Full-Day Dhaka City Private Guided Tour
Overview
Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh, in southern Asia. Set beside the Buriganga River, it’s at the center of national government, trade and culture. The 17th-century old city was the Mughal capital of Bengal, and many palaces and mosques remain. American architect Louis Khan’s National Parliament House complex typifies the huge, fast-growing modern metropolis.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
- WiFi
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lalbag Fort, Lalbagh Rd, Dhaka City 1211 Bangladesh
Lalbagh Fort is an incomplete 17th-century Mughal fort complex that stands before the Buriganga River in the southwestern part of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The construction was started in 1678 AD by Mughal Subahdar Muhammad Azam Shah, who was a son of Emperor Aurangzeb and later emperor himself. Wikipedia
* Please Note: It is closed on Sunday
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ahsan Manzil, Old City Old Dhaka, Dhaka City Bangladesh
Ahsan Manzil is the erstwhile official residential palace and seat of the Nawab of Dhaka. The building is situated at Kumartoli along the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Construction was started in 1859 and was completed in 1872. It was constructed in the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture. Wikipedia
* Please Note: It is closed on Thursday.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sadarghat, Buriganga Riverfront, Dhaka City Bangladesh
A lively area of narrow streets crammed with cycle rickshaws, Sadarghat is known for its bustling river port and boat trips along the Buriganga. Textbooks and discounted volumes, plus stationery, are for sale at Banglabazar Book Market, while Shankhari Bazar Road is dotted with Hindu temples and stores selling conch shell crafts, spices, and textiles. Casual eateries serve mutton dishes and other traditional fare. ― Google
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Star Mosque (Tara Masjid), Abul Khairat Rd Armanitola, Old dhaka, Dhaka City Bangladesh
Star Mosque, is a mosque located in Armanitola area, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The mosque has ornate designs and is decorated with motifs of blue stars. It was built in the first half of the 19th century by Mirza Golam Pir. Wikipedia
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dhakeshwari Temple, Dhakeshwari Road Bakshi Bazar, Dhaka City Bangladesh
Dhakeshwari National Temple is a Hindu temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is state-owned, giving it the distinction of being Bangladesh's 'National Temple'. The name "Dhakeshwari" means "Goddess of Dhaka". Wikipedia
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection, Armanitola Rd, Dhaka City Bangladesh
The Armenian Church, also known as Armenian Apostolic Church of the Holy Resurrection, is a historically significant architectural monument situated in the Armanitola area of old Dhaka, Bangladesh. Wikipedia
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Curzon Hall, University Street, Dhaka City 1000 Bangladesh
The Curzon Hall is a British Raj-era building and home of the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Dhaka. The building was originally intended to be a town hall and is named after Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India who laid its foundation stone in 1904. Wikipedia
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shahid Minar, Dhaka university campus, Dhaka City 1000 Bangladesh
The Shaheed Minar is a national monument in Dhaka, Bangladesh, established to commemorate those killed during the Bengali Language Movement demonstrations of 1952 in then East Pakistan. Wikipedia
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sangshad Bhaban Lake, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban or National Parliament House, is the house of the Parliament of Bangladesh, located at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka. Wikipedia
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 1 Hatirjheel Link Road, Dhaka City 1205 Bangladesh
Hatirjheel is a lakefront in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Before 2009, It was a slum area that has been transformed into a recreation area as well as an alternate way to ease traffic congestion. The area was constructed under Bangladesh Army and the Special Works Organization. Wikipedia
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lalbag Fort, Lalbagh Rd, Dhaka City 1211 Bangladesh
Lalbagh Fort is an incomplete 17th-century Mughal fort complex that stands before the Buriganga River in the southwestern part of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The construction was started in 1678 AD by Mughal Subahdar Muhammad Azam Shah, who was a son of Emperor Aurangzeb and later emperor himself. Wikipedia
* Please Note: It is closed on Sunday
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ahsan Manzil, Old City Old Dhaka, Dhaka City Bangladesh
Ahsan Manzil is the erstwhile official residential palace and seat of the Nawab of Dhaka. The building is situated at Kumartoli along the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Construction was started in 1859 and was completed in 1872. It was constructed in the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture. Wikipedia
* Please Note: It is closed on Thursday.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sadarghat, Buriganga Riverfront, Dhaka City Bangladesh
A lively area of narrow streets crammed with cycle rickshaws, Sadarghat is known for its bustling river port and boat trips along the Buriganga. Textbooks and discounted volumes, plus stationery, are for sale at Banglabazar Book Market, while Shankhari Bazar Road is dotted with Hindu temples and stores selling conch shell crafts, spices, and textiles. Casual eateries serve mutton dishes and other traditional fare. ― Google
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Star Mosque (Tara Masjid), Abul Khairat Rd Armanitola, Old dhaka, Dhaka City Bangladesh
Star Mosque, is a mosque located in Armanitola area, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The mosque has ornate designs and is decorated with motifs of blue stars. It was built in the first half of the 19th century by Mirza Golam Pir. Wikipedia
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dhakeshwari Temple, Dhakeshwari Road Bakshi Bazar, Dhaka City Bangladesh
Dhakeshwari National Temple is a Hindu temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is state-owned, giving it the distinction of being Bangladesh's 'National Temple'. The name "Dhakeshwari" means "Goddess of Dhaka". Wikipedia
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection, Armanitola Rd, Dhaka City Bangladesh
The Armenian Church, also known as Armenian Apostolic Church of the Holy Resurrection, is a historically significant architectural monument situated in the Armanitola area of old Dhaka, Bangladesh. Wikipedia
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Curzon Hall, University Street, Dhaka City 1000 Bangladesh
The Curzon Hall is a British Raj-era building and home of the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Dhaka. The building was originally intended to be a town hall and is named after Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India who laid its foundation stone in 1904. Wikipedia
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shahid Minar, Dhaka university campus, Dhaka City 1000 Bangladesh
The Shaheed Minar is a national monument in Dhaka, Bangladesh, established to commemorate those killed during the Bengali Language Movement demonstrations of 1952 in then East Pakistan. Wikipedia
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sangshad Bhaban Lake, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban or National Parliament House, is the house of the Parliament of Bangladesh, located at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka. Wikipedia
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 1 Hatirjheel Link Road, Dhaka City 1205 Bangladesh
Hatirjheel is a lakefront in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Before 2009, It was a slum area that has been transformed into a recreation area as well as an alternate way to ease traffic congestion. The area was constructed under Bangladesh Army and the Special Works Organization. Wikipedia
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
parkviewc
September 2023
I learnt so much about the history of the sub-continent. I think I saw most aspects of life in this city. It is a busy city with surprising aspects to it. The tour was well organized.
I learnt so much about the history of the sub-continent. I think I saw most aspects of life in this city. It is a busy city with surprising aspects to it. The tour was well organized.johnmichaelparsons
January 2023
Old Dhaka town . The Ahsan Manzil (pink palace) then most exhilarating and a bit scary bicycle rickshaw ride ride through old Dhaka followed by the most delicious idinian milk tea from a market trader. The guide spoke good english and was very informative.
Old Dhaka town . The Ahsan Manzil (pink palace) then most exhilarating and a bit scary bicycle rickshaw ride ride through old Dhaka followed by the most delicious idinian milk tea from a market trader. The guide spoke good english and was very informative.