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Chowringhee Chronicles: An Esplanade Walking Tour

Run by Crosswalks by Old Cliff Archive

Explore Iconic Colonial Landmarks and Forgotten Studios: Discover the architectural grandeur of the Metropolitan Building and the site of Bourne & Shepherd, which once housed the world’s oldest functioning photography studio. Relive the Golden Era of Kolkata’s Tram Heritage: Step inside the Smaranika Tram Museum to trace the evolution of the city's iconic transport system and its enduring role in the urban identity of Calcutta. Uncover Surprising Global and Royal Connections: From the storied Tipu Sultan Masjid to the marble tributes for Greek immigrants at the Panioty Fountain, witness the diverse cultural threads that shaped the heart of the city

  • 3h
  • Kolkata
  • Next: Sat, 21 Nov

About

Uncover the forgotten stories of Kolkata's Esplanade and Chowringhee on this heritage walking tour. From the Metropolitan Building to Shaheed Minar, explore remarkable stops that reveal the city's hidden history - Greek immigrants honoured in marble, Tipu Sultan's Kolkata connection, India's finest gun makers, pioneering photographers, and the tram heritage that defined the city.

Walk past the crowds and discover the Calcutta they never told you about. Major stops: Metropolitan Building, Bourne & Shepherd Studio, J Biswas & Co. Gun Makers, Tipu Sultan Masjid, Smaranika Tram Museum, Panioty Fountain, Esplanade Mansions, Shaheed Minar.

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TicketWho it is forIDPrice
Chowringhee Chronicles: An Esplanade Walking Tour · Individual TicketUp to age 99 · up to 20 per bookingNot required₹749

Dates & slots

No slots in the next two weeks. The next date is Sat, 21 Nov.

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No metro station or bus stop within easy walking distance. Use the directions link below.

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