Tour Guides, Photographers & Stays 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. On Myna24 you can book a local tour guide or photographer in Kolkata by the hour or by the day — and if you know Kolkata well, you can earn part-time or full-time by posting your own tour guide service, photography service or property.
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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. Post your own service on Myna24, set your prices, and get booked. Guests pay a 10% booking fee online and the remaining 90% directly to you.
Top places to see 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.
Monuments in Kolkata
Each monument has a visitor guide, a tour-guide page and a photographer page.
Best time to visit and getting around
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.
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Kolkata — frequently asked questions
What is Myna24?
Myna24 is an Indian marketplace where travellers and residents book local tour guides, photographers and stays, and where local people earn by posting their own tour guide service, photography service or property. Guests pay a 10% booking fee online when they book; the remaining 90% is paid directly to the provider.
How can I earn money in Kolkata with Myna24?
There are three ways: post a tour guide service, post a photography service, or list a property such as a room, flat, PG, homestay or hotel. You set your own prices, and bookings arrive through the app and website. Guests pay a 10% booking fee online when they book; the remaining 90% is paid directly to the provider.
How do I book a tour guide in Kolkata?
Open a guide's page on Myna24, pick a free date on the calendar, choose an hourly or full-day booking, and pay the 10% booking fee online with UPI or card. The guide's phone number is shared once the booking is confirmed, and you pay the rest directly to the guide.
What are the best places to see in Kolkata with a local guide?
Popular choices are Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math and St. Paul's Cathedral. A local guide adds history, timing, tickets and the best food stops, and helps you avoid the busiest hours.
When is the best time to visit 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.
How do I get around Kolkata?
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 is the official name of the Howrah Bridge?
The Howrah Bridge, which opened in 1943, is officially named Rabindra Setu.
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