Overview
Stimulate your senses and challenge your photographic eye by taking part in the awakening of one of the world’s largest cities. Dhaka is the political, trade, and cultural center of Bangladesh and provides endless opportunities for travelers interested in capturing the unique lifestyles of its inhabitants.
Feel as though you are a local buyer as you navigate through crowded flower, vegetable, and meat/seafood wholesale markets. Take a rickshaw in Old Dhaka to explore markets specialized in textiles and other goods, while breaking for tea and bakarkhani.
Visiting the chokbazar streets, walking into beautiful star mosque and orthodox Armenian Church to experience the friendless among the religion, boat ride in Burigonga River to best way end your day!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional guide
Bottled water
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
Gratuities
Lunch
In-vehicle air conditioning
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Dress code for visiting mosque you have to wear full sleeves
• taking off your shoes in any religious sites
What to expect
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30 min
Morning Flower market in Dhaka is interesting, sits early in the morning and lots of colors and festivity are in market. best time to visit the market between 07:00-08:00 am in the morning
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1 hour
• Karan Bazar whole sell vegetable market and fish market is the best part to see the morning rush hours and lots of photography activities. like Thailand and Bankok, the interesting fish market sits on the train track in the morning half . Very interesting part to explore
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Curzon Hall
20 min
Curzon Hall is one of the mosque beautiful building with mugul and colonial design. built in 1904 as a town hall, then converted as a library before establishing Dhaka university. now its a part of the school of science of Dhaka University, The hall has been named after Lord Curzon who was the Viceroy of India
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15 min
Shadhinota Songram Vashkorjo Chottor or the sculpture square inside Dhaka university has the most impressive sculptures of national and international leaders from Indira Gandi, Gorge Harison, Gaddafi etc including our father of the nation
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New Market
1 hour
New market is the most fascination market of Dhaka where you can meet the whole city life , the local markets , foods , block printings works in clothing makes it special
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Armenian Church
20 min
probably the oldest and nicely maintain orthodox church situated in the old town . built during 18 century, it will reminds you the glorious past of Armenian presence in Dhaka .
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Star Mosque (Tara Masjid)
20 min
Star Mosque or Tara Masjid is the most decorative ornamental mosque in Dhaka, built during 19 century and expanded in 20th century is plague with glittering mosaic work every corner of the mosque. its still perform as a mosque and allows travelers to visit without the praying time . for female travelers has to follow the Muslim dress code like full slaves, head scarf while entering into the mosque ,
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30 min
its also known as Hindu street, tiny little street with vandors , shops selling traditional shell and benglish for Hindu married women , we stay it looks like a little Calcutta
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Sadarghat
20 hours
Sadargaht water font situated in the river burigonga is the busiest port of Dhaka . hundred of small and big boat crossing and specially in the afternoon is the best time visit !
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Dhaka).
Additional Information
- woman's need to cover the head during visiting mosque
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
FAQs about Explore Dhaka City in a Local Way !!
Can I cancel Explore Dhaka City in a Local Way !! for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6–8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Which places does it visit?
It visits Curzon Hall, New Market, Armenian Church, Star Mosque (Tara Masjid), Sadarghat.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Hindi, English.
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