Old Dhaka Heritage Day Tour: Rickshaws, River Boats and Mughal Forts
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About 7 hours · Private tour · Hotel pickup in Dhaka · Price on request
Overview
Old Dhaka is one of the most intense, colorful places in Asia, and the easiest way to experience it is with a local guide. You’ll ride a cycle-rickshaw through 400-year-old lanes, cross the Buriganga River by wooden boat, and visit Mughal and colonial landmarks. Along the way, try street food your guide trusts.
Highlights
- Ride a cycle-rickshaw through Old Dhaka’s crowded bazaars
- Take a wooden boat across the Buriganga from busy Sadarghat river port
- Visit Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil (the Pink Palace) and the Star Mosque
- See the Armenian Church and the craftsmen of Shankhari Bazar
- Taste local street food and sweets, chosen by your guide
Price
Prices depend on your group size, travel dates and hotel choice. Message us on WhatsApp or use our contact form and we will send you a personalized quote for your group.
Good to know
- Wear comfortable shoes and modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered) for mosques.
- Fridays: some sites open late. We adjust the route.
- Suitable for families; tell us if anyone has mobility needs.
Call or WhatsApp: +1 (306) 581-1135 · Chat on WhatsApp · Request a free quote
Included/Exclude
- Private English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned car to and from Old Dhaka
- Rickshaw and boat rides
- Entry fees
- Lunch and street-food tastings
- Bottled water
- Tips
- Drinks
- Souvenirs
Tour Plan
9:00 pickup from your Dhaka hotel. Visit Lalbagh Fort, an unfinished 17th-century Mughal fort, then the Star Mosque and the Armenian Church.
Cycle-rickshaw ride through Shankhari Bazar and the old lanes, followed by lunch at a local restaurant and street-food tastings chosen by your guide.
Visit Ahsan Manzil (the Pink Palace), then Sadarghat river port and a wooden boat ride on the Buriganga River. Drop-off at your hotel around 16:00.
