Tour Guides in Kolkata — Book Local Guides by the Hour or Day
Book a local tour guide in Kolkata on Myna24 for a few hours or a full day. Every guide sets their own hourly and day rate, you see free dates on a live calendar, and you pay only a 10% booking fee online — the rest goes directly to your guide.
What you can explore with a local guide in Kolkata
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.
- 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.
How booking a guide on Myna24 works
- Choose a guide and open their page to see their tour, languages, group size and photos.
- Pick a date on the calendar and choose an hourly or a full-day booking. Days and time slots that are already booked cannot be selected.
- Pay the 10% booking fee online with UPI or card.
- Your booking is confirmed and the guide's phone number is shared with you.
- Meet your guide and pay the remaining 90% directly to them.
Best time to book a guide in Kolkata
October to February is the most comfortable season. The monsoon, roughly June to September, is humid with heavy rain, and Durga Puja in autumn is the biggest festival and very crowded.
Kolkata has a Metro, trams, buses, ferries on the Hooghly and taxis. The Victoria Memorial, St. Paul's Cathedral and the Indian Museum are close together in central Kolkata.
What to check before you book
- The meeting point and what the tour covers.
- Languages the guide speaks — listed on each guide's page.
- Whether entry tickets, food or transport are included or paid separately.
- Group size limits, so everyone in your group fits.
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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।
Tour guides in Kolkata — frequently asked questions
How much does a tour guide cost in Kolkata?
On Myna24 every guide sets their own price, shown as a rate per hour and per day on their page, so you can compare before you book. Prices vary with the guide's experience, languages, group size and the places covered. You pay 10% online to confirm and the rest directly to the guide.
Can I book a tour guide in Kolkata for just a few hours?
Yes. Guides on Myna24 can be booked by the hour or for a full day. Choose the start time and number of hours, and the calendar only offers slots the guide is free.
How do I pay a tour guide in Kolkata?
You pay a 10% booking fee online through Myna24 using UPI or card. The remaining 90% is paid directly to the guide when you meet.
What happens if the guide is already booked for my date?
Booked days and time slots show as unavailable on the guide's calendar and cannot be selected, and the system prevents two people from booking the same slot.
Which places should I see in Kolkata with a guide?
Popular choices are Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math and St. Paul's Cathedral. A guide can combine several of them into one day and plan the order around opening hours and crowds.
Can I cancel a booking?
You can cancel from My Bookings until the tour starts. The 10% booking fee paid online is not refundable.
Do guides in Kolkata speak Hindi and English?
Each guide lists the languages they speak on their page, so you can pick a guide who speaks Hindi, English or another language you need.
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