Pick-up: 8:00 AM from your hotel lobby.
Get ready for a day of contrasts—where history, spirituality, art, and everyday life come alive in Bangladesh’s vibrant capital. Our journey through Dhaka City will feel like stepping into a living museum, where every street corner whispers stories of the past while buzzing with modern energy.
Begin your day at one of South Asia’s largest traditional wholesale markets. Among the chaos of vendors, colorful piles of vegetables, fish, and spices, you’ll sense the city’s heartbeat. The railway runs right through the market, adding a surreal cinematic touch to the scene.
Witness the bold architectural wonder designed by Louis Kahn. Though viewed from outside, the sheer geometry, symmetry, and reflection of light and water around the complex make it one of the most iconic landmarks in modern architecture.
A graceful colonial-era building inside Dhaka University, once a British administrative center, now a symbol of education and intellectual pride.
A moving national monument dedicated to the martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement. Standing here, you’ll feel the powerful spirit of Bangladesh’s fight for cultural identity.
Step into the spiritual heart of Hindu devotion in Dhaka, with incense swirling in the air and prayers echoing through the temple walls.
Explore this 17th-century Mughal masterpiece with unfinished palaces, mosques, and gardens. Every stone whispers tales of emperors, ambition, and love interrupted by history.
A unique Shia Muslim center of faith, blending Mughal and Persian architecture, filled with quiet reverence.
Be dazzled by this sparkling gem, its walls adorned with delicate blue mosaic stars that shimmer under sunlight.
A tranquil reminder of Dhaka’s once-thriving Armenian community, with whitewashed walls and peaceful courtyards.
Lose yourself in narrow, colorful lanes, filled with brass and metal workshops, tiny Hindu shrines, and houses that look as if they’ve stood still in time.
Step into the grandeur of the Nawabs of Dhaka. Its soft pink façade and grand halls tell stories of colonial-era aristocracy, balls, and power.
End the day with an unforgettable visit to the riverbanks, where towering vessels and wooden boats are crafted and repaired entirely by hand. Sparks fly, hammers strike, and the energy of human labor against massive steel creates a raw and mesmerizing atmosphere—one of Dhaka’s most striking realities.
After the tour, your guide will accompany you back to your hotel.
End of the tour
Inclusions
- • All entry tickets to mentioned sites
- • Comfortable reserved car for full-day sightseeing
- • Private boat ride to explore the Meghna River and island village
- • Delicious traditional Bengali lunch at a local restaurant
- • Friendly and knowledgeable English-speaking local guide
Exclusions
- • Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
- • Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
Tour Price (per person)
4/4+ person group: $70 US
3 person group: $80 US
2 person group: $90 US
1 person: $120 US
