Wow!! Simply amazing!! There's so much history associated with Kolkata that one must attend these walks to get to know them. With some heart rendering revealing facts backed up with photographic visuals truly made this interactive walk a memorable experience. I even got a mail stacked up with quite a few important webpage links giving access to a number of archives thus corroborating other facets of the tour. My earnest thanks for keeping up the good work. Looking forward to my next walk with this fantastic team.

I took a virtual tour of Hatserandi poter durga puja with Dr. Tathagata. It was about a traditional village in Bengal where the goddess is painted instead of idols. The tour was very informative and interesting, showed me a kind of Durga Puja i had never seen earlier, in fact it's an endangered skill because the painters don't get a lot of money. I definitely recommend these tours to people wanting to learn more about Kolkata and Bengal history and culture.

Heritagewalk Calcutta was an insightful, educational, and most of all- FUN experience. My friends and I accompanied our very knowledgable guide Tin Tin on a day-long excursion through North Kolkata. The tour was tailored to our particular interests in architecture, and we visited numerous sites of historical significance like the Bagbazar Canal, a series of Temples, and many visually striking houses from colonial to modern build. While you might be able to figure out a way to see the well-known historical sites like Victoria Memorial on your own or with other tour groups, Heritagewalk Calcutta gave us a really unique experience of the city itself. They seem to specialize in really well-curated tours geared towards your group's particular historical and site-seeing interests. Our guide was entertaining and thoughtful, and considerate of all group members as a whole. We had some folks who had been to kolkata before with us along with some people for whom Kolkata was entirely new- and our guide successfully made it very enjoyable for us all! I am looking forward to trying a different tour with them when I return with other friends! Highly recommended.

My husband and I took the Chitpore Road/ North Kolkata tour - it was a wonderful experience. Our tour guides were also the founders of Heritage Walks- they were very knowledgeable, personable and friendly. My husband is not local and they helped give him a sense of the area and Kolkata's history. I also appreciated how unassuming and yet thorough they were- the care they took of all of us on the tour and how invested they seemed to be in the community. I hope to take more tours with them and highly recommend them. ( Side note- They get back to you right away if you have any questions about the walk and are very helpful if you have any questions about logistics).

Awesome & different experience itself.. Just love their walks..

Awesome experience! A city that has lived through history, a city that has created history, will of course have layers and layers of stories deep within it's wall, buried under it's roads, permeating it's atmosphere. Kolkata is a treasure trove of such stories, and today morning was spent imbibing most thrilling stories about the crime history in this city with 'Kolkata Heritage Walk'. Who knew Warren Hastings had put James Augustus Hickey, founder of Bengal Gazette, to prison, and it can be said to be the first instance of gagging the press? Who would know that East India Company did not agree to have a police department in the city, though crime rate was increasing, and hence an informal police department was first formed with subscription from local rich people? And that the first police chief, W.C. Blacquiere was so successful, that the painting of the Last Supper in St. John's church features him as St. John? He often used to disguise as a bejewelled European lady and lure bandits and pirates, who would get captured when they tried to grab him. Then there is the story of a gruesome mudder of a lady, Rose Brown, one side of whose face became totally disfigured and photography was used to identify the lady. However this case was so badly handled, with the actual criminal, one Mr. Kingsley, got away without being punished! It lead to criticism in press (though not for the correct reason), and finally to the establishment of formal detective department of police. Again a story of another horrible murder of a Jewish lady, Maria Lee Judah, by Naseem Salom Gubboy, which is a story of love and betrayal. And then there is the story of Trilokya, a woman who was serial killer, about 7-8 years before Jack the Ripper! And my God, she WAS intelligent!! The way she spread her plots, the way she covered up, the way she practically toyed with human emotions, the social standings is simply mind blowing!! She was brutal, merciless - but one cannot help but wonder, what may have happened if she had not embarked in this path...her story demands another post all together! This was a wonderful walk...touching upon places where these events had taken place, and talking history while walking...amazing! I highly recommend this walk to all who are, or will be coming to Kolkata. If you love history and mystery, this walk won't disappoint you.

This was an amazing experience that allowed me to see some of the oldest and most beautiful parts of Kolkata's history. It is off many of the beaten paths and allows for an intimate encounter with the development of the city and its culture, where Hindu, Muslim and British influences converged to create a place of creativity and dynamism that still permeates contemporary Kolkata. The tour guide is extremely knowledgeable and really made important connects between each other sites and their place among one another and in history. I highly recommend this experience and would definitely go on another exploration through Heritage Walk Calcutta!

Well researched facts narrated in a fascinating way by passionate professionals!

I took a virtual tour of Hatserandi poter durga puja with Dr. Tathagata. It turned into approximately a conventional village in Bengal where the goddess is paintedin place of idols. The excursion was very informative and thrilling, showed me a kind of Durga Puja i had never seen earlier, in truth it is an endangered talent because the painters don't get a whole lot of cash. I without a doubt propose those tours to people trying to learn more about Kolkata and Bengal records and tradition.

Highly recommended!

I had the pleasure of taking the Old Chinatown Walk last weekend and it was a memorable one. It was an unique experience for me-- to hear from Dr. Neogi, one of my closest friends who truly has an in-dept knowledge about the archaeological heritage of our beloved city. He explained us in detail how the Chinese community arrived in Kolkata way back in the 18th Century. We visited five different Chinese temples, learned about the Chinese culture and traditions. We also had the pleasure to chat with the local community and had a few tips for playing Mahjong. Both Tathagata and his wife Chelsea patiently answered all our queries. The tour finished with a delicious meal at Tung Nam restaurant. I strongly recommend this tour to all. I am looking forward to many more such tours in the near future.

It was a pleasure spending time with Dr Neogi walking down the old lanes & heritage buildings of Kolkata. A must visit for everybody.

It's call the city of joy

Their research is wonderful and I loved the way in which they prioritize the peripheral especially in the South Park Street Cemetery Walk

Wonderfully arranged walks. Walk leaders are erudite and friendly. I have been for 5 such walks and each of them has been very enjoyable!

A great and different experience in itself.

I took the European Calcutta Walk with Heritage Walk Calcutta and it was a great experience. Dr Tathagata Neogi is very knowledgeable and knows Calcutta's history in depth. The way he describes the story behind the monuments or places is very good. Calcutta has so much rich history and a trip like this is really necessary to know them. I would strongly recommend this walk.

Wonderful experience. First of its kind in Kolkata. Kudos to Tathagata and his team for the excellent research and smart rendering. Comparable to walking tours in any part of the world. I took the South Park Street cemetery tour today and wish to take more in near future. Will recommend to friends. Best wishes. Bhaswati.

Tathagata was simply an outstanding guide who took us around twice in two mesmerizing explorations who made us fall in love with Kolkata’s history. Not to be missed, if you haven’t seen through the eyes of Tathagata you won’t have seen anything. His wife Chelsea, carries a wealth of experience too and provides an additional historic reference to the linguistic roots of Bengal. We were told this was a relatively new initiative and we hope they receive the credit and the attention they deserve.

a great experience to know more about kolkata

A wonderful walking tour. The city has so much to offer for the ones who seek heritage and this walking tour does exactly that, quenches the thirst to be close to the history of the city. To think that this venture has just begun, I could only predict great things from it. Will look forward to more tours with Heritage Walk Calcutta.

Hands down, the Best Heritage Walking Tour in Kolkata! Hats off to the research done, the immaculate and enthusiastic articulation. They covered everything from the major buildings, their history, locations - old and new (if applicable), generations of pictures excavated from obviously painstaking research, time periods, who said what to whom, who bought or sold what, why is this building the way it is, why is it named as such, what else did this person do in his/her life, what happened to this certain statue or even a dustbin! EVERYTHING! These guys are confident and talking about a subject that they are educated in, with a capital E. You won't get a newly employed guide who has just learnt a script and relaying everything that his/her boss has asked to say. These are the kind of Walking Tours we need, what so many cities deserve and Kolkata/Bengal (as of now) is just too lucky to have. Plan your Kolkata layover or holiday or next date based on these guys' calendar...and spend the most beautiful 2-3 hours in the city. Highly Recommended. Live physical tours or virtual rented walking tour videos. All are exceptional!

Good visits suggested but I booked a day trip which was cancelled just the afternoon before.I got my money back without any problem .However,a bit disappointing

Small shop but has all daily essentials and groceries. Although a site of 🪳 inside the shop did put me off especially when they themselves sell cockroach gel. Hope owners take note and do something.

Not really a walk

Calcutta was the British India seat of power so many Heritage building of that era with beautiful architecture people will like to see

HeritageWalk Calcutta's tours were comprehensive and impressive in its nuanced understanding of the city's history and architecture. We were able to see structures and buildings not easily visible to those unfamiliar with the city. I highly recommend going on these walks: not only will you see parts of the city you've probably never walked through, but you will learn about the incredible diversity and various actors in Calcutta's past and present.

I took the Colonial Cemeteries heritage walk this morning, and it was great! Excellent tour. The guides were knowledgeable and professional, and their insights into Kolkata's history were fascinating. I have been in the city almost a year so I have visited some of the sites previously, but the tour brought local history to life in a way I hadn't experienced before. I learned a lot, and I will certainly look forward to booking again sometime! Thank you, Heritage Walk Calcutta! :)

Went through alleyways and lanes in old Chinatown where I would have never thought of exploring. The tour is well paced and very informative. The operators also seem to have a good relationship with folks in the community which makes visiting private and public spaces a welcoming experience. Left feeling much more informed about this part of the city. Calcutta continues to amaze.