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Gods of Mylapore walking tour: Journey Through Living Traditions

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Gods of Mylapore walking tour: Journey Through Living Traditions

About this activity

Step into the rhythmic heartbeat of Mylapore, where the air is thick with jasmine and freshly roasted coffee. This isn’t a "tour"—it’s a portal into a culture thriving for two millennia.

As a Ministry of Tourism-approved organization and proud IATO member, we offer insight far beyond the surface. We begin at the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, a Dravidian masterpiece. Our Cultural Evangelists demystify ancient rituals before we find peace at the Ramakrishna Mutt, a sanctuary of universal harmony.

The journey takes a serene turn at the San Thome Basilica, tracing the footsteps of an Apostle at the shrine of St. Thomas. Between stories, experience the theater of Iconic Filter Coffee, poured with the precision of South Indian hospitality.

Winners of the Outlook Responsible Tourism Award 2025, we provide an ethical, elite journey that supports our local community. Join us to experience the true soul of Chennai

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
5 Senses Walks Chennai

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    45 min Admission included

    The Chennai walk is set in Mylapore, an ancient site with written records dating back to the 1st century AD. It is a land of many Gods! We will begin the walking tour in Chennai at Kapaaleswar Temple, the most famous temple in Mylapore. The Temple is the epicenter of Mylapore and our guide will demystify all the fantastic rituals that are happening in the temple!

  2. Sri Ramakrishna Math

    45 min Admission included

    Next in our Chennai walk we will visit the monastery and universal temple of Ramakrishna, one of India's greatest philosophers. Our cultural evangelist will explain his contribution to Indian philosophy, his belief in harmony of religions. His stellar work in acting as a bridge between the ancient and modern worlds.

  3. Stop 3

    30 min

    Vasupujya Swami temple is a Shwetambara Jain temple and has an impressive architecture. The temple is dedicated to Lord Mahavira and the other 24 Tirtankaras (spiritual teachers). The temple has a spell binding ambience and adds to the religious diversity of Mylapore.

  4. Santhome Cathedral Basilica

    45 min Admission included

    The walking tour in Chennai brings us to the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras & Mylapore. Its a mesmerizing experience inside the neo gothic style Basilica. The shrine preserves a small bone and the lance that pierced through Saint Thomas in the year 52 and that is indeed the highlight of this Chennai walk.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Our guide will meet you at entrance of Ramakirshna Mutt

End point

Pickup points

  • Collection O 13574 Balaji Dental College
  • Grand Continent T Nagar
  • Hotel Mars Deluxe
  • Collection O 30035 Esthell near Malar Hospital
  • Thiviyam Airport Hotel
  • Hotel Beebiz Guindy
  • First Inn Hotels
  • Bells Grand Inn
  • Capital O 70712 Royal King Residency
  • Saravanas Park
  • Celebrity Hotel- Near US Consulate & Sanakara Nethralaya & Apollo
  • Goroomgo Al Salama Guest House Chennai

and 2,242 more pickup points

All chennai hotels

Using your ticket

Please wear clothes that cover the knees and shoulders as we will be visiting places of worship.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Private walk without pick up

  • Cruise Terminal pick up drop

    Car

    Pickup included

  • Group walk

    No pick or drop

  • Private walk with pick up

    hotel pick and drop

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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