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Kolkata Church Walk: Convergence of Different Faiths
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Kolkata Church Walk: Convergence of Different Faiths

By Go City Adventures
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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$128 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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Overview
  • Discover the intriguing confluence of different faiths in Kolkata by visiting their houses of worship
  • See astonishingly beautiful Jewish synagogues from the inside, and hear stories about them from their local Muslim keepers
  • Journey through the rich history of Armenians in India at the oldest Armenian church in Kolkata
  • Find out about Kolkata's history before the time of the British at the Portuguese Church
  • Visit St. Andrews Church, the only Scottish church in Kolkata

Activity location

    • Kolkata
    • Kolkata, Kolkata, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • St. John's Church. Address: 2/2, Council House Street, Opp Dewars Garage, Lal Dighi, BBD Bagh, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India.
    • Kolkata, Kolkata, India

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Kolkata Church Walk: Convergence of Different Faiths
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$128.06 x 1 AdultAU$128.06

Total
Price is AU$128.06
Until Tue, 5 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate, live, English-speaking tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Tea and light breakfast (Kolkata style)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge (recommended)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Additional meals and drinks

What you can expect

Explore the confluence of different faiths from around the world in Kolkata, the City of Joy. Take a guided 3-hour walking tour in a group of no more than 12 people, and find out about centuries of the city's rich history, culture, and architecture as you visit various places of worship.

Begin your tour at St. John's Church at 8 AM and then walk to the breathtakingly beautiful Magen David and Neveh Shalome Synagogues, the biggest and first synagogues in Kolkata respectively. Trace the history of Baghdadi Jews in India at Neveh Shalome, swoon at the buildings' interiors, and interact with the local informative keepers, who all happen to be of the Islamic faith.

Once you're done, follow your guide to the Armenian Church of Holy Nazareth, the centre of the Armenian community in India. Explore the beautiful architecture of a church that is believed to be the oldest in India, find out more about the Armenian community, and discover the oldest known grave in the graveyard.

Next up is the Holy Rosary Cathedral, also known as the Portuguese Church. Founded in 1690 with the influx of the Portuguese community in the city, this church bears testament to the Portuguese and their history in Kolkata. Listen to your guide's informative commentary, full of interesting facts and details about the church.

After the Portuguese Church, pay a visit to the Beth El Synagogue, the third Jewish synagogue in the city. Although this synagogue no longer runs services, you'll be mesmerised by the exceptionally well-maintained interiors of this place. Get lost in the surroundings with your guide as you learn further about the architecture and history of the synagogue.

Finally, head towards your last stop, St. Andrews Church. Explore the only Scottish church in Kolkata, one of the heritage sites of the city, before bidding goodbye to your guide. The tour concludes here at St. Andrews Church.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kolkata
    • Kolkata, Kolkata, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • St. John's Church. Address: 2/2, Council House Street, Opp Dewars Garage, Lal Dighi, BBD Bagh, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001, India.
    • Kolkata, Kolkata, India