Tours/Dhaka/Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip
Viator · Private tour

Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip

4.9(44)Dhaka1 hour
VIATOR4.8(16)TRIPADVISOR5.0(28)

Description

In this trip we will explore the remaining of Bangladesh old capital(Sonargaon), the Folk Arts & Crafts Museum, abandoned city Panam, a sixteenth century's tiny mosque and life at small village on the bank of Meghna River.

Tour Options

Full Day Sonargaon, Old Capital and Island Trip
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Pass by

You might pass by TaabuTour office.

Admission included30 min

You can go inside of this historical tiny mosque from 15th century.

Admission included120 min

You can see the Royal Palace, Folk n Arts Museum and Craft Village.

Admission included180 min

You can wander around and go inside of some abandoned buildings.

Highlights

Local guide
Private tour
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Round-trip private transfer
Lunch
All activities

What's included

Included
Local guide
Private tour
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Round-trip private transfer
Lunch
All activities
Not included
Food and drinks, unless specified

Pickup Locations & Times

Any hotel located in Dhaka City.

Traveller Ratings

4.9
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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(44)

5
513mdtorikuli
July 15, 2026
Wonderful day in Sonargaon

I had a wonderful day with Jafar. He is very friendly and professional. Sonargaon Day Trip is highly recommended if you visit Bangladesh for a short time.

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Tianpeng_L
April 6, 2026
Impressive Tour

Very nice tour! On-time picking-up , smooth and efficient tour arrangement, detailed instructions for all spots. Very good impression on the boat travel and rural area visiting arranged, and also the cultural spots like Panam city and folk art and craft museum. Thanks very much for the tour guide and driver.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour, especially the boat ride and rural experience. Your kind words about our guide and driver mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you again in Bangladesh!

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Nicholas_F
January 1, 2026
Bad Experience, Confused by the Great Reviews

I always feel bad giving a bad review, but this just wasn’t great. First of all, they had the wrong hotel for pickup. So I woke up very early and was waiting in the lobby. The guide kept telling me he was there so I was looking all over, only to find out he was in the wrong place. It took 30 minutes for him to arrive. Second, the driver drove like a maniac. I’ve been in many countries and this is one of the craziest driving experiences that I’ve had. The car was not filled with gas so we had to go out of our way to the gas station, and had to wait for 30 minutes there because there was no gas. We should have started the day with enough gas for the day. Lastly, I didn’t really feel the guides English was fluent. I do not expect a native speaker. But the guide very often misunderstood simple questions, it was generally difficult to communicate. The time estimations were very bad. I asked the guide how long it would take to get back from Panam City, and he replied about an hour. To be safe, I made plans with a friend for 1.5 hours later. It took 2 hours to get back. I just felt like the whole thing was very unprofessional and a little awkward, that’s all. Giving 2 stars instead of 1 because the guide was nice and I feel bad.

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Christophercxz
November 28, 2025
A wonderful day trip

I had a wonderful day with Rabbi. He was punctual, fun, knowledgeable and very keen to show me above and beyond. Highly recommended.

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I2738EPmds
September 13, 2025
Excellent day

Excellent tour! Our guide Rabbi was super knowledgeable, very professional and flexible! He was attentive to our needs and interests. He showed us all the sites and beyond. Highly recommended

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mdsajimm
August 27, 2025
A 5 star day with Jafar!

The entire trip was 5 star! From picking up on time by a nice car, excellent capacity of driving chasing all the chaotic traffic, flexibility of stopping by all the interesting places i wated to, showing all the highlights with details and local explanation, delicious lunch in a popular local restaurant and most importantly very friendly and knowledgeable guide Jafar. I highly recommend this tour if you’re in a short trip to Bangladesh!

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fabiopW1720AX
May 20, 2025
Guide Jafar very good

Jafar guide from the tour to Sonargaon very good, I hope to be able to return. Lunch was also excellent and the car that drove as well.

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HappyJamaicaWanderer
March 15, 2025
Top notch tour operator

I can only say that I was lucky to have Jafur - the CEO - as my guide for the day. He is university educated, well traveled and speaks excellent English. I had an education on Bangladesh history, culture, the economy and anything else we wandered off into. He’s also a great tour guide who is punctual and provided modern transportation

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emilyrV5711AL
January 26, 2025
Experience how others live.

I had a marvelous tour guide, Opu Been, he now has his own firm. I was interested in touring The Parliament House by the architect Louis Kahn which is magnificent. We toured the city, it is growing rapidly, the airport will be stunning, beautiful exterior and interior, highways and modern expressways. Flew to a village to see The Bamboo School, temples, mosques. I hope to return.

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MarawanA
January 11, 2025
Great tour to see the farm life and old sites and more

Amazing tour and tour guide. Got to see many great places that are not easy to find on your own. The island visit was the highlight as well as the different production sites. The guide was great and knowledgeable.

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