Tour Guides for Howrah Bridge, Kolkata
Book a local tour guide for Howrah Bridge by the hour or for a full day. Guides on Myna24 set their own prices, you see free dates on a calendar, and you pay a 10% booking fee online — the rest goes directly to your guide.
What a guide can show you at Howrah Bridge
The Howrah Bridge is a steel cantilever bridge over the Hooghly River linking Kolkata and Howrah, and one of the city's best-known landmarks.
- The bridge's engineering and history
- The Mullick Ghat flower market
- The Hooghly ghats
- Life on the river
How to book a guide
- Search tour guides on Myna24 and open a guide's page.
- Check the description and meeting point to see whether the guide covers Howrah Bridge.
- Pick a free date and choose an hourly or a full-day booking. Days and slots that are already booked cannot be selected.
- Pay the 10% booking fee online with UPI or card.
- Meet your guide and pay the remaining 90% directly to them.
Before you book
- The meeting point, the languages the guide speaks and the group size.
- Whether tickets, food or transport are included or paid separately.
- Timings, ticket prices and entry rules change, so check the official source before you go.
- Rules about who may guide inside a protected site or a place of worship differ, so check the current rules.
Tips for visiting Howrah Bridge
- Go early, when the market is at its liveliest and the light is best.
- The area is crowded, so keep valuables safe.
Nearby: places to combine with Howrah Bridge
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple (Kolkata) — The Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a Hindu temple to the goddess Kali on the east bank of the Hooghly River in north Kolkata, built in 1855…
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Become a tour guide or photographer at Howrah Bridge
If you know Howrah Bridge and Kolkata well, you can post your tour on Myna24; if you shoot, you can post your photography service. Set your own hourly and per-day price and get booked. Guests pay a 10% booking fee online and the remaining 90% directly to you.
These buttons open the Tours or Photography section of the Myna24 home page, where you can post your service. More: tour guide jobs in Kolkata · photography jobs in Kolkata · part-time jobs in Kolkata.
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Howrah Bridge — frequently asked questions
How do I book a tour guide for Howrah Bridge on Myna24?
Search tour guides on Myna24, open a guide's page, pick a free date on the calendar, and choose an hourly or full-day booking. You pay a 10% booking fee online when you book, and the remaining 90% directly to the provider. The guide's phone number is shared once the booking is confirmed.
How much does a guide for Howrah Bridge cost?
Every guide on Myna24 sets their own hourly and per-day price, shown on their page, so you can compare before you book.
Will a guide on Myna24 cover Howrah Bridge?
Guides post their own tours. Open a guide's page and check the description and meeting point to see whether they cover Howrah Bridge.
How long should I book a guide for at Howrah Bridge?
A typical visit takes about 30 to 60 minutes. Book by the hour for a short visit, or by the day if you are combining Howrah Bridge with other places.
Do I need a guide at Howrah Bridge?
A guide is not always required, but many visitors hire one for the history, help with tickets and finding the way. Rules about who may guide inside a protected site or a place of worship differ, so check the current rules.
What will a guide show me at Howrah Bridge?
A local guide typically covers: the bridge's engineering and history; the mullick ghat flower market; the hooghly ghats; life on the river.
Where is Howrah Bridge?
Howrah Bridge is in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
What type of place is Howrah Bridge?
Howrah Bridge is a bridge in Kolkata, West Bengal.
How long does a visit to Howrah Bridge take?
A typical visit takes about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how much you want to see. Timings, ticket prices and entry rules change, so check the official source before you go.
What are some quick facts about Howrah Bridge?
Opened in 1943; its official name is Rabindra Setu. It is a cantilever bridge built with rivets. Very large numbers of people and vehicles cross it every day. The Mullick Ghat flower market is beside it on the Kolkata side.
Can I combine Howrah Bridge with other nearby places?
Yes. Dakshineswar Kali Temple, in Kolkata, is close enough to visit on the same day as Howrah Bridge.
What is the official name of the Howrah Bridge?
Its official name is Rabindra Setu. It opened in 1943.
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