

Things to do in Kolkata
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Kolkata?
Outty ranks 199 bookable experiences in Kolkata, India. The highest scoring is Bengali Nights Kolkata Food Tour with 13+ Tastings at 93 out of 100, followed by Cultural Confluence of Kolkata - Culture Kaleidoscope Tour, Magic Hour Tour, Private Kolkata Tour: Half & Full Day Options. Prices start at $6 per person and 3 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club.
- Ranked experiences
- 199
- In the 90+ Club
- 3
- From
- $6 per person
- Bookable today
- 120
Top tour operators in Kolkata
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Kolkata they cover.
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Agora Voyages Pvt. Ltd.
276 experiences across 17 cities
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Most Highly Reviewed in Kolkata
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.


Cultural Confluence of Kolkata - Culture Kaleidoscope Tour

Magic Hour Tour

Private Kolkata Tour: Half & Full Day Options

Private Custom Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata

Alleyway Food Tour
Last Minute in Kolkata
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Bengali Nights Kolkata Food Tour with 13+ Tastings

Cultural Confluence of Kolkata - Culture Kaleidoscope Tour

Magic Hour Tour

Private Kolkata Tour: Half & Full Day Options

Private Custom Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata

Alleyway Food Tour
Family Friendly in Kolkata
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.
Food & Drink in Kolkata
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Bengali Nights Kolkata Food Tour with 13+ Tastings

Magic Hour Tour

Private Custom Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata

Alleyway Food Tour

Explore Kolkata: Private 1-Day and 2-Day Tour Options

Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata
Culture & History in Kolkata
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Bengali Nights Kolkata Food Tour with 13+ Tastings

Cultural Confluence of Kolkata - Culture Kaleidoscope Tour

Magic Hour Tour

Private Kolkata Tour: Half & Full Day Options

Private Custom Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata

Alleyway Food Tour
Outdoors in Kolkata
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Cycle the Kolkata Wetlands and Amazing Views

Walk the Kolkata Wetlands: Green Eye Candy

The Soul of Calcutta: 03-Day Private Kolkata Tour

Full Day Pilgrimage Tour of Ganga Sagar from Kolkata

The Gangtok City Walk

Kolkata Full Day Private Tour on Bike or Car
Nightlife in Kolkata
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Bengali Nights Kolkata Food Tour with 13+ Tastings

Kolkata's Flower Market - Hooghly's Flower Fest Tour

Confluence of Cultures - Bow Barracks to Burra Bazar Walk

Kolkata 3-Hour Tour of Kumortuli - The Goddess Beckons

Cycle the Kolkata Wetlands and Amazing Views

Day trip from Kolkata for a Slice of Europe
Highest rated in Kolkata
The top of the Outty Ranking across 199 local experiences
- 1Bengali Nights Kolkata Food Tour with 13+ Tastings4h • from $3993.2
- 2Cultural Confluence of Kolkata - Culture Kaleidoscope Tour3h • from $3891.5
- 3Magic Hour Tour4h • from $4090.8
- 4Private Kolkata Tour: Half & Full Day Options8h • from $8386.7
- 5Private Custom Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata7h • from $8785.5
- 6Alleyway Food Tour3h • from $4085.2
- 7Raj Heritage Walk3h • from $3085.0
- 8Explore Kolkata: Private 1-Day and 2-Day Tour Options8h • from $11981.5
- 9Private Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata8h • from $6081.1
- 10Kolkata - A Sea of Faces and A Thousand Places (local guide)5h • from $3880.7
- 11Calcutta Contrast Tour4h • from $4379.6
- 12Private Calcutta Tour7h • from $4379.0
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Planning questions about Kolkata
- What are the best things to do in Kolkata?
- Bengali Nights Kolkata Food Tour with 13+ Tastings is the highest ranked experience in Kolkata, scoring 93 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 378 traveler reviews. Cultural Confluence of Kolkata - Culture Kaleidoscope Tour, Magic Hour Tour, Private Kolkata Tour: Half & Full Day Options, Private Custom Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kolkata round out the top five. Outty ranks 199 bookable experiences in Kolkata, India, and 3 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Kolkata cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Kolkata is $81 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $6 on Audio Guided Tour Through Dalhousie or BBD Bagh Area, Kolkata. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Kolkata for today?
- Yes. 120 of the top 120 experiences we rank in Kolkata currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Kolkata good for families?
- Yes. 1 of the experiences we rank in Kolkata are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Kolkata?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Kolkata?
- Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Kolkata?
- 113 of the 120 experiences we rank in Kolkata offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Kolkata gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Kolkata so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
