There is no other guide like Soham: his passion for his clients and his city, his creativity in curating unique experiences, his encyclopedic knowledge of and gift for explaining history, mythology, economy... this tour in particular is a stunning whirlwind of the best local food the city has to offer, that doubles as a living history tour of the greatest, most interesting of Calcutta's neighborhoods, the deepest, Shyambazar, from which Soham hails, which he knows like the back of his hand. It's difficult to imagine a more authentic and exhilarating tour of any place, any where. Truly a mesmerizing experience, packed with flavor and lore on seemingly every corner, down every mysterious alleyway. Like a magic show playing with time - by the end you'll feel like you just started, barely able to remember every meal, and unable to forget. One of a kind. Must go.

With just a layover in Kolkata, we were super thankful to Soham for the Durga Puja tours which are the perfect way to navigate the streets and learn about the rich cultural significance of the festival and pandals, but also to experience the people, some food and craftsmanship. Soham has incredible story telling and takes care of you throughout the tour. He even accommodated for my vegan dietary requirements! If there is one thing you do in Kolkata, let it be one of Calcutta Capsule's tours.

If you enjoy being down in the culture, and feel a little adventurous, this tour is for you! Having grown up in the area, Soham was the perfect guide to share the interesting history of the alleyways and also, to choose the various foods we ate! The evening was great fun and filled with wonderful memories! I highly recommend!

It was one of the most beautiful experiences I had in Kolkata. Soham was ontime, extremely helpful and full of stories about Kolkata, history, the pandals. We could drink, eat and relax plenty of times. And mainly have not only the pandal hopping but a small visit of the craftsmen, the “behind of the scene”. Whenever I come back to Kolkata I will come back to the other walking tours of Capsule Calcutta

This was such an interesting tour, giving a real insight into the different parts of what makes this city tick - the pursuit of knowledge and the pursuit of business! It was an incredibly hot a humid evening and, given that we were visiting some very busy and frenetic places, Soham was always careful to make sure we felt comfortable, never rushed and always hydrated! From the market to the book stalls, the sunset rest stop and the famous coffee house, it was all great and we loved it. Do yourself a favour and take the opportunity to try (and maybe buy) some pickle, you won’t regret it! This was the second of three tours we took with Soham and we have agreed he is a wonderful tour guide - interesting, kind, funny, passionate about his city - all the things you need to be a perfect guide! He will also share some very good restaurant recommendations- advice to be followed!

This was the first of three tours we took with Soham and it was perfect. We were tired and hungry, having arrived from the UK that day and we finished the tour feeling energised, well fed and thrilled to be in such an interesting city. Soham took us to food outlets we would not have had the confidence to try on our own and everything was absolutely delicious, including a mutton kosha which was like nothing I’ve ever tasted! The restaurants and food stands are obviously chosen very carefully, with a keen eye on food hygiene, and Soham goes the extra mile to make sure our delicate stomachs are protected. We felt we were in very good hands. It’s more than just a food tour - giving a real insight into how Calcutta came to be and how people have lived in this vibrant part of the city over the years. We took this tour, the Contrasts tour and the Magic Hour tour and we’d have absolutely no hesitation in recommending all three. Just brilliant.

Highly recommend! Both a food tour and a history tour. He is obviously very knowledgeable about Kolkata. Includes a great variety of both savory and sweet tastes.

This is a super tour. Very imaginatively constructed and the guide is so thoughtful and easy to be with. When we ran into some hitched due to heavy rain, he quickly reframed the tour, and we thoroughly enjoyed.

It was amazing! Rather than just being a food tour, this is a brilliant evening walking through areas of Kolkata we would not have otherwise visited. All the dishes were excellent - I am still thinking of the mutton scotch egg and wish I could have it again! Soham is an excellent guide, who is very knowledgeable and entertained us with his stories of the city and the different dishes we were eating. He also ensured we were able to get a taxi back to our hotel when we were struggling in the rain - thank you again Soham!

Really enjoyed this. It was so much more than a food tour. Soham was knowledgeable, thoughtful and interesting about this area of Kolkata where he grew up, and about Indian history and culture in general. At the same time as chatting and being shown the back streets in a way I would have been unable to do without a guide, I got to sample a full range of well selected and delicious street foods. I felt fully confident in his judgement and local knowledge regarding cleanliness and hygiene. Soham was careful to look after me as a guest for the time I was with him, and super helpful beforehand helping me get there by taxi. A really excellent way to begin my visit to Kolkata. I would highly recommend it to anyone as a chance to sample street food in relaxed and rewarding company on a very well planned tour.

This food walk was a magical way to get to know Calcutta (specifically the northern part of the city). It was my first time visiting the city, and I had limited time to try all of the wonderful food the city is known for, so this tour was perfect. Soham is unbelievably friendly, knowledgeable and courteous. He takes you to delicious hole in the wall places you wouldn't know to try on your own, and directs you towards the best dishes they have to offer. HIGHLY recommend!

Soham shared personal stories from his alleyway neighbourhood, a history of Kolkata, and a wide variety of tasty foods & sweets from the best vendors in Kolkata. It was a pleasure to spend four hours on this amazing tour of an area... and food from outlets... that you wouldn't try alone. Hygiene and quality of food were a priority. Soham gave such an insight to the food culture in this easy paced walking tour. A recommended tour for anyone wanting to see the real Kolkata.

The tour gives you a unique perspective of Kolkata’s history and the influence of its food culture. With enough options for vegetarian you will surely leave with a big smile and a bigger belly! PS: Skip lunch before the tour!

Wow, wow, wow. We chose this tour as it was focused on both the great culture and food of Kolkata. Soham (the host) lives in and breathes the air of the area of Kolkata where the tour is based. His intimate and historical knowledge of the area and where best to experience great local food was excellent. The tour lasted around 4 hours. Seeing many intimate areas of Kolkata local life whilst tasting around 12 different dishes / drinks. As vegetarians we chose the vegetarian tour. Although there is a non-veg also. If in Kolkata, reach out to Soham. A highly knowledgable and great host. Brilliant tour. Having been in India cities numerous times, this was by far the best food tour we been on by far.

My goodness. Just an absolute 10/10 experience. Soham was everything you could ever ask for in a host. He was kind, knowledgeable and most of all passionate. Just a really cool guy to spend an evening with and the food he took us to enjoy was an absolute treat. We left the tour happy and full. I can't say enough good things about this tour and Soham as a guide/human. It was far and away our favorite part of our time in Kolkata and I would highly recommend it. I cannot stop thinking about the Kuthi rolls specifically. YUM. Thanks so much Soham! We had a blast.