Chennai tour in car with guide-winner of traveller's choice award

5.0 (299 reviews) 7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Ramakrishna Mutt — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Kapaaleswar Temple Mylapore — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Chennai city tour is an unforgettable cultural immersion in the company of an English speaking guide. It is a proud winner of the Traveller's Choice award for 2025, by TripAdvisor out of 8 million listings. The organising company is approved by the Ministry of Tourism.

An audio guide is available on request in French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin & other languages.

Visit the ancient town of Mylapore which used to trade pepper and fine cloth with Rome for gold. Experience mesmerizing rituals in the 7th century temples of Kapaleeswar. Learn the science behind the rituals and role of temple in modern Indian society.

We visit San Thome Basilica to see the relics of St Thomas, who came here 2000 years ago.

Ramakrishna Math, a monastic organisation, and Fort Saint George provide a vivid history of how the East India Company came as traders and became the rulers of India.

Marina Beach adds to the unforgettable experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: 5 Senses Walks

Ages: Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Multi language audio support with new ear phones
Included: Lunch
Included: Private car with hotel pick up and drop
Included: Full time english speaking Guide

Not included

Not included: Beverages

Itinerary

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

one hour Admission included

We head towards Mylapore an ancient residential neighborhood of Chennai whose history goes back to Roman times when it used to trade pepper and fine cloth with Rome for Gold!

We visit the magnificent Kapaleeshwar temple. Built in the 7th century this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Built in Dravidian style architecture it has a towering “Gopuram”. Guests can expect a mesmerizing experience of rituals and serenity inside the temple. Our cultural evangelist will demystify the happenings in the temple!
Sri Ramakrishna Math

45 min Admission included

We visit a unique monastic organization called Ramakrishna Math, dedicated to Sri Ramakrishna the 19th century saint. Guests will get to see the universal temple, the shrine, a beautiful Mantapam, a multimedia museum and an enchanting library.
Stop 3

one hour Admission included

We visit the famous San Thome Basilica, the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore. We can see relics of St Thomas here. It is one of only three churches in the world that has been constructed on the tomb of an apostle. The other two are St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Spain.
Fort St. George

one hour Admission included

Fort St George is the first English Fortress built in 1644 by the East India Company. We will visit St Mary’s Church, the oldest Anglican Church of India. Our cultural evangelist will take you to a quaint museum rich with relics of the colonial times and retell the story of how the East Indian company morphed from a trading company into the ruler of India!
Marina Beach

45 min Admission included

Walk on the Marina Beach, sip in the festivity and learn the legacy of the City through its statues. Get to know why a Bull Fight is close to the heart of Chennaites at Jalikattu memorial. Climb an old Light House for an incredible perspective of Chennai! Note the light house is closed in Mondays.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

FabHotel Green Tree Residency
Days Inn Shan
OYO 9524 Day Inn
Hotel Kheni
OYO 2559 Apartment Rich Residency
FabHotel Sky Bay
Urvashi International Hotel
The K11 Business Class-Near US Consulate
Oyo 15675 Nachiappa Park
FabHotel Skyry
Rich Inn Suites - Suites
Treebo Trend U Hotels

and 55 more pickup points

Using your ticket

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

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%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is conservative, covering knees and shoulders

Options

Half day private tour no lunch

Itinerary: Kapaaleswar temple, Ramakrishna Mutt, Santhome Basilica and choice between Marina Beach or Vivekananda House

Duration: 4 hours

Coffee

Pickup included
Full day private tour + lunch

Duration: 7 hours

Lunch: South Indian meals

Car: Pick up from hotel in private car

Pickup included