Old Town Dhaka Day Tour

Get into the heart of Dhaka and explore its origins on an adventure through Old Town! Enjoy an insightful discovery through its long list of landmarks hidden in the narrow corners aboard a traditional rickshaw. In chronological order, you will learn a thing or two about the history of Dhaka upon visiting its industrial and cultural centers. Start off at the National Assembly Building, one of the largest legislative buildings in the world designed by architect Louis Kahn. Continue the journey through Old Town's religious institutions – Dhakeswari Temple, Khan Mohammed Mridha Mosque, and the Lalbagh Fort – all serving different social groups that define the city's cultural diversity. Hop on a rickshaw and drive through Star Mosque and the sole Armenian Church in the city before enjoying a vibrant cruise on Buriganga river, where you will see the colorful floating market and busy cargo ferries passing by. Discover more bazaars on Hindu Street and stroll through a number of jewelry shops, musical instrument boutiques, bridal stores, and more. Cap off the tour visiting the Ahsan Manzil, the famous pink palace dating back to the colonial period where the most influential family in Dhaka used to reside. See the rest of the city with panoramic views from Sadarghat River station, Dhaka's main river port and one of the largest river stations in South Asia.