Mylapore Heritage Walking Tour with Breakfast

4.7 (6 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Kapaaleswar Temple — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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

About this activity

Enjoy a 3 hour guided tour through the cultural centre of Chennai, Mylapore. This heritage walking tour takes you back to Roman Times and to the Portuguese and English occupation. You can enjoy breakfast at a traditional Indian restaurant. Tour is limited to a maximum of 10 travelers.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: 5 Senses Walks

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

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Breakfast & coffee
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges

Itinerary

Stop 1

45 min Admission included

We start the walk at 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.
Stop 2

45 min Admission included

After whetting our spiritual appetite, it is time to cater to the stomach! We have breakfast in a traditional restaurant which in itself is an integral part of the Mylapore experience.
Ramakrishna Temple

45 min Admission included

Next destination in this Chennai walk is 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
Santhome Cathedral Basilica

45 min Admission included

Our Chennai walk takes us to the famous San Thome Basilica, the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore. Built in neo gothic style it was built by the Portuguese explorers in the 16th century.
Light House

30 min Admission included

The last leg of this Chennai walk takes us to the Light House of Chennai. The view from the top is magnificent and makes for a perfect ending to this walking tour of Chennai.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Meet our guide outside the Saravana Bhavan restaurant near Kapaaleswar temple

End point

Pickup points

Grand Continent T Nagar
Collection O 30035 Esthell near Malar Hospital
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
Adore Residency
OYO 12236 The Pearl
FabHotel The Fortune Inn

and 1,627 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
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Shoes will have to be removed while entering places of worship
Not wheelchair accessible
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Children must be accompanied by an adult

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
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is conservative, covering knees and shoulders
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are recommended