Experience the Magic Hour Tour in Sealdah, Kolkata - Book Your Varoom Event Today

Summary: Soham was the best host one could wish for to discover Kolkata and experience the heartbeat of the city. He was incredibly kind and made me feel at ease right away — knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and genuinely passionate about sharing his city. I don’t want to spoil too many surprises, so I’ll just mention a few highlights: the flower market, the bridge, the idol-making workshop… but there’s so much more in between! Every stop revealed something new, unexpected, and full of life. This tour is rich, fun, and incredibly beautiful. I learned so much and felt truly privileged to witness, listen, and take part in the daily rhythm of Kolkata. Soham also helped me capture some of the most beautiful images of the morning — a wonderful surprise that allowed me to bring home precious memories of this unique experience. It’s absolutely worth waking up early for — don’t hesitate for a second. This tour is an exceptional opportunity to discover the city’s history, culture, and soul in the most authentic way. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kolkata!

Summary: Soham took me on a journey to experience Kolkata as the woke up on a Monday morning. So much different things I learned from historical, architectural standpoint, uniqueness about Kolkatas daily livelihood. What a thoughtfully put together itinerary to experience an iconic city. HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you are visiting Kolkata. Enjoyed the food selection, the variety of modes of transportation. It was such a pleasure to meet Soham.

Summary: Wonderful one... Thanks to Soham for making this 4 hours valuable with sweet memories. Will surely get back with long hours. Last but not least, Kolkata wishes you to live long like a city of memory and nostalgic place.

Summary: I am still reeling with excitement from this thrilling experience. The Magic Hour Tour was...magical! Soham, the guide extraordinaire, couldn't have done a better job at leaving a lasting positive impression. I have never met a guide who simultaneously manages all the operational intricacies of a complex tour while keeping his composure throughout, being very professional, polite, accommodating and pleasant. It was so heartwarming to observe him interact with people that crossed our paths during the tour. The Magic Hour Tour began promptly at 05:30 and within minutes Soham was already pointing out unique cultural elements of Calcutta. There was never one boring moment and time flew fast! Without a single doubt this is one tour that must not be missed!

Summary: Soham took me on an extraordinary tour of early morning Calcutta. He is so knowledgeable and accommodating, flexible to every need. I loved the tour of the street that makes idols, as well as his commentary on British period conflicts. Be sure to ask him about the black hole of Calcutta, he is full of information, with good English. Many guides just spout memorized facts to you with no interaction. This is not the case with Solhan, and he will not take you to a gift shop! That fact alone makes him a standout.

Summary: This was a fantastic experience. Soham is an awesome tour guide and conductor. Even though I am originally from this city, he surprised me many times during the tour by taking me to places that I have not been to. His narration was a perfect blend of history, story telling, and casual conversation. I was the only one on the tour today and that made it even more special since we could move at a relaxed pace, talk about a number of things and experince the city as the day broke. I particularly liked how he wove-in the key spots in the city and the experince of being on different modes of travel. And the breakfast at the iconic restaurant was a perfect icing on the cake ( or shall I say mishti on kachuri). Would love to recommend this touring company to friends and family!!

Summary: Very well-organized and curated tour. It is very beautiful when you do a tour with someone so in love with the subject, and knowledgeable about the local history, as Soham. We visited different locations, sometimes within walking distance and others at a more distant range, and Soham had all well planned to accommodate different types of local transportation so we could take an ambassador taxi, a public bus, an autorickshaw (CNG), and a ferry on the Ganga river. I wish I could come back to Kolkata soon and do the other tour options with Soham and Calcutta Capsule!

Summary: Awesome tour. Soham was an exceptional guide, giving us just the right amount of information, while taking into areas we would never have found or ventured into by ourselves. Probably the best tour of its kind we have been on.

Summary: This was an extremely enjoyable tour. It has been carefully curated to incorporate a variety of quintessential Kolkata experiences. Soham is a charming, enthusiastic and generous guide who is very proud of his home town and clearly enjoys sharing this with visitors to the city.

Summary: This tour was the highlight of our trip. Soham is knowledgeable and loves his city. Let the early hour NOT put you off. You will be grateful as it gets extremely hot in the middle of the day. Watching Calcutta wake up with the dawn is an experience you will not forget. From the flower market, crossing the Howrah bridge, the boat and bus ride, integrating with the local people as they go about their lives from children going to school to locals jumping off the boat to swim in the river, a ritual performed everyday, gave us a rare insight into the lives of ordinary people. Soham drops in little snippets of history and anecdotes as you navigate the city. We were rewarded with the most candid and beautiful photos as a memory of our trip which Soham took throughout the tour. This tour gives you a depth and knowledge of the city that nothing else can. You experience a local bus ride, a yellow taxi ride, a boat trip, a tuk tuk ride, have a cup of tea at a local stall, watch the locals have their breakfast, have breakfast with the local people and feel part of the vibrancy of the city. This tour is an absolute must do in the Calcutta especially if you only have a few days so you can see and learn as much as you can about local life, history and food. You come away feeling you have got a little bit under the skin of this complex city and its people. The photos are an incredible bonus that gives this tour a special touch from a very humble, knowledgeable and experienced photographer, Soham, who gets great joy from crafting his art on the streets he calls home and sharing his memories of growing up in his neighbourhood. This is one tour you must have on your list.