With just a layover in Kolkata, we were super thankful to Soham for the Durga Puja tours which are the perfect way to navigate the streets and learn about the rich cultural significance of the festival and pandals, but also to experience the people, some food and craftsmanship. Soham has incredible story telling and takes care of you throughout the tour. He even accommodated for my vegan dietary requirements! If there is one thing you do in Kolkata, let it be one of Calcutta Capsule's tours.

It was one of the most beautiful experiences I had in Kolkata. Soham was ontime, extremely helpful and full of stories about Kolkata, history, the pandals. We could drink, eat and relax plenty of times. And mainly have not only the pandal hopping but a small visit of the craftsmen, the “behind of the scene”. Whenever I come back to Kolkata I will come back to the other walking tours of Capsule Calcutta

This was such an interesting tour, giving a real insight into the different parts of what makes this city tick - the pursuit of knowledge and the pursuit of business! It was an incredibly hot a humid evening and, given that we were visiting some very busy and frenetic places, Soham was always careful to make sure we felt comfortable, never rushed and always hydrated! From the market to the book stalls, the sunset rest stop and the famous coffee house, it was all great and we loved it. Do yourself a favour and take the opportunity to try (and maybe buy) some pickle, you won’t regret it! This was the second of three tours we took with Soham and we have agreed he is a wonderful tour guide - interesting, kind, funny, passionate about his city - all the things you need to be a perfect guide! He will also share some very good restaurant recommendations- advice to be followed!

This was the third tour we took with Soham from Calcutta Capsule and, like the other two, it was wonderful. To keep things interesting and enjoyable in the unusually hot and humid weather we had is a real accomplishment, but somehow he managed! It was a treat to see the city first thing, before the madness really starts and it gave us a different view from the past few days. Soham brings a wealth of information and passion for his city and even though it was the third tour he didn’t repeat himself, meaning there was great value in booking all three. Learning about the flower market, the potters making the festival idols and all the stories that go with those, walking the bridge, taking so many different forms of transport - it was all brilliant and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Soham is an exceptional tour guide - conscious of your safety and sensitivities, knowledgable, funny and deeply kind.

Undoubtedly the best tour guide one can ask to have. Soham is well organised,punctual,eloquent, patient and incredibly passionate about his city and that comes through with all the historical and fun facts/trivia he adds to each stop on the walk. He is safety conscious and that helped me relax and take in the sights & stories that make Kolkata what it is rather than the overwhelming crowds and bustling traffic around me.He’s also a celebrity of sorts and is clearly very well respected and liked amongst the elders and community he introduces you to as you discover the city of joy on the Magic Hour Tour. Even if you are a solo traveller like I was , I highly recommend the Calcutta Capsule for the happy memories you’re sure to take home with you!

We had an amazing experience with Soham, really good spots, nice connection and really good vibes. I will never forget this tour, and the city of Kolkuta.

This is a super tour. Very imaginatively constructed and the guide is so thoughtful and easy to be with. When we ran into some hitched due to heavy rain, he quickly reframed the tour, and we thoroughly enjoyed.

An extremely informative tour through Kolkata. It is a wonder through various areas of Kolkata, where you get to see how people live and work in the amazing city. The opportunity to take different forms of transport was also great as these are not things we would have done otherwise. Soham is an excellent guide - very informative and knowledgeable about Kolkata and Indian history more generally.

The Magic Hour Tour was the second tour I took with Soham, and the 5:30 meet time was BEYOND worth it. (I also did the Alleyway Food Tour, which I would also recomend to any and all visitors to the city!). This tour was a lovely complement to the other, as we got to explore a different side of the city and explore many of its different modes of transport. My favorite part of the tour was Soham's storytelling. He is such an engaging guide, and you learn so much about the city, its culture and its history! Get around him, these tours are some of the best I've ever been on.

I am so happy that we went on another tour with Soham of Calcutta Capsule! He is engaging and knowledgeable as he navigates us through the waking City of Joy. A beautiful blend of culture, experiences, history, and food! Thank you again for an amazing tour!

I thoroughly enjoy this tour as I got to maneuver through the streets of Kolkata like a local. My favourite parts were jumping on local modes of transportation. Highly recommend!

I participated in the tour with a group of seven participants from Japan, and it was definitely the best part of our stay in Calcutta. I was initially worried about language support, but Soham had both printed translations+an auto-updated online guide in Japanese which made sure that all of us could full along easily. What I really admired about this tour was how it was interwoven with personal anecdotes. While delivering historical facts with accuracy, it also beautifully brought out Soham's relationship with the city. I think this tour will give anybody who participates a chance to not only to know Calcutta better, but to dwell on their own relationships with the spaces and communities they inhabit. Thank you so much for a brilliant experience!! I hope I get to participate in the Food Tour someday soon too :)

Soham was amazing! He was so knowledgeable and passionate about Kolkata. We learned about the history of the city, the richness of the Hindu religion and tasted great food! Needless to say Soham is a great photographer too! Highly highly recommend!!

If there was only one tour that you can take in Kolkata, GO for this! It was worth waking up to catch the 5.30am start time. Soham (your guide and soon will become your friend) is passionate about his city, and it comes out through the tour. It was wonderful to hear his take on the city as he shows you around, just as the city wakes up. He tells you about the history, points out traditional trades and immerses you in this fascinating city. This includes a tea stop, and sampling the local transport, bus, auto and there he keeps the surprises coming. He is known to vendors and sellers, and is respectful of consent and photos (which is heartwarming to see). I cannot recommend Sohan enough, you will remember this tour, I can guarantee it. He takes great photos too!!

What a great introduction to kolkata. Soham was a great guide, very knowledge and easy going. Everything was planned to a T and no hidden or extra costs. Also, Soham was helping me with something else which he didn't have to. So top marks overall 👌