1. Pick-Up & Parliament House – Louis Kahn’s Masterpiece

Your guide and private car will pick you up at your hotel. Before diving into Old Dhaka, we pause at the National Assembly Building — a striking piece of modernist architecture by Louis Kahn, considered one of the most significant buildings of the 20th century. Its monumental geometric shapes and tranquil lake surroundings offer incredible photography opportunities. Most travellers never stop here — but with us, you do.

2. Dhakeshwari Temple – The Spiritual Heart of Dhaka

Next, step inside the Dhakeshwari National Temple, the city’s principal Hindu temple and a living place of worship. Candles flicker, bells ring, and the smell of incense lingers in the air. Here, you’ll witness how Dhaka’s Hindu community practices daily rituals — a powerful contrast to the city’s Hindu temples.

3. Mridha Masjid – A Rooftop Sanctuary Above Old Dhaka

Steps to reach Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque, a beautifully preserved 18th-century Mughal-era mosque perched above the surrounding streets. Built on a raised platform, it offers rare rooftop views over Old Dhaka. Its elegant arches, slender minarets, and balanced proportions make it one of the city’s most photogenic yet least-visited mosques—a quiet pause before the bustle continues.

4. Lalbagh Fort – The Mughal Jewel That Was Never Finished

Walk into the 17th-century Lalbagh Fort, an atmospheric Mughal citadel that builders mysteriously never finished. Stroll through gardens, admire the mosque and tomb, and hear the story of Pari Bibi, the governor’s daughter, whose untimely death halted construction. Foreigners love the sense of “what might have been” here — it’s both beautiful and tragic.

5. Chawk Bazaar Rickshaw Ride – A Rolling Street Safari

Swap the car for a Rickshaw, the city’s iconic three-wheeled ride. Your driver weaves through Chawk Bazaar, one of Asia’s busiest wholesale markets. Narrow lanes burst with smells of spices, street food frying in giant woks, and traders shouting prices. It’s not just a ride — it’s a time-travel into Dhaka’s everyday life.

6. Tara Masjid – A Hidden Gem of Mosaic Art

Tucked in an alley, the Star Mosque shines with unique Chini-Tikri (broken ceramic) mosaics — a style you’ll rarely see elsewhere in the Islamic world. Its celestial design of blue stars on white tiles is dazzling, and few tourists find it without a guide. For photographers, it’s a must-capture moment.

7. Lunch in Old Dhaka – Where Biryani Was Born

No Dhaka experience is complete without Biryani. At our trusted Old Dhaka restaurant, you’ll taste the city’s signature dish — saffron rice, tender meat, and subtle spices — in the same way locals have for generations. Hygienic, authentic, and unforgettable. We also offer vegetarian or lighter options.

8. Armenian Church – Traces of Forgotten Traders

Step into the quiet courtyard of the Armenian Church (1781), where the tombstones of merchants whisper stories of Dhaka’s cosmopolitan past. Here you’ll see another layer of Dhaka — a city once bustling with Armenians, Greeks, and Europeans, all leaving their marks.

9. Ahsan Manzil – The Pink Palace of the Nawabs

The Pink Palace, once the residence of the Nawabs of Dhaka, is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Its riverside grandeur and royal interiors reveal a lifestyle of colonial opulence. Walking its halls feels like stepping back into the 19th century, when Dhaka was known as the “Paris of the East.”

10. Shankhari Bazaar – Artisans of Old Dhaka

At Shankhari Bazaar, a labyrinth of lanes lined with Hindu artisan workshops. Here, families have crafted ornaments, conch bangles, and idols for centuries. The smell of incense, the sight of painted deities, and the hum of artisans at work create an atmosphere foreigners rarely encounter elsewhere in Asia.

11. Sadarghat River Port & Buriganga Boat Ride – Dhaka’s Beating Heart

Brace yourself for the chaos of Sadarghat River Port, where hundreds of wooden boats, ferries, and launches jostle for space. It’s one of the world’s busiest river ports, yet it’s raw, authentic, and mesmerising. With your guide, step onto a private wooden boat for a short ride — a window into Dhaka’s lifeblood, where families live, trade, and travel by water.

12. Evening – Return to Hotel/Residence

As the sun begins to set, your driver brings you back to your hotel. Mughal forts, glowing mosaics, crowded bazaars, and river life linger in your mind—a full day inside Dhaka’s living, breathing past, that most travellers only dream of experiencing in one day.