Become a Tour Guide in Kolkata — Earn Part-Time or Full-Time

If you know Kolkata well, you can turn that knowledge into income. Post your tour on Myna24, set your own hourly and per-day price, and get booked by travellers looking for a local guide.

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Why travellers look for local guides in Kolkata

Visitors come for the heritage buildings, the river and the food, and the city is also home to many students and professionals who rent rooms, flats and PGs. Travellers often look for local guides for heritage walks and for photographers for street, portrait and festival photography.

Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is a city of colonial-era architecture, literature, art and food. Its landmarks include the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Indian Museum and the temples of Dakshineswar and Belur Math.

How to start earning as a tour guide — in 5 steps

Sign in with your phone number and one-time password (OTP).
Post your tour: a clear title, what you show, your meeting point in Kolkata, the languages you speak, your maximum group size, what is included, and good photos.
Set your hourly price and your per-day price.
Get booked. Guests choose a free date, pay a 10% booking fee online, and you are notified. The guest's phone number is shared with you once the booking is confirmed.
Meet your guests and collect the remaining 90% from them directly.

Part-time or full-time — you decide

Many guides in Kolkata start on weekends, holidays or evenings — for example a sunset or food walk after a day job or classes — and move to full-time as bookings grow. Existing bookings block your calendar automatically, so you are never double-booked.

Myna24 does not promise a fixed income: what you earn depends on your rates, how many bookings you get and how many hours you work.

Tour ideas that work in Kolkata

Victoria Memorial — the white-marble memorial and museum in large gardens.
Howrah Bridge — the steel cantilever bridge over the Hooghly, opened in 1943.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple — the 1855 temple on the Hooghly associated with Ramakrishna.
Belur Math — the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission.
St. Paul's Cathedral — the Indo-Gothic cathedral consecrated in 1847.
Indian Museum — founded in 1814, often described as the oldest and largest museum in India.

What makes travellers choose your listing

Real, bright photos of you and the places you cover.
A clear meeting point, timing and what is included.
Honest descriptions and the languages you speak.
Good reviews from earlier guests.

How fees work

Guests pay a 10% booking fee online when they book; the remaining 90% is paid directly to the provider. You do not need to chase advance payments — the booking fee is collected online.

कोलकाता में टूर गाइड, फ़ोटोग्राफ़र और पार्ट-टाइम कमाई

Myna24 पर आप कोलकाता में विक्टोरिया मेमोरियल, हावड़ा ब्रिज, दक्षिणेश्वर काली मंदिर और बेलूर मठ जैसी जगहों के लिए लोकल टूर गाइड और फ़ोटोग्राफ़र बुक कर सकते हैं। अगर आप कोलकाता को अच्छी तरह जानते हैं, तो अपनी सर्विस पोस्ट करके पार्ट-टाइम या फ़ुल-टाइम कमाई कर सकते हैं।

Become a tour guide in Kolkata — frequently asked questions

How can I become a tour guide in Kolkata?

Sign in to Myna24 with your phone number, post your tour with photos, meeting point, languages and prices, and start receiving bookings. You choose your own hourly and per-day rates.

How much can I earn as a tour guide in Kolkata?

There is no fixed salary. Your income depends on the rates you set, how many bookings you get and how many hours you work. Myna24 lets you set separate hourly and per-day prices.

Do I need a licence to be a tour guide?

Requirements differ by place and activity. Some protected monuments allow only approved guides inside, and guides are commonly expected to hold approval from the Ministry of Tourism or the state tourism department for monument guiding. Walks in lanes, markets and neighbourhoods outside ticketed sites are usually different — check current rules with the local tourism office.

How do I get paid?

Guests pay a 10% booking fee to Myna24 online when they book. You collect the remaining 90% directly from the guest.

Can I work part-time alongside a job or studies?

Yes. You decide your rates and which days to take, and bookings only arrive for slots that are free on your calendar. Many guides begin with weekends and evenings.

How do I avoid double bookings?

Once a guest books a slot, that slot is blocked for everyone else on your calendar, and the system prevents two people from booking the same time.

Where do I post my tour?

Use Post Tour Guide Service on myna24.com or in the Myna24 app. Posting takes a few minutes.

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Last updated: 21 September 2026. Questions? Chat with Myna24 support on WhatsApp +91 81888 33003.