We adored everything we tried. We got to try local specialities we didn't know existed and we can't wait to have them again. This was by far the highlight of our 3 days in Kolkata. It is a must if you are staying in Kolkata. Make sure and book early as the word is out.

The Alleyway Food Tour was a perfect late afternoon/early evening slice of current life (& past lives...) in a historic Kolkata residential neighborhood. Historic in the sense that it is an old neighborhood with 4th & 5th generations of the same family still living in their family's homes, a time capsule of Kolkata architecture and living. The tour starts, naturally, in front of Soham's family home. From there we wandered the neighborhood lanes & alleys learning the history and stories of this neighborhood, Kolkata and India itself. I was aware that Kolkata had formerly been the capital of India during the British Raj. And that Kolkata is the intellectual & cultural capital of India....but what that meant in historical terms, not so much. Soham gives fascinating insights into the actions of ordinary Bengalis and the not-so-ordinary Bengalis such as Subhas Bose who pushed India forward towards independence. But ultimately I came to Kolkata for the food of West Bengal.....one of the major cuisines of India that I hadn't experienced yet. Soham's selection of Bengali street food, whether from a specific vendor's street cart or a historic hole-in-the-wall, was the perfect mix of all types of savory & sweet, veg & non-veg. I couldn't pick a favorite....it was all REALLY GOOD! He has carefully selected his vendors and pays attention to hygiene protocols. (To be blunt, the day after the tour I am no worse for the wear....) Soham is extremely knowledgeable and has an easy, comfortable guiding style. Every question was welcomed and answered thoughtfully. I heartily recommend this tour to anyone.

One hell of a food tour that we’ll be raving about for some years to come Soham was brilliant, warm and personable, extremely considerate - took all necessary hygiene precautions with thought to traveller’s sometimes delicate constitutions & very importantly, really well informed about Kolkata’s history & culture. As a Bengali returning after decades, with a group of people from different nationalities, it was impressive how the tour pleased all of us

Wonderful walking food tour. Soham was very knowledgeable and really considerate of all participants on the tour. Really enjoyable and lots of delicious food along the way.

We had the most incredible time eating our way through the streets of Calcutta, a culinary as well as visual feast. The experience was delightfully curated, with Soham a most knowledgeable and charming guide: he opened our eyes to Calcutta’s history, culture, and the stories that have shaped the city, through the lens of food. We did this tour on our first day in Calcutta and now on our way out, still vote it as by far the best experience we had. In fact, I’d go so far as to say it is the best walking tour / food tour I’ve ever done. Would really recommend. P.S. if you’re worried about street food and food safety, don’t be - Soham ensured at every step that the preparers of the food were taking every caution, from wearing gloves to using mineral water. Our tummies were absolutely fine, apart from being really full with all the deliciousness.

We loved the food tour with Soham at 4pm yesterday (our third tour with him) and ate the most delicious Bengali specialities non-stop for 3.5 hours. For someone who never eats street food, I ate everything: chicken kebabs with delicious fine onions, capsicums and spices, mutton (goat) from the city’s famous Golbari, deep fried eggplant and onion in chick pea flour, little newspaper packets of freshly puffed rice with the most delicious herbs and vegetables and a squirt of mustard oil, Indian ice cream made with date sugar (jaggery) and the prettiest cakes from a shop that has been selling cakes for generations that add up to 150 years. Even the street vendor with phuchka - tiny puffed wheat pockets (that he filled with potatoes and chillies and fresh tamarind juice) was third generation and had been selling them for 31 years. Soham managed all but 2 courses gluten free (the fish cutlet and the roll around the egg chicken kati roll) Astonishing! Usually I can’t eat anything on a food tour. The food is totally safe and hygienic. Soham had an arrangement with the charming people at the restaurants, streets stalls, shops that they wear gloves and use bottled water. What a guy. He weaves some fascinating Kolkata history into the food tour. Soham asked my husband and I what was our favourite tour? It’s so hard to pick one because each one offers such an authentic insight into one of the world’s great cities, Kolkata. Soham’s tours are expansive, mind blowing and totally delicious. With each one I had some of the greatest food I had ever eaten.

Soham is an incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable guide. This walking tour gives you an excellent feel for this amazing city and Soham’s obvious affection for his home town shines through. Thoroughly recommended.

Our guide Soham made this tour the most incredible experience. It would not have been possible without his local knowledge snd lively stories which explain as much about the laneways, buildings and history as the delicious choices of foods. His love and passion for all things Calcutta gave heart and soul to the tour as well ss very full tummies! Highly recommend. Worth every cent.

We have been on many food tours in cities all over the world. Calcutta Capsule’s was brilliant! It is Soham’s one-man business. He grew up in Kolkota and designed the tour personally, so you get great insights and local knowledge. We peppered him with questions and it was obvious they he really knew Kolkata and its people. He was warm, friendly and helpful. The stops on the tour are well thought out and diverse. And Soham’s English is superb.

You could not dream of a better host. So much local knowledge and history in addition to great food. I am coeliac and the tour was planned so everything was safe for me to eat. Incredible experience. Thanks.

This was one of the best food tours we’ve been on. Soham is warm, accommodating and knowledgeable. It was a unique opportunity to explore the alleys with someone who grew up in the hood. The food was delicious and diverse. Soham’s beautifully curated tours offer an insight and depth you’d be hard pressed to find elsewhere.

I loved the Magic Hour Tour, it is totally worth getting up early for. I was traveling solo in Kolkata and found Soham's tours through google/airbnb. My visit to Kolkata was infinitely better due to the tours ( I did both the Magic Hour Tour and the Alleyway food tour). Soham is a wonderful person who has curated an amazing tour that allows you to see Kolkata in a way you otherwise would not be able to. He takes you to the places that are important to him and his family for generations, allows you to experience the city like a local (take public transit, walk around). Can't recommend Soham highly enough!

Wow, actually don’t know how many times I said “ wow” to Soham during the magic hour tour.As a solo traveller from Ireland, I’ve felt like a local with Soham. His passion for his home city can’t be bottled. Ended up doing all of the 3 tours woth Calcutta Capsule. Each one of them are superb and unique. Will always cherish my memories of this amazing city all thanks to Soham @ Calcutta Capsule tours❤️❤️❤️